Central University of Punjab PhD Admission 2024 (Jan) – Central University of Punjab (CUP) Bathinda invites applications for PhD admission for academic session commencing from 2023-24 (Jan Intake).
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Central University of Punjab PhD Programs
PhD Programs Offered
- PhD Agribusiness
- PhD Biochemistry
- PhD Bioinformatics
- PhD Botany
- PhD Chemistry
- PhD Commerce
- PhD Computer Science & Technology
- PhD Computational Physics
- PhD Economics
- PhD Education
- PhD English
- PhD Environmental Sciences
- PhD Food Science & Technology
- PhD Geography
- PhD Geology
- PhD History
- PhD Hindi
- PhD Human Genetics
- PhD Law
- PhD Library and Information Science
- PhD Mass Communication & Media Studies
- PhD Mathematics
- PhD Medicine
- PhD Medicinal Chemistry & Pharmaceutical Sciences
- PhD Microbiology
- PhD Molecular
- PhD Music
- PhD Performing Arts-Theatre / Drama
- PhD Pharmacology
- PhD Physical Education
- PhD Physics
- PhD Political Science
- PhD Psychology
- PhD Punjabi
- PhD Sociology
- PhD Statistics
- PhD Theoretical and Computational Chemistry
- PhD Zoology
Seat Matrix 2024 (Jan)
S. N. | Department | Program | No. of Seats |
1 | Chemistry | Chemistry | 10 |
2 | Computational Sciences | Bioinformatics | 06 |
3 | Computational Sciences | Theoretical and Computational Chemistry | 02 |
4 | Computational Sciences | Computational Physics | 03 |
5 | Mathematics and Statistics | Mathematics | 01 |
6 | Mathematics and Statistics | Statistics | 02 |
7 | Physics | Physics | 10 |
8 | Botany | Botany | 03 |
9 | Zoology | Zoology | 06 |
10 | Biochemistry | Biochemistry | 05 |
11 | Microbiology | Microbiology | 11 |
12 | Applied Agriculture | Agribusiness | 03 |
13 | Applied Agriculture | Food Science & Technology | 02 |
14 | Physical Education | Physical Education | 03 |
15 | Computer Science and Technology | Computer Science & Technology | 06 |
16 | Environmental Science and Technology | Environmental Sciences | 02 |
17 | Geology | Geology | 12 |
18 | Geography | Geography | 02 |
19 | Human Genetics and Molecular Medicine | Human Genetics | 03 |
20 | Human Genetics and Molecular Medicine | Molecular Medicine | 05 |
21 | Pharmaceutical Sciences and Natural Products | Medicinal Chemistry | 07 |
22 | Pharmaceutical Sciences and Natural Products | Pharmaceutical Sciences | 07 |
23 | Pharmacology | Pharmacology | 06 |
24 | Library and Information Sciences | Library and Information Science | 01 |
25 | Mass Communication & Media Studies | Mass Communication & Media Studies | 02 |
26 | South and Central Asian Studies | Political Science | 01 |
27 | English | English | 03 |
28 | Hindi | Hindi | 02 |
29 | Punjabi | Punjabi | 03 |
30 | Performing Arts-Theatre / Drama | Theatre/Drama | 02 |
31 | Music | Music | 04 |
32 | Law | Law | 01 |
33 | Financial Administration | Commerce | 04 |
34 | Economic Studies | Economics | 01 |
35 | History | History | 02 |
36 | Sociology | Sociology | 03 |
37 | Psychology | Psychology | 10 |
Eligibility Criteria for Central University of Punjab PhD Admission 2024 (Jan)
- The applicant should have a Master’s degree in the relevant subject with minimum of 55% marks (50% for SC/ST/OBC/PWD) as detailed above for each programme.
- The applicants who are NET-JRFs (UGC, CSIR, DBT etc.) will be admitted to Ph.D. programmes as per the university policy. If seats are still vacant, preference shall be given to applicants for admission in the following order:
- (i) Applicants with fellowships from external funding agencies (such as those working in projects) who qualified CSIR-UGC-NET, DBT-NET, ICAR-NET, GATE, GPAT, etc. (or) Applicants who have secured or qualified for funding from external agencies (such as DST-INSPIRE) with no NET qualification provided they qualify in the entrance examination conducted by the university.
