Kanpur University – CSJMU Kanpur PhD Admission 2023: Dates, Application Form, Entrance, Results

CSJMU Kanpur PhD Admission
CSJMU Kanpur PhD Admission

CSJMU Kanpur PhD Admission 2023 – Chhatrapati Shahu Ji Maharaj University, formerly Kanpur University, a state university in Uttar Pradesh invites application for PhD Admission 2023.  

Chhatrapati Shahu Ji Maharaj University conducted Entrance Test (CSJMU-ET) for PhD admission.

PhD Entrance Result is available now.

Check more details on CSJMU Kanpur PhD Admission 2023 such as courses offered, eligibility criteria, application process and more below here.

CSJMU Kanpur PhD Courses

List of Subjects with Tentative Number of PhD Seats in 2023

S.No.CoursesAvailable Seats
1AGRICULTURE5
2BIOCHEMISTRY2
3BIOTECHNOLOGY5
4BOTANY5
5BUSINESS MANAGEMENT2
6CHEMICAL ENGINEERING2
7CHEMISTRY8
8COMPUTER APPLICATION1
9COMPUTER SCIENCE & ENGINEERING2
10DEFENCE AND STRATEGIC STUDIES/ MILITARY STUDIES2
11DRAWING & PAINTING2
12ECONOMICS6
13EDUCATION2
14EDUCATION TRAINING2
15ELECTRONICS AND COMMUNICATIONS1
16ENGLISH LITERATURE5
17FOOD TECHNOLOGY2
18HOME SCIENCE2
19HORTICULTURE2
20JOURNALISM AND MASS COMMUNICATION2
21LAW2
22LIBRARY AND INFORMATION SCIENCES3
23LIFE SCIENCE4
24SOCIAL WORK/LIFE LONG LEARNING AND EXTENSION2
25MATHEMATICS5
26MICROBIOLOGY2
27MEDICAL LABORATORY TECHNOLOGY1
28MUSIC2
29PHARMACY2
30PHILOSOPHY2
31PHYSICAL EDUCATION2
32PHYSICS3
33PHYSIOTHERAPY1
34POLITICAL SCIENCE2
35PSYCHOLOGY3
36SANSKRIT4
37SOCIOLOGY4
38SOIL SCIENCE AGRICULTURE1
39STATISTICS1
40URDU1
41ZOOLOGY2
42DEEN DAYAL SHODH KENDRA2
43YOGA1

Eligibility Criteria for CSJMU Kanpur PhD Admission 2023

The candidates should have Master’s degree or a professional degree (M.Tech./LL.M./M.D./M.S. degree) in the subjects, 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 10- point scale or an equivalent grade in a point scale wherever grading system is followed).

A relaxation of 5% of marks, from 55% to 50%, or an equivalent relaxation of grade, may be allowed for those belonging to SC/ST/OBC (non-creamy layer)/Differently-abled and Economically Weaker Section (EWS) candidates.

Students appearing for final year or final semester of their post-graduate degree examination will also be eligible to appear for the admission process subject to the fulfilment of eligibility criteria in the final result thereof.

CSJMU Kanpur PhD Admission 2023 Important Dates

EventDate
Commencement of Online applicationJune 08, 2023
Website closure for submission of online application (Extended)July 24, 2023
Date of CSJMU-ET (Entrance Test)July 30, 2023
Key Upload dateAugust 01, 2023
Grievances AcceptanceAugust 01 – August 03, 2023
Declaration of CSJMU-ET Entrance ResultAugust 16, 2023
Commencement of subject-wise interviews for screeningAugust 21 – August 30, 2023
Declaration of Final resultsSeptember 10, 2023
Admission and CounsellingSeptember 14, 2023
Orientation Programme and Commencement of ClassesSeptember 20, 2023

CSJMU Kanpur PhD Admission 2023 Application Process

  • The Ph.D. Application form has to be filled online for admission to the Ph.D. Program.
  • The Online Application form will be filled by all the candidates. Candidates in exempted category & non-exempted category would be required to fill the application form and submit the required fee.
  • Before applying online, candidates are required to keep ready the following documents in JPEG format for uploading as per the prescribed size:
    • Soft copy of colour photograph
    • Soft copy of signature
    • Category Certificate (if applicable)
    • 10th & 12th level Mark sheets
    • UG Mark sheet and Degree Certificate
    • PG Mark sheet and Degree Certificate
    • Mark sheet of previous semester(s) for candidates appearing in the qualifying degree exam
    • UGC(NET-JRF)/ CSIR(NET-JRF)/ GPAT/GATE-MHRD Scholarship/ Teacher Fellowship/DBT/ICMR/ICAR/SLET score card
    • Certificate regarding physical limitation for PwD and letter of undertreating for using own-scribe (if applicable) available on the website.

