SANT BABA BHAG SINGH UNIVERSITY

Ph.D. Entrance Test for October 2026 Batch

Ph.D. Entrance Test for October 2026 Batch will be held offline on 13th September, 2026 (Sunday) at 10:00 AM onward

Applications are invited for admission to Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) programme (Full-Time and Part-Time) for the Academic Year 2026-2027 (October 2026 batch) in following disciplines:
*Part-Time/Full time mode: Commerce, Mechanical Engineering (ME), Civil Engineering (CE), Electrical Engineering (EE), Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics, Botany, Zoology, Biochemistry, Microbiology, Law, Punjabi, Agriculture (Horticulture (Fruit Science); Agronomy; Soil Science & Agriculture chemistry).
**Agriculture {Horticulture (Fruit Science); Agronomy; Soil Science & Agriculture chemistry}.
*PhD admission will be as per UGC guidelines and as per notification ref no. - No.F.4-1(UGC-NET Review Committee)/2024(NET)/140648 dated March 27th, 2024.
**PhD Programme in Agriculture viz: Horticulture (Fruit Science); Agronomy and Soil Science & Agriculture chemistry is offered through Full time mode only as per ICAR guidelines.

Instructions for Ph.D. Entrance Test for October 2026 Batch

  1. Those who have cleared CSIR-NET/UGC-NET/GATE/SLET (Punjab) in their respective disciplines need not appear in the entrance test. Their merit will be finalized as per latest UGC norms (UGC guidelines issued vide Notification No.F4-1(UGC-NET Review committee)/2024 (NET)/140648 dated March 27, 2024).
  2. Candidates who are not CSIR-NET/UGC-NET/GATE qualified as well as those belonging to disciplines where NET is not conducted can also apply for admission. SBBSU will conduct the PhD Entrance test for admission in disciplines mentioned above as per the availability of vacant slots.
  3. Candidates who qualify the test will be eligible/shortlisted to appear in the Interview.
    However, it is mandatory for all candidates (NET/GATE qualified and non-qualified) to fill the application online and deposit the applicable registration fee (2500/-) before the due date.
  4. All information should be filled correctly; otherwise, the application form will be rejected.
S.No Details Date/Day
1 Submission of online admission form 09/09/2026
2 Issue of admit cards 11/09/2026
3 Entrance Test & Interview 13/09/2026

3. How to Apply:

The link to fill the online application form can be accessed through the university website: www.sbbsuniversity.ac.in. Registration fee of Rs. 2500/- is required to be paid online by 09/09/2026.

All candidates/applicants are required to apply online. Application fee shall not be refunded in any case.

The entrance exam will be conducted offline, on 13/09/2026 (Sunday) from 10:00 AM onwards. Candidates are required to report at least 30 minutes before the start time.

  • Paper I (Research Methodology): 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
  • Paper II (Subject Specific Paper): 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Entrance question paper consists of 100 Multiple Choice Questions carrying 1 mark each (50 questions from Research Methodology and 50 questions from the concerned subject).

The admit card can be viewed/downloaded from 11/09/2026 onwards from the University website.

The interview of all shortlisted candidates (including candidates who have cleared NET/SLET(Punjab)/GATE) will be conducted on the same day after 12:30 PM onwards.

4. Vacant Slots are available in the following disciplines:

Part-Time/Full time mode: Commerce, Mechanical Engineering (ME), Civil Engineering (CE), Electrical Engineering (EE), Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics, Botany, Zoology, Biochemistry, Microbiology, Law, Punjabi, Agriculture {Horticulture (Fruit Science); Agronomy; Soil Science & Agriculture chemistry}.
Full time mode only: Agriculture {Horticulture (Fruit Science); Agronomy; Soil Science & Agriculture chemistry}.

Start filling the online registration form:

  1. Fill the candidate name followed by father's name, mother's name & nationality.
  2. Fill the gender followed by the category.
  3. Fill PIN code, Email ID, Mobile No., Address.
  4. Upload the latest passport size photograph (less than 1 MB) and scanned fee receipt along with its number and date.
  5. Fill the complete details of educational qualifications.
  6. Check your details properly and click on the submit button.

For any inquiry, please contact:

9592517070, 8146988550, 9471226156 | Email: rdc.sbbsu@sbbsuniversity.ac.in

Pay Registration Fee Rs. 2500/- Online

Approved fee structure for PhD Programme applicable from January 2026 onwards.

S. No. Type of Fee Revised fee (Applicable for January 2026 batch onwards)
1Enrolment cum-admission fee2500
2Course work examination fee2000
3Per semester fee35,000
4Registration fee (Synopsis RDC)20,000
5Pre-thesis Submission fee20,000
6Thesis submission fee30,000

Other fee (Applicable in special cases with due approval)

S. No. Type of Fee Fee
7Topic modification fee10,000
8Late Thesis submission fee (after due date)10,000
9Migration feeSubject to approval by the competent authority: 20,000 (SBBSU to other institution); 10,000 (Other institution to SBBSU)
10Extension feeRs. 75,000/- on yearly basis beyond six years (subject to approval).

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