Applications are invited from all the eligible candidates for Ph.D. programme for AY 2026 –27. Candidates should check the research interests/domains of available supervisors before applying for admission. The admissions shall be made based on Vishwakarma University Ph.D. Entrance Test (VUPET) Examination followed by Interview.
Eligibility Criteria 
The following are eligible to seek admission to the Ph.D. programme:

(1) Candidates who have completed:

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 declared equivalent to the master’s degree, with at least 55% marks in aggregate or its equivalent grade in a point scale wherever grading system is followed. or equivalent qualification from a foreign educational institution accredited by an assessment and accreditation agency which is 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.
A relaxation of 5% marks or its equivalent grade is allowed for those belonging to SC/ST/OBC (non-creamy layer)/Differently-Abled, Economically Weaker Section (EWS).

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 followed. A relaxation of 5% marks or its equivalent grade may be allowed for those belonging to SC/ST/OBC (non-creamy layer)/Differently-Abled, Economically Weaker Section (EWS).

(2) Candidates who have completed the M.Phil.

programme with at least 55% marks in aggregate or its equivalent grade in a point scale wherever grading system is followed or equivalent qualification from a foreign educational institution accredited by an assessment and accreditation agency which is 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 educational institutions, will be eligible for admission to the Ph.D. programme. A relaxation of 5% marks or its equivalent
grade may be allowed for those belonging to SC/ST/OBC (non-creamy layer)/Differently- Abled, Economically Weaker Section (EWS).

Click Here to Check The List of Ph.D. Subject and Admission Eligibility

Steps to apply for Ph.D. Admission

• Candidates should check the eligibility mentioned above before applying for Ph.D.admission.
•  Fill up the application form by clicking the link below. 

Click Here To Apply For VUPET Admission

• Pay Ph.D. admission form fee Rs. 1200/- (Rs. 1000/- for reserve category candidates).
•  Download and Print the submitted application form for your reference. Do not send us form and documents via courier or email.

Note: Applicants qualifying Master's Degree in 2026 can apply for Ph.D. admission. Applicants need to submit the Master's Degree result on or before July 30, 2026, in person or through the confidential document. Applicants needs to fulfil the eligibility criteria mentioned above at the time of Ph.D admission.

Please Note:

• This is the tentative schedule; any of the date(s) and other details as mentioned
  above is subject to change at the discretion of the University.
• Applicants are strongly advised not to wait for the last dates for form submission as mentioned above dates are subject to change and requested to apply the earliest to avoid
  last date rush.
• The exam will be conducted online in a proctored mode.
•  No separate intimation or announcement to any applicant(s) will be given.

VUPET Important Dates

Ph.D Entrance Test (VUPET) Forms Open from 7 September 2026.

Click here to know how to fill VUPET Form

Click here to fill the VUPET Application Form

Before applying, please ensure you have the following documents in soft copy format:

1. H.S.C (12th grade) Marksheet (soft copy)
2. Undergraduate Marksheet (soft copy)
3. Postgraduate Marksheet (soft copy)
4. Aadhar Card/Passport (soft copy)
5. Passport-size Photo (JPG format only, resolution: 350×450 px, file size ≤ 200 KB)
6. Signature Photo (JPG format only, resolution: 350×450 px, file size ≤ 200 KB)
7. For Research Category Applicants: Caste Certificate, Caste Validity, Non-Creamy
   layer

Ensure all files are ready before starting the form submission process.

Self-Declaration form (applicable to Applicant qualifying Master's Degree in 2026 and result is yet awaited)

Download Self-Declaration Form

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