Admissions to the PhD Programme (June 2026)
(Full Time)
- PhD admissions for June 2026 are open
- St Joseph’s University, Bengaluru, does not authorise any individual or organisation to process admissions on its behalf. Applicants are cautioned against SMS/Email/WhatsApp Messages/Phone Calls from unauthorised organisations or individuals on or off its campus. St Joseph’s University, Bengaluru, will not bear any responsibility for applicants being misguided by such promises.
- St Joseph’s University, Bengaluru, will send emails from sju@linways.in or sju.edu.in domain for the application process. Email will be sent only to the selected candidates for the interview through SJU sender ID.
- The application fee for Doctoral Programmes (PhD) is Rs 1000 (one thousand only)(additional bank charges may be applicable). The application fee is not refundable under any circumstances.
- The programmes with an entrance test for admission are clearly specified. Request for a change of date/time/venue/mode of test/interview will not be entertained. No request for TA/DA or accommodation will be entertained. Failure to attend the entrance test/interview is considered as “not selected”.
- Payment Privacy Policy and Payment Cancellation / Refund Policy
- All queries or grievances related to PhD can be addressed to phdsju@sju.edu.in
- Guide to Download PhD E Admit Card
- Four -year undergraduate Honours degree holders are eligible for direct admissions for PhD programme. Please see the eligibility for details
Important Dates
| PhD Admission Stages | Date |
|---|---|
| Application portal opens | |
| Application portal closes | |
| SJU Entrance Test (12:00 PM – 2:00 PM at SJU campus) | |
| List of candidates selected for on-campus interview | |
| Ph.D. interviews (On-campus) | |
| Announcement of the final list of selected candidates and waitlisted candidates: | |
| Last date for payment of fees (selected candidates) | |
| List of waitlisted candidates | |
| Last date for payment of fees (waitlisted candidates) | |
| Final list of admitted candidates for Ph.D. (June 2026) | |
| Document verification, admission and orientation (on-campus) | |
| Start of coursework classes | |
| End of coursework |