Patna University clarifies Ph.D admission vacancy for Philosophy Department (2026). No revision will be made to the existing vacancy list. Check details.
Patna University has issued an important clarification regarding the Ph.D admission vacancy list for the Philosophy Department for the academic year 2026. This notification addresses a request for a revised vacancy list and the subsequent decision made by the Post-graduate Research Council.
Patna University Ph.D Admission Vacancy Clarification
The Post-graduate Research Council (Faculty of Humanities) of Patna University, during its meeting held on February 07, 2026, under the chairmanship of the Vice Chancellor, considered a letter (No. Phil/13/26 dated 07-02-2026) from the Department of Philosophy regarding a request for a revised vacancy for admission in the Ph.D course work.
Council’s Decision and Rationale
After careful consideration, it was resolved that it would not be feasible to update the vacancy list at this stage. The council noted that:
- The vacancy for Ph.D admission has already been officially published on the Patna University website.
- Candidates have already completed the application process for Ph.D course work based on the subject-wise vacancies announced.
- Provisional selection lists have already been prepared by many departments.
Therefore, to maintain fairness and the integrity of the ongoing admission process, the previously published vacancy list will remain unchanged.
Impact on Candidates & Next Steps
Candidates who have applied for Ph.D admission in the Philosophy Department should note that the original vacancy list, as published earlier, stands. There will be no revision to the subject-wise vacancies at this juncture. Applicants should continue to follow the admission schedule and procedures based on the initially released notifications.
Important Dates & Reference
| Particular | Date/Reference |
|---|---|
| Council Meeting Date | February 07, 2026 |
| Notification Date | February 11, 2026 |
| Department’s Letter Ref. | No. Phil/13/26 dated 07-02-2026 |
Official Communication Details
This clarification is issued under Letter No. Acad./-2261 and Memo. No. Acad/-2261, both dated February 11, 2026, by the Deputy Registrar, Patna University. Copies have been forwarded to the Controller of Examinations, Prof. Incharge (IT Cell) for uploading on the PU website, and the Section Officer (Academic Section) for necessary action.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q1: What is this notification about?
This notification is a clarification from Patna University regarding a request to revise the Ph.D admission vacancy list for the Philosophy Department. The university has decided not to update the list at this stage.
Q2: Will the Ph.D Philosophy vacancy list be revised?
No, the university has decided that it is not feasible to update the vacancy list at this stage. The previously published vacancy list will remain as is.
Q3: Why is the vacancy list not being revised?
The decision was made because the original vacancy list was already published, candidates have applied based on it, and provisional selection lists are already under preparation by various departments.
Q4: What should candidates who applied for Ph.D Philosophy do now?
Candidates should proceed with their applications based on the original vacancy list and follow the existing admission schedule and instructions provided by Patna University.
Q5: Where can I find the original Ph.D admission notification?
You should refer to the official website of Patna University (www.patnauniversity.ac.in) for the original Ph.D admission notification and all related details.
Q6: Is this notification applicable to other departments?
This specific notification addresses the request concerning the Philosophy Department. For other departments, refer to their specific admission notifications and updates.