University of Allahabad PhD Admission 2023-24: Dates, Application, Entrance

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University of Allahabad PhD Admission
University of Allahabad PhD Admission

University of Allahabad PhD Admission 2023-24: University of Allahabad, Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh offers various PhD programs in different disciplines.

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University of Allahabad PhD Programs

  • PhD Agriculture Botany
  • PhD Agriculture Chemistry
  • PhD Ancient History Culture & Archaeology
  • PhD Anthropology
  • PhD Arabic
  • PhD Atmospheric & Ocean Science
  • PhD Behavioural & Cognitive Science
  • PhD Biochemistry
  • PhD Bioinformatics
  • PhD Biotechnology
  • PhD Botany
  • PhD Chemistry
  • PhD Commerce and Business Administration
  • PhD Computer Science
  • PhD Defence & Strategic Studies
  • PhD Development Studies
  • PhD Design and Innovation in Rural Technology
  • PhD Earth & Planetary Sciences
  • PhD Economics
  • PhD Education
  • PhD Electronics & Communication
  • PhD English
  • PhD Environmental Science
  • PhD Food & Nutrition / Extension Education / Human Development
  • PhD Food Technology
  • PhD Geography
  • PhD Hindi
  • PhD Law
  • PhD Material Sciences
  • PhD Mathematics
  • PhD Medieval & Modern History
  • PhD Music and Performing Art
  • PhD Painting
  • PhD Persian
  • PhD Philosophy
  • PhD Physical Education
  • PhD Physics
  • PhD Political Science
  • PhD Psychology
  • PhD Sanskrit
  • PhD Sociology
  • PhD Statistics
  • PhD Textiles and Apparel Designing
  • PhD Urdu
  • PhD Theatre & Film
  • PhD Zoology

University of Allahabad PhD Admission 2023-24 (CRET 2023) Eligibility Criteria

(Details are as per previous year notification)

  • A minimum score at the Post-graduate Examination of 55% marks (or the equivalent Letter Grade/Grade Point under the seven point Letter Grade Scale), laid down by the UGC in the case of General / EWS candidates and 50% marks (or the equivalent Letter Grade / Grade Point) in the case of OBC / SC / ST / PH candidates. The percentage of marks obtained by the candidate shall not be rounded-off to the next higher integer.
  • A minimum average score in the entire academic career of 54% marks (or the equivalent Letter Grade/Grade Point) in the case of Unreserved applicants; or 49% marks (or the equivalent Letter Grade/Grade Point) in the case of EWS / OBC SC / ST / PwD applicants. For the purposes of this Criterion, the average percentage score of the applicants shall not be rounded-off to the next higher integer.
  • There shall not be more than one 3rd Division (or equivalent Letter Grade/Grade Point) in the academic career before graduation.
  • A candidate having 3rd Division (or equivalent Letter Grade/Grade Point) at the graduate and post-graduate examinations shall not be considered for admission to Ph.D. Programme.

Application Procedure

  • CRET 2023 Application Form will be available on the official website
  • All candidates should apply to the Chairperson, CRET-2023, through the ONLINE APPLICATION AND REGISTRATION PROCESS from CRET Admission-2023 link of www.allduniv.ac.in.
  • Regularly appointed teachers of the University of Allahabad (including Institutes, Independent Centres and Constituent Colleges of the University of Allahabad) desirous of admission to the Ph.D. Programme in their respective subjects, should apply Online for the Ph.D. Programme in the manner specified in the proviso to clause 1(c) of the Ordinance LVI (The Doctor of Philosophy Programme) of the Second and Revised Ordinances of the University of Allahabad.

Steps for Completing the Application Procedure

  • Step 1:  Fill Registration Form.
  • Step 2:  Username and Password will be sent through SMS.
  • Step 3:  Fill the Application Form
  • Step 4:  Upload your Photograph and Signature
  • Step 5:  Submission of Fees
  • Step 6:  Take a Print out of Filled Application Form with payment Detail

Application Fee

CategoryFee (Expected)
Unreserved /OBC /EWSRs.1600/-
SC/ST/PwDRs.800/-

University of Allahabad CRET 2023 Exam Details

(Details are as per previous year notification)

