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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Ph.D. Admissions 2026 – Coming Soon

Admissions for the Ph.D. programs at Pimpri Chinchwad University (PCU), Pune for the academic year 2026–27 will open in July 2026.

For detailed information regarding eligibility, entrance examination, and application process, please keep visiting the Ph.D. section of the PCU website for regular updates.

Thank you for your interest in pursuing research at PCU.

  • Entrance Test + Interview
  • NET/JRF/GATE/GPAT Exemptions
  • Full-Time & Part-Time Options

Ph.D. Admissions 2026 – Will Open Soon

Doctoral research opportunities across diverse disciplines with innovation and industry collaboration.

Admissions for Ph.D. programs at Pimpri Chinchwad University (PCU), Pune for the academic year 2026–27 will open in July 2026.

PCU offers doctoral research opportunities across diverse disciplines with a strong emphasis on innovation, interdisciplinary research, and industry collaboration. The university encourages scholars to engage in impactful research that contributes to academic advancement as well as real-world problem solving.

Prospective scholars are encouraged to regularly visit the Ph.D. section of the PCU website for updates regarding admission notifications, eligibility criteria, entrance examination details, and application procedures.

Stay tuned for more information.

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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
1 Engineering & Technology Mechanical, CSE, E&TC
2 Computer Applications Computer Science / Computer Applications
3 Pharmacy Pharmaceutical Sciences
4 Sciences Biology / Nutrition / Dietetics / Psychology
5 Management Marketing, HR, Finance
6 Liberal Arts English
7 Other Disciplines Physics, Mathematics, Chemistry

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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

Simple, transparent, and merit-based.

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