Sikkim University PhD Admission 2026 Schedule Out; Apply Online from January 1

Sikkim University, Gangtok, has released the official notification for admission to PhD programmes (Second Cycle) for the academic session 2026. Eligible candidates can apply online from January 1 to January 20, 2026 (till midnight) through the university’s admission portal.

Click Here –  Registration Link for PhD Admission 2026

The application fee is set at ₹1000 for the General category, ₹750 for the OBC and EWS, and ₹500 for SC, ST, and Divyang (PwD) candidates.

Sikkim University PhD Admission Schedule 2026

Online registration begins on January 1, 2026, and the last date to submit applications is January 20, 2026. Interviews are scheduled to be held between January 27 and 28, 2026, followed by the declaration of provisional merit lists on February 4, 2026.

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Sikkim University Admission 2026: Check Eligibility, Application Process, Selection Criteria

Selected candidates must complete online fee payment between February 5 and 6, 2026, followed by physical reporting and document verification on February 9, 2026. Classes for the PhD programme will commence on February 10, 2026. Sikkim University has clarified that physical reporting is mandatory, and failure to report within the stipulated time may result in cancellation of admission.

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Sikkim University PhD 2026 - Who Can Apply?

To be eligible, applicants must possess a valid UGC-NET score, including CSIR-NET, or equivalent national-level qualifications such as GATE, CEED, ICMR-NET, DBT-NET, or ICAR-NET. The selection process will be based on NET score (70%) and a departmental interview (30%). Interviews will be conducted by the respective departments after scrutiny of applications.

Candidates are advised to regularly visit the official website and apply within the given timeline to avoid missing this opportunity.

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