The Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in History at Assam University, Silchar is a three-year full-time research programme conducted through the Department of History. The programme covers ancient, medieval, and modern Indian history, social and cultural history of Northeast India, colonial and post-colonial studies, oral history traditions of the Northeast, historiography, archival methods, and research methodology in historical studies, culminating in an original doctoral dissertation. Assam University, a centrally funded institution established by Parliament in 1994, offers PhD admission through its own Research Entrance Test (AUSRET) or direct interview for UGC-NET JRF holders. The Silchar campus hosts doctoral programmes across 37 departments. Collegedunia ranks Assam University 88 in its 2025 India Universities list.
📋 Admission Status: PhD admissions for the 2026-27 cycle at Assam University are expected to be notified in September to October 2026 (Tentative) on the official AUS Examination Portal at ausexamination.ac.in. UGC-NET JRF holders may be exempted from the entrance test and proceed to the interview stage.
Key Points
- Specialisation: History
- Duration: 3 years (minimum), extendable up to 6 years
- Eligibility: Master’s degree with 55 percent marks + UGC-NET or AUSRET
- Total Fees: INR 55,380 (hostel separate)
- 37 departments offer PhD at the Silchar campus
Assam University PhD (History) Fees
| Component | Amount (INR) |
|---|
| Tuition Fee (Year 1) | INR 18,460 |
| Tuition Fee (Year 2) | INR 18,460 |
| Tuition Fee (Year 3) | INR 18,460 |
| Total Fees (3 Years, Hostel Separate) | INR 55,380 |
- Total programme fee for the three-year PhD at Assam University is INR 55,380. Fees are paid annually. The same rate applies across all departments at the Silchar campus.
- Hostel accommodation for PhD scholars is optional; charges range from INR 2,800 to INR 6,000 per year at on-campus hostels. Mess charges are payable separately.
Assam University PhD (History) Admission 2026
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|
| AUS PhD Notification Release | September to October 2026 (Tentative) |
| Online Application Opens | September 2026 (Tentative) |
| Application Deadline | October 2026 (Tentative) |
| AUS PhD Entrance Test (AUSRET) | November 2026 (Tentative) |
| Interview & Provisional Allotment | November to December 2026 (Tentative) |
| Registration & Classes Begin | December 2026 to January 2027 (Tentative) |
Entrance Exam Dates
| Exam | Registration End | Exam Date | Result |
|---|
| UGC-NET (JRF/NET) | Phase 2: May 24, 2026 | Phase 1: December 31 to Jan 7, 2026Phase 2: Jun 22-30, 2026 | Phase 2: Jul 1, 2026 (Tentative) |
| AUS PhD Entrance Test (AUSRET) | October 2026 (Tentative) | November 2026 (Tentative) | November 2026 (Tentative) |
- Candidates with UGC-NET JRF are typically exempted from the AUS PhD Entrance Test (AUSRET) and proceed directly to the research proposal presentation and interview.
- Application fees are INR 1,000 for General/OBC (Creamy Layer) candidates and INR 800 for SC/ST/PwD candidates, paid on the AUS Examination Portal.
- Up to 30 percent of PhD seats are reserved per GoI norms for SC, ST, OBC-NCL, EWS, and PwD categories.
The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.
Eligibility Criteria
- Master’s degree in History, History, Ancient Indian History, Culture and Archaeology, or allied disciplines, or an allied discipline from a recognised university with a minimum of 55 percent marks (relaxation of 5 percent for SC/ST/OBC-NCL/PwD/EWS as per UGC norms).
- A valid UGC-NET (JRF or NET) qualification, or a valid score in the Assam University PhD Research Entrance Test (AUSRET), is required.
- Candidates with M.Phil degrees with relevant research experience may also be considered subject to the doctoral committee’s assessment.
Admission Process
- Monitor the official AUS Examination Portal (ausexamination.ac.in) for the PhD admission notification for the relevant academic year.
- Register online, fill the application form, and pay the application fee on the portal.
- Appear for the AUS PhD Research Entrance Test (AUSRET) unless exempted as a UGC-NET JRF holder.
- Shortlisted candidates present a research proposal and attend an interview before the departmental doctoral committee.
- On selection, complete document verification, pay the first-year fee, and register with the Department of History.
✓ Opt for this if
- Researchers interested in Northeast Indian colonial or oral history
- UGC-NET JRF holders wanting INR 37,000/month fellowship during research
- Candidates targeting faculty positions at NE India history departments
- Students from Assam or Manipur drawn to archival and regional history work
- Aspirants planning civil services with History optional after PhD
✗ Skip if
- Candidates seeking top central university brand (JNU/DU) for competitive academic roles
- Students wanting proximity to major national archives and monuments
- Aspirants focused on art history or global/Western history specialisations
- Those preferring metro-city campuses with richer museum and archive access
- Candidates seeking strong industry or public history career placements
Assam University PhD (History) Scholarships 2026
| Scholarship | Amount | Eligibility |
|---|
| UGC JRF / CSIR JRF | INR 37,000/month (extendable to INR 42,000 in 3rd year) | UGC-NET / CSIR-NET JRF qualifiers |
| Non-NET Research Fellowship (UGC) | INR 8,000/month | Merit-based; subject to UGC fund availability |
| National Scholarship Portal (SC/ST) | Variable | SC/ST scholars via scholarships.gov.in |
- PhD scholars with UGC JRF or CSIR JRF are entitled to a fellowship of INR 37,000 per month for the first two years, extendable to INR 42,000 from the third year upon elevation to SRF.
- Assam University may offer Non-NET Research Fellowships subject to availability of UGC funds; candidates should confirm availability at the time of admission.
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