How we help
Doctoral application checklist
- Identify institutions and research areas matching your academic profile
- Review current PhD admission notification and eligibility
- Prepare academic CV and research-interest summary
- Organise transcripts, certificates and identity documents
- Understand entrance test / interview / proposal requirements
- Track official deadlines and application status
Current examples
Research admissions published by institutions
IGNOU announced July 2026 admission to 36 PhD programmes. IIM Ahmedabad’s official site states that applications for its Doctoral Programme in Management 2027 opened on 10 September 2026.
Funding & research planning
Fees and funding can look very different from one PhD to another.
Some programmes are funded, some are fee-based, and some have scholarships/fellowships with separate criteria. Always read the institution’s current notice and funding terms.
| Institution / example | Research route | Current official information |
|---|---|---|
| IGNOU | PhD | 36 PhD programmes were announced for July 2026; disciplines included management, commerce, computer science, education, humanities, sciences and others. |
| IIM Ahmedabad | Doctoral Programme in Management | Official site announced the 2027 doctoral application opening on 10 September 2026. |
| D. Y. Patil Vidyapeeth | PhD in the wider university ecosystem | DPU’s annual report lists PhD programmes across constituent institutions; online BBA/MBA/MCA should not be confused with doctoral offerings. |