Central University of Haryana PhD 2026 July cycle registration open: apply by October 3

In short

Registration for PhD admissions for the 2026-27 July cycle at Central University of Haryana is currently underway.
Prospective candidates must complete their registration through the official portal, cuhadm.samarth.edu.in, by October 3, 2026.
The university, established under the Central University Act-2009, holds an 'A' Grade NAAC accreditation and is ranked among the top 150-200 by NIRF.
Central University of Haryana offers 91 academic programmes and is fully funded by the University Grants Commission (UGC).

The Central University of Haryana has initiated the admission process for its PhD programmes for the 2026-27 July cycle. Interested candidates are required to register through the official admission portal, cuhadm.samarth.edu.in, with the final deadline for submissions being October 3, 2026.

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Central University of Haryana campus — Central University of Haryana. Photo: FindMyCollege

This cycle aims to admit students into various specialized PhD programmes offered by the university, which is located in the Mahendergarh district of Haryana. The university also conducted PhD admissions for the 2025-26 January cycle previously.

About Central University of Haryana

The Central University of Haryana was established by the Ministry of Human Resource Development, Government of India, during the XI Five Year Plan (2007-2012) under the Central University Act-2009 of the Parliament. It is one of fifteen new Central Universities founded by the Ministry.

The university operates from its permanent campus, which spans 484 acres of land at Jant-Pali Villages in the Mahendergarh district. It is fully funded by the University Grants Commission (UGC) and currently offers a total of 91 academic programmes, encompassing undergraduate, postgraduate, and research levels.

Accreditation and Rankings

The Central University of Haryana received an ‘A’ Grade accreditation in the second cycle of NAAC assessment and accreditation, which was conducted in August 2023. This accreditation reflects the university’s commitment to quality education and institutional standards, as stated on its admission portal, cuhadm.samarth.edu.in.

In addition, the university is listed among the top 150-200 Universities in the National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) rankings. The Central University of Haryana is fully funded by the University Grants Commission (UGC) and was established by the Ministry of Human Resource Development, Government of India, under the Central University Act-2009.

Application Process and Support

Prospective PhD candidates for the 2026-27 July cycle must complete their registration by October 3, 2026. The official admission portal for this process is cuhadm.samarth.edu.in. The university strictly prohibits ragging in any form, a policy highlighted on its admissions portal.

For any admission-related queries, candidates can contact the General Admission Helpline at +91 9416793397 or send an email to admissions@cuh.ac.in. The university’s official website, cuh.ac.in, also provides relevant information regarding admissions.

PhD 2026 July Cycle Registration Schedule
Event	Date
Registration Deadline	October 3, 2026

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