Lucknow University has officially begun the admission process for 1,434 PhD seats for the academic session 2026-27, with applications open until June 30. Candidates can submit their applications online via the Samarth Portal on the university's website. The university has allocated 1,060 seats across 40 subjects for regular PhD programs and 374 seats for part-time PhD courses in 30 subjects. The application fee is set at ₹2,000 for General, OBC, and EWS candidates, while SC, ST, and PwD candidates will pay ₹1,000. The distribution of seats includes 578 on the university campus and 482 in affiliated colleges. Notable subjects with available seats include Chemistry, Commerce, Political Science, and various disciplines within the arts and sciences. The university has indicated that the number of seats may be adjusted as per regulatory requirements. Detailed eligibility criteria and application procedures will be published on the university's official website.