Central University of Jharkhand PhD Admission 2023-24 – Central University of Jharkhand (CUJ) Ranchi invites application for PhD Admission 2023-24.
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Central University of Jharkhand PhD Programs
| Department Name | Programme Name |
| Department of Metallurgical and Materials Engineering | PhD Metallurgical and Materials Engineering |
| Department of Energy Engineering | PhD Energy |
| Department of Civil Engineering | PhD Water Resources Engineering |
| Department of Civil Engineering | PhD Transportation Engineering |
| Department of Computer Science and Engineering | PhD Computer Science and Engineering |
| Department of Chemistry | PhD Chemistry |
| Department of Physics | PhD Physics |
| Department of Geoinformatics | PhD Geoinformatics |
| Department of Environmental Sciences | PhD Environmental Sciences |
| Department of Life Sciences | PhD Life Science |
| Department of Performing Arts | PhD Theatre Arts |
| Department of English Studies | PhD English Studies |
| Department of Anthropology and Tribal Studies | PhD Anthropology and Tribal Studies |
| Department of Far East Languages | PhD Tibetan Language & Culture |
| Department of Economics and Development Studies | PhD Economics and Development Studies |
| Department of Political Science and Public Administration | PhD Political Science and Public Administration |
| Department of International Relations | PhD International Relations |
| Department of Business Administration | PhD Management |
| Department of Mass Communication and Media Studies | PhD Mass Communication |
| Department of Commerce and Financial Studies | PhD Commerce |
| Department of Education | PhD Education |
| Department of Hindi | PhD Hindi |
| Department of Statistics | PhD Statistics |
PhD Seats for the Academic Session 2023-24
| Sl. No. | Programme Name | Intake | SC | ST | OBC | EWS | UR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ph.D. in Metallurgical and Materials Engineering | 8 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| 2 | Ph.D. in Energy Engineering | 9 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 |
| 3 | Ph.D. in Water Resources Engineering/Transportation Engineering | 7 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| 5 | Ph.D. in Computer Science and Engineering | 9 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 5 |
| 6 | Ph.D. in Chemistry | 20 | 5 | 1 | 6 | 2 | 6 |
| 7 | Ph.D. in Physics | 22 | 4 | 3 | 8 | 4 | 3 |
| 8 | Ph.D. in Geoinformatics | 12 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 3 |
| 9 | Ph.D. in Environmental Sciences | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| 10 | Ph.D. in Life Science | 5 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 11 | Ph.D. in Theatre Arts | 3 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| 12 | Ph.D. in English Studies | 8 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 0 |
| 13 | Ph.D. in Anthropology and Tribal Studies | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 14 | Ph.D. in Tibetan Language & Culture | 5 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| 15 | Ph.D. in Economics and Development Studies | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 16 | Ph.D. in Political Science and Public Administration | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 17 | Ph.D. in International Relations | 6 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 1 |
| 18 | Ph.D. in Management | 8 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| 19 | Ph.D. in Mass Communication | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 20 | Ph.D. in Commerce | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 21 | Ph.D. in Education | 8 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 3 |
| 22 | Ph.D. in Hindi | 7 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 3 |
| 23 | Ph.D. in Statistics | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Total | Total | 152 | 30 | 12 | 49 | 21 | 40 |
Central University of Jharkhand PhD Admission 2023-24 Eligibility Criteria
- Master’s degree programme or qualification declared equivalent to the master’ degree/ M.Phil. in relevant subjects (see program specific eligibility criteria in table given below). with at least 55% marks in aggregate or its equivalent grade in a point scale wherever grading system is followed or equivalent qualification form a foreign educational institution accredited by an assessment and accreditation agency which is approved, recognized or authorized by an authority, established or incorporated under a law in its home country or any other statutory authority in that country to access, accredit or assure quality and standards of the educational institution.
- A relaxation of 5% marks or its equivalent grade will be allowed for those belonging or SC/ST/OBC (non-creamy layer) / Differently abled, Economically Weaker Section (EWS) categories. The relaxation in marks is subject to the decisions by the University Grants Commission (UGC) India, from time to time.