Exam Schedule

to be announced

Exam Pattern

The CRET 2023 is divided into two Levels: Level–1 & Level–2

Level–1
  • Level-I of CRET-2023 Test will consist of two papers.
  • Paper I will have 50 objective type questions of 2 marks each. As per UGC Regulation, 50% of the questions would be from Research Methodology and 50% will be subject Specific i.e. 25 questions from Research Methodology and 25 question from subject specific. There shall not be any negative marking.
  • Paper II will have subjective type questions with small, medium and large type answers.
  • Total marks of both papers will be 300. Both papers will be held in a single meeting. The above information is also given in Table below –
PaperMarksNo. of QuestionsDuration
I1005030 min
II20003120 min
  • In Paper-II, all questions shall be from the subject opted/selected by the candidates. In this paper 3 questions are to be asked as per details shown in Table below –
Question No.Number of PartsMarks of each partTotal marks
110 (Short)12120
22 (Medium)2040
31 or 2 (Long)4040
Level–2
  • The Level-2 Test shall entail an interview and may include Presentations, group discussions or other modes of appraisal and shall be administered by the Doctoral Programme Committee of the Department / Institute / Centre concerned

Minimum Qualifying Marks

There shall be category-wise minimum qualifying marks for level 1 Test, as given below.

For General / EWS Category Candidates50 % of 300= 150
For OBC, SC / ST / PH Category Candidates45 % of 300= 135

The following categories of candidates shall be exempted from the Level-1 Test for admission to PhD

  • Teacher Candidate: Teachers of the University or Constituent Colleges candidate for Ph.D. are exempted from Level -1 and be separately assessed at level 2 against a specified number of vacancies
  • Officers of Armd Forces: Serving Army, Navy and Air force Officers with not less than 15 years of service and holding the rank of Colonel in the Army, or equivalent rank in the Air Force/Navy, who are applying for Ph.D. in the Department of Defence and Strategic Studies are exempted from Level-1 and be separately assessed at Level-2 against a specified number of vacancies.
  • International Candidates: International Candidates seeking admission to the Ph.D. Programme should contact the International Students Advisor of the University, who shall issue appropriate instructions to such of them who fulfill the qualifications for being considered for admission to the Ph.D. Programme.

The NET/JRF candidates are required to appear in CRET Level-1 & Level-2 examinations.

Test Centre

CRET-2023 will be conducted in Offline mode only at Prayagraj.

University of Allahabad PhD Admission 2023-24 Important Dates

EventDates
Start of application formsto be announced
Last date for application formsto be announced
Merit Liststo be announced

Selection Process

  • Candidates will be selected on the basis of Entrance & Interview.

University of Allahabad CRET 2023 Exam Admit Card

  • The official authority releases the admit card for Allahabad University CRET 2023. Candidates can download their admit card by logging in with their registered id and password.
  • It comprises of details like roll number, test center venue, and address and timings.
  • No candidate is allowed into the test center premises without their admit card. It is also required at the time of the interview.

University of Allahabad PhD Admission 2023-24 Results

University of Allahabad PhD Admission 2023-24 Results will be available as per schedule. Result will be updated here when available.

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Previous Admissions

University of Allahabad PhD Admission 2022-23 (CRET 2022)

University of Allahabad PhD Admission 2022-23 – The University of Allahabad invites application for PhD Admission through Combined Research Entrance Test- 2022 (CRET-2022) for the session 2022-23.

University of Allahabad PhD Programs 2022

The University of Allahabad offers Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in University of Allahabad Main Campus and its 8 constituent colleges:

  • AU: University of Allahabad main campus;
  • CMP: Chowdhary Mahadev Prasad Degree College;
  • ADC: Allahabad Degree College;
  • ISDC: Ishwar Saran Degree College;
  • JT: Jagat Taran Girls Degree College;
  • SSK: Sadanlal Sanwaldas Khanna Girls Degree College;
  • AK: Arya Kanya Degree College;
  • SPM: Shyama Prasad Mukherjee Government Degree College,
  • ECC: Ewing Christian College.

Available PhD Programs

  • PhD Agriculture Botany,
  • PhD Agriculture Chemistry,
  • PhD Ancient History, Culture & Archaeology,
  • PhD Anthropology,
  • PhD Arabic,
  • PhD Atmospheric & Ocean Science,
  • PhD Behavioural & Cognitive Science,
  • PhD Biochemistry,
  • PhD Bioinformatics,
  • PhD Biotechnology,
  • PhD Botany,
  • PhD Chemistry,
  • PhD Commerce and Business Administration,
  • PhD Computer Science,
  • PhD Defence & Strategic Studies,
  • PhD Development Studies,
  • PhD Design and Innovation in Rural Technology,
  • PhD Earth & Planetary Sciences,
  • PhD Economics,
  • PhD Education,
  • PhD Electronics & Communication,
  • PhD English,
  • PhD Environmental Science,
  • PhD Food & Nutrition / Extension Education / Human Development,
  • PhD Food Technology,
  • PhD Geography,
  • PhD Hindi,
  • PhD Law,
  • PhD Material Sciences,
  • PhD Mathematics,
  • PhD Medieval & Modern History,
  • PhD Music and Performing Art,
  • PhD Painting,
  • PhD Persian,
  • PhD Philosophy,
  • PhD Physical Education,
  • PhD Physics,
  • PhD Political Science,
  • PhD Psychology,
  • PhD Sanskrit,
  • PhD Sociology,
  • PhD Statistics,
  • PhD Textiles and Apparel Designing,
  • PhD Urdu,
  • PhD Theatre & Film,
  • PhD Zoology,

