Central University of Punjab PhD Admission 2023 (July): Dates, Application, Results

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Central University of Punjab PhD Admission
Central University of Punjab PhD Admission

Central University of Punjab PhD Admission 2023 (July) – Central University of Punjab (CUP) Bathinda invites applications for PhD admission for academic session commencing from 2023-24 (July Intake).

Check more details on Central University of Punjab PhD Admission 2023 (July) like eligibility criteria, dates, application process etc. here.

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  • List of candidates Provisional selected is available now
  • (19 June 2023) Application available for Central University of Punjab PhD Admission 2023-24 (July 2023 intake)

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Central University of Punjab PhD Programs

PhD Programs Offered

  • PhD Agribusiness
  • PhD Biochemistry
  • PhD Bioinformatics
  • PhD Botany
  • PhD Chemistry
  • PhD Commerce
  • PhD Computer Science & Technology
  • PhD Computational Physics
  • PhD Economics
  • PhD Education
  • PhD English
  • PhD Environmental Sciences
  • PhD Food Science & Technology
  • PhD Geography
  • PhD Geology
  • PhD History
  • PhD Hindi
  • PhD Human Genetics
  • PhD Law
  • PhD Library and Information Science
  • PhD Mass Communication & Media Studies
  • PhD Mathematics
  • PhD Medicine
  • PhD Medicinal Chemistry & Pharmaceutical Sciences
  • PhD Microbiology
  • PhD Molecular
  • PhD Music
  • PhD Performing Arts-Theatre / Drama
  • PhD Pharmacology
  • PhD Physical Education
  • PhD Physics
  • PhD Political Science
  • PhD Psychology
  • PhD Punjabi
  • PhD Sociology
  • PhD Statistics
  • PhD Theoretical and Computational Chemistry
  • PhD Zoology

Seat Matrix 2023-24 July

The following PhD Programmes are offered for 2023-24 (July Intake) –

Ph.D.   Programme(s) Eligibility CriteriaTentative   No. of   Seats 
Agribusiness MBA (Agribusiness)/Master’s Degree in Agricultural Marketing with minimum of 55% marks {50% for SC/ST/ OBC(NCL)/PWD} from a recognized Indian or foreign University.02
Food Science & TechnologyMaster’s Degree in food science and allied fields with minimum of 55% marks {50% for SC/ST/OBC(NCL)/PWD} from a
recognized Indian or foreign University.
03
Biochemistry Master’s degree in Life Sciences or related area with minimum of 55% marks {50% for SC/ST/OBC(NCL)/PWD} from a recognized Indian or foreign University08
Botany Master’s degree in Botany, Plant Sciences and allied subjects in Life Sciences with minimum of 55% marks {50% for
SC/ST/OBC (NCL) /PWD} from a recognized Indian or foreign University.
01
Chemistry Master’s degree in Chemistry (Inorganic /Organic/ Physical/Analytical/Bio-inorganic/Bio-Physical/Medicinal/
Applied/ Pharmaceutical) and Biochemistry, Biotechnology,
Biophysics with minimum of 55% marks {50% for SC/ST/OBC(NCL)/PWD} from a recognized Indian or foreign University.
10
BioinformaticsMaster’s degree in Bioinformatics/Life
Sciences/Biotechnology/Physics/Chemistry or any other relevant areas with minimum of 55% marks {50% for SC/ST/OBC(NCL)/PWD} from a recognized Indian or foreign University.
05
Theoretical and  Computational  ChemistryMaster’s degree in Chemistry or any other relevant areas with minimum of 55% marks {50% for SC/ST/OBC(NCL)/PWD}
from a recognized Indian or foreign University
02
Computational  PhysicsMaster’s degree in Physics or any other relevant areas with minimum of 55% marks {50% for SC/ST/OBC(NCL)/PWD}
from a recognized Indian or foreign University.
04
Mathematics Master’s degree in Mathematics with minimum of 55% marks {50% for SC/ST/OBC(NCL)/PWD} from a recognized Indian or foreign University.05
Statistics Master’s degree in Statistics with minimum of 55% marks {50% for SC/ST/OBC(NCL)/PWD} from a recognized Indian or foreign University.02
Microbiology Master’s degree in Life Sciences or allied subjects with minimum of 55% marks {50% for SC/ST/OBC(NCL)/PWD}
from a recognized Indian or foreign University.
08
Physics Master’s degree in Physics/Applied Physics with minimum of 55% marks {50% for SC/ST/ OBC (NCL) /PWD} from a
recognized Indian or foreign University.
08
Zoology Master’s degree in any branch of Life Sciences/ Veterinary Sciences with minimum of 55% marks {50% for SC/ST/OBC (NCL) /PWD} from a recognized Indian or foreign University.04
Education Master’s degree with minimum of 55% marks {50% for SC/ST/OBC(NCL)/PWD} from a recognized Indian or foreign
University
02
Physical   EducationMaster’s degree in Physical Education with minimum of 55% marks {50% for SC/ST/OBC(NCL)/PWD} from a recognized
Indian or foreign University.
09
Computer   Science &   TechnologyMaster of Engineering degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science & Technology, Information Technology or equivalent from a recognized Indian or foreign University with minimum 55% marks or 6 CGPA (50% Marks or 5.5 CGPA for SC/ST/OBC (NCL)/PWD). Or