PhD Program wise Eligibility Criteria
| Programme Name | Program Specific Eligibility Criteria |
| PhD Metallurgical and Materials Engineering | Master Degree (M.E./M. Tech./Integrated M. Tech.) in Material Science and Engineering, Nanoscience and Nanotechnology/ Nanotechnology/ Mechanical Engineering/ Chemical Engineering/Electrical Engineering/ Ceramic Engineering/ Metallurgical Engineering/ Metallurgical and Materials Engineering/Electronics Engineering or other relevant branch of Engineering & Technology OR Master degree (M.Sc.) in Material Science Nanoscience/Nanoscience and Technology or allied subjects. |
| PhD Energy | M.E/ M. Tech in Energy Engineering, Mechanical, Electrical, Electronics, Chemical Engineering, Engineering Physics, Nanoscience and Nanotechnology Materials Science or equivalent OR M.Sc. in Physics, Chemistry, Nanoscience and Nanotechnology, Materials Science or equivalent. |
| PhD Water Resources Engineering | M. Tech. in Civil Engineering/Agriculture Engineering/Environmental Engineering/Hydrology/Water Resources/ Irrigation and Drainage Engineering/Soil and Water Conservation Engineering/ Water Science & Technology or Integrated M. Tech in Water Engineering & Management. |
| PhD Transportation Engineering | M. Tech in Geotechnical Engineering, Transportation Engineering/Transport Science and Technology, Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering and Environmental Science and Engineering. |
| PhD Computer Science and Engineering | M.Tech/ M.E/ M.S. in Computer Science and Engineering/ Information Technology/ Computer Engineering/ Computer Science. |
| PhD Chemistry | Master’s or M. Phil. Degree in Chemistry/Applied Chemistry. |
| PhD Physics | Master’s or M. Phil. Degree in Physics/Applied Physics. |
| PhD Geoinformatics | a. M. Tech/ M.Sc. degree in Geoinformatics/ Remote Sensing/ GIS/ Geomatics OR b. At Post Graduation level have studied at least two papers in Geoinformatics/ Remote Sensing/ GIS/ Geomatics. OR c. PG Diploma in Geoinformatics with Master or equivalent degree in Science/ Engineering/ Technology/ Architecture/ Town planning/ Statistics/ Geography/ Archaeology/ Health & biosciences, and any other allied/ relevant areas. OR d. GATE in Geoinformatics with Master or equivalent degree in Geography, Environmental Sciences/ Forestry/ Chemistry/ Physics/ Geology/ Geophysics/ Mathematics/ Oceanography/ Agriculture/ Atmospheric Sciences/ Climatology/ Information Science/ Computer Science/ Disaster Management/ Electronics/ Town Planning/ Botany/ Zoology. |
| PhD Environmental Sciences | M. Sc./ M.Sc. (Tech) / M. Tech. in Environmental Sciences/ Biological Sciences/ Plant Sciences/ Life Sciences/ Agriculture/ Forestry or in a cognate / allied subject. |
| PhD Life Science | Masters in Life Science/ Bio Science/ Botany/ Plant Sciences/ Animal/ Sciences/ Zoology/ Biotechnology/ Biochemistry/ Microbiology/ Genetics with specializations or major as desired. Available Specialization are: (1) Agriculture Microbiology/ Soil Microbiology/ Microbiology, (2) Animal Molecular Biology/ Cell Biology/ Genetics/ Biochemistry, (3) Molecular Cell Biology (Cancer Biology). |
| PhD Theatre Arts | Master’s in Theatre Arts (MPA theatre Arts)/ Drama. |
| PhD English Studies | Master’s in English/ Linguistics. |
| PhD Anthropology and Tribal Studies | Master Degree in Anthropology / Sociology / Folklore / Tribal Studies / Law / Human Rights / Social Work / Tribal Law and Governance / English / Comparative Literature / Indigenous Culture Studies / Media Studies / History and Archaeology / Rural Development / Tribal Development / Gender Studies / Women Studies / Semiotics / Philosophy / Religion Studies / Development Studies / Cultural Studies / Tribal Language / Performance Studies. |
