{
  "id": 3884023,
  "title": "DU PhD Admission 2026-27: Registration Begins For Four-Year UG Graduates, Check Eligibility, Fees And September 6 Deadline",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/28/du-phd-admission-2026-27-registration-begins-for-four-year-ug",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-28T03:47:42.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Press Journal",
    "slug": "free-press-journal",
    "url": "https://www.freepressjournal.in/education/du-phd-admission-2026-27-registration-begins-for-four-year-ug-graduates-check-eligibility-fees-and-september-6-deadline"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Delhi University announced on Thursday the opening of applications for its PhD programs in the 2026-27 academic session, inviting four-year undergraduate graduates who have completed their education under the National Education Policy. The registration process commenced on the same day and will remain open until September 6. To be eligible, candidates must hold a minimum CGPA of 7.5 for the UR, OBC-NCL, and EWS categories, and 7.0 for SC, ST, and PwBD candidates. The registration fee is set at Rs 250 per programme for the first three categories, and Rs 100 for SC, ST, and PwBD candidates. This non-refundable fee applies to each program applied for. The university advises interested candidates to consider taking the UGC-NET or CSIR examinations to benefit from fellowship opportunities. Applicants are also encouraged to regularly monitor the university's admission website for updates, schedules, and policy changes.",
  "summary": "New Delhi: Delhi University on Thursday invited applications for admission to its PhD programmes for the 2026-27 academic session from students who have completed four-year undergraduate programmes under the National Education Policy. The registration process began on Thursday and will remain open until September 6, according to a public notice issued by the university's admission branch. Delhi:…",
  "key_points": [
    "Delhi University opens PhD admissions for 2026-27 session",
    "Four-year graduates with CGPA 7.5+ eligible for UR, OBC-NCL, EWS",
    "Registration deadline is September 6 with Rs 250 fee for most candidates"
  ],
  "editors_take": "Delhi University's PhD admission eligibility extension to four-year undergraduate graduates under the National Education Policy opens up new opportunities for a broader range of candidates to pursue doctoral studies.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}