DOIMUKH, Arunachal Pradesh — Rajiv Gandhi University (RGU), a premier Central University established by an Act of Parliament in 2007, has officially announced the commencement of its biannual Ph.D. admission process for the January 2026 Cycle.

The notification, issued by the Joint Registrar (Acad. & Conf.) Dr. Nani Tamang Jose with the approval of the Vice-Chancellor, outlines a streamlined, digital-first application process for aspiring research scholars.

In a significant move to maintain high academic standards, the university has clarified that for this cycle, admission shall be conducted strictly based on scores obtained in the National Eligibility Test (NET) only. This underscores the university's commitment to merit-based research entry, bypassing independent entrance exams in favor of the national standard.

Prospective candidates have a narrow window to submit their applications. The university has integrated the process through the Samarth Portal to ensure a seamless experience.

• Application Deadline: All submissions must be completed on or before February 7, 2026.
• Application Fee: A nominal fee of Rs. 300 (Rupees Three Hundred only) is required at the time of online registration.

How to Apply: Candidates must visit the Live Online Samarth Portal of Rajiv Gandhi University to register and transmit the requisite fee and relevant documents.

The university has released a detailed list of 91 vacant seats across 26 different departments and institutes. The STEM fields (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) account for a significant portion of the available slots.

Top Departments by Vacancy: Computer Sci. & Engg.-18, Mathematics-13, Physics-11, ECE (Electronics & Communication)-07, DST-Tech. Enabling Centre-07, Botany-06

• Social Sciences: Geography (5), Economics (5), Political Science (4), and Psychology (4).
• Applied Sciences: Geology (5), Physical Education (5), and Statistics (4).
• Humanities & Arts: Mass Communication (1), English (1), and Arunachal Institute of Tribal Studies (1).

The notice has been widely circulated to all Deans of Faculties, Heads of Departments, and Directors of various RGU institutes to ensure departmental readiness for the upcoming intake. The University's Computer Centre has also been directed to keep the admission link live for the duration of the application window.

For additional information regarding specific eligibility criteria, fee structures, and course details, candidates are encouraged to visit the official university website at www.rgu.ac.in.