Lucknow University Begins PhD Admissions for 1,015 Seats for Academic Session 2025–26
With the PhD admission process now underway, Lucknow University continues to strengthen its research ecosystem, offering aspiring scholars a structured and transparent pathway to advanced academic research.
Lucknow | Lucknow University has formally commenced the PhD admission process today (Thursday) for the academic session 2025–26, opening doors for research aspirants across disciplines. A total of 1,015 PhD seats will be filled through this admission cycle, marking one of the university’s largest research intakes in recent years.
According to university officials, 954 seats are available under the regular PhD programme, while 61 seats have been earmarked for part-time PhD candidates. The subject-wise seat distribution was released earlier this week, enabling candidates to make informed choices before applying.
Applications Open via Samarth Portal
Eligible candidates can now submit their applications online through the Samarth Portal, accessible from the official website www.lkouniv.ac.in
. The last date for submission is 21 February 2026.
Applicants have been advised to carefully read the admission guidelines before filling out the form. University officials cautioned that any discrepancy, incorrect information, or unclear document upload may lead to rejection of the application.
Application Fee Structure
The application fee has been fixed as follows:
₹2,000 for candidates from General, OBC, and EWS categories
₹1,000 for candidates belonging to SC, ST, and Divyang (PwD) categories
Part-Time PhD Option for Working Professionals
The part-time PhD programme is aimed at working professionals and candidates with existing job or personal commitments. While the duration is longer than the regular PhD programme, it allows candidates to pursue research alongside employment. Submission of a No Objection Certificate (NOC) from the employer is mandatory for part-time applicants.
Seats Available Across Diverse Disciplines
PhD admissions are being offered across a wide range of subjects, including Hindi, Chemistry, Law, Sociology, Physics, Political Science, Zoology, English, Botany, Economics, Education, Sanskrit, and many other science, social science, and language disciplines, reflecting the university’s strong research base.
University Emphasises Transparency
Vice-Chancellor Prof. J.P. Saini stated that the admission schedule has been released in advance to ensure the process is completed smoothly, transparently, and within the stipulated timeline. He urged candidates to submit applications carefully and within the deadline.
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