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January 2026 (Intake)

Application Process

For admission to Ph.D. programmes for January 2026 (Intake) of the session 2026 candidates need to register and fill the application from 28.11.2025 ONLINE only by accessing the website https://www.culko.in

Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)
Important Dates

Starting date for online application

28th November, 2025 (Friday)

Last Date of Application

2nd January, 2026 (Friday)

Date of entrance test

11th January, 2026 (Sunday)

Declaration of result

15th January, 2026 (Thursday)

Tentative interview date

20th-21st January, 2026 (Tuesday and Wednesday)

Final merit list

24th January, 2026 (Saturday)

Admission Notification

30th January, 2026 (Friday)

Note: Ph.D. Registration fee is Non-refundable

How to Apply

Candidates must follow the following steps while applying online Application Form.


Step 1: Process of Ph.D Applications

  • Register
  • Login
  • Apply Online.
  • Finalize Application Form
  • Download Application Form and Bank Challan simultaneously (Take a print out of the entire file on A4 size white sheets)
  • Send the application form with bank challan/ online fee payment proof to admission.phd@culko.in

  • Deposit the requisite fee of Rs. 1,100/- (Rs. One Thousand One Hundred Only) through NetBanking/Debit/Credit Card after Registration.

  • Deposit the requisite fee of Rs. 1,100/- (Rs. One Thousand One Hundred Only) in any branch of State Bank of India throughout the country on next working day. (Bank Service Charges will be extra) on downloaded bank challan form alongwith completed application form.
  • Bank will retain a copy and will return two copies to you. Out of these two copies, retain the Candidate's copy with you and attach the Chandigarh University's copy with the application form.

Note: the Transaction ID as mention on the bank Challan after depositing the fee.

Complete your Registration process by again visiting your Half-completed online Application Form through Login Application and fill the required Details provided by Bank

NOTE: ENTRANCE TEST FEE IS NON REFUNDABLE


Step 2:

Paste your recent photograph (3.5 cm X 3.5 cm) at the designated place.
Sign at the designated place.


Step 3:

Before submission of your application form, make sure that, in addition to the above other relevant documents as indicated below are attached:

  • Chandigarh University copy of challan
  • GATE/NET Certificate (if applicable)
  • Copies of all the marksheets, degree certificates, or provisional certificate if they have passed their qualifying degree.
  • Copy of OBC/SC/ST/PD category certificate if any.
  • Copy of experience and NOC certificate for part time candidates.