PhD Seats 2022-23

The University of Allahabad shall conduct COMBINED RESEARCH ENTRANCE TEST-2022 (CRET 2022) at Prayagraj for admission to the degree of Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in University of Allahabad Main Campus and its 8 constituent colleges.

The CRET 2022 will be conducted for 43 subjects with 709 seats out of which 316 seats are in University Departments/Centres and 393 seats in Constituent Colleges of the University of Allahabad.

Teacher candidate of the University or Constituent Colleges, Army Officer and International candidates are exempted from CRET Level-1 Test. But they must appear in CRET Level-2 test.

All candidates (except those exempted from CRET Level-1), including NET/JRF, are required to appear in Level-1 examination.

The NET/JRF candidates are required to appear in CRET Level-1 & Level-2 examinations.

PhD Seats 2022-23

SubjectTentative Total Seats
Agriculture Botany      00
Agriculture Chemistry 02
Ancient History, Culture & Archaeology16
Anthropology  03
Arabic 01
Atmospheric & Ocean Science02
Behavioural & Cognitive Science02
Biochemistry   08
Bioinformatics 02
Biotechnology             05
Botany35
Chemistry       57
Commerce and Business Administration33
Computer Science      13
Defence & Strategic Studies07
Design and Innovation in Rural Technology06
Development Studies06
Earth & Planetary Sciences14
Economics      30
Education        37
Electronics & Communication06
English54
Environmental Science01
Food & Nutrition / Extension Education / Human Development05
Food Technology05
Geography      26
Hindi   73
Law25
Material Sciences        07
Mathematics    04
Medieval & Modern History26
Music and Performing Art15
Painting01
Persian           00
Philosophy      20
Physical Education04
Physics           26
Political Science          29
Psychology     23
Rural Technology00
Sanskrit08
Sociology31
Statistics04
Textiles and Apparel Designing01
Theatre & Film02
Urdu04
Zoology30
Total709

University of Allahabad PhD Admission 2022-23 (CRET 2022) Important Dates

EventDates
Start date of Registration and Form Submission ONLINE15 February 2023
Last date of Registration14 March 2023
Last date of Fee Deposition and Form Submission ONLINE15 March 2023
Downloading of Admit Cards Online onlyone week before exam
Date of Entrance Test CRET Level-123 April 2023

University of Allahabad CRET 2022 Exam Details

Exam Schedule

CRET Level-1 Exam Date – 23 April 2023 (09 AM to 12 Noon)

Exam Pattern

The CRET 2022 is divided into two Levels: Level–1 & Level–2

Level–1
  • Level-I of CRET-2022 Test will consist of two papers.
  • Paper I will have 50 objective type questions of 2 marks each. As per UGC Regulation, 50% of the questions would be from Research Methodology and 50% will be subject Specific i.e. 25 questions from Research Methodology and 25 question from subject specific. There shall not be any negative marking.
  • Paper II will have subjective type questions with small, medium and large type answers.
  • Total marks of both papers will be 300. Both papers will be held in a single meeting. The above information is also given in Table below –
PaperMarksNo. of QuestionsDuration
I1005030 min
II20003120 min
  • In Paper-II, all questions shall be from the subject opted/selected by the candidates. In this paper 3 questions are to be asked as per details shown in Table below –
Question No.Number of PartsMarks of each partTotal marks
110 (Short)12120
22 (Medium)2040
31 or 2 (Long)4040
Level–2
  • The Level-2 Test shall entail an interview and may include Presentations, group discussions or other modes of appraisal and shall be administered by the Doctoral Programme Committee of the Department / Institute / Centre concerned

Minimum Qualifying Marks

There shall be category-wise minimum qualifying marks for level 1 Test, as given below.

