Admissions Open • Ph.D. A.Y. 2025–26

P.C.E.T’s Pimpri Chinchwad University
Ph.D. Programme

Research-driven doctoral programs designed to build scholarly excellence, innovation, and interdisciplinary impact.

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  • Entrance Test + Interview
  • NET/JRF/GATE/GPAT Exemptions
  • Full-Time & Part-Time Options
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About the Ph.D. Programme

Structured coursework, strong mentorship, ethical research practices, and publication support.

The highly regarded Ph.D. programs of P.C.E.T.'s Pimpri Chinchwad University are presently accepting applicants...

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Important Dates for Ph.D. Admission

Dates are tentative and subject to change as per University notifications.

Sr. No. Description Dates
1 Fill Application Form 14th August – 30th August
2 Scrutiny of Forms 1st September – 4th September
3 Notification of Examination 5th September
4 Online Ph.D. Entrance Examination 7th September
5 Interview of Eligible Candidates 12th, 13th, & 14th September
6 Declaration of Final Result 17th September
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Vacant Seats for Ph.D. Programmes (A.Y. 2025–26)

Seat availability is subject to change by the University.

Sr. No. School / Faculty Discipline / Subject Seats
1 Engineering & Technology Mechanical, CSE, E&TC 45
2 Computer Applications Computer Science / Computer Applications 10
3 Pharmacy Pharmaceutical Sciences 24
4 Sciences Biology / Nutrition / Dietetics / Psychology 7
5 Management Marketing, HR, Finance 10
6 Liberal Arts English 14
7 Other Disciplines Physics, Mathematics, Chemistry 10

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Ph.D. Engineering

Ph.D. Computer Science & Engineering / E&TC / Mechanical

Research-focused program enabling deep specialization and original contribution.

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Ph.D. Computer Applications

Ph.D. Computer Science / Computer Applications

Advanced research in computing, systems, AI, data, and applied domains.

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Ph.D. Pharmacy

Ph.D. Pharmaceutical Sciences

Drug discovery, delivery systems, medicinal chemistry, and more.

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Ph.D. Sciences

Ph.D. Science (All Streams) / Nutrition / Dietetics

Strong foundations + research training aligned to global challenges.

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Ph.D. Management

Ph.D. Management (Marketing / HR / Finance)

Doctoral research in business theory, methods, and real-world impact.

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Ph.D. Liberal Arts

Ph.D. Liberal Arts (English etc.)

Scholarly research in humanities and interdisciplinary areas.

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Eligibility Criteria & Fee Structure

As per UGC / State norms and University rules.

Educational Qualifications
  • Master’s / Professional degree equivalent with 55% or equivalent grade.
  • Relaxation as per norms (SC/ST/OBC NCL/Differently-abled etc.).
Exemption from Entrance Test
  • UGC-NET (incl. JRF), UGC-CSIR NET (incl. JRF), SLET/SET, GATE/GPAT etc.
  • Note: All exempted candidates must appear for interview.
Fee Structure
Particulars Amount
Application Fee ₹1,500
Admission Fee (One Time) ₹10,000
Annual Tuition Fee ₹85,000
Course Work Fee ₹10,000
Thesis Submission & Evaluation ₹10,000
Viva Voce Fee ₹5,000
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Admission Process

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