Planning a Ph.D at Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University in Delhi? The Winter Session application window is open now, and it closes on 25 November 2026 at 5:30 PM. There is more than one way in, depending on your scores.
Let us go over both routes, and the dates you need to remember. Other admission news is on our Admission page.
Quick Details
| What | Details |
|---|---|
| Apply By | 25 November 2026, 5:30 PM |
| NET Documents By | 5 December 2026 |
| Entrance Test | Date to be announced |
| Everything Done By | 10 January 2027 |
Route 1: Through the Entrance Test
Most applicants without a qualifying national score will likely go this way. You write the university’s PET, and then attend an interview. The PET date has not been announced yet, so please keep checking the university’s website.
Route 2: Through Your NET Score
The university is also admitting students on the basis of NET score, following a UGC circular from March 2024. If you are going this way, your work is not over after the form. You also need to send your documents to the given office by 5 December.
If you have a fellowship or scholarship through UGC-NET (JRF), CSIR-NET (JRF), GATE, CEED or a similar national test, you are exempted from the PET.
Which Subjects?
A long list is open this session. Here are a few examples:
- Tech: AI, Machine Learning, IoT, Robotics, Computer Science, ECE
- Science: Physics, Chemistry, Maths, Biotechnology, Environmental Science
- Humanities and others: English, Economics, Education, Law, Mass Communication, Management, Design
- Medical Sciences: with many specialities, listed in the notice
Before You Fill the Form
Here is a small checklist, which is our suggestion:
- Open the notice, and note your discipline’s test code.
- Read your school’s section in the brochure to see eligibility and fee.
- Talk to a faculty member in your area, if you can. Your research interest should fit what the department does.
- Prepare your scans early, so that a last-minute upload error does not trip you up.
After You Apply
The university plans to finish interviews and all admission work by 10 January 2027. Its interview schedule will be published on the website, so you should keep checking that. Do not wait for a message.
Need Help?
The notice lists the Research & Development Cell. You can call 011-25302123, or write to dre@ipu.ac.in.
Important Links
| Link | Open |
|---|---|
| Winter Session Notice | Click Here |
| Ph.D. Brochure | Click Here |
| Apply on Samarth | Click Here |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Winter Session?
It is the session named in this notice for 2026-27 Ph.D. admission, with its own dates.
Is the interview separate from PET?
Yes. The notice says the test is followed by an interview.
Do I need a fee receipt?
The brochure covers fee details, so please check it before applying.
Can I apply after 25 November?
The notice gives 25 November, 5:30 PM, as the last date.