Programmes after Post Graduation
Doctoral research at India's first AI-augmented multidisciplinary university, across engineering, computing, the sciences, management, law and the humanities.
- 21Ph.D. disciplines
- July 2026intake
Overview
Research that goes further
A doctorate is the most advanced academic qualification there is. Research sharpens the ability to understand and solve problems, builds confidence as a communicator, and leads to published papers, grants and recognition from peers, in academia and well beyond it.
Chandigarh University Uttar Pradesh offers Ph.D. programmes in an AI-powered, research-led environment, with admission through an entrance test and interview.
Programmes
Doctor of Philosophy
The disciplines open for Ph.D. admission.
Biotechnology
Biotechnology
Data Sciences
Computing
Forensic Science
Applied Sciences
Chemistry
Sciences
Mathematics
Sciences
Physics
Sciences
Management
Business
Commerce
Commerce
Computer Science and Engineering
Engineering
Computer Applications
Computing
Civil Engineering
Engineering
Electrical Engineering
Engineering
Electronics & Communication
Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Engineering
Law
Legal Studies
Political Science
Liberal Arts
Psychology
Liberal Arts
Sociology
Liberal Arts
Mass Communication
Journalism and Mass Communication
Pharmacy
Pharmacy
English
Liberal Arts
How to apply
Ph.D. Admissions
Application process for the July 2026 intake.
- Online application opens
- 11 April 2026
- Last date to apply
- 17 July 2026
- Entrance test
- 19 July 2026
Steps
Register and log in
Register on the Ph.D. admissions portal and log in with the username and password sent to your email.Apply online
Complete the online application form and finalise it.Pay the registration fee
Deposit ₹1,100 online by net banking, debit or credit card, or at any State Bank of India branch using the downloaded challan. The fee is non-refundable.Print, photograph and sign
Download the application form and bank challan, print them on A4 sheets, paste a recent 3.5 × 3.5 cm photograph and sign at the marked places.Send the application
Send the application form with the challan or online payment proof, and the documents listed below, to admission.phd@culko.in.
Documents to attach
- Chandigarh University copy of the challan
- GATE / NET certificate (if applicable)
- Copies of all marksheets, degree certificates or provisional certificate for the qualifying degree
- OBC / SC / ST / PD category certificate, if any
- Experience certificate and NOC, for part-time candidates
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FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions
Register on the Ph.D. admissions portal, log in, complete and finalise the online application, then send the application form with the fee payment proof to admission.phd@culko.in.
₹1,100, paid online by net banking, debit or credit card, or at any State Bank of India branch using the downloaded challan. The fee is non-refundable.
Yes. Admission is through an entrance test followed by an interview; the dates are published for each intake.
Call 6389161283 or write to admission.phd@culko.in.
