The Centre for Economic and Social Studies (CESS), Hyderabad, invites applications for admission to its PhD Programme for the academic year 2026–27. The Programme is conducted in collaboration with Telangana University, Nizamabad, with a focus on Development Studies.

Applications are invited in the notified disciplinary categories. Details regarding eligibility, selection procedure, available seats, application requirements, fees and important dates are provided in the PhD Admission Notification and the Prospectus.

For complete details, please view the PhD Admission Notification and Prospectus for 2026–27.

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Extension of Last Date for PhD Applications – 2026–27

In view of the rescheduling of the UGC-NET examinations in Sociology and Commerce, the Centre for Economic and Social Studies (CESS), Hyderabad, has extended the last date for submission of applications to the PhD Programme for the Academic Year 2026–27.

The revised last date for submission of applications is 30 September 2026.

All other terms and conditions of the PhD Admission Notification remain unchanged.