- (ii) Applicants who have qualified national level tests such CSIR-UGC-NET, DBT-NET, ICAR-NET, GATE, GPAT, etc. If selected, they shall be given UGC Non-NET fellowship of Rs. 8,000, subject to the availability of funds.
- The candidates who are eligible to apply for DST INSPIRE Fellowship (Level II) will be allowed admission in the Ph.D. Programme, subject to submission of an affidavit stating that in case they fail to get INSPIRE Fellowship their Ph.D. admission shall stand cancelled. However, the University shall take semester/admission fee from such candidates. They will be allowed to take Ph.D. course work in the respective Department along with other regular students.
Eligibility Criteria
S. N. | Program | Eligibility Criteria |
1 | Master’s in Chemistry | Master’s degree in Chemistry or related fields with minimum 55% marks (50% for SC/ST/OBC/PWD) from a recognized University. |
2 | Bioinformatics | Master’s in Bioinformatics/Life Sciences/other relevant areas with minimum 55% marks (50% for SC/ST/OBC/PWD) from a recognized University. |
3 | Theoretical and Computational Chemistry | Master’s in Chemistry or relevant fields with minimum 55% marks (50% for SC/ST/OBC/PWD) from a recognized University. |
4 | Computational Physics | Master’s in Physics or relevant fields with minimum 55% marks (50% for SC/ST/OBC/PWD) from a recognized University. |
5 | Mathematics | Master’s in Mathematics with minimum 55% marks (50% for SC/ST/OBC/PWD) from a recognized University. |
6 | Statistics | Master’s in Statistics with minimum 55% marks (50% for SC/ST/OBC/PWD) from a recognized University. |
7 | Physics | Master’s in Physics/Applied Physics with minimum 55% marks (50% for SC/ST/OBC/PWD) from a recognized University. |
8 | Botany | Master’s in Botany/Plant Sciences with minimum 55% marks (50% for SC/ST/OBC/PWD) from a recognized University. |
9 | Zoology | Master’s in Life Sciences/Veterinary Sciences with minimum 55% marks (50% for SC/ST/OBC/PWD) from a recognized University. |
10 | Biochemistry | Master’s in Life Sciences or related fields with minimum 55% marks (50% for SC/ST/OBC/PWD) from a recognized University. |
11 | Microbiology | Master’s in Life Sciences or allied subjects with minimum 55% marks (50% for SC/ST/OBC/PWD) from a recognized University. |
12 | Agribusiness | MBA (Agribusiness)/Master’s in Agricultural Marketing with minimum 55% marks (50% for SC/ST/OBC/PWD) from a recognized University. |
13 | Food Science & Technology | Master’s in Food Science and allied fields with minimum 55% marks (50% for SC/ST/OBC/PWD) from a recognized University. |
14 | Physical Education | Master’s degree in Physical Education with minimum of 55% marks (50% for SC/ST/OBC/PWD) from a recognized Indian or foreign University. |
15 | Computer Science & Technology | Master of Engineering in Computer Eng/Science/Info Tech with 55% marks or M.Sc. (Computer Sci/Info Tech) with 75% marks or MCA with 75% marks (50-70% for SC/ST/OBC/PWD) |
16 | Environmental Sciences | Master’s degree in Environmental Sciences/Engineering/Biotechnology/Chemistry with 55% marks (50% for SC/ST/OBC/PWD) from a recognized University. |
17 | Geology | Master’s degree in Geology/Earth Science/Applied Geology/Physics/Chemistry with 55% marks (50% for SC/ST/OBC/PWD) from a recognized University. |
18 | Geography | Master’s degree in Geography/Urban Planning/Geoinformatics with 55% marks (50% for SC/ST/OBC/PWD) from a recognized University. |
19 | Human Genetics | Master’s degree in any branch of Life Sciences with 55% marks (50% for SC/ST/OBC/PWD) from a recognized University. |
20 | Molecular Medicine | Master’s degree in any branch of Life Sciences with 55% marks (50% for SC/ST/OBC/PWD) from a recognized University. |
21 | Medicinal Chemistry | Master’s degree in Medicinal Chemistry/Pharmaceutical Chemistry/Chemistry with 55% marks (50% for SC/ST/OBC/PWD) from a recognized University. |
22 | Pharmaceutical Sciences | Master’s degree in Pharmaceutical Sciences/Medicinal Chemistry with 55% marks (50% for SC/ST/OBC/PWD) from a recognized University. |
