BHU PhD Admission 2025-26, Apply Link, Seats

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BHU has released the Ph.D. Admission 2025 process for various disciplines under JRF, NET, and Direct Admission modes. Candidates must register as application process has already started online. Check eligibility, and complete the application through their admission portal or you can check our article for detailed information.

BHU P.hD. Notification 2025 Out

Banaras Hindu University has officially released the Ph.D. Admission Notification 2025. The registration process will be conducted online, and candidates can apply from 3 December to 16 December 2025. All details regarding eligibility, schedule, and instructions are available through the candidate’s portal after registration and the official brochure link is given below in the article to check details.

BHU Ph.D. Admission 2025
Program Details	Application Details
University : Banaras Hindu University (BHU) Program Name : Ph.D. Program 2025-26 Modes of Admission : JRF Mode, NET Mode, Direct Admission	Admission Process : Online Registration Dates : 3 December 2025 to 16 December 2025 Fee structure for JRF and NET Modes: General / OBC / EWS: ₹600 SC / ST / PwBD: ₹300
Qualification	Important Links
Minimum Qualification : Master’s Degree in relevant discipline Merit Calculation: 70% NET Percentile + 30% Interview Percentile Selection Basis : Eligibility Criteria + Interview Performance	Notification PDF: Download PDF Admission Schedule: Download PDF Apply Online: Click here Official Website: Click Here

BHU PHD Admission Schedule

Admission Schedule	Dates
Online Registration	3 December 2025
Last date of Registration	16 December 2025
Correction window	17 December 2025
Call letter issue	20 to 24 December 2025
Interview	05 to 16 January 2026
Result	24 January to 5 February 2026
End of first round of admission	5 February 2026
Date of reporting	10 February 2026

BHU PhD Eligibility Criteria

Banaras Hindu University offers PhD admission through three major modes i.e. JRF Mode, NET Mode, and Direct Admission. Each mode has specific eligibility requirements based on academic qualifications, fellowships, professional experience, or special categories. The table below presents a simplified and reader-friendly breakdown of these eligibility conditions.

Mode of Admission	Eligibility Criteria
JRF Mode	Must hold a valid JRF from UGC/CSIR/ICMR/DBT or any other national agency. Candidates qualified only for Assistant Professorship or PhD (without JRF) are not eligible. DST-INSPIRE (non-JRF) candidates are not eligible for this mode. Must present a valid JRF certificate during physical document verification.
NET Mode	Must have qualified UGC/CSIR NET December 2024 or NET June 2025 in: Category 1: JRF Category 2: Assistant Professorship only Category 3: Eligible for PhD only For Institute of Agricultural Sciences, admission is based on ICAR-SRF (PhD) 2025 score instead of NET.
Direct Admission (Scholarship Route)	Candidate must hold a national or international PhD scholarship whose value is equal to or higher than UGC/CSIR JRF or ICAR-SRF (PhD). Admission is granted under supernumerary quota (additional seats, not part of regular intake).
Direct Admission (Senior Management Route)	Candidate must: Hold a senior management position in Govt./PSU/Reputed Private Industry, equivalent to Level-12 (7th CPC). Be employed in an organization not recognized as a research centre by BHU. Have 12+ years of professional experience. Be at least 43 years old. Be officially sponsored as a part-time candidate by the employer. Meet DRC’s requirement ensuring feasibility of research alongside job. Complete 45 days of mandatory residency on campus every academic year. Submit a No Objection Certificate (NOC) and Work Experience Certificate.

BHU PhD Reservation Policy

Candidates should check the reservation criteria before applying as BHU strictly follows the Government of India’s reservation norms for PhD admissions.

Category	Reservation
SC	15%
ST	7.5%
OBC (NCL)	27%
EWS	10%
PwD	5%

BHU P.hD. Apply Online Link

Candidates who wish to apply for BHU Ph.D. Admission 2025 can complete their application process only through the official online portal. The Online Registration window will remain open from 3 December 2025 to 16 December 2025. A Correction Window will be available on 17 December 2025 for making necessary changes. All applicants must use the direct apply link given below to register and submit their form.

BHU Ph.D. Admission 2025 – Click here to apply

How to Apply for BHU P.hD. Admission 2025

Candidates must follow the online application process carefully to ensure successful registration and submission.

Steps to Apply :

Visit the official BHU admission website: www.bhuonline.in
Register yourself using the Ph.D. Admission 2025 registration link
After successful registration, your admission portal will be created
Login using the credentials sent to your registered email
Access the Ph.D. Admission Information Bulletin 2025 available on the portal
Apply for Ph.D. in the desired admission mode(s) through your portal
Fill the form, upload required documents, and submit the application online
Regularly check your admission portal for updates, notifications, and further instructions

BHU P.hD. Selection Process

Banaras Hindu University (BHU) offers admission to its PhD programmes through multiple pathways designed to accommodate diverse academic backgrounds and professional profiles. The admission process is governed by the official PhD Ordinance and varies across different departments and institutes. Below is a detailed and structured overview of all three modes of admission i.e. JRF Mode, NET Mode, and Direct Admission along with eligibility norms and important conditions.

