Vinayaka Missions Research Foundation PhD Admission 2026 Open, Apply Till March 16

Content Writer | Updated On - Feb 5, 2026

Vinayaka Missions University, Salem, has opened the doctoral program admission for the academic year 2026. Interested candidates must pay the required application fee through online mode of payment. Check all details below.

Vinayaka Missions Research Foundation PhD Admission 2026

Vinayaka Missions Research Foundation has opened applications for the full-time and part-time Doctoral Degree Programs for the academic year 2026. Online applications are being accepted through the official website,vmefdu.edu.in, by March 16, 2026.

The PhD Programme at Vinayaka Missions Research Foundation is offered in various faculties, including Medicine, Dentistry, Homoeopathy, Physiotheraрy, Pharmacy, Allied Health Sciences, Rehabilitation & Behavioral Sciences, Engineering & Technology, Management, Physical Education, Arts & Science, Interdisciplinary Studies, and Law.

Vinayaka Missions Research Foundation PhD Admission Dates 2026

Event	Date
Last date to submit application	Mar 16, 2026
Entrance Test	Mar 28, 2026
Interview	Mar 28, 2026

Vinayaka Missions Research Foundation PhD Eligibility Criteria

Admission to the Doctoral programme will be based on an entrance test, conducted by the institute, followed by multiple rounds of interviews. Applicants are required to hold a postgraduate degree in or possess an equivalent qualification recognized by the relevant statutory authority, with at least 55% aggregate marks, with at least 55% aggregate marks (A 5% relaxation in marks is applicable for SC/ST/OBC (Non-Creamy Layer), Differently-Abled, and EWS candidates).

Candidates who have completed an M.Phil. degree with at least 55% marks (or equivalent grade) are also eligible for admission to the PhD programme. Candidates who score valid marks in the UGC-NET (including JRF), UGC-CSIR (Including JRF), SLET, GATE holder, or equivalent exams will be exempted from the entrance test, but have to appear for the interview. However, M.Phil full-time and part-time candidates are not exempt from the entrance examination.

Vinayaka Missions Research Foundation PhD Exam Highlights

Particulars	Details
Exam Name	VMRF (DU) Ph.D. Entrance Examination
Conducting Body	Vinayaka Mission’s Research Foundation (Deemed to be University), Salem
Admission Sessions	Twice a year – April & October (Nursing: October only)
Mode of Exam	Offline / As notified by the University
Exam Components	Written Test + Interview (Viva Voce)
Written Exam Type	MCQ-based
Total Marks	100 Marks
Written Exam Marks	70 Marks
– Part A	Research Methodology – 35 Marks
– Part B	Subject-Specific – 35 Marks
Interview / Viva Voce	30 Marks
Exam Weightage	Written Test: 70% + Interview: 30%
Qualifying Marks (Written Test)	50%
Syllabus Distribution	50% Research Methodology + 50% Subject Specific
Interview Criteria	Research aptitude, feasibility, and contribution to knowledge
Final Selection	Based on Entrance Test + Interview performance

Note: After the expiry of the maximum period, including the extension granted, a candidate will be permitted to re-register.

Candidates must apply online through the official university website. They need to register using a valid email ID and mobile number, fill in the application form with personal, academic, and programme details, upload the required documents, and pay the prescribed application fee online. After successful submission, applicants should download and save a copy of the application form and payment receipt for future reference.