Application Fee

CategoryApplication Fee
General / EWS and OBC categoryRs. 2500/-
SC/ST and PwD CategoryRs. 1500/-

Selection Process

  • The University shall admit Ph.D. students through an entrance test named as “Chhatrapati Shahu Ji Maharaj University Entrance Test (CSJMU-ET)” for Ph.D. admission.
  • The admission shall be based on the criteria with 70% weightage to the Entrance test and 30% weightage to the performance in the interview/viva-voce.
  • A candidate seeking admission to the PhD programme shall be required to secured at least 50% marks in CSJMU ET. There will be 5% relaxation in marks for OBC/SC/ST candidates i.e. 45% will be qualifying marks for OBC/SC/ST candidates.
  • Candidates have to report for interview at the stipulated date and time which will be declared on the University purpose website. No individual letter would be issued for this purpose.
  • Candidates who qualify the CSJMU ET and appear the interview will be considered for the final merit.
  • The overall merit list would be prepared on basis of marks obtained in the written test and interview. This list would be displayed on the University’s website.

Exemptions from the Entrance Test

The following categories of candidates shall be exempted from the Entrance Test for admission to PhD programme (However, applicants must fill out the admission form) –

  • Candidates who have secured grants for research such as fellowship/ scholarship/ associateship etc. from UGC(JRF)/ CSIR(JRF) / GATE-MHRD Scholarship / Teacher Fellowship / DBT/ GPAT/ICMR/ICAR fellowship or equivalent national level fellowship (as identified by RDC).
  • International students (including NRIs) which shall be subject to the general rules framed by the Government of India from time to time and as applicable to the University with regard to the admission, fees etc.
  • Serving Army, Navy and Air-force Officers of at least Colonel or equivalent rank with not less than 15 years of service applying for Ph.D. degree in Defence and Strategic Studies.

No Exemption from Entrance Test

  • Permanent Assistant Professors, Associate Professors and Professors having appointment on regular posts in the teaching departments of the University or a government college / government aided college affiliated / associated to the University who have completed their probation successfully would be required to appear in the entrance examination. Weightage of 10% would be given for these candidates.
  • Full time teachers of the self-financed courses run by the University/affiliated colleges on long term contract with at least three years of teaching experience in the university/college would be required to appear in the entrance examination. Weightage of 10% would be given for these candidates.

Note: In case, number of candidates passing JRF or Entrance examination (final merit) are more than the number of vacancies in a particular subject, their marks in post-Graduation will be taken into account to decide the merit for their admission in Ph.D. programme.

CSJMU Kanpur PhD Entrance Test Pattern

  • Entrance Test will contain 70 multiple-choice objective-type questions of 1 marks each (maximum 70 marks) and shall consist of 50% of research methodology and 50% shall be subject specific of 90 min duration for assessing subject expertise, and subject proficiency and subject knowledge.
  • There shall be negative marking. On each wrong answer, 1/4 mark will be deducted.
  • The Entrance Test shall be conducted ordinarily in the University campus but in special circumstances, it may be conducted in Government Degree Colleges/ Government aided degree colleges. The Entrance test centre(s) shall be notified in advance (changes of centres, if any, will also be notified well in advance) to the applicants.
  • A final merit list will be produced based on the written test and interview results. This list would be available on the university’s website.
  • The shortlisted candidates shall appear for interview and presentation before a Selection Committee constituted for respective fields on the date(s) announced through the website of the University.

Entrance Syllabus

CSIR-NET/UGC NET/ GATE/ GPAT / CSJMU PG Syllabus of Corresponding subject.

For subject wise syllabus refer brochure.

