CLUSTER UNIVERSITY SRINAGAR:Cluster University Srinagar has officially released Admission Notification No. 07-CUS of 2025, dated 29th August 2025, inviting online applications from eligible candidates for admission to the Ph.D. Programme 2025–26. Interested candidates can apply online through the official website www.cusrinagar.edu.in from 1st September 2025 to 13th September 2025.

This admission drive offers Ph.D. seats across multiple disciplines in different constituent colleges of the university.

Important Dates

• Start of online application: 01-09-2025
• Last date for submission of application form: 13-09-2025

Vacancy Details

Ph.D. vacancies are available in the following colleges and disciplines:

S.P. College

• Information Technology – 3
• Chemistry – 5
• Zoology – 7
• Environmental Science – 5
• Botany – 4
• Biochemistry – 2
• Physics – 8

Govt. College for Women, M.A. Road

• Computer Applications – 4
• Journalism & Mass Communication – 1
• English – 3

Amar Singh College

• Economics – 1
• Geography – 3

AAAMDC Bemina

• Commerce – 2
• History – 1

Govt. College of Education (IASE), M.A. Road

• Education – 3

Note: The number of vacancies is subject to change based on recommendations of the Departmental Research Committee (DRC) of the respective departments.

Eligibility Criteria

Academic Qualification

1. A candidate must have at least 55% marks in aggregate (or equivalent grade in UGC 7-point scale) in Master’s degree in the concerned subject or allied subject from a recognized university.
   • Relaxation of 5% marks is provided for SC/ST/OBC (non-creamy layer)/RBA/EWS/Differently-abled candidates.
2. Candidates with a one-year Master’s after a four-year Bachelor’s or two-year Master’s after a three-year Bachelor’s degree are eligible.
3. Candidates who have completed M.Phil. with 55% marks are also eligible.
4. Candidates with degrees from foreign universities recognized by relevant accreditation bodies may also apply.

Admission Procedure

1. Entrance Test
   • The entrance test will consist of 100 MCQs (1 mark each) divided into two parts:
     • Part I: General Research Aptitude – 50 Questions
     • Part II: Subject-Specific – 50 Questions
   • Minimum qualifying marks: 50%
   • Weightage:
     • Entrance Test – 70%
     • Interaction/Viva – 30%
2. Exemption from Entrance Test
   • Candidates who have qualified UGC-CSIR NET/JRF, ICAR-NET, ICMR-JRF, SET, GATE, CEED, GPAT, or any equivalent national-level test are exempted from the entrance test.
   • However, if the number of exempted candidates exceeds available vacancies, selection will be based on interaction with the DRC.

Part-Time Ph.D. Eligibility

In-service candidates can apply for part-time Ph.D. programmes, provided they submit:

• NOC from parent department
• Proof of at least two years of substantive service (teachers, scientists, government employees, etc.).

Application Process

• Candidates must apply online through the official university website www.cusrinagar.edu.in under the “Admissions” tab.
• Application forms will be available from 01-09-2025 to 13-09-2025.
• A non-refundable application fee of Rs. 1000/- must be paid online.
• In-service candidates must mention details of their appointment, length of service, and upload NOC from the parent department along with qualification certificates.
• After successful fee payment, a separate notification will be issued for admit cards and entrance test dates.