DURAT 2026: Dibrugarh University Research Admission Test on 29th November; Apply online by 20th November

Dibrugarh University has announced the Dibrugarh University Research Admission Test (DURAT) 2026-27 for admission to its PhD programmes. The Phase I written test under DURAT 2026 will be held on 29th November 2026 from 10.30 a.m. to 1.30 p.m. The notice was issued by the Office of the Registrar on 5th November 2026.

Interested candidates can apply for DURAT 2026 through the online application portal, which was activated on 6th November 2026. The test is being conducted in 21 subjects, and the last date to submit the online application is 20th November 2026. The university is conducting it in compliance with UGC directives, and it is meant for candidates who have not already qualified through a national-level test.

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Subjects Offered in DURAT 2026

Dibrugarh University will hold DURAT 2026 for PhD admission in the following subjects.

Who Is Exempted From DURAT 2026

The university has clarified that DURAT 2026 is not required for the following candidates.

• Candidates who have qualified CSIR/ UGC NET-JRF/ GATE/ SET/ GPAT.
• Candidates who hold a research fellowship from a National level Government/ Semi Government funding agency.
• Candidates who have passed the M.Phil. programme in regular mode and in the concerned subject.
• Candidates who have qualified NET under category 2 and category 3 in the concerned subject. Their NET marks will be valid for one year for Ph.D. admission.

The Ph.D. eligibility of SET-qualified candidates remains valid for one year from the date of declaration of the SET result. For GATE, GPAT and other exempted examinations, validity will be as per the guidelines of the concerned authority. Preference for admission into the Ph.D. programme will be given to candidates who have qualified NET.

Eligibility Criteria for DURAT 2026

• A candidate must have completed a 1-year/ 2-semester Master’s degree after a 4-year/ 8-semester Bachelor’s degree, or a 2-year/ 4-semester Master’s degree after a 3-year Bachelor’s degree. Qualifications declared equivalent by the corresponding statutory body are also accepted.
• The candidate must have at least 55% marks in aggregate or its equivalent grade on a point scale.
• A candidate seeking admission after a 4-year/ 8-semester Bachelor’s degree must have a minimum of 75% marks in aggregate or its equivalent grade.
• A relaxation of 5% marks or its equivalent grade is allowed for SC/ ST/ OBC, Differently-Abled and Economically Weaker Section (EWS) candidates.
• A candidate with any other degree recognised as equivalent to the Master’s degree in the concerned subject may also be enrolled, provided the above conditions are met.
• In special circumstances, the Research Council may allow a candidate to pursue research in a subject other than the one in which the Master’s degree was obtained. The Council must be satisfied that the branches are inter-related or that the candidate is competent, as shown by published or practical work.
• A candidate with a B.E./ B.Tech. degree and a valid JRF-GATE score may also be considered for admission.

Selection Process

The selection under DURAT 2026 will be held in two phases.

• Phase I is a written test in a single paper of 100 marks, carrying 70% weightage.
• Phase II is a viva-voce conducted by the concerned Department/ Centre of Studies, carrying 30% weightage.

The qualifying mark in Phase I is 50%. Candidates from the SC/ ST/ OBC/ PWD/ EWS categories will get a 5% relaxation in the qualifying marks. The list of provisionally selected candidates will be prepared by the concerned Department/ Centre of Studies by combining performance in both phases.

Admission will be as per subsequent notifications, and the statutory reservation policy will be followed wherever applicable. The selection is purely provisional, and seat confirmation is subject to verification of original documents. The DURAT score will be valid for the current academic session only.

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DURAT 2026 Exam Pattern

The Phase I paper will be of 100 marks and the duration will be three hours. It has two parts: Group A on Research Methodology/ Research Aptitude (25%) and Group B on Core Course Components of the subject concerned (75%).

There will be negative marking of 25% of the allotted marks for wrong answers in the multiple-choice questions.

Documents Required

Candidates should keep the following documents ready after submitting the application.

• Printout of the Fee Payment Receipt
• Printout of the Application Form
• Printout of the DURAT Admit Card

These must be produced before the relevant departmental office of the university whenever asked. The printed admit card must also be carried to the examination centre.

Steps to Apply for DURAT 2026

• Visit the application portal by clicking on the link given below in the “Important Links” section.
• Register by entering your full name, password and mobile number. An OTP will be sent to the mobile number, which must be entered for activation.
• After activation, log in using your mobile number and password.
• Fill in the application form. You can save and review the information before submission and edit it on a later login.
• Pay the application fee online and submit the form. Information cannot be edited after submission.
• Download the Fee Payment Receipt and take a printout of the receipt and the application form.
• Download the admit card from 24th November 2026 onwards and take a printout.

The online submission will close automatically after the stipulated date and time. Candidates should keep visiting the university website for any relevant information.

Application Fee

No other mode of payment is acceptable for DURAT 2026.

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