Bangalore University PhD Admission 2023-24: Bangalore University, Bengaluru, invites applications for PhD admission in various subjects for the academic year 2023-24.
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Bangalore University PhD Programs
- PhD Kannada
- PhD Hindi
- PhD Telugu
- PhD Sanskrit
- PhD English
- PhD Urdu
- PhD Social Work
- PhD Women Studies
- PhD Journalism & Mass Communication
- PhD History
- PhD Economics
- PhD Political Science
- PhD Performing Arts
- PhD Sociology
- PhD Apparel Technology & Management
- PhD Biochemistry
- PhD Botany
- PhD Chemistry
- PhD Computer Science & Application
- PhD Electronic Science
- PhD Electronic Media
- PhD Environmental Science
- PhD Geology
- PhD Mathematics
- PhD Physics
- PhD Life Science
- PhD Statistics
- PhD Zoology
- PhD Microbiology & Biotechnology
- PhD Geography
- PhD Psychology
- PhD Commerce
- PhD Management
- PhD Education
- PhD Law
PhD Seats
Subject | Seats |
Kannada BUB | 31 |
Kannada PG Center Vijayanagara | 06 |
Hindi | 02 |
Telugu | 04 |
Sanskrit | 06 |
English | 29 |
Urdu | 04 |
Social Work | 04 |
Women Studies | 15 |
Journalism & Mass Communication | 08 |
History | 08 |
Economics | 14 |
Political Science | 07 |
Performing Arts | 06 |
Sociology | 08 |
Apparel Technology & Management | 04 |
Biochemistry | 08 |
Botany | 11 |
Chemistry | 15 |
Computer Science & Application | 08 |
Electronic Science | 20 |
Electronic Media | 02 |
Environmental Science | 03 |
Geology | 14 |
Mathematics | 05 |
Physics | 38 |
Life Science | 05 |
Statistics | 10 |
Zoology | 11 |
Microbiology & Biotechnology | 42 |
Geography | 11 |
Psychology | 12 |
Education | 04 |
Law | 34 |
Commerce BUB | 04 |
Commerce PG Center St. Claret College | 08 |
Commerce PG Center St. Francies De Sales College | 04 |
Management BUB | 02 |
Management PG Center Acharya Bangalore B School | 54 |
Bangalore University PhD Admission 2023-24 Important Dates
Events | Dates |
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Start of Application form submission | 17 April 2023 |
Last date to apply (without fine) | 02 May 2023 |
Last date to apply (with a fine of Rs. 200/-) | 10 May 2023 |
Last date for submission of hard Copy of Application | 17 May 2023 |
Entrance Test Date | 16 July 2023 |
Announcement of key answers | Declared |
Announcement of provisional Eligibility List of qualified candidates | Declared |
Bangalore University PhD Admission 2023-24 Eligibility Criteria
- Candidates must have a Master’s degree from a UGC-recognized educational institution or an equivalent degree from a foreign educational institution with at least 55% aggregate/equivalent grade points.
- A maximum relaxation of 5% marks (55% to 50%) may be allowed for candidates belonging to SC/ST/Cat-I/OBC/PwD and others specified by the government from time-to-time.
Bangalore University PhD Admission 2023-24 Application Process
Procedure for Online Submission of Application Form:
- Candidates should visit and access the application form from the BU website.
- Candidates must fill up all the required details in the Application Form and submit it online.
- To complete the registration process, candidates must upload a valid scanned copy of their recent passport size photo and signature.
- The Hall ticket will only be generated for candidates who have paid the fees online.
- Once the application is successfully submitted online, a confirmation e-mail containing the user name and password, along with other instructions, will be sent to the registered e-mail address of the candidate.
- Candidates must download and retain two sets of duly filled-in application forms, one for their reference and one to be sent by Speed Post/Courier/By hand to the Chairperson/Coordinator (concerned Department), Jnanabharathi Campus, Bangalore University, Bengaluru – 560 056.
- Incomplete/ineligible applications and applications received after the last date shall automatically be rejected, and no correspondence in this regard will be entertained.
- The admission tickets of eligible candidates shall be available for download on a specified date to be notified on the website. Candidates can download the ticket by entering their date of birth or mobile number.
Enclosures
The following documents must be scanned and attached to the application form:
- Copies of statement of marks of Master’s degree/M.Phil. degree course work Part-I, II, III & IV examinations (wherever applicable).
- Copy of the Caste certificate in case of SC/ST/CAT-I and caste cum income certificates in the case of Category-1/11-A/I1-B/I11-A/III-B candidates in the case of HK reservation Hyderabad Karnataka region certificate/ Persons with Disabilities (PwD) certificate indicating the percentage of disability of candidates.
- Document pertaining to UGC/CSIR-JRF/NET/KSET/SLET/GATE (with validity period with required score)/ Recognized young researchers by DST, UGC, CSIR/AICTE, QIP/INSPIRE/DBT/National Funding Agencies/M. Phil (Regular Mode)/ Teachers with QIP/ Foreign candidates fulfilling the requirement of eligibility vide of Ph.D. Regulations 2016 (Amendment 2023) (wherever applicable).