For General / EWS Category Candidates50 % of 300= 150
For OBC, SC / ST / PH Category Candidates45 % of 300= 135

The following categories of candidates shall be exempted from the Level-1 Test for admission to PhD

  • Teacher Candidate: Teachers of the University or Constituent Colleges candidate for Ph.D. are exempted from Level -1 and be separately assessed at level 2 against a specified number of vacancies
  • Officers of Armd Forces: Serving Army, Navy and Air force Officers with not less than 15 years of service and holding the rank of Colonel in the Army, or equivalent rank in the Air Force/Navy, who are applying for Ph.D. in the Department of Defence and Strategic Studies are exempted from Level-1 and be separately assessed at Level-2 against a specified number of vacancies.
  • International Candidates: International Candidates seeking admission to the Ph.D. Programme should contact the International Students Advisor of the University, who shall issue appropriate instructions to such of them who fulfill the qualifications for being considered for admission to the Ph.D. Programme.

The NET/JRF candidates are required to appear in CRET Level-1 & Level-2 examinations.

Test Centre

CRET-2022 will be conducted in Offline mode only at Prayagraj.

University of Allahabad PhD Admission 2022-23 (CRET 2022) Results

DateDepartment/CentreParticularView/Download
11 August 2023Department of Medieval & Modern HistoryList of Candidates Recommended and Approved for admission to PhD through CRET-2022View/Download
11 August 2023Department of Sanskrit, Pali, Prakrit and Oriental LanguagesNotification for Ph.D. Admission CRET-2022 Level-II (Interview)View/Download
11 August 2023Department of PsychologyNotification for Ph.D. Admission CRET-2022 Level-II (Interview)View/Download
11 August 2023Department of Earth and Planetary SciencesNotification for Ph.D. Admission CRET-2022 Level-II (Interview)View/Download
08 August 2023Department of StatisticsRevised Notification for Ph.D. Admission CRET-2022 Level-II (Document Verification)View/Download
07 August 2023Department of Political ScienceNotification for Ph.D. Admission CRET-2022 Level-II (Document Verification)View/Download
07 August 2023Department of StatisticsNotification for Ph.D. Admission CRET-2022 Level-II (Document Verification)View/Download
07 August 2023Department of Ancient History, Culture and ArchaeologyNotification for Ph.D. Admission CRET-2022 Level-II (Interview)View/Download
07 August 2023Department of English and Modern European LanguagesNotification for Ph.D. Admission CRET-2022 Level-II (Interview) and Cut-OffView/Download
04 August 2023Department of Electronics and CommunicationNotification for CRET-2022 Level-2 (Phase-II)View/Download
04 August 2023Centre of BiotechnologyCRET-2022 Final resultView/Download
04 August 2023Department of English and Modern European LanguagesNotification for Ph.D. Admission CRET-2022 Level-II (Interview)View/Download
04 August 2023Centre of Material SciencesNotification for Ph.D. Admission CRET-2022 Level-II (Test/Presentation)View/Download
03 August 2023Department of BotanyNotification for Ph.D. Admission CRET-2022 Level-II (Interview)View/Download
02 August 2023Centre of Food TechnologyNotification for Ph.D. Admission CRET-2022 Level-II (Test/Interview)View/Download
02 August 2023Department of BiochemistryNotification for Ph.D. Admission CRET-2022 Level-II (Interview)View/Download
02 August 2023Centre of Environmental ScienceNotification for Ph.D. Admission CRET-2022 Level-II (Schedule)View/Download
02 August 2023Department of Hindi & Modern Indian LanguagesNotification for CRET-2022 Level-II (Test/Interview)View/Download
01 August 2023Department of PhysicsNotification for CRET-2022 Level-IIView/Download
01 August 2023Department of Sanskritक्रेट-2022 के लेवल-2 हेतु द्वितीय कटऑफ View/Download
01 August 2023Centre of BioinformaticsPh.D. Admission in Centre of BioinformaticsView/Download
01 August 2023Centre of Development StudiesCRET 2022 Level II Interview NoticeView/Download
31 July 2023Department of ZoologyNotification regarding CRET Level II TestView/Download
31 July 2023Department of PhilosophyPh. D. Admission Level-2 CRET (Test/Interview)View/Download
28 July 2023Department of EconomicsPh. D. Admission Level-2 CRET-2022 (Interview)View/Download
28 July 2023Department of Medieval & Modern HistoryNotification for CRET- Level-II TestView/Download
27 July 2023Department of Political SciencePh. D. Admission Level-2 CRET-2022 (Interview)View/Download
27 July 2023Centre of BiotechnologyPh. D. Admission Level-2 CRET-2022 (Interview)View/Download
27 July 2023Department of Family & Community SciencesPh. D. Admission Level-2 CRET-2022 (Textile and Apparel Designing)View/Download
27 July 2023Department of Family & Community SciencesPh. D. Admission Level-2 CRET-2022 (Food and Nutrition/Extension Education/Human Development)View/Download
27 July 2023Department of ChemistrySchedule for Ph.D. Admission in Chemistry & Agri. ChemistryView/Download
25 July 2023Centre for Theatre and FilmPh. D. Admission Level-2 CRET-2022 (Interview)View/Download
25 July 2023Department of PhilosophyPh. D. Admission CRET-2022View/Download
24 July 2023Department of PsychologyCut-off CRET Level-2 (Session-2022)View/Download
21 July 2023Centre of Food TechnologyPh.D. Admission (CRET-2022)View/Download
21 July 2023Department of UrduPh.D. Admission (CRET-2022)View/Download
21 July 2023Department of Defence & Strategic StudiesPh.D. Admission (CRET-2022)View/Download
21 July 2023Centre for Development StudiesPh.D. Admission(CRET-2022)View/Download
20 July 2023Centre of BioinformaticsPh.D. Admission(CRET-2022)View/Download
20 July 2023Department of Earth and Planetary SciencesPh.D. Admission (CRET-2022)View/Download
20 July 2023Department of Medieval & Modern HistoryLast Date Extension Notice for CRET Level-IIView/Download
20 July 2023Department of English and Modern European LanguagesCorrigendum for CRET-2022 Level II TestView/Download
19 July 2023Department of English and Modern European LanguagesNotice for CRET-2022 Level-2 TestView/Download
19 July 2023Department of Electronics and CommunicationPh.D. Admission (CRET-2022)View/Download
18 July 2023Department of Sanskrit, Pali, Prakrit and Oriental LanguagesCut-off CRET Level-2 (Session-2022)View/Download
18 July 2023Department of BotanyPh.D. Admission(CRET-2022)View/Download
17 July 2023Department of EconomicsPh.D. Admission (CRET-2022)View/Download
17 July 2023Department of ZoologyPh.D. Admission(CRET-2022)View/Download
17 July 2023Department of GeographyCut-off CRET Level-2 (Session-2022)View/Download
17 July 2023Centre of Materials SciencesCRET level-II Test NoticeView/Download
17 July 2023Department of Commerce & Business AdministrationList of Shortlisted Candidates for CRET 2022 Level-IIDetailed Notice | Result
14 July 2023Department of Medieval & Modern HistoryPh.D. Admission (CRET-2022)View/Download
14 July 2023Department of ChemistryPh.D. Admission(CRET-2022)View/Download
14 July 2023Department of Ancient HistoryPh.D. Admission(CRET-2022)View/Download
14 July 2023Centre of Environmental SciencePh.D. Admission(CRET-2022)View/Download

