GGU VRET PhD Admission 2025-26 Begins for 639 Seats, Apply Online

GGU VRET PhD Admission 2025-26 has been announced by Guru Ghasidas Vishwavidyalaya, Bilaspur, offering 639 PhD seats across various disciplines. The admission process covers both VRET and VRET Exempted categories. Online applications opened on 17 November 2025, and candidates can submit forms until 12 December 2025. The entrance exam for the VRET category will be held on 04 January 2026.

The university has released the detailed notification containing eligibility norms, category guidelines, fee details and the complete process of application. The programme includes seats under Management, Law, Social Science, Engineering, Life Science and other major research fields.

GGU VRET PhD Admission 2025-26 Overview

The admission brochure outlines the key information for the 2025-26 academic session. The table gives a quick reference for candidates preparing to apply.

GGU VRET PhD Admission 2025-26 Overview

GGU VRET PhD Admission Vacancy 2025-26

A total of 639 seats are available across multiple faculties. The university has issued a structured list dividing the seats under VRET and VRET Exempted categories. The table below provides a two-line introduction for clarity.

The distribution helps candidates analyse seat availability based on discipline and category. It also highlights the academic diversity of the PhD programme.

GGU VRET PhD PhD Vacancy Distribution 2025-26

GGU VRET PhD Eligibility Criteria 2025-26

Guru Ghasidas Vishwavidyalaya offers admission under two categories. Each category contains specific academic requirements that candidates must fulfil.

VRET Category Eligibility

• Master’s Degree: Minimum 55% marks (5% relaxation for SC/ST/OBC-NCL/EWS/DA).
• Four-Year Bachelor’s Route: Minimum 75% marks, with applicable relaxations.
• M.Phil. Degree: Minimum 55% marks, with relaxations for reserved categories.

VRET Exempted Category Eligibility

Candidates must fall into one of the following groups:

• Regular, temporary or ad-hoc employees of GGU or other recognized institutions with an NOC.
• International applicants with equivalent qualifications.
• Qualified candidates from UGC-NET, JRF, CSIR-NET, GATE, CEED, or eligible under UGC fellowship categories.

GGU VRET PhD Admission 2025-26 Application Process

The application procedure is conducted entirely online through the Samarth portal. Candidates must follow each step carefully to ensure a complete and error-free submission.

1. Visit the official website ggu.ac.in and navigate to the PhD Admission 2025-26 section.
2. Create a New User account by entering basic details and verifying mobile/email.
3. Log in with the registered credentials.
4. Fill the Online Application Form with academic details, personal information and category specifications.
5. Upload required documents including photo, signature, certificates and eligibility proofs.
6. Select the preferred category (VRET / VRET Exempted) and subject/department.
7. Pay the application fee through the online payment modes available.
8. Submit the form and download the confirmation page for future use.

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