M.Sc. (Computer Science/Information Technology) or an equivalent degree in an appropriate area from a recognized Indian or foreign University with minimum 75% marks (70% Marks for SC/ST/OBC (NCL)/PWD). Or

MCA from recognized Indian or foreign University or equivalent with minimum 75% marks (70% Marks for SC/ST/OBC (NCL)/PWD). Preference will be given to candidates with GATE qualified in last four year/NET/NET-JRF qualified.
06
Environmental  SciencesMaster’s degree in Environmental Sciences / Environmental Engineering / Environment Science & Technology /
Biotechnology / Botany / Chemistry / Civil Engineering with specialization in Environment / Energy & Environment with 55% marks {50% for SC/ST/OBC(NCL)/PWD} from a recognized
Indian or foreign University.
05
Geology Master’s degree in Geology/ Earth Science/ Geological Science/ Applied Geology/ Marine Geology/ Environmental
Science*/ Physics*/ Chemistry*/ Allied Subjects*” with 55% marks {50% for SC/ST/OBC (NCL)/PWD} from a recognized Indian or foreign University.

*Students from such background should have keen interest to take up research in the field of Earth Sciences and it will be
evaluated case wise.
08
GeographyMaster’s degree in Geography/Urban Planning/Geoinformatics/Population studies with 55% marks {50% for
SC/ST/OBC(NCL)/PWD} from a recognized Indian or foreign University.
02
Human   GeneticsMaster’s degree in any branch of Life Sciences with minimum of 55% marks {50% for SC/ST/OBC(NCL)/PWD} from a
recognized Indian or foreign University
02
Molecular
Medicine
Master’s degree in any branch of Life Sciences with minimum of 55% marks {50% for SC/ST/OBC(NCL)/PWD} from a
recognized Indian or foreign University
05
Medicinal Chemistry & Pharmaceutical SciencesMaster’s degree in M.Pharm./M.S.(Pharm.)/M.Sc. or equivalent in Medicinal Chemistry/Pharmaceutical Chemistry/Chemistry with minimum of 55% marks {50% for SC/ST/OBC(NCL)/PWD} from a recognized Indian or foreign University.04
Pharmacology Master’s degree in M.Pharm./M.S.(Pharm.)/ M.Sc. or equivalent in Pharmaceutical Sciences/Pharmacology and M.Sc. Life Sciences with minimum of 55% marks {50% for
SC/ST/OBC(NCL)/PWD} from a recognized Indian or foreign University.
06
Mass   Communication & Media  StudiesMaster’s degree in Journalism and Mass Communication with minimum of 55% marks {50% for SC/ST/OBC(NCL)/PWD}
from a recognized Indian or foreign University.
01
Political   ScienceMaster’s degree Political Science & allied subjects with minimum of 55% marks {50% for SC/ST/OBC(NCL)/PWD}
from a recognized Indian or foreign University.
05
English Master’s degree in English with minimum of 55% marks {50% for SC/ST/OBC(NCL)/PWD} from a recognized Indian or foreign University.03
HindiMaster’s degree in Hindi with minimum of 55% marks {50% for
SC/ST/OBC(NCL)/PWD} from a recognized Indian or foreign University
00
Punjabi Master’s degree in Punjabi with minimum of 55% marks {50%
for SC/ST/OBC(NCL)/PWD} from a recognized Indian or foreign University.
03
Performing
Arts-Theatre /
Drama
Master’s degree in Performing Arts-Theater/Drama subject with minimum of 55% marks {50% for
SC/ST/OBC(NCL)/PWD} from a recognized Indian or foreign University
04
MusicMaster’s degree in Music subject with minimum of 55% marks
{50% for SC/ST/OBC(NCL)/PWD} from a recognized Indian or foreign University
05
