Important Dates June 2026 Cohort
Admissions Open
PhD Full-Time Programmes at CHRIST (Deemed to be University)
For JRF, Externally Funded, Full-Time, and International Scholars
CHRIST (Deemed to be University) invites applications for its PhD Full-Time and Part Time Programmes under a flexible, cycle-based admission model aimed at enhancing accessibility, academic integration, and support for research scholars.
Now Open: June 2026 Cohort (Cycle 1) Full Time and Part Time
Applications are now open exclusively for the June 2026 cohort (Cycle 1)
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Important Dates for June 2026 Cohort
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Applicable for International, Full-Time and Part Time Applicants
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Date
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Time
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Particulars/Events
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03 March, Tuesday, 2026
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16:00 Hrs
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Application forms are available online
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14 June, Sunday, 2026
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23:00 Hrs
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Last date for submitting the application online
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| 15 June, Monday, 2026 |
22:00 Hrs
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Release of selection process admit card for eligible candidates
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| 16 June, Tuesday, 2026 |
18:00 Hrs
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Orientation
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| 19 June, Friday, 2026 |
As per E-Admit Card
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Entrance Test (ET), Skill Assessment (SA), Research Proposal Presentation, and Personal Interview – Venue: Applied Campus
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| 24 June, Wednesday, 2026 |
17:00 Hrs
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Publishing of Final Selection List
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| 06 July, Monday, 2026 |
12:00 Hrs
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Last Date for Payment of Fees
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| 07 July, Tuesday, 2026 |
12:00 Hrs |
Last date to complete admissions in the respective Center
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| 10 July, Friday, 2026 |
09:30 Hrs |
Inauguration and commencement of coursework (June 2026 Batch) |
If you are planning to apply, we encourage you to complete your application within this window to be considered for the upcoming cycle.
Fast-Track Admissions for JRF and Externally Funded Scholars
Candidates with JRF or external funding benefit from an expedited admission process, with applications processed within one week. Such scholars are permitted to align with the ongoing academic calendar and begin coursework at the earliest opportunity.
For International Applicants
International scholars may require up to three months for visa processing. Based on their timeline, they will be mapped to the nearest available coursework batch, ensuring a smooth transition and academic continuity.
Admission Cycles Overview
To accommodate diverse academic timelines, PhD admissions are offered throughout the year across four admission cycles:
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Cycle 1: March 21 – June 5 (Batch begins in July)
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Cycle 2: July 25 – September 20 (Batch begins in October)
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Cycle 3: September 21 – December 5 (Batch begins in January)
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Cycle 4: December 6 – March 20 (Batch begins in April)
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Overview
Admissions Open
PhD Full-Time Programmes at CHRIST (Deemed to be University)
For JRF, Externally Funded, Full-Time, and International Scholars
CHRIST (Deemed to be University) invites applications for its PhD Full-Time and Part Time Programmes under a flexible, cycle-based admission model aimed at enhancing accessibility, academic integration, and support for research scholars.
Now Open: June 2026 Cohort (Cycle 1) Full Time and Part Time
Applications are now open exclusively for the June 2026 cohort (Cycle 1)
|
Important Dates for June 2026 Cohort
|
|
Applicable for International, Full-Time and Part Time Applicants
|
|
Date
|
Time
|
Particulars/Events
|
|
03 March, Tuesday, 2026
|
16:00 Hrs
|
Application forms are available online
|
|
14 June, Sunday, 2026
|
23:00 Hrs
|
Last date for submitting the application online
|
| 15 June, Monday, 2026 |
22:00 Hrs
|
Release of selection process admit card for eligible candidates
|
| 16 June, Tuesday, 2026 |
18:00 Hrs
|
Orientation
|
| 19 June, Friday, 2026 |
As per E-Admit Card
|
Entrance Test (ET), Skill Assessment (SA), Research Proposal Presentation, and Personal Interview – Venue: Applied Campus
|
| 24 June, Wednesday, 2026 |
17:00 Hrs
|
Publishing of Final Selection List
|
| 06 July, Monday, 2026 |
12:00 Hrs
|
Last Date for Payment of Fees
|
| 07 July, Tuesday, 2026 |
12:00 Hrs |
Last date to complete admissions in the respective Center
|
| 10 July, Friday, 2026 |
09:30 Hrs |
Inauguration and commencement of coursework (June 2026 Batch) |
If you are planning to apply, we encourage you to complete your application within this window to be considered for the upcoming cycle.
Fast-Track Admissions for JRF and Externally Funded Scholars
Candidates with JRF or external funding benefit from an expedited admission process, with applications processed within one week. Such scholars are permitted to align with the ongoing academic calendar and begin coursework at the earliest opportunity.
For International Applicants
International scholars may require up to three months for visa processing. Based on their timeline, they will be mapped to the nearest available coursework batch, ensuring a smooth transition and academic continuity.
Admission Cycles Overview
To accommodate diverse academic timelines, PhD admissions are offered throughout the year across four admission cycles:
-
Cycle 1: March 21 – June 5 (Batch begins in July)
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Cycle 2: July 25 – September 20 (Batch begins in October)
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Cycle 3: September 21 – December 5 (Batch begins in January)
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Cycle 4: December 6 – March 20 (Batch begins in April)
