Sikkim University PhD Admission 2023-24 – Sikkim University Gangtok invites applications for admission to PhD programmes for the academic session 2023-24.
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Latest –
- (06 July 2023) Admission notice for PhD (Only for SC/ST/OBC) released
- List of selected candidates is available now
- (25 April 2023) Admission Notification Released
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Sikkim University PhD Admission 2023-24 Special Drive
Sikkim University invites application for Admission in PhD (Only for SC/ST/OBC) Special Drive.
- Start Date – 10 July 2023
- Last Date – 23 July 2023
Sikkim University PhD Admission 2023-24 Special Drive Notice
Sikkim University PhD Programs
Available Seats
List of Departments with Number of Seats
| Subjects | Seats |
| Anthropology | 05 |
| Bhutia | On Hold |
| Botany | 01 |
| Chemistry | 16 |
| Chinese | No vacancy |
| Commerce | 04 |
| Computer Applications | 05 |
| Economics | 07 |
| Education | 04 |
| English | 04 |
| Geography | 05 |
| Geology | 02 |
| Hindi | No vacancy |
| History | 02 |
| Horticulture | 03 |
| International Relations | 02 |
| Law | 10 |
| Lepcha | On Hold |
| Limbu | On Hold |
| Management | 05 |
| Mass Communication | 02 |
| Mathematics | 01 |
| Microbiology | 07 |
| Music | 05 |
| Nepali | 04 |
| Peace and Conflict Studies and Management | 04 |
| Physics | 05 |
| Political Science | No vacancy |
| Psychology | 02 |
| Sociology | 01 |
| Tourism | 02 |
| Zoology | 03 |
Sikkim University PhD Admission 2023-24 Eligibility Criteria
- A candidate with 2 yrs master’s degree in relevant / allied subjects or M.Phil degree with at least 55% marks / equivalent grade for General and 50% marks / equivalent grade for SC, ST and OBC (Central List)/DA/EWS or equivalent examination from a foreign educational institute accredited by approved agency in its home country are eligible to apply for Ph.D programme.
- Candidates who have appeared or appearing in the qualifying examination may also apply and appear in the written examination, and if qualified, may also appear in the interview. However, the provisional admission of such applicants shall be confirmed only after obtaining the required percentage of marks / CGPA in the qualifying examination.
For more detailed eligibility criteria refer to prospectus.
Sikkim University PhD Admission 2023-24 Important Dates
| Events | Dates |
| Publication of Admission Notice | 25 April 2023 |
| Start of Submission of online applications | 28 April 2023 |
| Last Date for Submission of online applications | 27 May 2023 |
| Data arrangement by System Management | 29 May-01 June 2023 |
| Scrutiny of online applications | 05-07 June 2023 |
| Uploading of list of eligible PhD candidates | 09 June 2023 |
| Date of written test (offline) | 15-16 June 2023 |
| Date of interview (offline) | 18-19 June 2023 |
| Declaration of 1st list of selected candidates | 23 June 2023 |
| Fee payment by selected candidates (1st list) including Hostel Admission fee (online mode) | 24-27 June 2023 |
| Uploading of 2nd list for admission against vacant seats | 28 June 2023 |
| Admission of selected candidates (2nd list) and Hostel Admission | 29-30 June 2023 |
| Commencement of Odd Semester | 07 August, 2023 |
Application Process for Sikkim University PhD Admission 2023-24
- Candidates have to fill online application available at official website of Sikkim University.
- A Candidate may apply for admission in maximum three Ph.D subjects / department provided that s/he fulfills minimum eligibility conditions for admission. Such candidates may apply separately for each programme and pay application fee separately. The application fee once paid will not be refunded.
- Read instructions given there carefully before filling the application form.
Application Fee
| For General/OBC/EWS | Rs. 1000/- |
| ST/SC/PWD | Rs. 500/- |
| Payment Method | online |
Selection Process
- Written examination and interview are compulsory for admission to Ph.D programme.
- Candidates who have qualified in UGC- NET / UGC-CSIR-NET/ GATE / CEED and any other similar National Level Tests are exempted from the written examination and will be provided the highest marks obtained by a candidate in the written examinations for the purpose of preparation of a merit list of eligible candidates for interview. It may be noted that Interview is compulsory for all applicants for Ph.D programme.
- The entrance examination for Ph.D shall be conducted out of a total of 100 marks, of which 70 marks shall be allotted for written examination and 30 marks for the interview. The final merit list shall be prepared by taking the marks obtained in both written and interview
- Candidates who have secured 50% in the entrance test (45% for SC/ST/OBC (noncreamy)/ DA/EWS or any other category as may be notified by the Government of India from time to time) are eligible to be called for the interview.
- The concerned department may decide the number of eligible candidates to be called for the interview based on the merit list and number of Ph.D seats available.
- A consolidated list of qualified candidates in written examination and exempted candidates shall be prepared for the interview. Interview shall focus upon research interest of the candidate and contribution to additional / new knowledge.
