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

University of Kashmir PhD Admission 2023-24: University of Kashmir, Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir invites online application for PhD admission for the academic session 2023-24.

Check full details on University of Kashmir PhD Admission 2023-24 below here.

University of Kashmir PhD Programs

At Main Campus

• PhD Arabic
• PhD Archaeology
• PhD Biochemistry
• PhD Biotechnology
• PhD Bio-resources
• PhD Botany
• PhD Clinical Biochemistry
• PhD Chemistry
• PhD Commerce
• PhD Computer Science
• PhD Economics
• PhD Education
• PhD Electronics
• PhD Environmental Science
• PhD Food Science & Technology
• PhD Geo-informatics
• PhD Hindi
• PhD History
• PhD Home Science
• PhD Library & Information Science
• PhD Linguistics
• PhD Mass Communication & Journalism
• PhD Mathematics
• PhD Microbiology
• PhD Nanotechnology
• PhD Persian
• PhD Physics
• PhD Pharmaceutical Sciences
• PhD Psychology
• PhD Sanskrit
• PhD Sociology
• PhD Social Work
• PhD Statistics
• PhD Urdu

At Satellite Campuses

• PhD Computer Sciences
• PhD Mathematics
• PhD Management Studies
• PhD English

University of Kashmir PhD Admission 2023-24 Eligibility Criteria

• 55% marks in aggregate. or its equivalent grade “B” in the UGC 7-point scale or an equivalent grade in a point scale wherever grading system is followed, excluding grace/statutory marks. if any, in Master’s Degree in the concerned subject/allied subject from a recognized university or in any recognized Professional Degree declared equivalent to the Master’s Degree by the Equivalence Committee of the University or an equivalent Degree from a foreign educational Institution accredited by an Assessment and Accreditation Agency which is approved, recognized or authorized by an authority, established or incorporated under law having this mandate or by an Equivalence Committee of the University.
• Relaxation of 5% of marks from 55% to 50% or equivalent relaxation of grade shall be allowed for the candidates belonging to SC/ST/OBC (non-creamy layer)/ persons with disability (PWDs) and other categories of candidates approved by university.
• The candidates who have successfully completed M.Phil Degree from the University of Kashmir with grade ‘A’ or ‘B’ or the candidates having been selected to the M.Phil Programme on the basis of entrance test and successfully completed M.Phil degree from any other recognized university, with at least 55% marks in aggregate or its equivalent grade “B” in the UGC 7-point scale (or an equivalent grade in a point scale where ever grading system is followed) or any other equivalent Degree declared so for the purposes of these Statutes by the Equivalence Committee of the University shall be eligible for admission to Ph.D programme. However, a relaxation of 5% of marks from 55% to 50% or equivalent relaxation of grade shall be allowed for the M.Phil pass out candidates belonging to SC/ST/OBC (non-creamy layer)/ persons with disability (PWDs) and other categories of candidates approved by University.

Selection Process

1. The eligible candidates other than the candidates exempted from entrance test. shall have to qualify the Entrance Test by securing atleast 50% marks.
2. The candidates who have qualified UGC NET/JRF or CSIR-UGC NET/JRF/ ICAR-NET/SET/GATE WOS-A/INSPIRE fellows with fellowships and Teacher Fellowship or any other equivalent test declared so by the UGC or have passed M.Phil with least 55% marks or its equivalent grade “B” in the UGC 7-point scale (or an equivalent grade in a point scale where ever grading system is followed) shall be exempted from the Entrance Test. However, a relaxation of 5% of marks from 55% to 50% or equivalent relaxation of grade shall be allowed for the M.Phil pass outs belonging to SC/ST/OBC (non-creamy layer)/persons with disability (PWDs) and other categories of candidates approved by University.
3. JRFS and WOS-A/INSPIRE fellows with fellowships are to be selected in the first instance against the available vacancies. Where the numbers of vacancies are less than the number of JRF/WOS-A/INSPIRE fellows with fellowships, the selection shall be made on the basis of PG merit.
4. Where the number of candidates exempted from the Entrance Test under Clause (2) above is more than the number of seats available then no Entrance Test will be conducted. Selection of other exempted categories together with the candidates who have qualified entrance test with 50% marks, other than JRFS and WOS- A/INSPIRE fellows with fellowships, shall be made on the basis of overall merit position obtained as per following criteria:

The entrance test qualified candidates shall be required to appear before the DRC for common interaction along with the exempted candidates other than JRFs and WOS and INSPIRE fellows with fellowships to ascertain (i) student interest (ii) inclination (iii) research aptitude (iv) area of specialization/interest and DRC shall finalize the list of selected candidates and their supervisors.

University of Kashmir PhD Entrance Test 2023-24 Details

Entrance Test notification for admission to Ph.D programmes-2023

It is notified for the information of all the candidates who have already submitted online application forms for admission to Ph.D programme in response to this office notifications dated 25-04-2023 & 17-05-2023 and are desirous to appear in the Entrance Test to be conducted shortly in the following subjects/disciplines against resultant/available vacancies, are required to deposit `500/- through online mode only by entering form number on the University website under admission tab:-

The applicants can deposit the fee upto 22th November 2023. After successful deposition of fee, a separate notification for downloading roll number slips and conduct of Entrance Test shall be issued.

Entrance Test Pattern

• Total Number of Questions: 100 MCQs
• Marking Scheme: Each question carries 1 mark with no negative marking.

Breakdown of questions in the question paper:

1. Part-1:
   • Emphasis: General Aptitude
   • Content: Logical reasoning, graphical analysis, analytical and numerical ability, quantitative comparisons, puzzles, etc.
   • Number of Questions: 20
2. Part-II:
   • Content: Basic (conventional) questions on core papers
   • Number of Questions: 30
3. Part-III:
   • Content: Advanced (higher value questions) on Core papers
   • Number of Questions: 50

University of Kashmir PhD Admission 2023-24 Important Dates

University of Kashmir PhD Admission 2023-24 Application Process

Entrance Test Fee

The applicants can deposit the fee upto 22th November 2023. After successful deposition of fee, a separate notification for downloading roll number slips and conduct of Entrance Test shall be issued.

Application

• Candidates have to apply online on the link available at university website.
• Read instruction given there carefully before filling application form.
• Application Fee – Rs. 100/-

University of Kashmir PhD Admission 2023-24 Results

University of Kashmir PhD Admission 2023-24 Results will be declared as per schedule. Result will be updated here as it is available.

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