Gujarat University PhD Admission 2023-24: Application, Dates, Entrance, Results

Available PhD Programs & Seats 2022

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Gujarat University PhD Admission 2022 Important Dates

Revised Schedule

Selection Process 2022

• There shall be a common Entrance Test for all the eligible candidates who are interested in Ph.D. admission in Gujarat University as full time, part time or independent research.
• Those who qualify in the Entrance Test shall have to appear for Personal Interview/Viva-Voice (PI/VV) at the concerned subject Department/School at the Gujarat University, Ahmedabad as per the scheduled specified by the Department/School.

Exemption From Entrance Test

The candidates having one of the following qualifications shall be exempted from the entrance test:

• Qualified in SET/UGC-NET/CSIR-NET/JRF/TRF, Entrance Test of CSIR/ ICAR/ICMR/DBT/DST/ etc.
• M.Phil. degree holder whose admission has been done through the Entrance Test of Gujarat University.
• M.Phil. from other UGC recognized University and whose admission has been done through the Entrance Test.
• Candidates who are granted fellowship/scholarship from state/central government agencies.
• Candidates with GATE/CAT and more than 75 percentile or 75 percent score (only for Management & Technology).

Candidates Eligible for Direct Admission to the Ph.D. Program without entrance test
and personal interview/viva-voce

• The candidates who are awarded Junior Research Fellowships (JRF/TRF) or any other prestigious fellowship from UGC, CSIR, DBT, ICMR, ICAR, etc., shall be eligible for direct admission to the Ph.D. programme any time of the year. Such candidates should, however, discuss their topic, research content etc., with the RDC/RAC, for final approval.
• Following candidates shall also be admitted direct to the Ph.D. programme on the recommendation of the Admission Committee with the approval of the RDC/RAC, provided they fulfill other requirements regarding eligibility, qualification, etc. However, such candidates shall have to present a seminar and discuss the broad area of research before the RDC/RAC. Such admissions shall be done on a case to case basis by RDC/RAC and RRC/BUTR.
  • a. Candidates sponsored under MoU/agreement between the Gujarat University and University/Institution/research station/laboratory etc. in India or abroad where specific clause(s) exist for registration of candidates for Ph.D. degree by the university and/or those selected under international cultural/educational/research/investigation exchange schemes of Government of Gujarat/India/UN bodies etc.
  • b. Non-resident Indians and foreigners residing/working abroad, who have the required qualifications and working in academics/ research/ industry/ professional bodies for at least 05 years.
  • c. Teachers working in government/aided/unaided institutions having at least 03 years of continuous teaching experience at degree and/or post-graduate level in the subject concerned and granted leave for pursuing Ph.D. programme and are awarded fellowship under Quality Improvement Programme or equivalent programme to pursue full-time Ph.D.
  • d. Project fellows/Teachers working for minor/major research project approved/accepted by Gujarat University, as per the guidelines of the funding agency will also be exempted from Entrance Test. However, such candidates are required to fulfill other applicable rules and regulations for admission and discuss their research content before the RDC/RAC.

Gujarat University PhD Entrance Test 2022 Details

Structure of the Entrance Test

The contents of the test shall be as follows:

• Part-I: Set of 50 objective types of MCQs from Research Methodology/ General analytical skill/mental ability, including reasoning and English communication skill in Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
• Part-II: Set of 50 objective types of MCQs from the relevant subjects up to PG level.
• Total marks for the Entrance Test will be 100 for 100 MCQs each of one mark and for the duration of 120 minutes.
• To qualify in the Entrance Test, the candidate has to secure minimum 50% marks in the aggregate. In the Entrance Test (05% relaxation for candidates from SC/ST/OBC (SEBC) (NCL)/ Persons with Disability (more than 40% disability) categories.
• If enough number of candidates do not qualify in the Entrance Test, Hon. VC/ University may, if deemed fit, relax these conditions in a subject/discipline/faculty on a year-to-year basis.
• Candidate who is applying for Ph.D. in multi/inter/intra disciplinary subject has to appear and pass entrance test in the subject for which he/she wants to take admission for Ph.D.

Personal Interview/Viva-Voce (PI/VV)

• The Personal Interview/Viva-Voce (PI/VV) shall be conducted separately for each subject by an admission committee/DRC consisting of the Head of the Department/School, Two research guides, and an outside expert nominated by Hon. VC.
• The candidates who clear the Entrance Test shall be required to appear for PI/VV.
• The Entrance Test exempted candidates also have to appear for PI/VV.
• The interview/viva voce shall also consider the following aspects, viz. whether:
  • (i) the candidate possesses the competence for the proposed research;
  • (ii) the research work can be suitably undertaken at the Institution/College;
  • (iii) the proposed area of research can contribute to new/additional knowledge.
• At the time of PI/VV the candidates are expected to discuss their research interest/area/content before the admission committee/DRC and ultimately with RDC/RAC.

Preparation of Merit List

• The University shall bring out merit list of successful candidates for each subject, based on the performance in the Entrance Test & PI/VV, for each category (reserved & open).
• Validity of the merit list shall be only for the concerned academic year.
• For the selection of the candidate, a weightage of 70% to the entrance test and 30% to the performance in the Interview/Viva-voce shall be given.
• Those who are exempted from the entrance test prorated on the basis of their interview/viva-voce shall be considered.

Gujarat University PhD Admission 2022 Results

Schedule of RDC/RAC

• Schedule of RDC/RAC for PhD Physics/Electronics 2022

PhD Admission GD & PI Information