PhD Admissions Open at Allahabad University; Applications Accepted Until September 25 for 959 Seats

The application process for PhD admissions at Allahabad University has commenced. Admissions will be granted for a total of 959 PhD seats across the university and its constituent colleges.

The admission process for PhD programs at Allahabad University is now underway. A total of 959 PhD seats are available across the university and its constituent colleges. The online application process for interested candidates began on September 2, and the deadline for form submission is set for September 25, 2026. Candidates can submit their applications and the required fees by this date. It is worth noting that while admissions are being offered across 49 subjects, there are no seats available in four of these subjects.

When will the exam be held?

Online registration for the Allahabad University PhD admission 2026 began on September 2, 2026. Candidates can fill out the application form and pay the application fee until September 25. The date for the PhD admission entrance exam has not yet been announced; admit cards will be issued prior to the exam, and the result date will be updated later. To apply, candidates must register online via the university’s PhD admission portal.

PhD Admissions for 959 Seats

A total of 959 seats are available across Allahabad University and its constituent colleges. Of these, 470 seats are located on the university campus, while 489 seats are allocated to the constituent colleges. There is significant variation in the number of seats per subject on the university campus. Chemistry has the highest number of seats at 84, followed by Commerce and Business Administration (75), Physics (74), and Law (56). There are also 50 seats available in Hindi. Additionally, there are 45 seats each in English and Philosophy; 43 in Ancient History, Culture, and Archaeology; 34 in Mathematics; 28 in Computer Science; 27 in Economics; and 23 in Electronics and Communication. Four seats have also been allocated for Journalism and Mass Communication.

489 Seats in Constituent Colleges

The remaining 489 PhD seats are available in the university’s constituent colleges. Allahabad Degree College holds the highest number of seats at 203. This is followed by CMP with 89 seats, SS Khanna with 46, and Jagat Taran with 36. Allahabad Degree College alone accounts for 38 seats in Law.

Exemption from Qualifying Exam for Certain Candidates

The university has exempted candidates belonging to specific categories from the mandatory qualifying examination. This provision applies to regular and permanent teachers of Allahabad University and its constituent colleges. Additionally, armed forces officers of Colonel rank with at least 10 years of service, international applicants, and designated part-time applicants with a minimum of 10 years of regular service are also exempt from the qualifying exam.

Application for PhD Admission

Application fees for PhD admission vary by category. Candidates belonging to the General, OBC, and EWS categories are required to pay a fee of ₹600, while SC, ST, and PH candidates must deposit ₹300.

How ​​to Apply for PhD Admission 2026

Candidates must first visit the Allahabad University PhD admission portal.
Next, they need to register on the portal.
Then, they must fill in their personal and educational details.
Details regarding the relevant subject, qualifying examination, and other necessary information must be entered in the application.
After this, candidates must upload the required documents and pay the prescribed application fee.
The form should be submitted after carefully reviewing all the information.
Once the application process is complete, candidates should keep a copy of the application and the payment receipt for their records.