Delhi University Announces PhD Admission Criteria and Entrance Exam Pattern for 2026-27
Delhi University has released the entrance exam pattern, eligibility criteria, and syllabus for PhD admissions in the 2026-27 academic session. Eligible candidates must have completed a four-year undergraduate degree under the UGCF 2022 with a minimum CGPA of 7.5 (7.0 for SC, ST, PwBD). The two-hour exam carries 100 marks split between research methodology MCQs with negative marking and descriptive questions on the candidate's undergraduate research work. Final selection includes a 30% interview weightage.
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We measured how 3 outlets covered this story. No outlet gave this story a measurable political slant — there is no left–right reading to report. Overall sentiment is neutral (50/100). Lens Score 37/100.
Outlets measured: english, timesnow, indianexpress. See how each one headlined and framed the same story in the source comparison below.
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Sentiment was consistent across outlets (50–50/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
indianexpress broke this story on 19 Oct, 10:01 am. Other outlets followed.