The Institute for Development and Communication (IDC), established in 1992, is an approved research centre of Panjab University, Chandigarh for Ph.D. in Social Sciences. IDC invites applications for Ph.D. in the disciplines of Social Sciences for the academic session 2025-2026 in the disciplines of Economics, Sociology, Public Administration, Political Science, Defence and Strategic Studies, and Women Studies.

Qualification: 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).

Eligibility: Ph.D. Entrance Test of PU/ UGC-NET/JRF/GATE/ or Equivalent Examination.