The entrance test for the Ph.D. Program will be conducted at Takshashila University on Saturday 26th July 2025 at 10:30 AM.

Prescribed application form is available at the Research office or may be downloaded from the University website
www.takshashilauniv.ac.in/ph-d-admission/. Duly filled-in applications (Hard copy) should reach the office along with required documents and non-refundable DD favoring Takshashila University, payable at Acharapakkam for a sum of:

1. ₹1000/- for Indian Candidates

2. $50 for Foreign/NRI Candidates

The completed applications should reach the University address on or before 12th July 2025.
The application can be accepted with late fee of:

• ₹500/- for Indian Candidates

• $20 for Foreign/NRI Candidates

until 19th July 2025.
The fees can be paid online in ICICI Bank Account and payment proof should be attached along with the application form.

Applications that are incomplete or not meeting the eligibility criteria will be rejected.
Only qualified candidates of the entrance test will be Interviewed.
The Interview will be conducted on the same day of the entrance test.
Results will be declared after the Interview.

The applicants who have qualified in UGC / JRF / NET / SLET / GATE / M.Phil. are exempted from the written test, but have to appear for Ph.D. interview.

Test Pattern:

The entrance test shall consist of:

• 50 MCQ from:

  • English and Comprehension

  • Research and Research Ethics

  • Numerical Reasoning

  • General Knowledge

• 5 descriptive / subjective questions from the concerned discipline.

Eligibility & Admission Criteria:

As per UGC norms.