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

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.

List of Ph.D. Subject and Admission Eligibility

List of Ph.D. Subject and Admission Eligibility

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).

Tentative Vacancies for AY 2026-27

• Applicants who have qualified for fellowships or scholarships through UGC-NET, UGC-CSIR NET (Category 1, 2, or 3), GATE, CEED, or other similar national-level examinations with a valid score and within the certificate’s validity period may be exempted from the VUPET entrance test upon verification.
• Please note that the submission of the admission form (VUPET Form) and interview is mandatory for all candidates including the candidates exempted from VUPET.

The VUPET examination will have two papers

• Paper I would be of 50 marks, 2 hours duration, objective type, aimed at assessing the research methodology, general intelligence and aptitude of the applicants.
• Paper II would also be of 50 marks, 2 hours duration, subjective and aimed at assessing the subject knowledge, the communication skills, research thinking of the candidate.

Paper I:  It will have 50 questions of 1 mark each. The scope of this paper includes logical reasoning, numerical ability, language skills, research Methodology etc. This paper is common for students of all faculties. Minimum passing is 50% for all applicants.

Ph.D. Entrance Exam Syllabus for Paper I

The result of Paper-I will be displayed one hour after the Paper-I exam. 

Only those applicants qualifying the Paper-I will be eligible to appear for Paper-II.

Paper II: This paper is subject-specific, subjective type and 2 hours duration. The aim of this paper is to check the subject knowledge, research thinking, communication skills, etc.

The passing percentage for this paper is 50% for all candidates.

VUPET is a qualifying examination. Candidates who score more than 50% marks in both papers are eligible to appear for an interview

Note: A relaxation of 5 % marks will be allowed in the entrance examination for the candidates belonging to SC/ST/OBC/differently-abled category, and Economically Weaker Section (EWS).

 Ph.D. Entrance Exam Syllabus for Paper II

Syllabus for Ph.D. Interior Spaces  Entrance Exam Paper-II

Syllabus for Ph.D. Management Entrance Exam Paper-II

Syllabus for Ph.D. Professional Studies Entrance Exam Paper-II

Syllabus for Ph.D. Computer Engineering Entrance Exam Paper-II

Syllabus for Ph.D. Computer Science Entrance Exam Paper-II

Syllabus for Ph.D. Law Entrance Exam Paper-II

Syllabus for Ph.D. Psychology Entrance Exam Paper-II

Syllabus for Ph.D. Travel and Tourism Entrance Exam Paper-II

Syllabus for Ph.D. Pharmaceutical Sciences Entrance Exam Paper-II

Syllabus for Ph.D. Design  Entrance Exam Paper-II  

Syllabus for Ph.D. Computer Application Entrance Exam Paper-II  

Please Note:

• The exam will be conducted online in a proctored mode.
• The Result of VUPET Paper-II will be communicated on Vishwakarma University Website after 8 days after the VUPET Examination.
• The Examination will not be re-conducted for any applicant and no re-evaluation request will be entertained.

Ph.D. Fee Structure (2026-27)

Vishwakarma University, Pune Ph.D Entrance Test (VUPET) Admission Form Fees

Annual Ph.D Fees

Office Time: Monday to Friday 09:00 am to 5:00 pm

Address: Admission Section, Ground Floor, Building No. 5, Vishwakarma University, Survey No 2, 3,4, Kondhwa Rd, Laxmi Nagar, Betal Nagar, Kondhwa, Pune, Maharashtra 411048

Email: admissions@vupune.ac.in

Contact No: +91 86699 08342