NSOU Kolkata PhD Admission 2022-23 – Netaji Subhas Open University, Kolkata invites application for PhD programs in various disciplines under regular mode.
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NSOU Kolkata PhD Programs
List of departments with vacancy for academic year 2022-22
| Discipline | Total Vacancies |
| Mathematics | – |
| Chemistry | 13 |
| Physics | 04 |
| Zoology | 06 |
| Botany | 01 |
| Geography | – |
| Bengali | 04 |
| English | – |
| English Language Teaching (ELT) | 03 |
| History | 05 |
| Sociology | 01 |
| Political Science | – |
| Commerce/Management | 06 |
| Education | 02 |
| Library & Information Science | 12 |
Discipline Wise Broad Area Of Studies
| Discipline | Code | Broad Area(S) of Studies |
| Mathematics | PHDMT | – |
| Physics | PHDPH | Atmospheric Physics, Environmental Physics, Condensed Matter Physics |
| Chemistry | PHDCH | Analytical Chemistry, Inorganic Chemistry, Biophysical Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, Physical Chemistry |
| Zoology | PHDZO | Aquaculture and Fisheries, Cell Biology, Immunology and Neuroimmunology |
| Geography | PHDGR | – |
| Botany | PHDBT | Plant Physiology & Plant Biotechnology, Biodiversity Conservation |
| Bengali | PHDBG | Modern Bengali Fiction, Partition Literature, Rabindra Sahitya |
| English | PHDEG | – |
| English Language Teaching (ELT) | PHDEL | Psychological Theory of Language Learning, Applied Linguistics & ELT |
| History | PHDHI | Economic and Social History of Modern Bengal, Newspapers of Bengal Modern India |
| Education | PHDED | Educational Technology, Psychology of Teaching & Learning, Education for Sustainable Development, Sociological foundations of Education, Psychological foundations of Education |
| Sociology | PHDSO | Social Exclusion |
| Library & Information Science | PHDLS | Library and Information Science, Information Resource, Information Services, Social Sciences Information, “Library Administration, Infrastructure, Management” |
Eligibility Criteria for NSOU Kolkata PhD Admission 2022-23
- A 1-year/2-semester master’s degree programme after a 4-year/8-semester bachelor’s degree programme or a 2-year/4-semester master’s degree programme after a 3-year bachelor’s degree programme or equivalent with at least 55% marks in aggregate or its equivalent grade in a point scale.
- Provided 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 a point scale wherever the grading system is followed.
- Candidates who have completed the M.Phil. programme with at least 55% marks in aggregate or its equivalent grade in a point scale
- A relaxation of 5% of marks, from 55% to 50%, from 75% to 70% or an equivalent relaxation of grade may be allowed for those candidates belonging to SC/ST/OBC (non-creamy layer)/Differently-Abled, Economically Weaker Section (EWS) candidates following the rules of Govt. of West Bengal.
- The eligibility marks and the relaxation of 5% to the categories mentioned above are permissible based only on the qualifying marks without including the grace mark procedures.
NSOU Kolkata PhD Admission 2022-23 Important Dates
| Event | From | To |
| Online Application Forms will be available for the applicants | 23 Jan 2023 (10 AM) | 08 Feb 2023 (04 PM) |
| Online fees collection | 23 Jan 2023 (10 AM) | 08 Feb 2023 (04 PM) |
| Document verification and Application form submission at University HQ | 16 Feb 2023 | 17 Feb 2023 |
NSOU Kolkata PhD Admission 2022-23 Application Process
- Application Forms are available on the NSOU website phd.wbnsouadmissions.com
- For detailed steps to be followed, other guidelines and updated information please regularly visit admission website.
Application Fee
| Fee | Rs.2000/- |
Selection Process
The admission will be based on the criteria as detailed in “Eligibility” section, however, on completion of online application candidates from following two categories may be selected through Netaji Subhas Open University – Research Eligibility Test (NSOU-RET). NSOU-RET will be conducted by the University, a weightage of 70 % for the written entrance test (Part – I) and 30 % for the performance in the interview/viva- voce (Part – II) will be given.
Selection Procedure for students who has qualified for fellowship/scholarship in UGC-NET or has a valid score in UGC- CSIR NET/GATE/CEED:
- The candidate who has qualified for fellowship/scholarship in UGC-NET or has a valid score in UGC- CSIR NET/GATE/CEED along with minimum eligibility criteria as detailed in the “Eligibility” section of this notification shall be entitled to get exemption from written entrance test (Part-I) of NSOU-RET and may be called directly for interview/viva-voce (Part-II) of NSOU-RET after physical verification of candidature by the University on successful submission of online application form and payment of requisite fee.
- List of Candidates for physical verification of documents and guidelines will be published on 11.02.2023. Enlisted candidates have to present in their stipulated date and time (either on 16.02.2023 or 17.02.2023), physically at NSOU, HQ (DD-26, Sector-I, Salt Lake City, Kolkata-700064).
