
The registration deadline extended till 22 September. The earlier date to submit the application form was September 15
PHD 2025 Admission to Dr. BR Ambedkar University Delhi
The application form is open for pursuing the PhD from Dr. BR Ambedkar University Delhi. The PhD can be pursued regular and part time. The centres for pursuing the PHD is from Kashmere Gate Campus,Lodhi Road,Kararmpur and Qutub Institutional Area for 2025-26

Programme and Number of Seats
| School | Programme | No. of seats for Indian Students |
| School of Management | Ph.D in Management | 23 |
| School of Culture & Creative Expressions | Ph.D in Literary Art | 02 |
| Ph.D in Performance Studies | 02 | |
| School of Development Studies | Ph.D in Development Studies | 04 |
| School of Education Studies | Ph.D in Education | 16 |
| School of Global Affairs | Ph.D in Urban Studies | 14 |
| School of Human Studies | Ph.D in Women & Gender Studies | 10 |
| Ph.D in Psychology | 06 | |
| School of Heritage Research and Management | PhD in Heritage Studies | 04 |
| School of Liberal Studies | Ph.D in Economics | 12 |
| Ph.D in Mathematics | 14 | |
| Ph.D in History | 17 | |
| Ph.D in Sociology | 12 | |
| School of Legal and Socio- Political Studies | Ph.D in Legal Studies / Ph.D in Law | 05 |
| School of Letters | Ph.D in Hindi | 06 |
| Ph.D. in English | 15 | |
| Ph.D. in Comparative Literature and Translation Studies (CLTS) | 01 | |
| School of Public Policy & Governance | Ph.D in Public Health | 06 |
| School of Vocational Studies | Ph.D in Vocational Education | 32 |
| Total Seats | 201 | |
Application fee
Category-1: Application Fees for UR/D-OBC (NCL)- Rs.850/- · Category-2: Application Fees for SC/ST/PwBD/EWS- Rs.450/-
Eligbility
The candidates have PG degree with 55 percent marks
Candidates must have completed the following
A 1-year/2-semester master’s degree programme after a 4-year/8-semester bachelor’s degree programme or a 2-year/4- semester master’s degree programme after a 3-year bachelor’s degree programme or qualifications equivalent to the master’s degree by the corresponding statutory regulatory body,
Percentage at least 55% marks in aggregate or its equivalent grade in a point scale wherever there is a grading system or equivalent qualification from a foreign educational institution accredited by an assessment and accreditation agency approved, recognized or authorized by an authority, established or incorporated under a law in its home country or any other statutory authority in that country to assess, accredit or assure quality and standards of the educational institution.
Relaxation
A relaxation of 5% marks or its equivalent grade for those belonging to SC/ST/OBC (non-creamy layer)/Differently-Abled, Economically Weaker Section (EWS) and other categories of candidates as per the decision of the Commission from time to time. Provided that a candidate seeking admission after a 4-year/8-semester bachelor’s degree programme should have a minimum of 75% marks in aggregate or its equivalent grade on a point scale wherever the grading system is available.
A relaxation of 5% marks or its equivalent grade allowed for those belonging to SC/ST/OBC (non-creamy layer)/Differently-Abled, Economically
Mphil Candidartes
Candidate with 55 per cent marks are eligible to apply
How to apply:
Candidates interested in pursuing the PHD can apply online University website aud.delhi.gov.in \\. The above numbers of seats are tentative, the seats may increase or decrease, the final numbers of seats will be notified on University website. All admission process is as per Ph.D UGC Regulations 2022 & subsequent notified amendment.
- Name and other details entered by the applicant need to be the same as in the Class X Board Marksheet
- Applicant can log in to the admission portal through their registered email address, only.
- Applicant must use his own active email address.
- The Email address provided by the applicant must be functional and the applicant must have access to it throughout the admission process.
- Applicants are encouraged to use latest version of Google Chrome web browser for filling the application form
Other documents to be uploaded
Candidates must submit an original Research Proposal at the time of online application, which must provide
(a) a clear argument for the significance of the area,
(b) a concise survey of literature demonstrating familiarity with major contributions and contemporary work (
c) two potential research questions, describing the importance of the question, the methods by which they can be approached, including identification of data sources in the case of empirical research.
(d) The research proposal must be the original work of the applicant and should be no more than 2,000 words in length
During Interview
For the interview the candidate will present her/his research proposal and would be expected to have a comprehensive understanding in the area chosen in the proposal.
The selection process, and especially the interview, would emphasise innovative thinking ability and a genuine research interest. The alignment of the student’s research interest with the ongoing thrust research areas of the faculty put into account. Applicants will familiarise themselves with the research interests of the faculty through their profiles on the University website
Programme FeeSchool/Programme Fee School of Management (SoM)- Ph.D Management Rs.42500 All Other Ph.D Programme Rs23,500
For Reserved CategorySchool/Programme Fee School of Management (SoM)- Ph.D Management Rs.16,500 All Other Ph.D Programme Rs,5500
FAQS
Yes, candidates will pay the application fee above in this article
Yes you can apply for PhD Degree you have to satisfy the eligibility criteria
Yes, separate admission for courses and category wise