23 | Pharmacology | B. Pharmacy degree and Master degree [M. Pharm/M.S. (Pharm)/M.Sc.] with minimum 60% marks (55% for SC/ST/OBC/PWD) from a recognized University. |
24 | Library and Information Science | Master’s degree in Library and Information Sciences with 55% marks (50% for SC/ST/OBC/PWD) from a recognized University. |
25 | Mass Communication & Media Studies | Master’s degree in Journalism and Mass Communication with minimum 55% marks (50% for SC/ST/OBC/PWD) from a recognized Indian or foreign University. |
26 | Political Science | Master’s degree in Political Science & allied subjects with minimum 55% marks (50% for SC/ST/OBC/PWD) from a recognized Indian or foreign University. |
27 | English | Master’s degree in English/Linguistics with minimum 55% marks (50% for SC/ST/OBC/PWD) from a recognized Indian or foreign University. |
28 | Hindi | Master’s degree in Hindi with minimum 55% marks (50% for SC/ST/OBC/PWD) from a recognized Indian or foreign University. |
29 | Punjabi | Master’s degree in Punjabi with minimum 55% marks (50% for SC/ST/OBC/PWD) from a recognized Indian or foreign University. |
30 | Theatre/Drama | Master’s degree in Performing Arts-Theatre/Drama with minimum 55% marks (50% for SC/ST/OBC/PWD) from a recognized Indian or foreign University. |
31 | Music | Master’s degree in Music with minimum 55% marks (50% for SC/ST/OBC/PWD) from a recognized Indian or foreign University. |
32 | Law | Master’s degree in Law with minimum 55% marks (50% for SC/ST/OBC/PWD) from a recognized Indian or foreign University. |
33 | Commerce | Master’s degree in Commerce/Finance/Management with minimum 55% marks (50% for SC/ST/OBC/PWD) from a recognized Indian or foreign University. |
34 | Economics | Master’s degree in Economics with minimum 55% marks (50% for SC/ST/OBC/PWD) from a recognized Indian or foreign University. |
35 | History | Master’s degree in History with minimum 55% marks (50% for SC/ST/OBC/PWD) from a recognized Indian or foreign University. |
36 | Sociology | Master’s degree in Sociology/Development Studies/Cultural Studies with minimum 55% marks (50% for SC/ST/OBC/PWD) from a recognized Indian or foreign University. |
37 | Psychology | Master’s degree in Psychology/Applied Psychology with minimum 55% marks (50% for SC/ST/OBC/PWD) from a recognized Indian or foreign University. |
Central University of Punjab PhD Admission 2024 (Jan) Important Dates
Event | Date |
---|---|
Date of issue of advertisement | 20.12.2023 |
Opening of Portal | 21.12.2023 |
Last date of receipt of applications (extended) | 24.01.2024 |
Entrance Test (if required) | Feb 2024 |
Date of Interview | Feb 2024 |
Declaration of Result | To be notified later |
Commencement of Course Work | To be notified later |
Last Date of Admission/Registration | To be notified later |
Central University of Punjab PhD Admission 2024 (Jan) Application Process
- Candidates can apply online only CUPB website
- Check eligibility criteria and other requirements before filling the application form.
Application Fees
General/OBC Candidates | Rs.1000/- |
SC/ST Candidates | Rs.500/- |
PWD Candidates | No Fee |
Mode of Payment | Online/Debit/Credit Card |
Evaluation of Performance
The performance of the candidate will be evaluated as the following
For CSIR/ UGC/ ICMR/ DBT-JRF Qualified Candidates
- Fix weightage for JRF qualification – 70 marks
- Interview – 30 marks
For CSIR/ UGC/ASRB-NET/GATE/GPAT/DBT-BET/JEST (Physics) (without JRF) Qualified Candidates
- Fix weightage for NET/GATE/ DBT-BET/ GPAT/JEST (Physics) qualification: 50 Marks
- Percentage of Marks obtained in NET/GATE/ DBT-BET/ GPAT/JEST (Physics) (20% weightage)- 20 Marks
- Interview: 30 Marks
Category-II. All other Candidates not exempted from the Entrance Test:
- University Entrance Test (70% weightage): 70 Marks
- Interview: 30 Marks
Admission Criteria
- The candidates has to appear in interview and merit list will be prepared on the basis of the evaluation criteria given above.
- The Interview will be conducted at the level of Department.
