Admissions Open for Ph.D. Programs - January 2026 Intake at Chandigarh University, Uttar Pradesh.

India’s First AI-Augmented Multidisciplinary University, Chandigarh University, has opened its doors for all research aspirants and enthusiasts to start their research journey with innovation & intelligence. Scholars & professionals can now pursue a Ph.D at Chandigarh University Lucknow, which blends academic excellence with futuristic research opportunities with the help of Artificial Intelligence. CU-UP campus also serves as a cultural, educational, and economic driver for the greater Public Good. Along with this, the eligible candidates can avail a fellowship of ₹ 35,000/month.

About the Ph.D. Program

The Ph.D. programs at Chandigarh University, Uttar Pradesh, are designed in Full-time & Part-time modes & also for working professionals, with a dynamic AI-centric environment that bridges the gap between academia & industry. The programs have a wide range of disciplines, such as:

• Biotech
• Data Science
• Forensic Science
• Chemistry
• Mathematics
• Physics
• Management
• Commerce
• Computer Science
• Computer Application
• Civil Engineering
• Electrical Engineering
• Electronics & Communication Engineering
• Mechanical Engineering
• Law
• Liberal Arts
• Political Science, Psychology
• Sociology
• Mass Communication
• Pharmacy

This wide range of disciplines makes sure that there’s something for everyone with quality resources, proper timeline, & clear significance.

Why Chandigarh University, Uttar Pradesh, is the best institution to start your Ph.D. career?

Everyone wants the best availability of resources & space for research, which is why aspiring scholars want to join a university that’s going to change the scenario of how research is done, & CU-UP, with an AI-driven, globally connected innovation centric learning ecosystem, has it all.

Here is a list of what the Chandigarh University UP campus offers for research:

• Experience an AI-driven, research-centric space fostering global intellectual exploration & innovation.
• Collaborate with top QS-ranked universities worldwide to utilize global research opportunities.
• Learn from faculty ranked among the world’s top 2% scientists (Stanford Global List).
• File quality patents (IPR) and published in Q1, Q2, SSCI, SCI, and ABDC A-rated international & national journals.
• Conduct research using the latest tech and advanced Centres of Excellence and Labs.
• Explore innovation at the Apple Lab and AI Research Lab.
• Receive mentorship from highly experienced doctoral and post-doctoral faculty.
• Work on sponsored and funded projects with industry experts and government agencies.
• Access unrestricted IEEE journals, prestigious international conference proceedings, and top research databases like Springer and Elsevier.
• Transform ideas into ventures with seed funding & mentorship from Entrepreneurial Incubation Centre.

Along with this, the university’s ‘AI-Fuelled Research’ provides high-impact domains such, intelligent systems, data sciences, nanomaterials, genome editing, & smart legal research. You can check the full details about the programs from this link - CU-LKO-PhD-Admissions

Eligibility Criteria

Candidates must have:

• 55% marks in a 2-year master's degree program or aggregate marks or its equivalent grade on a GPA scale.
• A 4-year/8-semester bachelor's degree program with a minimum of 75% marks in aggregate or its equivalent grade on a GPA scale, wherever the grading system is followed.

The selection procedure involves an entrance examination, a personal interview, followed by a research proposal presentation & applicants with UGC/CSIR-NET/SLET/GATE/GPAT & M.Phil are exempted from the entrance test.

Important Dates & Application Details

Online Application has started, No hard-copy submission required, just Apply Online: https://www.culko.in/

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