Centre for Advanced Studies in Social Science and Management (CASSM)

(Chandigarh University – Institute for Development and Communication, CU Chandigarh Campus)

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Ph.D Admission in Social Sciences (2026-27)

Centre for Advanced Studies in Social Science and Management, a research centre of Chandigarh University, Mohali for Ph.D. in Social Sciences, invites applications for Ph.D. for the academic session 2026-2027 in the disciplines of of Political Science, Public Administration, Sociology, and Gender Studies.

Eligibility: Master’s in the relevant subject with 55% or Graduation under 4-year degree program with 75% marks from a UGC recognized university (Relaxation of 5% marks in case of SC/ST/OBC/Differently-abled and EWS.

Application Process

For admission to Ph.D. programmes for July 2026 (Intake), candidates need to register and fill the application from 25th May – 15th June 2026 by accessing the website www.idcindia.org

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Important Dates For Ph.D. Admissions July 2026 Intake

Event

Dates

 
 

Application Window Open

25th May 2026 (Monday)

 

Last Date Of Registration

15th June, 2026 (Monday)

 

Personal Interview

19th June, 2026 (Friday)

 

Release Of Interview Result

22nd June, 2026 (Monday)

 

Admission Process

23rd – 26th June, 2026

 

The applications complete in all aspects may either be submitted by hand / post to:

The Coordinator

PhD Programme

Institute for Development and Communication (IDC)

Sector-38A, Chandigarh – 160014

Or through Email at: idcindia@idcindia.org

Last date to apply with complete documents is 15th June 2025 (Monday)

Details available at: http://idcindia.org

Application Form

PhD Registration fee is Non-refundable Fee – Rs. 1100/-

Details for Payment:

Account Name: Institute for Development and Communication (IDC)

Account Number: SB Account No. 1462500100048301

Bank Branch: Karnataka Bank Ltd., Sector 38D. Chandigarh

MICR Code: 160052004

IFSC: KARB0000176

Imp: kindly provide the screenshot of payment after payment.

Please Attach the screenshot of Rs. 1100/- Fee Paid. In the above Bank Account with clearly visible UPI No./REF no./NEFT No./Transaction No. After the verification.