Manipur University Opens Pre-Ph.D. Admissions for September 2025 Session
- Start of Online Submission: September 13, 2025
- Last Date for Online Submission: October 5, 2025
On September 12, 2025, the university released its Pre-Ph.D. Admission Notice (No. MU/3-12/85A(Ph.D.III)) inviting online applications for provisional admission into the Pre-Ph.D. programme for the 2025 academic session.
Expanded Departments and Centres
This year’s notice features a broader selection with 36 departments and centres—up from previous years—spanning sciences, humanities, engineering, and more. Here’s the complete list for clarity:
| Sl. No. | Department/Centre | Sl. No. | Department/Centre |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ACEE | 19 | Law |
| 2 | Ancient History and Archaeology | 20 | Library & Information Science |
| 3 | Anthropology | 21 | Linguistics |
| 4 | Biochemistry | 22 | Manipuri |
| 5 | Biotechnology | 23 | Mass Communication |
| 6 | Botany | 24 | Mathematics |
| 7 | Chemistry | 25 | Manipur Institute of Management Studies |
| 8 | Commerce | 26 | Philosophy |
| 9 | Computer Science | 27 | Physical Education & Sports Science |
| 10 | Dance and Music | 28 | Physics |
| 11 | Earth Science | 29 | Psychology |
| 12 | Education | 30 | South East Asian Studies |
| 13 | English and Cultural Studies | 31 | Statistics |
| 14 | Environmental Science | 32 | Teacher Education |
| 15 | Foreign Language | 33 | Yoga |
| 16 | Geography | 34 | Zoology |
| 17 | Hindi | 35 | MIT (Civil Engg., Comp. Sc. & Engg., ECE) |
| 18 | History | 36 | Medical (Sports Medicine) |
Eligibility and Key Requirements
Eligibility details are outlined in the Manipur University Ph.D. Regulations, 2023 (available at http://www.manipuruniv.ac.in/uploaded/mu_phd2023.pdf). In summary, candidates must hold:
- A 1- or 2-year Master’s degree after a 4-year Bachelor’s (with at least 55% marks or equivalent).
- Or a 4-year Bachelor’s with 75% marks.
- Or M.Tech/M.E./M.S. in Engineering with 60% (or B.E./B.Tech with 60% and valid GATE score).
- Or LL.M./M.D./M.S./M.Sc. Nursing with 55% from recognized institutions.
- Or M.Phil. with 55% marks.
Relaxations of 5% apply for SC/ST/OBC (non-creamy layer)/PWD/EWS categories, per government norms. Foreign qualifications are accepted if from accredited institutions.
Admission involves a Qualifying Entrance Test (QET) with a 100-mark question paper (50 MCQs). Candidates need 50% to qualify (with 5% relaxation for reserved categories). Final selection weighs 70% NET scores/marks and 30% interview performance (50 marks: research proposal presentation 20 + personal interview 30). Exemptions apply for UGC-NET/UGC-CSIR NET/JRF/DBT-JRF/GATE qualifiers or similar national tests.
Reservations for SC/ST/OBC/PWD/EWS follow Government of India norms.
How to Apply
Applications must be submitted online via the Manipur University website (www.manipuruniv.ac.in) or the dedicated portal at https://manipuruniv.ac.in/uploaded/mu_phd2023.pdf (for regulations and form).
- Application Fee: Rs. 500/- (General/OBC/EWS) or Rs. 300/- (SC/ST/PWD), payable online via Debit/Credit Card/Net Banking.
- Submit through Samarth Admission Cell.
Only those clearing the Pre-Ph.D. coursework with a B Grade proceed to Ph.D.
Crucial Dates
- Start of Online Submission: September 13, 2025 (today!)
- Last Date for Online Submission: October 5, 2025
This post is based on the official notice dated September 12, 2025. Always verify with the university for the latest updates.
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