Garima Content Writer
Content Writer | Updated On - Dec 23, 2025
The interview process for shortlisted candidates will be conducted on February 9 and February 10, 2026.

The University of Calcutta has officially opened applications for PhD Admission 2026 across various disciplines. Eligible and interested candidates can submit their online applications through the university’s official website, caluniv.ac.in, on or before December 31, 2025, as per the admission notification released by the varsity.
Click Here – University of Calcutta PhD 2026 Application Form
Candidates who qualify for the RET will be required to submit their Statement of Purpose (SOP) by January 30, 2026. Following this, the interview process for shortlisted candidates will be conducted on February 9 and February 10, 2026. The final list of selected candidates will be published at a later date, which will be notified separately by the university.
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| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Last Date for Submission of Application | 31 December 2025 |
| Research Eligibility Test (RET) | 15 January 2026 |
| Publication of RET Result | 21 January 2026 |
| Submission of Statement of Purpose (SOP) | 30 January 2026 |
| Interview of Eligible Candidates | 09 February 2026 & 10 February 2026 |
| Publication of Final List of Selected Candidates | To Be Announced (TBA) |

Image Source - University of Calcutta Official Site
In addition to the admission timeline, the University of Calcutta has also been regularly publishing discipline-wise notices related to PhD admissions. Recently, provisional lists of candidates eligible for interviews and lists of candidates qualified in the PhD RET 2025 for subjects such as Political Science, Sociology, and Women’s Studies have been released on different dates in December 2025.
Check Here – Provisional List of PhD Subjects
Aspirants are advised to regularly visit the official website for subject-wise updates, interview schedules, and selection lists. Applicants must ensure the timely submission of all required documents and strictly adhere to the prescribed deadlines to avoid disqualification from the admission process.
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