Law Master’s degree in Law with minimum of 55% marks {50% for
SC/ST/OBC (NCL)/PWD} from a recognized Indian or foreign University.
11
Commerce Master’s degree in Commerce/Finance with minimum of 55%
marks {50% for SC/ST/OBC(NCL)/PWD} from a recognized Indian or foreign University.
01
Economics Master’s degree in Economics with minimum of 55% marks {50% for SC/ST/OBC(NCL)/PWD} from a recognized Indian or foreign University.10
History Master’s degree in History with minimum of 55% marks {50% for SC/ST/OBC(NCL)/PWD} from a recognized Indian or foreign University05
SociologyMaster’s degree in Sociology, Development Studies, Cultural
Studies, Gender Studies/Women Studies, Diaspora Studies, Social Exclusion and Inclusion with minimum of 55% marks
{50% for SC/ST/OBC(NCL)/PWD} from a recognized Indian or foreign University.
00
PsychologyMaster’s degree in Psychology / Applied Psychology with minimum 55%marks (50% for SC/ST/OBC(NCL)/PWD) from a
recognized Indian or foreign University.
12
Library and
Information
Science
Master’s degree in Library and Information Sciences with minimum of 55% marks {50% for SC/ST/OBC(NCL)/PWD}
from a recognized Indian or foreign University.
03

Eligibility Criteria for Central University of Punjab PhD Admission 2023 (July)

  • The applicant should have a Master’s degree in the relevant subject with minimum of 55% marks (50% for SC/ST/OBC/PWD) as detailed above for each programme.
  • The applicants who are NET-JRFs (UGC, CSIR, DBT etc.) will be admitted to Ph.D. programmes as per the university policy. If seats are still vacant, preference shall be given to applicants for admission in the following order:
    • (i) Applicants with fellowships from external funding agencies (such as those working in projects) who qualified CSIR-UGC-NET, DBT-NET, ICAR-NET, GATE, GPAT, etc. (or) Applicants who have secured or qualified for funding from external agencies (such as DST-INSPIRE) with no NET qualification provided they qualify in the entrance examination conducted by the university.
    • (ii) Applicants who have qualified national level tests such CSIR-UGC-NET, DBT-NET, ICAR-NET, GATE, GPAT, etc. If selected, they shall be given UGC Non-NET fellowship of Rs. 8,000, subject to the availability of funds.
  • The candidates who are eligible to apply for DST INSPIRE Fellowship (Level II) will be allowed admission in the Ph.D. Programme, subject to submission of an affidavit stating that in case they fail to get INSPIRE Fellowship their Ph.D. admission shall stand cancelled. However, the University shall take semester/admission fee from such candidates. They will be allowed to take Ph.D. course work in the respective Department along with other regular students.

Central University of Punjab PhD Admission 2023 (July) Important Dates

EventDate
Date of issue of advertisement19 June 2023
Opening of Portal19 June 2023
Last date of receipt of applications (Extended)09 July 2023
Entrance Test01 August 2023
Date of Interview02-03 August 2023
Declaration of Result05 August 2023
Commencement of Course Work10 August 2023
Last Date of Admission/Registration20 August 2023

Central University of Punjab PhD Admission 2023 (July) Application Process

  • Candidates can apply online only CUPB website 
  • Check eligibility criteria and other requirements before filling the application form.

