HPU PhD Admission 2023: Entrance Exam, Fees, Eligibility, Application Process

HPU PhD admission 2022-23 through the entrance test is ongoing. Applications for the same closed on March 31, 2023. HPU will soon announce the entrance test date for PhD admissions. Candidates who have applied for the program can download their admit cards through the official website. 

PhD at HPU is offered through 22 departments. The number of seats may vary and is reserved according to the reservation criteria of the Government of India. The minimum eligibility for a Ph.D. is having a Masters or professional degree.

HPU PhD Important Dates 2023

HPU Ph.D. Eligibility Criteria 

• Candidates seeking admission to the PhD programme should have completed their Master's or Professional Degree with at least 55% marks in aggregate or it's equivalent 'B' grade on UGC 7-points scale or equivalent grading system followed. 
• A relaxation of 5% marks is provided to Reserved categories.
• A degree from a foreign institution approved and accredited by a statutory body.
• University teachers/colleges teachers teaching to Himachal Pradesh University or disabled students can apply for direct admission against the supernumerary seat each in the department.
• Candidates must have qualified UGC NET(JRF)/UGC-CSIR(JRF) /RAJIV GANDHI FELLOWSHIP/MAULANA AZAD FELLOWSHIP/AWARDEES OF TEACHER FELLOWSHIP /SPONSORED BY ICSSR/DBT-JRF, ICMR or any other coming under Government of India.

HPU Ph.D. Admission Process 

Admissions to the Ph.D. programs are provided based on the marks obtained by the students in the Entrance Exam conducted by the university. However, if candidates have the following test score then they are exempted from the Entrance test:

• 20% of the marks in UGC-NET/ GATE
• 15% of the marks in SLET
• 10% of the marks in M.Phil/ M.Tech/ LLM

HPU PhD Application Process

• Visit the official website of HPU.
• Click on UG/PG/PhD to get the list of courses.
• Click on the 'PhD' option.
• Read out all the instructions provided for filling the form.
• Accept terms and conditions.
• Fill all the personal information mentioned in the application form.
• A Unique Registration number and password will be sent to your registered mobile number and email address.
• Login again with your credentials provided and complete the application form.
• Fill all the educational details and upload documents.

Documents Required

• Applicant's recent formal passport size photograph.
• Scanned Copy of applicant's Signature.
• Scanned copy of applicant's Father's/Mother's signature.
• Masters Degree Certificate or equivalent and other relevant documents.

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HPU Ph.D. Course Details 

The following table shows the specializations with their intake: 

The number of seats may vary and specializations can be obtained from the particular department.

HPU Ph.D. Scholarships

HPU has been awarded DAAD, a German Academic Exchange Scholarship under the Sandwich Programme. The state government is running many scholarships like Dr BR Ambedkar Medhavi Chattarvriti Yojana, IRDP Scholarship, and many more. Students can acclaim these scholarships by satisfying the eligibility criteria.

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HPU Ph.D. Reservation Policy

HPU gives 5% relaxation to students belonging to SC/ST or PWD category in the terms of 55% in Masters degree and equivalent grade, seats available as per the latest norms and guidelines followed by Government of India.