CSJMU Kanpur PhD Admission 2023 Results

CSJMU Kanpur PhD Entrance 2023 Results

CSJMU Kanpur PhD Entrance 2023 Results

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CSJMU Kanpur PhD Admission 2022

Important Dates

EventDate
Start of Application Process10 March 2022
Last date for online submission25 April 2022
Downloading of admit card27 April 2022
Examination Date02 May 2022
Uploading of answer keysMay 2022
Grievance’s redressalTill 16 May 2022 5:00PM
Date of interviews31 May – 22 June 2022
Declaration of final resultsFirst week of July 2022

PhD Seats 2022

List of Subjects with Tentative Number of PhD Seats in 2022

CoursesRegular Seats In   CSJMU CampusRegular Seats In  Affiliated Colleges
Agricultural Economics 02
Agronomy 02
Agriculture Entomology 02
Biochemistry 04
Biotechnology 16
Botany 60
Business Management 30 02
Chemical Engineering 14
Chemistry 02 154
Commerce 52
Computer Science & Engineering 10
Computer Applications 04
Defence and Strategic Studies/  Military Studies28
Drawing & Painting 18
Economics 02 50
Education 40
Education Training 10 72
Electronics & Communication  Engineering02
English Literature 08 76
Genetics & Plant Breeding 08
Geography 60
Hindi Literature 100
History 42
Home Science 20
Horticulture 10
Law 10 14
Life Science 28
Journalism & Mass Communication 02
Mathematics 02 52
Medical Biochemistry 04
Medical Laboratory Technology 04
Microbiology 02
Music 24
Pharmacy 10
Philosophy 06
Physical Education 02 28
Physics 02 64
Physiotherapy 02
Plant Pathology 02
Political Science 48
Psychology 28
Sanskrit 46
Life Long Learning and Extension/  Social Work02
Sociology 64
Soil Conservation 04
Soil Science & Agriculture   Chemistry04
Statistics 04
Urdu 04
Zoology 66
Total 168 1260

CSJMU PhD Entrance 2022 Answer Keys

Answer key of all the 49 subjects of PhD entrance exam, CSJMU, Kanpur has been uploaded on the website (csjmu.ac.in).

Candidates are hereby informed that whosoever have objection(s) to any of the questions or answers may submit their grievance along with suggested answer and attachment of relevant source at phdentrance@csjmu.ac.in by 16th May, 2022, 5:00 PM.

Any grievances received after 5:00PM, 16/05/2022 will not be entertained.

CSJMU PhD Entrance Results

FINAL PHD ENTRANCE RESULTS 2022

Interview Schedule of selected candidates for Ph.D.

Instructions

  • Candidates who have qualified the PhD entrance examination would have to appear for the interviews, dates for which would be declared shortly on the website.
  • Final selection would be based on merit list with 70% weightage to the entrance test and 30% weightage to the interviews as per the PhD ordinance clause 4.03.
  • Only qualifying the written entrance test will not ensure a confirmed PhD seat. Candidates who are declared qualified in PhD entrance written examination will have to appear for the interviews which would be conducted by the university.
  • The candidates who will qualify in final merit in each subject will be called for course work as per the availability of vacant PhD seats.
  • The students who have applied in exempted category would be eligible for appearing in the interview after proper verification of their relevant documents justifying their claim to be in exempted category.

CSJMU Kanpur PhD Admission 2022 Results

Final Combined result of PhD (Entrance & Interviews) 2022 shall
be tentatively declared in the First week of July 2022.

CSJMU Kanpur PhD Admission 2022 Results

CSJMU Kanpur PhD Admission 2021

Available PhD Courses

List of Subjects with Tentative Number of PhD Seats in 2021

Name of SubjectsUniversity Campus- PhD SeatsColleges -PhD Seats
Physics268
Chemistry2118
Mathematics236
Biochemistry4
Biotechnology4
Botany52
Life  Science12
Zoology26
Microbiology2
Business  Management16
chemical engineering6
Commerce62
Computer Science  Engineering12
Defence   and strategic studies /military studies.14
Drawing  and painting4
Economics240
Education6
Education training618
English Literature250
Genetics & plant  breeding6
Geography48
Hindi Literature86
History24
Home Science6
Horticulture12
material science  & metallurgy2
Medicinal laboratory Technology2
Music16
Pharmacy6
philosophy14
Physical Education2
Physiotherapy2
Political Science52
Psychology14
Sanskrit48
Social Work2
Sociology50
Urdu4
Agriculture Economics4
Law2
Journalism Mass Communication2
MED.BIOCHEM2
TOTAL90882

CSJMU Kanpur PhD Admission 2021 Important Dates

EventDate
Start of Application Process29 July 2021
Last date for online submission16 Aug 2021