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October 2026

Details: Written by: JK Monitor News Network; Published: 13 January 2026

GANDERBAL: Central University of Kashmir (CUKashmir) has announced Ph.D. Admission for the Phase-II (session 2025-26) for candidates with fellowships/scholarships for the January 2026 intake.

The candidates having valid fellowships awarded by UGC/CSIR/ICMR/ICAR/GATE/DBT/DST-INSPIRE OR any other Fellowship/Scholarship (as applicable) are eligible to apply for Ph.D. Admissions in 20 departments, which include Biotechnology, Botany, Chemistry, Civil Engineering, Communication & Journalism, Commerce, Economics, Education, English, Information Technology, Law, Management Studies, Mathematics, Physical Education, Physics, Politics & Governance, Religious Studies, Tourism Studies, Urdu & Zoology.

Apart from the above, the candidates who are working in any sponsored projects funded by National/State funding agencies at the Central University of Kashmir are also eligible to apply; however, all such candidates have to qualify for either the NET or its equivalent examination within a stipulated time period, if selected for provisional admission. Failure to complete the required conditions may result in cancellation of such admissions. The admission to the Ph.D. programmes shall be governed by the University Grants Commission (Minimum Standards and Procedures for Award of Ph.D. Degree) Regulations 2022.

The registration process for Ph.D. admissions has already started from January 8, 2026, and the last day of registration is January 22, 2026 (11:55 PM). Candidates are advised to check the eligibility conditions carefully before applying for admission. The University shall not be responsible for any mistakes/errors committed by the candidate while filling out the registration form. Reservation of seats shall be as per the Government of India norms and/or based on vacancies as per the reservation roster in each department.

Application for registration should be submitted ONLINE through the e-Samarth Portal only available on the University website www.cukashmir.ac.in. OFFLINE applications shall not be accepted/entertained. The list of eligible candidates along with the date of counselling/interview shall be separately notified by the University.

Applicants are advised to keep on visiting the University website www.cukashmir.ac.in regularly for the latest updates regarding admission, or they may call 9469147277 for any queries/clarification.

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We at JK Monitor are profoundly saddened by the sudden demise of our Founding Chairman, Dr. Priya Ranjan. IN LOVING MEMORY Dr Priya Ranjan

A brilliant mind who studied at Netarhat Residential School and graduated in Electrical Engineering from IIT Kharagpur before earning his PhD from the University of Maryland, Dr. Ranjan chose to return to India and dedicate his life to teaching, research and social good.

His pioneering work in networked systems, AI, robotics and biomedical applications—especially computer-vision tools for early detection of cancer and heart disease—reflected his deep belief that advanced technology must serve humanity.

For more than 15 years at JK Monitor, he remained a loyal friend, mentor and collaborator, marked by rare humility, intellectual integrity and quiet generosity. His passing leaves a void that cannot be filled. Priya, you will be deeply missed. Your life continues to remind us that knowledge finds its highest purpose in the service of others.

— Team JK Monitor