The University of Hyderabad (UoH) has opened applications for 13 PhD programs for the January 2026 admission cycle. The deadline to apply is March 10 . Candidates can submit applications online via the university’s academic portal at acad.uohyd.ac.in .
Eligibility is restricted to candidates who have qualified the UGC-NET or CSIR-UGC-NET exams. Applicants must upload valid rank certificates. These certificates must clearly indicate the applicant’s shortlisted category (Category 1, 2, or 3).
Failure to submit the correct certificate will lead to application disqualification, the university stated. Shortlisted candidates will be notified through updates on the official website.
UoH PhD Admissions Timeline
Key dates for the UoH PhD admissions are as follows:
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Application Period Opens | February 24 |
| Application Deadline | March 10 |
| Shortlisted Candidates Announced | March 16 |
| Interviews (Hybrid Mode) | March 23-24 |
| Selected/Waitlisted Candidates Announced | March 31 |
| Admission Counselling | April 6 |
| Academic Session Start | To be confirmed |
Available PhD Subjects
The January 2026 PhD admission cycle covers the following 13 subjects:
- Mathematics
- Applied Mathematics
- Physics
- Electronics Science and Engineering
- Chemistry
- Biochemistry
- Plant Sciences
- Microbiology
- Animal Biology
- Biotechnology (OBC/EWS category)
- Systems and Computational Biology
- Management Studies
- Cognitive Science