The NEHU PhD Admission 2025 is a significant opportunity for aspiring researchers aiming to pursue doctoral studies at North Eastern Hill University. This admission process is designed to select eligible candidates who are committed to advancing their academic and research careers. Interested candidates must be aware of the eligibility criteria, selection process, and important dates for NEHU PhD Admission 2025.
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Departments providing NEHU PhD Admission 2025
- Shillong Campus:
- Biochemistry, Botany, Biotechnology, Chemistry, Physics, Statistics, Zoology, and Geology, complemented by specialized fields such as Environmental Science and Linguistics.
- The social sciences and humanities feature core disciplines including Anthropology, Economics, Education, English, Geography, History, Hindi, Khasi, Sociology, and Philosophy, while modern professional and interdisciplinary fields round out the offerings with Commerce, Library & Information Science, Law, Political Science, Tourism & Hotel Management, Folkloristic, and Journalism and Mass Communication.
- Tura Campus: Education, English, History & Archaeology, Garo, Rural Development and Agricultural Production, Management, Agribusiness Management, Horticulture, Food Technology, and Forestry
Eligibility Criteria
Educational Criteria
- Candidates with at least 55% aggregate marks or equivalent grade points on the UGC 10-point grading scale at the Master’s Degree/ M.Phil Degree or equivalent level in the concerned or allied/ cognate subject from University or a recognized institution (national/ international) are eligible for admission. A relaxation of 5% marks (from 55% to 50%) or equivalent grade points shall be given to candidates belonging to ST/SC/OBC (non-creamy layer)/ EWS/ Differently-abled and other categories as per the UGC decision and approved by the Academic Council from time to time.
- A candidate seeking admission to Ph.D programme after a 4-year/ 8-semester Bachelor’s Degree programme should have a minimum of 75% aggregate marks or equivalent grade. A relaxation of 5% marks (from75% to 70%) or equivalent grade points shall be given to candidates belonging to ST/SC/OBC (non-creamy layer)/ EWS/ Differently-abled and other categories as per the UGC decision and approved by the Academic Council from time to time.
Age Limit
Details regarding the age limit, if applicable, are provided in the official admission guidelines.
Selection Process
The selection for NEHU PhD Admission 2025 involves an entrance test followed by an interview. Candidates who qualify in the written examination are called for a personal interview to assess their research aptitude and area of interest. The candidate clearing any national level entrance such as GATE/CSIR or UGC NET/DBT etc will be able to directly apply for interview.
Exam Pattern / Admission Test Details
The entrance test for NEHU PhD Admission 2025 covers the subject relevant to the candidate’s intended research area. The test aims to evaluate the candidate’s knowledge and readiness to undertake doctoral research.
Documents Required
- Postgraduate degree certificate and mark sheets
- Proof of age (birth certificate or equivalent)
- Category certificate, if applicable
- Research proposal or statement of purpose
- Passport size photographs
- Any other certificate mentioned in the official notification
Steps to Apply
- Click the link given below to apply for the NEHU PhD Admission 2025
- Register and create a candidate profile.
- Fill out the online application form for PhD Admission 2025.
- Upload the required documents in the prescribed format.
- Pay the application fee as per instructions.
- Submit the application form and keep a copy for reference.
Fee Structure / Application Fees
Fees for applying to NEHU PhD Admission 2025 and subsequent admission are detailed below:
| SC/ ST | 250 |
| Others | 500 |
Key Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Application Start Date | 22 September 2025 |
| Application Last Date | 20 October 2025 |
| Entrance Examination Date | To be notified later |
| Interview Dates | To be notified later |
| Admission Result Announcement | To be notified later |
Important Links
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