- Scanned copy of the latest passport size photograph on the application form.
- Proof of having paid the required fees i.e. online receipt.
- Selected candidates must also submit Migration Certificate (for candidates outside Karnataka) and Eligibility Certificate (for Foreign Students) at the time of registration.
- It is important to note that if any candidate provides false information about their educational credentials, income, caste, etc., the University has the right to cancel their application and register a criminal case with the Police.
Application Fee
Category | Fees |
General and OBC | Rs. 3,000/- |
SC/ST/CAT-I (income less than Rs. 2,50,000/- per annum) | Rs. 1,500/- |
Foreign Nationals | Rs. 10,000/- |
Selection Process
Selection will be based on entrance test.
Exemptions from Entrance Test
Candidates who have cleared UGC/CSIR-JRF/NET/ KSET/SLET/ GATE (with validity period with required score)/Recognized young researchers by DST, UGC, CSIR/AICTE, QIP/INSPIRE/ DBT/National Funding Agencies/M.Phil (Regular Mode)/ Teachers with QIP/Foreign candidates are exempted from the entrance test.
However, eligible candidates who have qualified in UGC/CSIR/ JRF/AICTE/ QIP/DST/ INSPIRE/National Level Funded Projects with fellowships and ICCR sponsored foreign nationals may apply at any time to the university for admission to the Ph.D. programme.
Consolidated Merit List
Entrance Category
- Entrance Marks – 50%,
- Subject Marks – 50%,
- overall minimum aggregate – 55% (50% for SC/ST/Cat-I/OBC/PWD)
Non-Entrance Category
- The merit list of the candidates who have cleared UGC/CSIR-JRF/NET/KSET/ SLET/GATE (with validity period with required score)/ Recognized young researchers by DST, UGC, CSIR/AICTE/QIP/ INSPIRE/DBT/National Funding Agencies, etc. shall be prepared in that order based on marks secured at Post-Graduate Level.
Bangalore University PhD Entrance Test
- The University will conduct an Entrance Test of 120 minutes duration for a maximum of 100 marks.
- The syllabus for the entrance test shall consist of 10% questions from research methodology and 90% shall be subject-specific.
- The questions will be 50 with multiple choices, carrying 2 marks each.
- Candidates must secure 50% marks in the entrance test to be eligible for admission to the Ph.D. programme.
- Syllabus for Ph.D. Entrance Examination 2023
Bangalore University PhD Admission 2023-24 Results
- LIST OF CANDIDATES APPEARED FOR PH.D ENTRANCE EXAMINATION 2023-24
- FINAL MERIT LIST FOR ADMISSION TO PH.D COURSE FOR THE ACADEMIC YEAR 2023-24 (ENTRANCE)
- FINAL MERIT LIST FOR ADMISSION TO PH.D COURSE FOR THE ACADEMIC YEAR 2023-24 (NON ENTRANCE)
- PROVISIONAL MERIT LIST FOR ADMISSION TO PH.D COURSE FOR THE ACADEMIC YEAR 2023-24(ENTRANCE)
- PROVISIONAL MERIT LIST FOR ADMISSION TO PH.D COURSE FOR THE ACADEMIC YEAR 2023-24(NON-ENTRANCE)
- Ph.D Counseling Date
- Key Answers of Entrance Exam Conducted on 16.07.2023
- Link to Download Admission Ticket for Entrance Exam ( link opens on 10.07.2023)
- Examination Centers for conducting Entrance Test for admission to the Ph.D Programme for the year 2023 – Dated 05.07.2023
- FINAL ELIGIBILITY LIST OF APPLICANTS TO PH.D. COURSE 2023 – ENTRANCE CANDIDATES – Dated 15.06.2023
- FINAL ELIGIBILITY LIST OF APPLICANTS TO PH.D. COURSE 2023 -NON- ENTRANCE CANDIDATES – Dated 15.06/2023
- Schedule of entrance Exam and Counselling for Admissions to Ph.D 2023
- PROVISIONAL ELIGIBILITY LIST OF APPLICANTS TO PH.D. COURSE 2023 -NON- ENTRANCE CANDIDATES
- PROVISIONAL ELIGIBILITY LIST OF APPLICANTS TO PH.D. COURSE 2023 – ENTRANCE CANDIDATES
- Notification regarding Syllabus for Ph.D. Entrance Examination 2023 – Dated 05.05.2023
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Previous Admissions
Bangalore University PhD Admission 2019
Important Dates
Online Application forms Available on the website | 06th June 2019 |
Last date to apply without fine | 1st July 2019 |
Last date to apply with fine | 18th July 2019 |
Last date of receipt of hard copy of application send to University | 23rd July, 2019 |
Date of Entrance Test | 18th August 2019 |
Announcement of key answers | 23rd August 2019 |
Date of Counselling/Commencement | 16th October 2019 |
Commencement of Course work | 18th November 2019 |