IGNOU PhD Admissions July 2026: Apply Online for 36 PhD Programmes Before July 1
IGNOU has opened PhD admissions for 36 programmes for the July 2026 session. Check eligibility criteria, steps to apply, list of PhD courses in this article.
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Indira Gandhi National Open University has announced applications for admissions to 36 PhD programmes for the upcoming July 2026 session. Candidates who are willing to apply must visit the IGNOU official website at ignou-phd.samarth.edu.in and complete the application process before 1 July 2026 and pay the registration fee of 2,000 Rs. Scroll down to know more details.
What is the eligibility criterion for IGNOU PhD admissions?
Admissions in IGNOU will be given as per the UGC PhD Regulations,2022. Candidates from all given categories will have to appear for Interview/ Viva-Voce as part of the selection process. However, candidates who have cleared JRF and NET will only be required to appear for interview.Eligible candidates from the following categories can apply.
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UGC NET qualified and eligible for Assistant Professor as well as PhD admissions
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UGC NET qualified and eligible for PhD admissions only
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Candidates appearing through university level entrance exam
Steps to apply for IGNOU PhD 2026?
Candidates must follow these simple steps given below to register for IGNOU PhD programme.
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Go to IGNOU online portal at ignou-phd.samarth.edu.in
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Find and Click on New Registration
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Fill in all the required details
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Log in and fill the registration form
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Pay the required application fee online and complete the registration
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Download the confirmation page and take printout for future use
List of PhD Programmes Offered by IGNOU for July 2026 Session
As per the admissions notice, IGNOU has invited applications for following PhD programmes across various fields of study. Check the table given below.
| S. No. | PhD Programme |
| 1 | PhD in Anthropology |
| 2 | PhD in Biochemistry |
| 3 | PhD in Chemistry |
| 4 | PhD in Commerce |
| 5 | PhD in Computer Science |
| 6 | PhD in Economics |
| 7 | PhD in Education |
| 8 | PhD in English |
| 9 | PhD in Environmental Science |
| 10 | PhD in Food and Nutrition |
| 11 | PhD in Geography |
| 12 | PhD in Hindi |
| 13 | PhD in History |
| 14 | PhD in Library and Information Science |
| 15 | PhD in Management |
| 16 | PhD in Political Science |
| 17 | PhD in Social Work |
| 18 | PhD in Sociology |
| 19 | PhD in Tourism and Hospitality Service Management |
| 20 | PhD in Women's Studies |
| 21 | PhD in Development Studies |
| 22 | PhD in Rural Development |
| 23 | PhD in Distance Education |
| 24 | PhD in Dairy Science and Technology |
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