GGU VRET PhD Admission 2025-26 Notification Out, Seats, Exam Date, Apply Link

GGU VRET PhD Admissions are now open for the Ph.D. programme at Guru Ghasidas Vishwavidyalaya, offering 639 seats across various disciplines under both VRET and VRET Exempted categories. Candidates interested in applying can refer to this article for complete details on eligibility, selection process, important dates, fee structure, and other essential guidelines before submitting their online application.

GGU PhD Admission Notification 2025

Guru Ghasidas Vishwavidyalaya, Bilaspur released its Ph.D. Admission Notification for the 2025-26 session on 17 November 2025. Eligible candidates can apply online under the VRET or VRET Exempted categories. The last date to submit the application form is 12 December 2025. All details are available on www.ggu.ac.in.

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GGU VRET PhD Admission 2025: Overview

Below is a brief overview of the GGU PhD Admission 2025-26 session for candidates’ reference:

GGU VRET PhD Admission Schedule 2025-26

Guru Ghasidas Vishwavidyalaya has released the complete admission schedule for the Ph.D. programmes, including key dates for application, entrance test, counselling, and final admission formalities. Candidates should follow the timeline closely to avoid missing any important deadlines.

GGU PhD Exam Date 2025 Out

Guru Ghasidas Vishwavidyalaya has officially announced the schedule for the Vishwavidyalaya Research Entrance Test (VRET) for Ph.D. admissions 2025-26. Candidates applying through the VRET category must appear for the entrance examination as per the notified date. The exam is scheduled to be conducted on 04 January 2026, and all applicants are advised to check the official website regularly for updates regarding the test schedule, instructions, and examination guidelines.

GGU PhD Application Form 2025

Guru Ghasidas Vishwavidyalaya, Bilaspur invites online applications for Ph.D. admission for the Academic Session 2025-26. Candidates may apply through VRET, while NET/GATE-qualified applicants, working professionals, staff, and international candidates can apply under the VRET Exempted category. Complete details are available on www.ggu.ac.in. The online application portal opens on 17 November 2025, closes on 12 December 2025, and the VRET is scheduled for 04 January 2026.

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GGU PhD Application Fee

The application fee for admission to various Ph.D. programme of studies for different categories of applicants are as under:

Steps to Apply for GGU PhD Admission 2025

Here’s the step by step procedure of form filling is mentioned below. Follow these steps to complete the online application process smoothly:

1. Visit the Samarth Portal through the official website www.ggu.ac.in and click on the Ph.D. Admission 2025-26 link.
2. Register as a New User by entering basic details and verifying your email/mobile number.
3. Login to the Portal using your registered credentials.
4. Fill in the Online Application Form carefully with academic, personal, and category-related information.
5. Upload Required Documents such as photographs, signatures, certificates, and eligibility proofs in the prescribed format.
6. Select Your Category (VRET / VRET Exempted) and choose the desired subject/department.
7. Pay the Application Fee Online using the available payment modes.
8. Submit the Form and download/print the confirmation page for future reference.

GGU PhD Fellowship

Full-time Ph.D. scholars admitted through VRET and not receiving any other financial aid will get a Non-NET fellowship of Rs. 8,000 per month with an annual contingency of Rs. 10,000 for Science/Engineering and Rs. 8,000 for Humanities/Social Sciences, subject to UGC approval. The fellowship is not a right and will not be given to candidates with recorded indiscipline.

VRET Exempted Category candidates are ineligible unless they later qualify the post-admission VRET, after which the fellowship starts from the result date; they must also submit an undertaking (Annexure-3) at the interview. Scholars in AICTE-approved Engineering/Technology/Management/Computer Science departments may receive the ADF 2025-26 as per eligibility and AICTE sanction.

GGU PhD Admission Eligibility Criteria

Guru Ghasidas Vishwavidyalaya offers admission to the Ph.D. programme under two categories—VRET and VRET Exempted. Candidates must meet the prescribed academic qualifications and eligibility norms as detailed below.

GGU VRET PhD Seats Faculty-Wise

Guru Ghasidas Vishwavidyalaya (GGV) has released the department-wise vacancy details for admission to the Ph.D. Programme for the current academic session. Candidates are advised to review the vacancy matrix carefully before applying, as seat availability determines eligibility for the VRET and VRET-Exempted streams.

Guru Ghasidas Vishwavidyalaya follows a structured and transparent admission process for Ph.D. programmes, consisting of either VRET or VRET-Exempted routes. Admissions are carried out through two applicant streams:

• VRET (Entrance Test + Interview)
• VRET Exempted (Interview Only)

Separate Merit Lists

• Final merit lists for VRET and VRET Exempted applicants are prepared separately for each subject, with an overall weightage of 100 marks.

Shortlisting of Applications

• Applications for both categories (VRET & Exempted) are screened by the Admission Committee of the concerned department or research centre.
• Candidates are shortlisted separately for the entrance test or interview based on eligibility and subject requirements.

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