Rules to Follow
Rules of Ph.D. Programme
Rules applicable for Ph.D. Degree Programme:
These rules will be known as “Rules for Ph.D. Programme” for all faculties and subjects of Sarvajanik University.
[ 1 ] Application:
At the time of application, following should be submitted by the candidate.
[ 2 ] Eligibility:
Master's degree or an equivalent degree by the corresponding statutory regulatory body, with at least 55% marks or equivalent CGPA.
[ 3 ] Entrance Examination Procedure:
a. Written Test
Candidates who have passed UGC-NET (including JRF) / UGC-CSIR NET (including JRF) / SLET or have passed M.Phil programme (where they were admitted based on entrance test) are exempted from Ph.D. Written Test. All the candidates who are not exempted from the Written Test, are required to appear for the Ph.D. Written Test. The structure of the test shall be as follows:
b. Personal Interview (PI):
Candidates who clear the written test shall be required to appear for PI. Candidates who are exempted from written Test, have to appear for PI. Personal Interviews (PI) shall be conducted separately for each subject by Faculty-wise Doctoral Committee in presence of all research supervisors of concerned subject, and an outside expert nominated by Provost. At the time of PI candidates are expected to present and discuss their research interest / area before Committee. Interview shall also consider:-
c. Preparation of merit list:
The University shall bring out merit list of successful candidates in each subject,
based on the performance in written test and PI for each category.
Validity of the merit list shall be for current academic year. Admissions shall be given
based on the merit list and available seats. The admitted candidates shall have to pay
the prescribed fees within 10 days from the date of offer letter of admission, failing to
which the seat shall be allotted to the next eligible candidate on the merit list. If, any
vacancy arises by any means before the advertisement of new admission process, the
seat shall be filled from the waiting list. All waiting lists shall be considered and
void with the advertisement of new admission process.