The University of Delhi (DU) has announced the eligibility criteria, exam pattern and syllabus for PhD admissions in 2026.
According to the notification eligible candidates can apply for PhD programmes through the entrance examination.
The university has also introduced negative marking for the MCQ section. The University of Delhi has released a common Research Methodology syllabus for PhD entrance examinations across different subjects. The dates for the entrance examination will be announced separately.
The final selection will be based on the candidate’s performance in both the entrance examination and the interview. Candidates can check the syllabus on the official admission portal at admission.uod.ac.in . Candidates who have completed a four-year or eight-semester undergraduate degree under the Undergraduate Curriculum Framework (UGCF) 2022 can apply for admission. Candidates will lose 25 per cent of the marks assigned to a question for every incorrect answer. The written examination will carry 70 per cent weightage, while the interview will account for the remaining 30 per cent. The university has extended the application deadline for PhD admission to October 20, 2026.
