On 24 October 2026, a list of universities in India that are still accepting applications for the 2026/2027 academic year was released. Eight institutions are offering a total of 166 programmes, with the earliest upcoming deadline estimated for 31 October 2026.

Key points

• 8 universities, 166 programmes still open for 2026/2027 intake.
• Next deadline: 31 October 2026 (estimated).
• Programs range from online Masters to PhDs and Bachelors across diverse fields.
• Tuition fees vary from $66 to $5,000 per year.
• Most deadlines are projected from last year’s cycle; verify on the programme page.

Details

The universities listed include Pacific University, Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU), Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur, Chanakya University, and Indian Institute of Technology Bombay. The programmes cover areas such as Nonprofit Leadership, Physical Therapy, Writing, Teaching, Education, Health Science, Tourism, Audiology, Vision Science, Social Work, Anthropology, Urdu, Chemistry, and Technology.

For example, Pacific University’s Master in Nonprofit Leadership (Online) has an estimated deadline of 31 October 2026, with a tuition of $177 per year. In November, Pacific University offers a PhD in Physical Therapy with a deadline of 1 November 2026 and a tuition of $364 per year. January 2027 deadlines include a Master in Teaching (MAT) in Special Education (Online) with a deadline of 15 January 2027 and a tuition of $226 per year.

IGNOU’s Bachelor in Tourism has a deadline of 31 January 2027, while IIT Bombay’s Bachelor in Chemistry has a deadline of 1 April 2027 with a tuition of $4,000 per year.

What it means for students

Students looking to study in India should:

• Check the specific programme page for the exact deadline and tuition.
• Apply before the estimated deadline to secure a place.
• Keep track of the 166 available programmes across 8 universities.
• Use the official university websites for the most accurate information.
• Consider the tuition range when planning finances.

Source: Global Admissions. Written for students by the Isolated Study News Desk from public reports. Always check the official website for final dates and details.