| PhD Tibetan Language & Culture | Master’s Degree in Tibetan Language & Literatures, Tibetan Studies, Buddhist Studies, Tibetan Buddhist Studies, Himalayan Studies. Specialization: Tibetan Language, Literature, Tibetan/ Buddhist Studies. |
| PhD Economics and Development Studies | Master’s degree in Economics. |
| PhD Political Science and Public Administration | Master’s degree in Political Sciences/ Governance/ Public Policy/ Woman studies. |
| PhD International Relations | Master’s degree in International Relation/ Political Science/ Public Administration/ Development Studies/ Human Rights or any other allied disciplines of Social Sciences. |
| PhD Management | MBA or PGDBM -(Equivalent to MBA from recognized AICTE Institution). |
| PhD Mass Communication | Master’s Degree in Communication/ Mass Communication/ Journalism/ Electronic media/ Media/ Film/ Advertising/ Public relations/ New Media/ Developments Communication. |
| PhD Commerce | Master’s Degree in commerce or Business Management. |
| PhD Education | Master’s Degree in Education/M. Ed. |
| PhD Hindi | Master’s Degree. in Hindi / Linguistics. |
| PhD Statistics | Master’s Degree. in Statistics |
Central University of Jharkhand PhD Admission 2023-24 Important Dates
| Events | Dates |
|---|---|
| Opening of the online Application forms | 21 August 2023 |
| Last date for submission of application (Extended) | 05 Oct 2023 |
| Admit Card | Last week of November 2023 |
Entrance & Interview Schedule
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Date of Examination | December 2, 2023 (Saturday) |
| Reserve date of Examination | December 3, 2023 (Sunday) |
| City of Examination | Ranchi, Jharkhand |
| Examination Venue | Academic Block-1, Central University of Jharkhand, Cheri-Manatu, Ranchi, Jharkhand |
| Downloading Admit Cards from CUJ website | From November 29, 2023 |
| Duration of Examination | 180 Minutes (03:00 hrs) |
| Shift Timings for Examination | 10.00 AM to 1.00 PM and 2.00 PM to 5.00 PM |
| Details of Time Table for CUJRET | Time Table for CUJRET |
| List of qualified candidates displayed on CUJ website | December 8, 2023 |
| Viva-voce/Interview/Presentation of qualified candidates | December 14th to 21st, 2023 |
| Allotment of seat for selected candidates | December 28, 2023 |
| Payment of fee by the selected candidates | December 29, 2023 |
Central University of Jharkhand PhD Admission 2023-24 Selection Process
Through Entrance Test
University will conduct PhD entrance test for the admission in Ph.D. program for the academic session 2023-24 in the name of Central University of Jharkhand Research Entrance Test 2023 (CUJRET-2023).
Interview Process
All candidates must secure minimum 50% marks in the entrance test for becoming eligible for interview.
A relaxation of 5% marks will be allowed in the entrance test for the candidates belonging to SC/ST/OBC/differently-able category, Economy weaker section (EWS) and other categories of candidates as per the decision of the UGC from time to time.
The final information regarding the date of interview will be notified on the University’s website. Candidates are advised to keep visiting the University website regularly.
Performance Evaluation Weightage
For candidates taking admission through direct mode:
- Fixed weightage for NET (with JRF): 70 Marks
- Fixed weightage for NET (without JRF): 50 marks
- Interview: 30 Marks
For candidates who have qualified examination conducted by CUJ:
- Marks obtained in Entrance test: 70%
- Interview: 30%
Central University of Jharkhand PhD Entrance Test 2023 Details
- City of Examination – Ranchi
- Downloading Admit Cards from the CUJ website – From November 29, 2023
- Date of Examination -December 2, 2023 (Saturday)
- Duration of Examination -180 Minutes (03:00 hrs)
Entrance Test syllabus shall consist as per following:
- 50% Research Methodology.
