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Central University of South Bihar PhD admission 2026-27 — about 295 seats, apply by 30 October

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Central University of South Bihar · Active

Last dateFri, 30 Oct 2026
6 days left
Pay / stipend
As per university/UGC rules for PhD scholars
Application fee
Check official notification for current application fee
Vacancies
Approximately 295 seats across departments
Location
Gaya, Bihar
Age limit
As per UGC/university norms
Experience
Not mandatory
Who can apply
Master's degree with at least 55% (50% for SC/ST/PwD) or equivalent; UGC-NET categories (JRF / Assistant Professor + PhD / PhD only) as per UGC public notice
Selection
Based on UGC-NET score categories; departmental scrutiny and interview
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Official source: cusb.ac.in (homepage: look for this notice under its careers, recruitment or admissions section)

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Last updated: 19 Oct 2026

Central University of South Bihar PhD admission 2026-27 is open with approximately 295 seats. Applications started around 17 October 2026 and the last date is 30 October 2026. Apply through the official university portal at cusb.ac.in. Admission follows UGC-NET categories.

What Central University of South Bihar actually does

Central University of South Bihar (CUSB) is a central university in Gaya, Bihar. It offers undergraduate, postgraduate and doctoral programmes across sciences, social sciences, humanities, management and other areas under the Ministry of Education.

What kind of seat this is

Full-time and part-time PhD seats for the 2026-27 academic year. No bond is mentioned on the current notice. You will work under a supervisor at the Gaya campus or as per university rules.

Who should apply — and who should skip

Apply if you have a Master’s degree with the required marks and a valid UGC-NET score that places you in one of the three categories (JRF + Assistant Professor, Assistant Professor + PhD, or PhD only).

Skip if you do not have the qualifying Master’s or NET score, cannot meet the interview schedule, or are looking for a taught Master’s programme. Use only the official CUSB site.

Dates and fee

Item On the official notice
Online application start Around 17 October 2026
Last date 30 October 2026
Fee As printed on the official notification / portal (confirm before paying)

Available positions

Approximately 295 seats across departments. No single category-wise roster table is printed in the summary notices; department-wise vacancies appear on the official notification.

1. PhD programmes (various departments) — UGC-NET based ~295 total

Eligibility criteria
Master’s degree or equivalent with at least 55% marks (50% for SC/ST/PwD) as per UGC norms. Candidates must fall into one of the three UGC-NET categories: Category-1 (JRF and appointment as Assistant Professor), Category-2 (Assistant Professor and admission to PhD), or Category-3 (admission to PhD only). Final-year Master’s candidates should check whether the university allows provisional application; the official notice is final.

Total vacancies — approximately 295.

Educational qualifications

Programme Degree / marks Experience / extras
PhD (various departments) Master’s ≥55% (50% SC/ST/PwD); UGC-NET category 1, 2 or 3 Departmental scrutiny and interview after last date

Selection

  1. Online application on the official CUSB portal.
  2. Scrutiny of UGC-NET category and eligibility.
  3. Departmental interview / presentation.
  4. Final merit and admission.

How to prepare (free, official)

How to apply without getting played

  1. Open only cusb.ac.in and the PhD notification section.
  2. Read the full eligibility and department list.
  3. Fill the form, upload NET scorecard and degree documents, pay the fee shown.
  4. Save the acknowledgement.

FAQs

What is the last date?
30 October 2026.

Who can apply?
Candidates with Master’s and valid UGC-NET in one of the three categories.

How many vacancies?
Approximately 295 across departments.

Where do I apply?
cusb.ac.in.

What is the fee?
As printed on the official notification; confirm on the portal.

Can final-year students apply?
Check the official notice; many universities allow provisional applications if the degree is completed before joining.

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