Gurugram University was set up in the sprawling lush green campus of sector 51 Gurugram. The university is recognized by the University Grants Commission (UGC). GU offers undergraduate and postgraduate programs in different fields. It also offer Ph.D. program in 5 specializations. Admission to all UG and PG courses is strictly based on merit while admission t Ph.D. is based on Entrance Test conducted by Gurugram University followed by Interview.

PhD Specializations

• Pharmaceutical Sciences, Public Administration, Management, Law, Psychology.

Eligbility Criteria

• Master’s Degree with 55% marks in the main subject (or an examination recognized as equivalent thereto)/allied subject (or an examination recognized as equivalent thereto) OR its equivalent grade 'B' in the UGC 7-point scale (or an equivalent grade in a point scale wherever grading system is followed, calculations of marks as per CBCS pattern).
• In case of candidate possessing Degree equivalent to Master’s Degree from a Foreign University, degree equivalence certificated issued by AIU is mandatory.
• A relaxation of 5% marks i.e. from 55% to 50% marks in the aforesaid Degrees is allowed for those candidates belonging to SC/ST/BC (Block A & B) non-creamy layer)/ Differently Abled of Haryana. 

How to Apply

The candidates are advised to read the Prospectus carefully before filling the Application Form.

Applications for admission to Ph.D. programme are invited in online mode only. The Prospectus can be downloaded from the University Website: https://gurugramuniversity.ac.in. The processing fees of Rs. 500/- for each course shall be paid by the applicant online. 

Steps To Follow-

• Visit university Website: https://gurugramuniversity.ac.in
• Click on Admission -> Apply Online
• Fill the application form as per the guidelines.
• Once the form is verified, the student can click on “Finish and Make Payment” Options.
• The students are requested not to refresh the page, while loading the payment gateway page. After clicking of the “Finish and Make Payment” Button, student can’t edit any information in the application form. Once the payment is successfully completed, the page will be redirected to the success page, where the student can print the application form and the Payment receipt.

Fee Structure

• Registration Fee- Rs.10000/- (US $1000 for foreign/NRI students)
• Course work fee for Engineering & Technology- Rs. 30000/-
• Course work fee for others- Rs. 20000/-
• Evaluation fee- Rs. 10000/-

Admission Procedure

• Admissions to the Ph.D. Programme shall be made through an Entrance Test conducted by Controller of Examination of the University for each Discipline. The syllabus for the Entrance Test shall be as laid down by the concerned Teaching Departments. The entrance test will be of three hours duration and will be for 100 marks. The question paper will have two parts. Part-1 of the question paper shall be common for all the disciplines and Part-II of the question paper shall be discipline specific. Part-I will have 25 objective-type questions carrying 25 marks related to reasoning/aptitude/current affairs/ general knowledge etc. and PartII carrying 75 marks will require the students to answer Objective-type/short answer questions in the subject concerned. There shall be no negative marking. A candidate must secure 50% marks to qualify the entrance test (47.50% for SC/ST/Differently abled candidates).

Entrance Exemption

The following categories of candidates are exempted from Ph.D. entrance test: 

• UGC/CSIR-JRF/NET (with validity period)/Teacher Fellowship holder/Inspire fellow (with validity period)/GATE (with validity period)/GPAT (with validity period) is eligible.

Documents required at the time of Admission

Original documents for verification/submission along with one set of self-attested copies

• Computer generated application form duly signed by the applicant.
• 10th & 12th Certificate
• Degree and Marksheets of Graduation
• Marksheet of the qualifying examination (M.A./M.Com/M.Sc./M.Pharmacy etc)
• Certificate of NET/JRF/SLET, if any
• Latest Character Certificate
• Certificate of Reserved Category
• Income certificate, if required
• Haryana Residence Certificate, if applicable
• Certificate of gap year, if any
• Migration Certificate (within 15 days of admission)
• Address Proof (Aadhar Card)