Application Fees

General/OBC CandidatesRs.1000/-
SC/ST CandidatesRs.500/-
PWD CandidatesNo Fee
Mode of PaymentOnline/Debit/Credit Card

Evaluation of Performance

The performance of the candidate will be evaluated as the following

For CSIR/ UGC/ ICMR/ DBT-JRF Qualified Candidates

  • Fix weightage for JRF qualification – 70 marks
  • Interview – 30 marks

For CSIR/ UGC/ASRB-NET/GATE/GPAT/DBT-BET/JEST (Physics) (without JRF) Qualified Candidates

  • Fix weightage for NET/GATE/ DBT-BET/ GPAT/JEST (Physics) qualification: 50 Marks
  • Percentage of Marks obtained in NET/GATE/ DBT-BET/ GPAT/JEST (Physics) (20% weightage)- 20 Marks
  • Interview: 30 Marks

Category-II. All other Candidates not exempted from the Entrance Test:

  • University Entrance Test (70% weightage): 70 Marks
  • Interview: 30 Marks

Admission Criteria

  • The candidates has to appear in interview and merit list will be prepared on the basis of  the evaluation criteria given above.
  • The Interview will be conducted at the level of Department.
  • Preference for interview will be given to JRF candidates. NET candidates will be called for interview only in case there are insufficient number of JRF candidates available against advertised seats, for interviews.

Central University of Punjab PhD Admission 2023 (July) Results

Selected Candidates

Provisional Result of Ph.D. Admission for the Academic Session 2023-24 (July 2023 Intake)

Central University of Punjab PhD Entrance 2023 (July) Results

PhD. Entrance Test Result for Ph.D. admission 2022-23 (July 2023 intake)

List of candidates Provisional Eligible for Interview and Written/Entrance Test

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Central University of Punjab PhD Admission 2023 (Jan)

Important Dates

EventDates
Opening of Portal03 Feb 2023
Last date to apply (Extended)19 March 2023
Entrance Test18 April 2023
Date of Interview19 April 2023

Central University of Punjab PhD Programs Offered

The following PhD Programmes are offered for 2022-23 (Jan Intake) –

Ph.D. Programme(s) Tentative No. of   Seats 
Agribusiness 02
Food Science & Technology02
Biochemistry 05
Botany 05
Chemistry 05
a)Bioinformatics

b)Theoretical and Computational  Chemistry

c)Computational Physics
04
Mathematics 05
Statistics 02
Microbiology 04
Physics 02
Zoology 04
Education 05
Physical Education03
Computer Science & Technology01
Environmental Sciences03
Geology 04
Geography04
Human Genetics & Molecular
Medicine
05
Medicinal Chemistry & Pharmaceutical Sciences00
Pharmacology 03
Mass Communication & Media Studies01
Political Science04
English 04
Hindi02
Punjabi 06
Performing Arts-Theatre / Drama04
Music05
Law 05
Commerce 01
Economics 06
History 05
Sociology07
Psychology04
Library and Information Science02

Central University of Punjab PhD Admission 2023 Results

Central University of Punjab PhD Programs Direct Admission for Vacant Seats 2022 (Oct)

Ph.D. Admissions in Computer Science & Technology

The last date for applying through direct admission for vacant seats has been extended till 30.10.2022

Central University of Punjab PhD Admission 2022 (July)

PhD Intake 2022 (July)

Ph.D. Programme(s) Tentative   No. of   Seats 
Agribusiness 04
Food Science & Technology04
Biochemistry 02
Botany 02
Chemistry 02
Bioinformatics02
Theoretical and  Computational  Chemistry01
Computational  Physics01
Mathematics 01
Statistics 01
Microbiology 02
Physics 02
Zoology 03
Education 02
Physical   Education03
Computer   Science &   Technology03
Environmental  Sciences04
Geology 05
Geography
Human   Genetics01
Molecular
Medicine
01
Medicinal Chemistry & Pharmaceutical Sciences06
Pharmacology 02
Mass   Communication & Media  Studies01
Political   Science01
English 05
Hindi03
Punjabi 04
Performing
Arts-Theatre /
Drama
04
Music02
Law 06
Commerce 06
Economics 06
History 06
Sociology03
Psychology02
Library and
Information
Science
01