- Preference for interview will be given to JRF candidates. NET candidates will be called for interview only in case there are insufficient number of JRF candidates available against advertised seats, for interviews.
Central University of Punjab PhD Admission 2024 (Jan) Results
- Provisional Result of Ph.D. Admission for the Academic Session 2023-24 (Jan. 24 Intake)
- PhD Entrance Test Result for admission session 2023-24 (Jan 24 Intake)
- List 2- Provisional eligible candidates for PhD. Interview
- List 2: Provisional eligible candidates for Entrance Test
- List 1- Provisional eligible candidates for PhD. Interview
- List 1: Provisional eligible candidates for Entrance Test
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Central University of Punjab PhD Admission 2023 (July)
Central University of Punjab PhD Admission 2023 (July) Important Dates
Event | Date |
---|---|
Date of issue of advertisement | 19 June 2023 |
Opening of Portal | 19 June 2023 |
Last date of receipt of applications (Extended) | 09 July 2023 |
Entrance Test | 01 August 2023 |
Date of Interview | 02-03 August 2023 |
Declaration of Result | 05 August 2023 |
Commencement of Course Work | 10 August 2023 |
Last Date of Admission/Registration | 20 August 2023 |
Seat Matrix 2023-24 July
The following PhD Programmes are offered for 2023-24 (July Intake) –
Ph.D. Programme(s) | Tentative No. of Seats |
Agribusiness | 02 |
Food Science & Technology | 03 |
Biochemistry | 08 |
Botany | 01 |
Chemistry | 10 |
Bioinformatics | 05 |
Theoretical and Computational Chemistry | 02 |
Computational Physics | 04 |
Mathematics | 05 |
Statistics | 02 |
Microbiology | 08 |
Physics | 08 |
Zoology | 04 |
Education | 02 |
Physical Education | 09 |
Computer Science & Technology | 06 |
Environmental Sciences | 05 |
Geology | 08 |
Geography | 02 |
Human Genetics | 02 |
Molecular Medicine | 05 |
Medicinal Chemistry & Pharmaceutical Sciences | 04 |
Pharmacology | 06 |
Mass Communication & Media Studies | 01 |
Political Science | 05 |
English | 03 |
Hindi | 00 |
Punjabi | 03 |
Performing Arts-Theatre / Drama | 04 |
Music | 05 |
Law | 11 |
Commerce | 01 |
Economics | 10 |
History | 05 |
Sociology | 00 |
Psychology | 12 |
Library and Information Science | 03 |
Central University of Punjab PhD Admission 2023 (July) Results
Selected Candidates
Provisional Result of Ph.D. Admission for the Academic Session 2023-24 (July 2023 Intake)
Central University of Punjab PhD Entrance 2023 (July) Results
PhD. Entrance Test Result for Ph.D. admission 2022-23 (July 2023 intake)
List of candidates Provisional Eligible for Interview and Written/Entrance Test
Central University of Punjab PhD Admission 2023 (Jan)
Important Dates
Event | Dates |
Opening of Portal | 03 Feb 2023 |
Last date to apply (Extended) | 19 March 2023 |
Entrance Test | 18 April 2023 |
Date of Interview | 19 April 2023 |
Central University of Punjab PhD Programs Offered
The following PhD Programmes are offered for 2022-23 (Jan Intake) –
Ph.D. Programme(s) | Tentative No. of Seats |
Agribusiness | 02 |
Food Science & Technology | 02 |
Biochemistry | 05 |
Botany | 05 |
Chemistry | 05 |
a)Bioinformatics b)Theoretical and Computational Chemistry c)Computational Physics | 04 |
Mathematics | 05 |
Statistics | 02 |
Microbiology | 04 |
Physics | 02 |
Zoology | 04 |
Education | 05 |
Physical Education | 03 |
Computer Science & Technology | 01 |
Environmental Sciences | 03 |
Geology | 04 |
Geography | 04 |
Human Genetics & Molecular Medicine | 05 |
Medicinal Chemistry & Pharmaceutical Sciences | 00 |
Pharmacology | 03 |
Mass Communication & Media Studies | 01 |
Political Science | 04 |
English | 04 |
Hindi | 02 |
Punjabi | 06 |
Performing Arts-Theatre / Drama | 04 |
Music | 05 |
Law | 05 |
Commerce | 01 |
Economics | 06 |
History | 05 |
Sociology | 07 |
Psychology | 04 |
Library and Information Science | 02 |
Central University of Punjab PhD Admission 2023 Results
- Provisional Result of Ph.D. Admission for the Academic Session 2022-23 (Jan. Feb. 2023 Intake)
- All concerned Students: With request to deposit the fee from 26.04.2023 to 01.05.2023 at the following link -https://cupadm.samarth.edu.in/
- List of Provisional Eligible Candidates for Interview for Ph.D. admission after Entrance Test (Except Sr. No. 3, Deptt. Economics)
- List 2 : Provisional Eligible for entrance test for Ph.D. admissions for the Academic session 2022-23 (January/February 2023 Intake)
- List 2 : Provisional Eligible for Interview for Ph.D. admissions for the Academic session 2022-23 (January/February 2023 Intake)
- List 1 : Provisional Eligible for entrance test for Ph.D. admissions for the Academic session 2022-23 (January/February 2023 Intake)
- List 2 : Provisional Eligible for Interview for Ph.D. admissions for the Academic session 2022-23 (January/February 2023 Intake)
- Provisional Result of Ph.D. Admission for the Academic Session 2022-23 (January/February Intake) against the activation of Panels.
