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
Important Dates For Ph.D. Admissions July 2026 Intake
Event | Dates | Â |
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Application Window Open | 25th May 2026 (Monday) | Â |
Last Date Of Registration | 15th June, 2026 (Monday) | Â |
Personal Interview | 19th June, 2026 (Friday) | Â |
Release Of Interview Result | 22nd June, 2026 (Monday) | Â |
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
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.