PhD admissions in India usually open in two main cycles – once around January and again around June to August. Some institutes also have rolling admissions depending on the department and availability of supervisors.

To check if PhD applications are open right now:

1. Visit the official websites of universities or institutes you're interested in.

2. Look under the admissions or notices section.

3. Most central universities, IITs, NITs, and research institutes announce their PhD admissions on their websites.

4. Application forms usually include eligibility details, required documents, important dates, and whether an entrance exam or interview is needed.