Central Tribal University of Andhra Pradesh is inviting applications for admission to Ph.D programmes in various Departments for the Academic year 2025-2026.
The candidate must register for Ph.D. admission through the online SAMARTH registration portal (https://ctuapadm.samarth.edu.in). Submission of the online registration forms is mandatory for Ph.D. admissions.
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Examination Fee:
All candidates must pay the non-refundable registration fee as per the following categories.
Category |
Non-refundable registration fee (Rs.)*
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General, OBC (Non-creamy layer) |
700 /- |
SC/ST/ EWS/PwD |
500 /- |
Seat Matrix of Ph.D. Programmes for the Academic year 2025-2026
S.No |
Programs Name |
Intake |
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| 1 | Ph.D in Botany (PHDB) | 04 |
| 2 | Ph.D in Management (PHDM) | 04 |
| 3 | Ph.D in Chemistry (PHDC) | 06 |
| 4 | Ph.D in Computer Science (PHDCS) | 04 |
| 5 | Ph.D in English (PHDE) | 02 |
| 6 | Ph.D in Geology (PHDG) | 02 |
| 7 | Ph.D in Journalism and Mass Communication(PHDJMC) | 02 |
| 8 | Ph.D in Social Work (PHDSW) | 02 |
| 9 | Ph.D in Sociology (PHDS) | 02 |
| 10 | Ph.D in Tourism Management (PHDTM) | 04 |
| 11 | Ph.D in Biotechnology (PHDB) | 02 |
| 12 | Ph.D in Tribal Studies (PHDTS) | 02 |
Schedule:
Description |
Date
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| Opening of Online Application | August 08, 2025 |
| Closing Date for Submission | September 23, 2025 |
| Entrance Examination | October 10, 2025 : Departments of Tribal Studies & Biotechnology October 11, 2025 : All Other Departments |
| Venue of Examinations | CTUAP, Vizianagaram |
Eligibility Criteria for Ph.D. Admission
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The eligibility for the Ph.D. admission will strictly adhere to the UGC (Minimum standards and procedure for award of Ph.D. degree) regulation, 2022, and CTUAP Ph.D. regulation, 2024.
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As per UGC Ph.D regulations, 2022, the eligibility for admission o Ph.D will be as follows:
- The candidates who have completed a 1-year/2-semestermaster’s degree programme after a 4-year/8-semester bachelor’s degree programme or a 2-year/4-semester master’s degree programme after a 3-year bachelor’s degree programme or qualifications declared equivalent to the master’s degree by the corresponding statutory regulatory body, with at least 55% marks in aggregate or its equivalent grade in a point scale wherever grading system is followed or equivalent qualification from a foreign educational institution accredited by an assessment and accreditation agency which is approved, recognized or authorized by an authority, established or incorporated under alawin its home country or any other statutory authority in that country to assess, accredit or assure quality and standards of the educational institution.
- A relaxation of 5% marks or its equivalent grade may be allowed for those belonging to SC/ST/OBC (non-creamylayer)/Differently-Abled, Economically Weaker Section (EWS) and other categories of candidates as per the decision of the Commission from time to time.
- Provided that a candidate seeking admission after a 4-year/8-semester bachelor’s degree programme should have a minimum of 75% marks in aggregate or its equivalent grade on a point scale wherever the grading system is followed. A relaxation of 5%marks or its equivalent grade may be allowed for those belong ingto SC/ST/OBC (non-creamy layer)/Differently-Abled, Economically Weaker Section (EWS) and other categories of candidates as per the decision of the Commission from time to time.
