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:

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.

Download the Notification