Osmania University announces PhD category-I admissions

Osmania University on Friday released the PhD category-I admission notification for the academic year 2026. Online applications have been invited from eligible candidates across various faculties who have qualified and been awarded the Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) in national-level tests such as UGC, CSIR, ICMR, ICAR, DBT, INSPIRE, NFSC, and NFST.

OU Vice Chancellor Prof. Kumar Molugaram said that, moving forward, the PhD notification will be released every



academic year. This initiative is designed to streamline the academic calendar and ensure a predictable, transparent schedule for aspiring researchers.

Online registration commences on May 20, with the last date for submission of applications being June 10. The interview will tentatively begin on June 18. A detailed information brochure and PhD guidelines will be hosted on the university websites www.osmania.ac.in and www.ouadmissions.com from May 20.