| S.No | Department | Intake | |
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| 1 | Botany | A Master’s degree in Plant Science or its allied disciplines from a recognized Indian or foreign university/ institution (as per the AIU foreign equivalence list) with minimum of 55% in aggregate marks or equivalents in grading system for General, EWS and OBC categories and 50% or equivalent for candidates belonging to SC/ST/PWD categories candidates are eligible to apply. | |
| 2 | Chemistry |
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| 3 | Computer Science | A Master’s degree in M.Tech./M.C.A/M.Sc. (ComputerScience/CSE/ECE/AI/ML/IT/IS/Data Science), from a recognized Indian or foreign university/ institution (as per the AIU foreign equivalence list) with a minimum of 55% in aggregate in case of General, EWS and OBC categories and 50% in case of candidates belonging to SC/ST/PWD categories are eligible to apply. | |
| 4 | Geology | A Master’s degree with Geology/Applied Geology/ Earth Science/Remote Sensing/ Geoinformatics from a recognized Indian or foreign university/ institution (as per the AIU foreign equivalence list) with a minimum of 55% aggregate in case of General, EWS and OBC categories and 50% in case of candidates belonging to SC/ST/PWD categories are eligible to apply. | |
| 5 | Biotechnology | A Master’s degree with Biotechnology/Biochemistry/Bioinformaics/Botany/Microbiology/Zoology/Environmental Science/Genetics from a recognized Indian or foreign university/ institution (as per the AIU foreign equivalence list) with a minimum of 55% in aggregate in case of General, EWS and OBC categories and 50% in case of candidates belonging to SC/ST/PWD categories are eligible to apply. | |
| 6 | Tribal Studies | A Master’s degree in Social Sciences such as; Tribal Studies/Sociology/Anthropology/Social Work/ Cultural Studies// Development Studies/ Folklore Studies from a recognized Indian or foreign university/ institution (as per the AIU foreign equivalence list) with a minimum of 55% aggregate in case of General, EWS and OBC categories and 50% in case of candidates belonging to SC/ST/PWD categories are eligible to apply. | |
| 7 | Business Administration | A Master’s degree in Management or MBA from a recognized Indian or foreign university/ institution (as per the AIU foreign equivalence list) with a minimum of 55% aggregate in case of General, EWS and OBC categories and 50% in case of candidates belonging to SC/ST/PWD categories are eligible to apply. | |
| 8 | Tourism and Travel Management | A Master’s degree in MBA-TTM, MTTM, MTM or MA-Tourism from a recognized Indian or foreign university/ institution (as per the AIU foreign equivalence list) with a minimum of 55% aggregate in case of General, EWS and OBC categories and 50% in case of candidates belonging to SC/ST/PWD categories are eligible to apply. | |
| 9 | Journalism & Mass Communication | A Master’s degree in Journalism and Mass Communication such as MJMC/MA-JMC/MA or M.Sc. in Electronic Media from a recognized Indian or foreign university/ institution (as per the AIU foreign equivalence list) with a minimum of 55% in aggregate in case of General, EWS and OBC categories and 50% in case of candidates belonging to SC/ST/PWD categories are eligible to apply. | |
| 10 | English | A Master’s Degree in English from a recognized Indian or foreign university/ institution (as per the AIU foreign equivalence list) with a minimum of 55% aggregate in case of General, EWS and OBC Category and 50% in case of candidates belonging to SC/ST/PWD categories are eligible to apply. | |
| 11 | Sociology | A Master’s degree in Sociology from a recognized Indian or foreign university/ institution (as per the AIU foreign equivalence list) with a minimum of 55% aggregate in case of General, EWS and OBC categories and 50% in case of candidates belonging to SC/ST/PWD categories are eligible to apply. | |
| 12 | Master of Social Work (MSW) | A Master’s degree in Social Work such as; MSW/MA-Social Work from a recognized Indian or foreign university/ institution (as per the AIU foreign equivalence list) with a minimum of 55% in aggregate in case of General, EWS and OBC categories and 50% in case of candidates belonging to SC/ST/PWD categories are eligible to apply. |
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The syllabus for the entrance examinations should be made available on the website, department-wise.
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The University reserves the right not to offer the programme in any particular discipline due to administrative reasons or if the response to the programme is inadequate. The decision of the University will be final in this regard.
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Reservation/relaxation will be given as per Government of India/University Rules adopted by the University from time to time.
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Ensuring the eligibility for applying to a particular programme will be the sole responsibility of the candidate. Please read the eligibility criteria and other requirements before submitting the application form. Submission of online registration form and attending the Exam/interview are mandatory for the admission to the Ph.D programme.
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These instructions are subject to alterations & modifications, and the same will be notified on the University website. These instructions are for information only and it does not constitute a legal document. Candidates are advised to visit the university website regularly for further information and instructions.
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Appearance in the entrance examination does not entitle a candidate for admission to any programme in this University. He/she will be granted admission only if he/ she fulfills the eligibility criteria fixed for the programmes.
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Even if a candidate is placed in the admission list based on his/ her performance in the entrance test but does not meet the eligibility criteria, he/ she will not be granted admission.
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Admission granted will be cancelled at any time, if it is found that the information furnished by the candidate is false or incorrect or if, at a later stage, it is found that the candidate does not fulfill the eligibility criteria prescribed for the programme.
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Individual entrance test marks, rank and the list of selected/waitlisted candidates will be hosted on the University website along with admission schedule/ instructions. No individual admission intimation will be sent to the selected/ waitlisted candidates. Hence, the applicants are advised to see the University website regularly for updates regarding admission.
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The University reserves the right to increase/decrease the intake of any of the programmes.
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The University also reserves the right not to offer any of its programmes, if necessary.