Sikkim University PhD Written Test 2023 Details
PhD Written Test Schedule
| Date | Group | Subjects |
| 15th June, 2023 | Group ‘A’ (10:00 am – 12:00 am) | Anthropology, Botany, Chemistry, Commerce, Economics, Computer Applications, Education, PCS&M |
| 15th June, 2023 | Group ‘B’ (1:00 pm -3:00 pm) | English, Geography, Geology, Horticulture, IR, Law, Management, Sociology, Mass Communication |
| 16th June, 2023 | Group ‘C’ (10:00 am – 12:00 am) | Mathematics., History, Microbiology, Music, Nepali, Physics, Psychology, Zoology, Tourism, |
Syllabus
The syllabus of the written examination consists of
- 50 % research methodology
- 50 % subject specific
Sikkim University PhD Admission 2023-24 Results
- Second Selection List For PhD Courses
- First List of Selected PhD Candidates for Hostel Admission – 2023
- Additional List of eligible candidates for PhD admission and eligible Supernumerary candidates for PhD – admission 2023-24
- First Selection List For ADMISSION 2023-24 (PhD Courses)
- List of eligible candidates – Entrance Test for PhD admission 2023-24
Important Links
| Notification | Click Here |
| Prospectus | Click Here |
| Application Form | Click Here |
| Sikkim University Website | Click Here |
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Sikkim University PhD Admission 2022-23 Special Drive
Important Dates
| Events | Dates |
| Publication of Admission Notice | 27 Sept 2022 |
| Start of Submission of online applications | 28 Sept 2022 |
| Last Date for Submission of online applications | 07 Oct 2022 |
| Data arrangement | 10-11 Oct 2022 |
| Scrutiny of online applications | 12-13 Oct 2022 |
| Date of written test | 17-18 Oct 2022 |
| Interview of qualified candidates | 19 Oct 2022 |
| Declaration of 1st list of selected candidates | 20 Oct 2022 |
| Admission of selected candidates of 1st List | 21-22 Oct 2022 |
| Commencement of Odd Semester | To be notified |
Admission Notice (Special Drive for SC/ST/OBC)
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Sikkim University PhD Admission 2022-23
Sikkim University PhD Admission 2022-23 Important Dates
| Events | Dates |
| Publication of Admission Notice | 10 June 2022 |
| Start of Submission of online applications | 12 June 2022 |
| Last Date for Submission of online applications | 11 July 2022 |
| Data arrangement by System Management | 12-15 July 2022 |
| Scrutiny of online applications | 16-20 July 2022 |
| Uploading of list of eligible PhD candidates | 21 July 2022 |
| Date of written test (online / offline) | 30-31 August 2022 |
| Interview of qualified candidates (Online/Offline) | 01-02 September 2022 |
| Declaration of 1st list of selected candidates | 07 September 2022 |
| Admission of selected candidates of 1st List | 08-12 September 2022 |
| Uploading of 2nd list for admission against vacant seats | 14 September 2022 |
| Admission of selected candidates (2nd list) and Hostel Admission | 15-20 September 2022 |
| Commencement of Odd Semester | 26 September 2022 |
Sikkim University PhD Admission 2022-23 Results
Selected Candidates
List of eligible candidates for PHD entrance examination 2022-23
List of eligible candidates for PHD entrance examination 2022-23
Sikkim University MPhil & PhD Admission 2021-22 (Special Drive)
Sikkim University invites applications for admission to M.Phil and Ph.D programmes against the vacant seats under SC/ST/OBC category.
Interested candidates with 50% marks in Post- Graduate or equivalent grade in relevant / allied subject may apply online between 7.12.2021 to 16.12.2021 (till midnight). (Please refer to the e-prospectus for the eligibility criteria-Page no: 17 to 27)
Available Seats
| DEPARTMENT | PHD | MPHIL |
| ANTHROPOLOGY | X | 1 OBC |
| BHUTIA | 1 OBC | X |
| BOTANY | 1 SC | X |
| CHEMISTRY | 2 OBC | 1 SC, 1 ST |
| CHINESE | 1 SC | X |
| COMMERCE | 1 SC, 2 OBC | X |
| COMPUTER APPLICATIONS | 1 ST, 1 OBC | X |
| ECONOMICS | 1 SC, 1 OBC | X |
| EDUCATION | 1 ST | X |
| ENGLISH | 1 OBC | X |
| GEOGRAPHY | X | 1 OBC |
| GEOLOGY | 2 ST, 1 OBC | X |
| HINDI | X | 1 OBC |
| HORTICULTURE | 1 OBC | X |
| IR | 1 SC | |
| LAW | 1 SC | 1 OBC |
| LEPCHA | 1 OBC | X |
| LIMBU | 1 SC, 1 OBC | X |
| MANAGEMENT | 1 OBC | X |
| MATHEMATICS | 1 SC, 2 OBC | 1 SC |
| MICROBIOLOGY | 1 ST | X |
