Cotton University PhD Admission 2026: Application portal is live; Apply Now

Cotton University PhD Admission 2026: Cotton University has announced the PhD admission process for the year 2026. Eligible candidates are invited to apply online for admission into various PhD programs across multiple departments. The university aims to select motivated research scholars in accordance with the latest UGC regulations to maintain academic excellence. Interested applicants must carefully review the eligibility criteria and selection procedure before applying.

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Eligibility Criteria

The eligibility criteria for the candidates applying under Cotton University PhD Admission 2026 is given as follows:

Educational Criteria

• Applicants must hold a Master’s Degree or equivalent from a recognized institute/university with at least 55% marks or an equivalent grade in a subject related to the applied PhD discipline.
• A 5% relaxation in marks will be provided to SC/ST/OBC/PWD (with more than 40% disability), EWS, and other specified categories for admission under the Government of Assam institutions.
• PG 4th-semester students can apply but admission will be subject to meeting minimum eligibility criteria at the time of selection.
• Grace marks or additional points in the qualifying examination will not be counted for eligibility.
• Candidates qualifying under certain UGC Notifications will also be eligible to apply.

Selection Process

• The candidates applying under Cotton University PhD Admission 2026 must face an entrance test of 70 marks is conducted for admission into the PhD program, requiring a minimum of 50% to qualify for the next round.
• Candidates qualifying the Entrance Test appear for a Personal Interview /Viva-voce of 30 marks conducted by respective departments.
• Relaxation of 5% marks in the entrance exam is allowed for reserved category candidates.
• Candidates with qualified national examinations such as UGC-NET, UGC-CSIR NET, GATE, ICMR, DBT, or similar are exempted from the Entrance Test and directly called for the interview.
• Entrance Test carries 70% weightage and the Interview carries 30% weightage in final selection.
• If suitable candidates are not found, the university reserves the right to not fill vacancies or increase seats if vacancies arise.

Exam Pattern / Admission Test Details

The Entrance Test syllabus under Cotton University PhD Admission 2026 consists of 50% Research Methodology and 50% subject-specific content. Candidates must secure at least 50% marks (with relaxation for reserved categories) to qualify for the interview stage. The test is conducted at Cotton University.

Documents Required

• Master’s Degree certificate or equivalent
• Mark sheets of qualifying examinations
• Category certificate (if applicable)
• National level examination certificate (UGC-NET, GATE, etc.) if exempted from Entrance Test
• Other documents as per university requirements

Steps to Apply: Cotton University PhD Admission 2026

• The candidates applying under Cotton University PhD Admission 2026 must register and apply online through the Cotton University Admission Portal (Given Below)
• Fill out the application form with required details.
• Submit the application fee online via UPI/ Debit Card/ Credit Card/ Net Banking.
• Upload necessary documents as per instructions.
• Submit the completed application before the deadline.

Fee Structure

The application fee for Cotton University PhD Admission 2026 is INR 1200 (Rupees One Thousand Two Hundred Only) payable online during application submission.

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