The West Bengal University of Health Sciences – WBUHS PhD Admission 2023-24: Dates, Application

The West Bengal University of Health Sciences PhD Admission 2023-24: The West Bengal University of Health Sciences, Kolkata, West Bengal invites online application for PhD admission for the academic session 2023-24.

Check full details on The West Bengal University of Health Sciences PhD Admission 2023-24 here.

WBUHS PhD Programs

Online Applications are invited from eligible candidates for the Research Aptitude Test for determining eligibility for admission to Full-time/Part-time research leading to PhD Award in Health Sciences. Candidate should satisfy himself / herself that he / she fulfill the eligibility requirements prescribed for the admission.

WBUHS PhD Admission 2023-24 Eligibility Criteria

• A) Candidates eligible for written Entrance Test
  • 1. Eligibility qualification of candidate: % marks statement / grade of qualifying PG degree/UG degree from respective university.
  • 2. SC/ST/EWS/OBC certificate issued/validated in West Bengal. Recent OBC ‘NCL’ certificate issued after January, 2022 will be accepted.
• B) Candidates in exempted category
  • 1. Eligibility qualification of candidate: % marks statement / grade of qualifying PG degree/UG degree from respective university.
  • 2. SC/ST/EWS/OBC certificate issued/validated in West Bengal. Recent OBC ‘NCL’ certificate issued after January, 2023 will be accepted.
  • 3. Supportive documents for exempting the entrance test.

Eligibility

• Candidates who have obtained Master’s degree or equivalent Post Graduate degree recognized by corresponding regulatory bodies in various disciplines of Basic sciences, Medical sciences, Dental sciences, Homeopathy, Ayurveda, Unani, Nursing, Paramedical and Allied Health sciences, Technology associated with health sciences, Interdisciplinary topics related to health sciences and all other courses of WBUHS.
• A 1-year/2-semester Master’s Degree programme after a 4-year/8-semester bachelor’s degree or a 2-year/4- semester master’s degree programme after a 3-year bachelor’s degree programme or qualifications declared equivalent to the master’s degree by the corresponding statutory regulatory body, with at least 55% marks in aggregate or its equivalent Grade ‘B’ in the UGC 7-point scale or CGPA of 7.5% (or an equivalent grade in a point scale wherever grading system is followed).
• Provided that a candidate seeking admission after a 4-year/8-semester bachelor’s degree programme should have a minimum of 75% marks in aggregate or its equivalent grade on point scale.
• M. Phil Degree by research and thesis recognized by UGC (Before 7th November,2022 as per the UGC notification): Candidates who have completed the M. Phil Program with a minimum of Grade ’B’ in the UGC 7-point scale (or an equivalent grade in a point scale wherever grading system is followed) with at least 55% marks in aggregate or its equivalent.
• RELAXATION OF MARKS: A relaxation of 5% of marks, from 55% to 50% or an equivalent relaxation of grade shall be granted to those belonging to SC/ST/OBC (Non-creamy layer)/differently able categories of candidates as per the decision of the University/State Government from time to time. Economically Weaker Section (EWS) and other categories of candidates as per the decision of the Commission from time to time.

WBUHS PhD Admission 2023-24 Important Dates

WBUHS PhD Admission 2023-24 Application Process

• Candidates have to apply online on the link available at university website.
• Read instruction given there carefully before filling application form.

Application Fee

The online application fee is Rs. 3000/- per candidate. Payment must be done through online gateway.

Selection Process

Admission shall be based on the criteria notified by the University, the guidelines/norms in this regard issued by the UGC and other statutory bodies, and taking into account the reservation policy of the State Government applicable to SC/ST/OBC (non-creamy layer)/Economically Weaker Section (EWS) differently-able and other categories of candidates.

Shortlisted candidates will have to appear for a Research Aptitude Test, which will comprise of a written test and synopsis confirmation seminar.

The tentative date / time of Written Entrance Test: April,2024

Entrance Test: Entrance Examination will comprise of – 100 MCQ (50% on Research Methodology & 50% on Specific Domain). Duration of entrance test will be 1 hour 30 minutes with negative marking. Criteria for passing the examination is minimum 50% marks for General Category and 45% each for SC/ST/OBC (Non-Creamy layers)/Differently-able students and Economically Weaker Section(EWS).

The successful candidates will have to appear for synopsis confirmation seminar. Synopsis confirmation seminar will be the deciding factor for final selection of the candidates.

EXEMPTION FROM RESEARCH APTITUDE TEST:

Candidates for PhD program shall be granted registration through an Entrance test conducted by the University. The following categories are exempted from qualifying in Research Aptitude Test (RAT) conducted by the University.

• 1) Those students who qualify UGC/CSIR (JRF) /NET/SET/SLET/GATE/ Research Fellowships of Central or State Government Departments/Agencies as approved by the regulatory bodies.
• 2) Candidates with DST-INSPIRE fellowship.
• 3) Candidates with DBT/JRF.

WBUHS PhD Admission 2023-24 Results

The West Bengal University of Health Sciences PhD Admission 2023-24 Results will be declared as per schedule. Result will be updated here as it is available.

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