Our Ph.D. program follows the University Grants Commission (UGC) regulations of 2016 and 2018. Each academic year, the allocation of Ph.D. seats is determined based on available supervisors in specific research areas, adhering to the research scholar-teacher ratio. Every year, the Ph.D. seat allocation in each faculty is determined by supervisor availability in specific research areas, adhering to the research scholar-teacher ratio (Clause-5.2) following notification from the Director, Research & Consultancy (R&C). Seats are then distributed among SC/ST, OBC, and General categories in line with UGC guidelines and UP State Government policy.

The University shall invite the applications for registration in Ph.D. programs by notifying well in advance the number of seats for admission, subject/discipline-wise distribution of available seats, criteria for admission, procedure for admission, examination centre(s) and all other relevant information on University website and at least in two national newspapers, of which one shall be in the regional language. A candidate seeking admission in Ph.D. program must apply to the University on the prescribed application form and submit a research proposal in the area of his/her interest for the research work. The verification of those applications shall be carried out to ensure the fulfillment of above mentioned eligibility criterion by the candidate.