detailed deadlines

Complete Ph.D. admission timeline · fellowship cutoffs · document schedules · 2026–27

28

participating universities

94

doctoral programs

12

deadlines this month

₹2.5Cr

fellowship funding

program‑wise deadlines 2026–27

all dates include application, fellowship & document deadlines

Ph.D. Computer Science

Delhi School of Engineering
App deadlineDec 15, 2026
Fee₹800
FellowshipDec 10, 2026
Docs byDec 12, 2026
UGC‑NET/JRF holders exempt from fee
27 days left
view program open

Ph.D. Biotechnology

National Institute of Science
App deadlineNov 30, 2026
Fee₹1200
FellowshipNov 25, 2026
Docs byNov 28, 2026
CSIR‑NET qualified auto‑consider
5 days left
view program closing

Ph.D. Humanities

Delhi University (North Campus)
App deadlineMar 10, 2027
Fee₹600
FellowshipFeb 28, 2027
Docs byMar 5, 2027
JRF‑Humanities priority
4 months left
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Ph.D. Economics

Delhi School of Economics
App deadlineOct 1, 2026
Fee₹1000
FellowshipSep 25, 2026
Docs bySep 28, 2026
interviews held in Nov
deadline passed
view program closed

Ph.D. Neuroscience

AIIMS Delhi
App deadlineFeb 20, 2027
Fee₹1500
FellowshipFeb 10, 2027
Docs byFeb 15, 2027
ICMR‑JRF eligible
3 months left
view program open

Ph.D. Political Science

Jawaharlal Nehru University
App deadlineDec 5, 2026
Fee₹500
FellowshipNov 30, 2026
Docs byDec 3, 2026
UGC‑NET mandatory
22 days left
view program open
upcoming deadlines at a glance
Nov 30
Biotech @ NIS
fellowship deadline
Dec 5
Pol.Sc. @ JNU
final deadline
Dec 10
CS fellowship
priority funding
Dec 15
CSE @ DSE
app deadline

how to meet your deadlines

6‑week rule

Start fellowship applications at least 6 weeks before deadline.

document checklist

Transcripts, research proposal, LORs, statement of purpose.

PI outreach

Contact potential supervisors 2‑3 months before deadline.

fee waivers

Many universities offer fee waivers for early submission.

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