Bharati Vidyapeeth Deemed University [BVDU], Pune offers Doctor of Philosophy [Ph.D] across 65 specialisations spanning engineering, sciences, medical sciences, dental sciences, pharmacy, Ayurveda, homoeopathy, law, management, arts, and social sciences. All 65 disciplines are full-time, 3-year programmes priced uniformly at ₹4,67,500. Admission is through the BVDU PhD Entrance Test (BVDU PET) followed by a Research Advisory Committee (RAC) interview; candidates with GATE, UGC-NET, or CSIR-NET scores may be exempted from the written test.
Applications for the 2026 batch are open until May 31, 2026. The BVDU PET is scheduled for June 2026, followed by the RAC interview and proposal defence in July 2026 and coursework commencing August 2026.
Key Points
- BVDU Pune’s PhD spans 10 constituent institutions including University College of Engineering, Medical College, Dental College, College of Pharmacy, College of Ayurved, and Homoeopathic Medical College, all on or near the Dhankawadi campus.
- GATE, UGC-NET, or CSIR-NET qualified candidates may be exempted from the BVDU PET written test, subject to Research Advisory Committee approval, and proceed directly to the proposal interview round.
- Ayurveda PhD disciplines (Kayachikitsa, Panchakarma, Shalya Tantra, Rachana Sharir, Kriya Sharir, and others) require a relevant postgraduate Ayurveda degree (MD/MS Ayurveda) and are open to BAMS graduates only.
- Dental PhD disciplines require an MDS qualification from the relevant specialisation; Medical PhD disciplines typically require an MD or MS from the relevant department.
BVDU Pune Ph.D Fees 2026
The PhD fee at BVDU Pune is ₹4,67,500 across all 65 specialisations in all constituent colleges. Hostel charges are not included.
Fee Structure
| Discipline Group | Specialisations (illustrative) | Total Fees |
|---|
| Engineering and Technology | Chemical, Civil, Computer Engineering, CSE, Computer Applications, Electrical, Electronics, Geoinformatics, Mechanical, Nanotechnology | ₹4,67,500 |
| Sciences and Health | Bioinformatics, Biotechnology, Chemistry, Environmental Science, Physics, Nutrition, Public Health, Health Science | ₹4,67,500 |
| Medical and Dental Sciences | Medical Anatomy, Medical Biochemistry, Medical Physiology, Pathology, Neonatology, Nursing, Radiodiagnosis, Community Medicine, Oral Surgery, Orthodontics, Periodontology, Prosthodontics, Audiology, Speech-Language Pathology | ₹4,67,500 |
| Pharmacy and Homoeopathy | Pharmaceutics, Pharmacognosy, Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Pharmacy Practice, Pharmacy Quality Assurance, Homoeopathic Pharmacy, Homoeopathic Repertory | ₹4,67,500 |
| Ayurveda | Kayachikitsa, Panchakarma, Rachana Sharir, Kriya Sharir, Shalya Tantra, Shalakya Tantra, Prasuti Tantra, Dravya Guna, Rasa Shastra, Ayurved Sindhant, Swasthavritta | ₹4,67,500 |
| Arts, Law and Social Sciences | Dance, Economics, English, Law, Library and Information Science, Management Studies, Music, Physical Education, Architecture and Planning | ₹4,67,500 |
| Total Fees (Hostel charges separate) | | ₹4,67,500 |
- Fees is subject to change, Please verify with the official sources before taking admission.
- Hostel charges are payable separately as per BVDU campus rates.
BVDU Pune Ph.D Admission 2026
All 65 disciplines follow the same admission timeline. Applications are submitted at bvducet.bharatividyapeeth.edu. The RAC interview involves defence of the research proposal before the Research Advisory Committee of the relevant constituent college.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|
| Application Last Date | May 31, 2026 |
| BVDU PhD Entrance Test (BVDU PET) | June 2026 |
| RAC Interview and Proposal Defence | July 2026 |
| Final Merit List | July 2026 |
| Coursework Commences | August 2026 |
The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.
Eligibility Criteria
- Master’s degree in the relevant or allied discipline with a minimum of 55 percent aggregate (50 percent for SC, ST, and OBC candidates).
- Dental PhD: MDS from the relevant specialisation. Medical PhD: MD or MS from the relevant department. Ayurveda PhD: MD or MS (Ayurveda).
- GATE, UGC-NET, or CSIR-NET score preferred; holders may be exempt from the BVDU PET written test.
Admission Process
- Register on the BVDU CET portal; upload postgraduate degree transcripts and a 2 to 3 page research proposal.
- Appear for BVDU PET in June 2026, or submit a GATE or NET scorecard for written test exemption.
- Attend the RAC proposal defence interview in July 2026; accepted candidates pay fees and complete document verification.
BVDU Pune Ph.D Scholarships 2026
BVDU Pune offers merit-based and category-based concessions across all PhD disciplines. Government freeships are processed through the Maharashtra DBT portal after admission.
Available Scholarships
| Scholarship | Amount | Eligibility |
|---|
| BVDU PG Merit Scholarship | Up to 25% tuition waiver | Top performers in BVP CET or graduation marks |
| Sports Achievement Scholarship | Up to 100% tuition waiver | National or State level sports achievement |
| Government Freeship for SC, ST, OBC | Tuition fee reimbursement | As per Maharashtra state norms |
| EBC Concession (Maharashtra) | Variable | Income certificate within prescribed slab |
| Need-based Concession | Up to 25% tuition waiver | Family income and academic record |
- Government scholarships are processed through the Maharashtra DBT portal after admission.
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You need to have passed 12th from a recognized board in the relevant stream to be eligible and then appear for BVPCET to get admission for technical as well as other courses and NEET for medical courses. You can check out more details for BCA course at BVDU Pune BCA course.
NEET qualification is not necessary to get admission in the B.Sc Nursing program of BVDU. The university conducts its own entrance test. Students will be shortlisted for admission based on the merit of this entrance test.
To be eligible for admission to BAMS at BVDU, you need to qualify the NEET entrance exam. Without that, you are not eligible.
The minimum eligibility set for the Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery (BAMS) program requires one to have passed the 12th standard board examination in the science stream (PCB) from a recognized board with a minimum of 5)% aggregate marks.
Yes, Bachelor of Science [B.Sc] in Information Technology specialization is available in this Institute. The eligibility criteria for admission to this course is passed 10 + 2 in science stream from any recognized board.