Important Dates for Central University of Punjab PhD Admission 2022 (July)

Opening of Portal30 July 2022
Last date of receipt of applications (Extended)26 August 2022
Last Date of Admission/Registration30 September 2022
Date of commencement of ClassesTo be notified by concerned HoD

Central University of Punjab PhD Admission 2022 (July) Results

List of Provisional Eligible Candidates for Interview for Ph.D. Admissions

List of Provisional Eligible Candidates for PhD Admission Entrance Test

Central University of Punjab PhD Admission 2022 (Jan)

Important Dates

Opening of Portal01 February 2022
Last date of receipt of applications (Extended)04 March 2022
Date of InterviewMarch 2022
Last Date of Admission/Registration30 March 2022
Date of commencement of Classes1st week of April (To be notified by concerned HoD)

Available PhD Programs

The following PhD Programmes are offered for Jan./Feb. 2022 –

Ph.D. Programme(s) Tentative No. of Seats 
Agribusiness 02
Food Science &  Technology02
Biochemistry 02
Botany 06
Chemistry 06
Bioinformatics03
Theoretical and  Computational  Chemistry03
Computational  Physics01
Mathematics 05
Statistics 02
Microbiology 04
Physics 01
Zoology 04
Education 08
Physical   Education08
Computer   Science &   Technology06
Environmental  Sciences07
Geology 06
Geography02
Human   Genetics and Pharmaceutical
Sciences
06
Pharmacology 09
Mass   Communication & Media  Studies04
Political   Science02
English 02
Punjabi 03
Law 09
Commerce 08
Economics 09
History 06
Sociology06
Psychology07
Library and
Information
Science
06

Central University of Punjab PhD Admission 2022 (Jan) Results

Selected Candidates

List of Candidate(s) selected for provisional admission for various Ph.D. programmes

Shortlisted Candidates

Central University of Punjab PhD Admission 2021 (July)

Important Dates

Last date of receipt of applications01 September 2021
Date of Interview (Online)To be declared
Date of Admission & Registration30 September 2021
Date of Orientation01 October 2021
Date of commencement of Classes01 October 2021

PhD Programs Offered

The following PhD Programmes are offered for admission

Ph.D. Programme(s) Tentative No. of Seats 
Agribusiness 04
Food Science &  Technology04
Biochemistry 06
Botany 01
Chemistry 09
Bioinformatics01
Theoretical and  Computational  Chemistry02
Computational  Physics02
Mathematics 01
Statistics 04
Microbiology 03
Physics 03
Zoology 04
Education 04
Physical   Education08
Computer   Science &   Technology09
Environmental  Sciences09
Geology 08
Human   Genetics 05
Molecular   Medicine04
Medicinal
Chemistry
01
Pharmaceutical
Sciences
14
Pharmacology 10
Mass   Communicati on & Media  Studies05
Political   Science06
English 01
Punjabi 04
Law 07
Commerce 05
Economics 04
History 03

Central University of Punjab PhD Admission 2021 Results

Central University of Punjab PhD Admission 2021 (Jan)

Important Dates

Date of Issue of Advertisement20.01.2021 (Wednesday)
Opening of Portal20.01.2021 (Wednesday)
Last date of receipt of applications31.01.2021 (Sunday)
Date of Interview (Online)08.02.2021 and 09.02.2021 (Monday & Tuesday)
Commencement of Course work15.02.2021 (Online) (Monday)
Last Date of Admission/Registration26.02.2021 (Friday)

Central University of Punjab PhD Admission Jan 2021 Results

First Admission List

Ph.D. Provisional Selection list (Jan/Feb.2021 Intake)

Second Admission List

List-2 Provisional Result of Ph.D. Admission, for Academic Session 2020-21 Starting from Jan/Feb-2021 (For JRE, NET. GATE, GPAT,DBT-BET& JEST (Physics)

Third Admission List

List-3 Provisional Result of Ph.D. Admission, for Academic Session 2 020-21 Starting from Jan/Feb-2021 (For JRF, NET, GATE, GPAT, DBT-BET & JEST (Physics))