Mode of Admission	Eligible Candidates	Specific Eligibility Conditions	Documents Required / Proof	Restrictions / Not Eligible Under This Mode
JRF Mode	Candidates holding valid JRF from national agencies	– Must have qualified UGC-JRF / CSIR-JRF / ICMR-JRF / DBT-JRF / any equivalent national agency fellowship. – If applying under “otherwise eligible for direct admission” category mentioned in A.1.III (i.e., scholarship holders at par with JRF), they must meet that criterion.	– Valid JRF certificate at physical verification. – Fellowship award letter. – ID proof and academic documents as per BHU notification.	– Candidates eligible only for Assistant Professorship or PhD (without JRF) in NET. – Candidates awarded any fellowship based on NET without JRF – DST INSPIRE fellows not eligible under this mode.
NET Mode	Candidates qualified in UGC/CSIR NET Dec 2024 or NET June 2025	– Category 1: JRF Qualified. – Category 2: Assistant Professorship (without JRF). – Category 3: Eligible for PhD only. – Institute of Agricultural Sciences uses ICAR SRF (PhD) 2025 score for NET mode admissions.	– NET Scorecard. – NET Certificate (as applicable). – ICAR-SRF (PhD) scorecard for Agricultural Sciences. – Category proof (1/2/3).	– Candidates NOT qualified in NET Dec 2024 / NET June 2025. – Candidates submitting expired / invalid NET results.
Direct Admission Category (i) Scholarship Holders	Candidates with nationally/internationally renowned PhD scholarships	– Scholarship value must be equal to or higher than UGC/CSIR JRF or ICAR SRF (PhD). – Scholarship must be recognised by BHU.	– Scholarship award letter. – Proof of scholarship amount and duration.	– Fellowships below JRF value. – Scholarships from unverified/unrecognized sources.
Direct Admission Category (ii) Senior Management Professionals	Professionals from government/public sector/private industry at top management positions	– Must hold senior management post equivalent to Pay Matrix Level-12 (7th CPC). – Organization should NOT be recognized as a research centre by BHU. – Minimum 12 years professional experience. – Minimum 43 years of age. – Must be sponsored as a part-time candidate. – Must complete 45 days residency per academic year on campus.	– NOC from employer in prescribed format – Work experience certificate. – Age proof. – Sponsorship letter.	– Positions below Level-12. – Candidates without 12 years experience. – No sponsorship. – Failure to complete residency requirements.
Direct Admission Category (iii) Research Personnel in Externally Funded Projects	Research staff working in BHU’s ongoing funded projects	– Must publish at least one research paper in a reputed journal after joining the project, based on project work; OR – Must get shortlisted under JRF/NET Mode. – At least one year tenure must remain in the project at the time of application. – Overlap of project and PhD work must be certified.	– Publication proof. – Consent letter from PI. – Consent from supervisor (if different from PI). – Project appointment letter. – Proof of remaining project duration.	– If less than one year remains in project. – Publication not related to project. – No consent from PI/supervisor.
Direct Admission Category (iv) Permanent Teachers	Permanent teachers of BHU or its affiliated/constituent colleges	– Must hold a substantive permanent teaching post. – Must fulfil departmental requirements.	– Service verification letter. – Appointment order. – NOC from employer.	Temporary/contractual/guest faculty not eligible.
Direct Admission Category (v) Permanent Non-Teaching Employees	Non-teaching permanent employees of BHU	– Must have outstanding service record. – Must have exceptional academic profile. – Must qualify Research Methodology MCQ Test with minimum 50% marks.	– MCQ test scorecard. – Service record. – Academic certificates. – NOC.	– Those who fail to secure 50% in Research Methodology test.- Contractual or temporary staff.
Direct Admission Category (vi) Medical PG Degree Holders	Candidates with PG Medical Degrees	– Must hold D.M., M.Ch., M.D., M.S., or DNB.- Applicable only for Institute of Medical Sciences.	– PG medical degree certificate. – MCI/NMC registration proof.	– PG degrees outside medical domain. – Candidates without required medical council registration.
General Notes for Direct Admission	Applies to all Direct Mode categories	– Applications must be routed through proper channel. – Admissions under categories (i)(v) are supernumerary. – Not counted in advertised seats for 202526. – Require recommendation of DRC/CRC/SRC and approval of Vice Chancellor.	– Required supporting documents for each category.	– Seats not part of regular intake.

BHU Ph.D. Merit List Calculation

The final merit list of BHU P.h.D will be prepared out of 100 marks

For the JRF mode, will be based on merit, with 100% weightage given to the percentile score computed from interview.
For NET, 70% weight of the NET Percentile given by UGC/CSIR and 30% weightage of the Interview Percentile calculated by the University.