IGNOU PhD Admission 2026: Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) has commenced the PhD admission process for the July 2026 session. Interested and eligible candidates can apply online via the university's official website, ignou.ac.in, until July 1, 2026. The university is offering admission to PhD programs across various disciplines, with the application process conducted entirely online.

According to the university, applications must be submitted within 21 days of the application process opening on the portal. Candidates are advised to complete their applications promptly rather than waiting for the deadline.

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S.No.    Subject    Code
1    Psychology    PhDPC
2    Anthropology    PhDAN
3    Political Science    PhDPS
4    Public Administration    PhDPA
5    Biochemistry    PhDBC
6    Chemistry    PhDCHEM
7    Geography    PhDGOG
8    Geology    PhDGY
9    Life Sciences    PhDLS
10    Physics    PhDPH
11    Statistics    PhDSTAT
12    Mathematics    PhDMT
13    Sanskrit    PhDSK
14    Hindi    PhDHIN
15    English    PhDENG
16    Computer Science    PhDCS
17    Education    PhDES
18    Distance Education    PhDDDE
19    Environmental Science    PhDEV
20    Fine Arts    PhDPVA
21    Theatre    PhDPVA
22    Music    PhDPVA
23    Dance    PhDPVA
24    Social Work    PhDSW
25    Management    PhDMGMT
26    Commerce    PhDCOM
27    Nutritional Sciences    PhDFN
28    Child Development    PhDCD
29    Home Science    PhDHC
30    Vocational Education    PhDVE
31    Development Studies    PhDDV
32    Gender and Development Studies    PhDGDS
33    Translation Studies    PhDTT
34    French    PhDFL
35    Arabic    PhDAL
36    Journalism and Mass Communication    PhDJMC

How to Apply?
First, visit the official IGNOU website (ignou.ac.in) or the admission portal.
Create an account by clicking on "New Registration." Enter your name, email ID, and mobile number to do so. Log in using the received username and password.
Select the PhD program and fill in personal, academic, and other required details in the application form.

Upload scanned copies of your passport-sized photograph, signature, academic certificates, and other necessary documents.

Pay the prescribed application fee online.
Review all the entered details and submit the application form.

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