Admission Policy for the Ph.D. Programme

Admission Policy for the Ph.D. Programme
(As per University Ordinance No.12 of 2016)

1. University shall issue notification for Ph.D. admission for every year as per our University Academic Calendar year.

General Eligibility
2. The candidates desirous of registering for Ph.D. Programme under any one of the below categories shall apply by filling all the relevant details mentioned in the online application form posted in the University website and submit the completed application online and submit before the due date as indicated in the notification issued from time to time.
2.1. Master’s Degree from UGC recognized University or any other qualification recognized as equivalent there to in the fields of study notified from time to time by the University.
2.2. A minimum of 55% marks or CGPA 5.50 on a 10 point scale in the qualifying examination for Faculties of Arts, Science, Engineering & Technology, Management, Commerce, Law, Pharmacy, Agriculture and Computer Science & Applications. In the case of SC/ST/OBC (Non-creamy layer)/ differently- able candidates, 50% marks or CGPA of 5.0 on a 10 point scale in the Master’s degree.
2.3. A minimum of OGPA or CGPA 7.00 on a 10 point scale in the qualifying examination for Faculty of Agriculture.
2.4. Candidates who have passed Curriculum of NEP -2020, level -8 are eligible. And one Year Master Degree with 7.5 GPA.
3. The Directorate of Academic Research (DARE) shall screen the applications as per the eligibility norms and the Directorate shall conduct the written test only for eligible candidates. Candidates appearing for the written test should obtain minimum marks as specified by the University to quality for the interview process.
4. Entrance test will be conducted on the following:
Paper – I Research Methodology – 2 Hrs Duration
Paper –II Related Subject / Course- 3 Hrs Duration.
5. According to merit list of the Entrance examination, candidates would be called for Interview.
Entrance marks -40% weightage

Interview marks-40% weightage

Aggregate of Qualifying P.G. Examination -20% weightage.

6. Candidates with M. Phil Degree before 2022-23 academic years, from an approved University and UGC JRF/NET/SLET/GATECSIR/ICHR/ICPR/ICSSR  qualified candidates and teacher fellowship holders are exempted from the Entrance test but they have to appear for the Interview.
7. The selected candidates shall be issued admission cards and they will be admitted to Ph.D. programme in the respective department based on his/her PG qualification/ Allied courses. The candidates should join before the last date mentioned in the selection order by paying the prescribed fees, failing which they will forfeit the seats.
8. The scholar, supervisor, co-supervisor, Research Advisory Committee (RAC) members and examiners shall not be relatives to one another.