LUCKNOW, May 28 -- The admission process for 1,434 PhD seats began at Lucknow University for the session 2026-27 on Wednesday. The last date for submitting the application forms online has been set for June 30. Candidates can apply online through the Samarth Portal of the Lucknow University website www.lkouniv.ac.in.

The university advertised 1060 seats in 40 subjects for admission to regular PhD courses in university and associated colleges while 374 seats in university campus for Part Time PhD courses in 30 subjects. The application fee is Rs.2000 for General, OBC, EWS candidates and Rs1000 for SC, ST and PwD category candidates.

Of the total seats, 578 seats are available in departments located on the university campus, while 482 sea...