Ph.D Application Timeline*

Name of the Process Extended Timelines
Application opens 9 December, 2025
Early Deadline for submission
of application
28 February, 2026
Deadline for submission of
application
31 March, 2026
Krea Research Eligibility
Assessment
To be conducted between
1 April -15th April 2026.
The exact dates will be announced
on the university portal by
20 February 2026.
Announcement of first
shortlist**
30 April, 2026
Online Interviews*** 1st week of May 2026
Announcement of results 3rd week of May 2026
Registration, Orientation
and Classes begin
1st week of July 2026

* These dates are tentative and subject to change. This page will be updated periodically during the admission cycle.
** Shortlisted will be intimated by an email with all details. Interviews will be conducted online or in person as decided by the university.
*** Candidates who have applied to the Part-time PhD programme must provide NOC from their employer.