- After verification of candidature candidates may be intimated by the University to appear for interview/viva- voce (PartII) of NSOU-RET. If candidates found ineligible to get exemption from written entrance test (Part-I) of NSOU-RET during verification of candidature, candidate have to appear before the written entrance test (Part-I) of NSOU-RET.
Selection Procedure for students who has only the minimum eligibility criteria as detailed in the “Eligibility” section:
- The candidate who has only the minimum eligibility criteria as detailed in the “Eligibility” section of this notification, have to appear for written entrance test (Part-I) of NSOU-RET and after qualifying in the written entrance test (Part-I) of NSOU-RET, candidate may be called for interview/viva- voce (Part-II) of NSOU-RET.
- University will circulate related notification in this regard after completion of online application form submission process.
Netaji Subhas Open University Research Eligibility Test (NSOU-RET)
NSOU-RET will be conducted by the University following the guideline as mentioned below and keeping conformity with the respective rules and regulation of the University:
- A weightage of 70 % for the written entrance test (Part – I) and 30 % for the performance in the interview/viva-voce (Part – II) will be given.
- NSOU-RET syllabus will be consisting of 50% of research methodology, and 50% will be subject specific.
- Applicants who have secured 50 % [or exempted from written entrance test (Part – I)] marks in the written entrance test (Part – I) are eligible to be called for the interview/viva- voce (Part – II).
- A relaxation of 5 % marks will be allowed in the NSOU-RET for the candidates belonging to SC/ST/OBC/differentlyabled category, Economically Weaker Section (EWS) following the rules of Govt. of West Bengal.
- University may decide the number of eligible students to be called for an interview/viva- voce (Part – II) based on the number of Ph.D. seats available. Decision of the University will be final in this regard.
NSOU-RET: Written Entrance Test (Part – I)
- Written entrance test (Part – I) 70% part of NSOU-RET may be held for 50 marks (Group A-50% will be subject specific and Group B- 50% will be research methodology) with duration of 2(two) hours.
- Allotment of seats for written entrance test (Part – I) will be done as per order of preference for Examination Centre as received from the applicants during online application submission process and availability of the same. Detailed notification in this regard will be published in the admission website and or official website of the University.
- List Examination Centers for Written entrance test (Part – I):
- Regional Centre: Kalyani, Netaji Subhas Open University
- Regional Centre: Durgapur, Netaji Subhas Open University
- Regional Centre: Jalpaiguri, Netaji Subhas Open University
- Dum Dum Motijheel College, Kolkata
NSOU-RET: Interview/Viva- Voce (Part-II)
- All the candidates who has qualified in the Written entrance test (Part – I) and the candidates who are exempted from the Written entrance test (Part – I) will have to appear for the Interview /Viva-Voce (Part-II) 30% part of NSOU-RET.
- The Interview /Viva-Voce (Part-II) 30% part of NSOU-RET will be followed by a presentation shall be considered by University on the following aspects viz.
- the candidate possesses the competence for the proposed research;
- the research work can be suitably undertaken at the University under its various Departments.
- the proposed area of research can contribute to new/additional knowledge;
- List of successful candidates may be published in the admission website and or official website of the University.
Important Links
| Admission Notification | Click Here |
| Application Form | Click Here |
| NSOU Kolkata Website | Click Here |
| Latest PhD Admissions | PhD Admissions |
| Admissions in West Bengal | Admissions in West Bengal |
Previous Admissions
NSOU Kolkata PhD Admission 2021-22
Available PhD Programs
List of departments with vacancy for academic year 2021-22
| Discipline | Total Vacancies |
| Mathematics | 05 |
| Chemistry | 10 |
| Physics | 03 |
| Zoology | 07 |
| Geography | 04 |
| Bengali | 01 |
| English | 03 |
| English Language Teaching (ELT) | 02 |
| Political Science | 04 |
| Education | 02 |
| Library & Information Science | 01 |
NSOU Kolkata PhD Admission 2021-22 Important Dates
| Event | From | To |
| Online Application Forms will be available for the applicants | 19 April 2022 (10 AM) | 07 May 2022 (04 PM) |
| Online fees collection | 19 April 2022 (10 AM) | 07 May 2022 (04 PM) |
| Document verification and Application form submission at University HQ | 11 May 2022 | 12 May 2022 |
NSOU Kolkata PhD Admission 2020-21
Available PhD Programs
List of departments where PhD Seats are vacant –
| Discipline | Total Vacancies |
| Mathematics | 03 |
| Chemistry | 01 |
| Physics | 02 |
| Zoology | 03 |
| Geography | 02 |
| Bengali | 05 |
| English | 04 |
| English Language Teaching (ELT) | 02 |
| History | 06 |
| Political Science | 04 |
| Sociology | 02 |
| Education | 04 |
| Commerce/Management | 05 |
| Library & Information Science | 04 |
NSOU Kolkata PhD Admission 2020-21 Important Dates
| Event | From | To |
| Online Application Forms will be available for the applicants | 30th January 2020 | 16th February 2020 |
| Online fees collection | 30th January 2020 | 16th February 2020 |
| Document verification and Application form submission at University HQ | 18th February 2020 | 20th February 2020 |