🔴 LAST DATE TO APPLY: 31 AUGUST 2026
Institution
CESS, Hyderabad
Programme
Ph.D. Development Studies
Total Seats
Maximum 10 Seats
Application Fee
₹1,000
📌 Admission Overview
- Academic Session: 2026–27
- Programme: Regular Full-Time Ph.D.
- Research Focus: Development Studies
- Programme Collaboration: Telangana University, Nizamabad
- Mode of Application: Online
- Selection: Interview-based as per category
- Written Entrance Test: No separate written entrance test
🎓 Disciplines / Subject Areas
Economics
Sociology / Anthropology / Social Work
Political Science / Public Administration
Commerce / Business Management
✅ Eligibility
Candidates must possess the prescribed educational qualifications
mentioned in the Prospectus and must have a valid UGC-NET qualification
as on the closing date of application.
- Category 1: JRF + Assistant Professor qualified through UGC-NET
- Category 2: Assistant Professor + Ph.D. admission qualified through UGC-NET
- Category 3: Ph.D. admission qualified through UGC-NET
📝 Selection Procedure
- Applications will be screened for eligibility and completeness.
- Eligible candidates will be shortlisted for interview.
- Interview will be conducted at CESS, Hyderabad.
- No separate written entrance examination.
| Category |
Selection Basis |
| Category 1 |
Performance in Interview |
| Categories 2 & 3 |
70% UGC-NET Score + 30% Interview |
💰 Application Fee
General Application Fee: ₹1,000
Non-refundable application fee payable online.
Fee Exemption: Candidates belonging to
SC, ST and Persons with Disabilities (not less than 40% disability)
are exempted from the application fee.
📄 Documents / Application Requirements
- Self-attested copies of required documents
- UGC-NET qualification details
- Statement of Purpose: About 500 words
- Research Proposal: About 1,000 words
📅 Important Dates
| Event |
Date |
| Call for Applications Released |
1 August 2026 |
| Online Application Starts |
5 August 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply |
31 August 2026 |
🌐 How to Apply
Candidates should complete the online application through the Ph.D.
application portal available on the official CESS website and upload
the required documents.
⚠️ Important Note
Candidates are advised to carefully read the Prospectus 2026–27 and
follow all instructions given on the official website before submitting
the application. Incomplete or late applications may be rejected.