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Noida 30 May 2026 PET Dates: 15-16 June 2026. Check Admission Microsite for program specific dates.
Lucknow ---------- PET Date: 15th May 2026: Only those who qualify in PET will appear for interview
Jaipur 31 May 2026 Last Date to Apply
Gurugram (Manesar) 15 Jun 2026 Last Date To Apply
Gwalior 15 Jun 2026 Last Date To Apply
Greater Noida 31 May 2026 PET Dates: 15-16 June 2026. Check Admission Microsite for program specific dates.
Mumbai 15 Jun 2026 Last Date To Apply
Raipur 15 Jun 2026 Last Date To Apply
Kolkata 20 Jan 2026 Last date to apply
Ranchi 15 Jan 2026 Last Date to Apply
Patna ---------- Last Date to Apply
Mohali ---------- Last Date to Apply
Bengaluru 15 Jun 2026 Last Date To Apply
RICSSBE NOIDA ---------- Ph.D Application - July 2024 Session
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Eligibility Criteria for Admission :

Candidates seeking admission to the Ph.D. Program, whether full time or part time, shall have to possess requisite percentage of marks / grade point average in qualifying examination as indicated below:

  • The required minimum qualification for admission to a Ph.D Program is a) Master’s from a recognised Indian or Foreign University/ Institute in the relevant field with minimum 55% marks or Equivalent CGPA OR
    b) A four years Bachelor’s Degree from a recognised Indian or Foreign University/ Institute in the relevant field with minimum 75% marks or Equivalent CGPA.
    Direct admission to Ph.D. in this category will be in Full Time mode.
  • As per UGC regulations 2022, Section 3(1)(i), a relaxation of 5% marks or its equivalent grade is permissible for those belonging to SC/ST/OBC (non-creamy layer)/Differently-Abled, Economically Weaker Sections (EWS), and other categories of candidates as per the decision of the Commission from time to time.Candidates applying under this clause are solely responsible for timely submission of related valid documentary proof via email or in person for complete processing of their application form.
  • Applicants who have successfully completed their first year degree course (Undergraduate course) by 04/June/1986, irrespective of the duration, shall be treated at par with those who have completed a three year first degree course. Those who hold a two year first degree and had enrolled for this course after 04/June/1986, will be required to undergo a further one year bridge course. UGC notification dated 17/August/2015
  • Applicants with Chartered Accountancy (CA) Qualification from 'The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India' (ICAI)/ Cost and Works Accountancy of ICWAI/ Company Secretary of ICSI with a minimum 55% marks or equivalent grade may be considered eligible for admission to Ph.D. Programs in the relevant field.
  • Foreign/ NRI applicants / Applicants with a Masters’ degree from a foreign university must apply with an equivalence certificate of AIU along with the Online Application Form.
Exemption from PhD Entrance Test/Written Test
Candidates who have successfully cleared an All India National Level Competitive Examination or NET (viz. UGC / CSIR -NET in Category 1,2 or 3, ICMR- JRF/SRF, ICAR-AICE-JRF/SRF (PhD), GATE, GPAT, DST – INSPIRE, DBT-JRF etc) and have cleared it in the relevant field, shall be exempted from Amity’s PET (PhD Entrance Test) as per the Validity of the score/result mentioned in their certificate. They will be required to appear in the Interview round only. For consideration of exemption, they must timely submit scanned copy of the official certificate, along with the application form or via mail, but not later than two days prior to their PET date. Only exempted Candidates will receive a message of exemption on their admission microsite/ admit card. Those who do not receive such a message will be required to appear in APET (Amity’s Ph.D. Entrance Test).