University of Allahabad PhD Admission 2021-22 (CRET 2021)

PhD Programs 2021

SubjectTentative Total Seats
Agriculture Botany      00
Agriculture Chemistry 02
Ancient History, Culture & Archaeology30
Anthropology  03
Arabic 01
Atmospheric & Ocean Science03
Behavioural & Cognitive Science06
Biochemistry   09
Bioinformatics 02
Biotechnology             06
Botany40
Chemistry       62
Commerce and Business Administration45
Computer Science      12
Defence & Strategic Studies12
Development Studies03
Earth & Planetary Sciences10
Economics      18
Education        35
Electronics & Communication06
English31
Environmental Science02
Food & Nutrition / Extension Education / Human Development10
Food Technology05
Geography      10
Hindi   38
Law28
Material Sciences        08
Mathematics    04
Medieval & Modern History08
Music and Performing Art08
Painting02
Persian           00
Philosophy      10
Physical Education04
Physics           23
Political Science          39
Psychology     03
Rural Technology00
Sanskrit           15
Sociology        24
Statistics         02
Textiles and Apparel Designing04
Urdu   00
Law     31

University of Allahabad PhD Admission 2021-22 (CRET 2021) Important Dates

EventDates
Start date of Registration and Form Submission ONLINE24 April 2022
Last date of Registration, Fee Deposition and Form Submission ONLINE16 May 2022
Downloading of Admit Cards Online only21 May 2022
Date of Entrance TestAnnounced Later

University of Allahabad CRET 2021 Exam Result

University of Allahabad CRET 2021 Exam Score Card is available for all Subjects. Download Score Card

University of Allahabad PhD Admission 2020-21 (CRET 2020)

Important Dates

EventsDates
Start Date of Registration and Submission Online28th Jul 2020
Last date of Registration, Fee Deposition28th August 2020
Entrance Date17 Jan 2021