- 50% Subject specific Knowledge.
The Ph.D. entrance test shall comprise of 100 multiple Choice Question (MCQs) of 1 (one) marks each and will have two components :
- Part A- Research Methodology (50 MCQS) common for all.
- Part B- Subject specific Knowledge (50 MCQS).
Central University of Jharkhand PhD Entrance Test 2023 Syllabus
Central University of Jharkhand PhD Entrance Test 2023 Syllabus
Syllabus for Ph.D. in Statistics
Central University of Jharkhand PhD Entrance Test 2023 Admit Card
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Instructions to Candidates for CUJRET 2023
Central University of Jharkhand PhD Admission 2023-24 Application Process
- Applications may be filled and submitted ONLINE through the link available at university website.
- Candidates are required to upload recent passport size photograph, scanned signature and scanned copies of other supporting documents.
- After successful submission of online application, a print-out of the same along with supporting documents, should be retained by the candidate and same to be produced along with documents at the time of interview in front of the PhD. Admission Interview committee.
- Read the instructions and guidelines carefully before filling and submitting the online form.
Application Fees
| Category | Fee (for one test paper/program) | Fee for additional test/program (per program) |
| General/OBC/EWS | Rs. 1000/- | Rs. 600/- |
| SC/ST | Rs. 800/- | Rs. 500/- |
| DAP (PWD)/female candidates of all categories | Rs. 700/- | Rs. 400/- |
Important Links
| Notification | Click Here |
| Seat Matrix | Click Here |
| Application form | Click Here |
| Prospectus | Click Here |
| CU Jharkhand Website | Click Here |
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Previous Admissions
Central University of Jharkhand PhD Admission 2022-23
PhD Seats for the Academic Session 2022-23
| Subject | Seats |
| PhD Computer Science | 06 |
| PhD Management | 05 |
| PhD Commerce | 02 |
| PhD Education | 05 |
| PhD Chemistry | 08 |
| PhD Physics | 13 |
| PhD Environmental Sciences | 03 |
| PhD Life Science | 03 |
| PhD Music | 02 |
| PhD English | 01 |
| PhD Tribal Studies | 05 |
| PhD Nanoscience and Technology | 06 |
| PhD Energy Engineering | 12 |
| PhD Water Engineering and Management | 05 |
| PhD Transport Science and Technology | 03 |
| PhD Geoinformatics | 09 |
| PhD Tibetan Language & Culture | 04 |
Reservation Roster for PhD Programs for the Academic Session 2022-23
Central University of Jharkhand PhD Admission 2022-23 Important Dates
| Events | Dates |
| Opening of the online Application forms | 15 November 2022 |
| Last date for submission of application | 06 December 2022 |
| Publication of the list of eligible candidates for Interview | 09 December 2022 |
| Verification of documents and interview | 12 December 2022 |
| Announcement of Merit List for admission | 19 December 2022 |
| Admission fee submission | 20-23 December 2022 |
| Admission of waitlisted candidates against vacant seats, if any | 26 December 2022 |
Central University of Jharkhand PhD Admission 2021-22
Available PhD Programs
| Subject | Seats |
| Nanoscience and Technology | 07 |
| Energy Engineering | 08 |
| Water Engineering and Management | 03 |
| Transport Science and Technology | 04 |
| Computer Science and Technology | 04 |
| Mathematics | 01 |
| Physics | 14 |
| Chemistry | 15 |
| Life Science | 03 |
| Environmental Sciences | 05 |
| Geoinformatics | 05 |
| Commerce | 06 |
| Management | 04 |
| English | 04 |
| Hindi | 02 |
| Tribal studies | 04 |
| Tribal and Customary Law | 04 |
| Mass Communication | 05 |
| Performing Arts (Music) | 01 |
| Education | 05 |
| Tibetan Language and Culture | 02 |
Central University of Jharkhand PhD Admission 2021-22 Important Dates
| Event | Dates |
| Opening of the online Application forms | 06 September 2021 |
| Last date for submission of application (Extended) | 08 October 2021 |