IUST Ph.D Admission Notification 2025-26 Out For 130 Vacancies Across 23 Disciplines

Islamic University of Science & Technology (IUST), Kashmir has invited online applications for admission to its Ph.D Programme (Full-time/Part-time) for the academic session 2025–26 under Notification No. 01 of 2025-26. A total of 130 Ph.D seats are available across 23 departments and research centres. The application process begins on 23 July 2025 and will remain open till 04 August 2025.

Vacancy Details:
The department-wise vacancy breakup is as follows:

1. Arabic Language & Literature – 03
2. Centre for AYUSH Science – 01
3. Centre for Disaster Risk Reduction – 02
4. Centre for International Relations – 05
5. Chemistry – 06
6. Computer Science – 04
7. Computer Science & Engineering – 10
8. Economics – 01
9. Environment Sustainability and Climate Change – 06
10. Electrical Engineering – 18
11. Electronics & Communication Engineering – 13
12. English Language & Literature – 01
13. Food Technology – 12
14. Frontier Research Institute of Interdisciplinary Science – 01
15. Habba Khatoon Centre for Kashmiri Language & Literature – 02
16. Islamic Studies – 04
17. Journalism & Mass Communication – 06
18. Management Studies – 12
19. Mantaqi Centre for Science & Society – 02
20. Mechanical Engineering – 14
21. Physics – 03
22. Planning & Geomatics – 02
23. Statistics – 02

Categories of Admission:
Full-Time: Includes UGC-NET/CSIR-JRF, GATE/CEED, international students (e.g., ICCR-sponsored)
Part-Time: Available for internal (IUST permanent staff/faculty) and external candidates (Govt/Semi-Govt/Industry/National Labs)

Eligibility Criteria:
Master’s Degree with at least 55% marks or equivalent grade (50% for reserved categories)
Candidates with M.Phil. (55% marks) also eligible
Special eligibility applies for interdisciplinary centres like Disaster Risk Reduction, Environment Sustainability, Frontier Science, AYUSH, etc.

Selection Procedure:
Direct admission for JRF/ICCR-sponsored candidates after DRC interaction.
Interview-based admission for NET Category-2/3, GATE, CEED qualifiers.
University entrance test for remaining seats:

50% questions on Research Methodology
50% questions subject-specific
Minimum qualifying marks: 50% (45% for reserved categories)
Final selection: 70% entrance/test score + 30% interview/presentation

Important Dates:
Start of Online Applications: 23 July 2025
Last Date to Apply: 04 August 2025

Application Fee:
Rs. 1000/- for one programme
Rs. 300/- additional for each extra programme (Non-refundable)

How to Apply:
Visit: www.iust.ac.in → Admissions 2025-26 → Register/Login
Fill in personal, academic, and examination details
Upload documents (JPG/JPEG/PNG/PDF format, 100–200 KB)
Submit and make payment online
Download application form for future reference (no hard copy submission required).

Contact:
For queries, candidates may email: [email protected]
Regular updates will be available at: www.iust.ac.in