| NEPALI | 1 OBC | X |
| PHYSICS | 1 ST, 1 OBC | 1 OBC |
| TOURISM | 1 SC | X |
| ZOOLOGY | 1 OBC | X |
Important Dates
Tentative Admission Calendar (SPECIAL DRIVE) for M. Phil/PhD Admission (2021-22)
| Activities | DATES |
| Publication of Admission Notice and upload on the University website | 6th December’ 2021 |
| Submission of online applications | 7.12.2021 to 16.12.2021 (till mid night) |
| Data arrangement | 17th to 20th December’2021 |
| Scrutiny of online applications and intimation to the eligible candidates by the Department. | 21st to 22nd December’ 2021 |
| Mock Test for Online Examination | 24th December’ 2021 |
| Written Test (Online) | M. Phil – 27th December’ 2021 Ph. D – 28th December’ 2021 |
| Interview and submission of list of selected candidates (By the department) | 30th-31st December’ 2021 |
| Admission of selected candidates | 4th to 7th January’2022 |
Sikkim University MPhil & PhD Admission 2021-22
Available Seats
List of Departments with Number of Seats
| Department | MPhil | PhD |
| Anthropology | 3 | 4 |
| Bhutia | x | 2 |
| Botany | x | 5 |
| Chemistry | 2 | 5 |
| Chinese | x | 1 |
| Commerce | x | 8 |
| Computer Applications | x | 3 |
| Economics | x | 8 |
| Education | x | 3 |
| English | x | 4 |
| Geography | 4 | 4 |
| Geology | x | 4 |
| Hindi | 5 | 9 |
| History | 4 | 11 |
| Horticulture | x | 5 |
| International Relations | 2 | 6 |
| Law | 2 | 4 |
| Lepcha | x | 2 |
| Limbu | x | 2 |
| Management | x | 5 |
| Mass Communication | x | 1 |
| Mathematics | 2 | 6 |
| Microbiology | x | 2 |
| Music | 1 | 7 |
| Nepali | x | 2 |
| Peace and Conflict Studies and Management | 2 | 4 |
| Physics | 2 | 3 |
| Political Science | x | 2 |
| Psychology | x | |
| Sociology | x | 2 |
| Tourism | x | 3 |
| Zoology | x | 3 |
For exact seats refer to prospectus.
Sikkim University MPhil & PhD Admission 2021-22 Important Dates
| Events | Dates |
| Publication of Admission Notice | 28 June 2021 |
| Start of Submission of online applications | 01 July 2021 |
| Last Date for Submission of online applications | 31 July 2021 |
| Data arrangement by System Management | 02 to 05 August 2021 |
| Scrutiny of online applications | 06 August to 16 September 2021 |
| Written Test & Interview | 11 and 12 September 2021 |
| Declaration of 1st list of selected candidates | 17 September 2021 |
| Admission of selected candidates of 1st List | 18 to 22 September 2021 |
| Uploading of 2nd list for admission against vacant seats | 27 September 2021 |
| Admission of selected candidates (2nd list) and Hostel Admission | 28 to 30 September 2021 |
| Commencement of Odd Semester | 06 October 2021 |
| Final counseling for filling of vacant seats, if any, and closing of Admission | 22 October 2021 |
Eligibility Criteria
Candidates with minimum 55% in Post Graduate or equivalent grade (45% /equivalent grade for reserve category) in relevant / allied subject.
For more detailed eligibility criteria refer to the official website.
Sikkim University MPhil & PhD Admission 2021 Results
Sikkim University MPhil & PhD Admission Jan 2021
Important Dates
| Events | Dates |
| Publication of Admission Notice | 15 Jan 2021 |
| Submission of online applications | 16 Jan to 28 Jan 2021 |
| Data arrangement by System Management | 29 Jan 2021 |
| Scrutiny of online applications | 01 to 03 Feb 2021 |
| Written Test & Interview | 08 & 09 Feb 2021 |
| Submission of the list of selected candidates to the Admission committee | 11 Feb 2021 |
| Admission of selected candidates | 13 to 15 Feb 2021 |
Available Seats
| Department | M.Phil | Ph.D |
| Botany | 1 (SC) | |
| Chemistry | x | 1 (EWS) |
| Commerce | x | 3 (2 OBC, 1 SC) |
| Computer Applications | x | 1 (EWS) |
| Education | x | 1 (EWS) |
| English | 1 (EWS) | x |
| Geography | 1 (ST) | x |
| Geology | x | 3 (1 EWS, 1 OBC, 1 SC) |
| History | 3 (1 SC, 2 OBC) | x |
| Horticulture | x | 1 (ST) |
| Hindi | x | 1 (OBC) |
| International Relations | 1 (SC) | x |
| Law | 2 (1 OBC, 1 EWS) | x |
| Mathematics | 1 (UR) | 1 (SC) |
| Music | 2 (OBC) | 1 (ST) |
| Nepali | 1 (ST) | 1 (SC) |
| Physics | 1 (UR) | 1 (SC) |
| Political Science | 1 (OBC) | x |
| Psychology | 2 (1 SC, 1 EWS) | x |
| Sociology | x | 1 (OBC) |
| Tourism | 1 (OBC) | 1 (SC) |
| Zoology | x | 2 (1 OBC, 1 EWS) |