- Affidavit/Agreement Sample
- Link for fee submission: Click Here
Central University of Punjab PhD Programs Direct Admission for Vacant Seats 2022 (Oct)
Ph.D. Admissions in Computer Science & Technology
The last date for applying through direct admission for vacant seats has been extended till 30.10.2022
Central University of Punjab PhD Admission 2022 (July)
PhD Intake 2022 (July)
Ph.D. Programme(s) | Tentative No. of Seats |
Agribusiness | 04 |
Food Science & Technology | 04 |
Biochemistry | 02 |
Botany | 02 |
Chemistry | 02 |
Bioinformatics | 02 |
Theoretical and Computational Chemistry | 01 |
Computational Physics | 01 |
Mathematics | 01 |
Statistics | 01 |
Microbiology | 02 |
Physics | 02 |
Zoology | 03 |
Education | 02 |
Physical Education | 03 |
Computer Science & Technology | 03 |
Environmental Sciences | 04 |
Geology | 05 |
Geography | – |
Human Genetics | 01 |
Molecular Medicine | 01 |
Medicinal Chemistry & Pharmaceutical Sciences | 06 |
Pharmacology | 02 |
Mass Communication & Media Studies | 01 |
Political Science | 01 |
English | 05 |
Hindi | 03 |
Punjabi | 04 |
Performing Arts-Theatre / Drama | 04 |
Music | 02 |
Law | 06 |
Commerce | 06 |
Economics | 06 |
History | 06 |
Sociology | 03 |
Psychology | 02 |
Library and Information Science | 01 |
Important Dates for Central University of Punjab PhD Admission 2022 (July)
Opening of Portal | 30 July 2022 |
Last date of receipt of applications (Extended) | 26 August 2022 |
Last Date of Admission/Registration | 30 September 2022 |
Date of commencement of Classes | To be notified by concerned HoD |
Central University of Punjab PhD Admission 2022 (July) Results
List of Provisional Eligible Candidates for Interview for Ph.D. Admissions
List of Provisional Eligible Candidates for PhD Admission Entrance Test
- List of Provisional Eligible Candidates for Ph. D. Entrance Test (List-2)
- List of Provisional Eligible Candidates for Ph. D. Entrance Test (List-1)
- List of Provisional Eligible Candidate for Ph. D. Interview (List-1)
- Postponement of University Entrance Test and Interview for the Ph.D. admission 2022-23.
Central University of Punjab PhD Admission 2022 (Jan)
Important Dates
Opening of Portal | 01 February 2022 |
Last date of receipt of applications (Extended) | 04 March 2022 |
Date of Interview | March 2022 |
Last Date of Admission/Registration | 30 March 2022 |
Date of commencement of Classes | 1st week of April (To be notified by concerned HoD) |
Available PhD Programs
The following PhD Programmes are offered for Jan./Feb. 2022 –
Ph.D. Programme(s) | Tentative No. of Seats |
Agribusiness | 02 |
Food Science & Technology | 02 |
Biochemistry | 02 |
Botany | 06 |
Chemistry | 06 |
Bioinformatics | 03 |
Theoretical and Computational Chemistry | 03 |
Computational Physics | 01 |
Mathematics | 05 |
Statistics | 02 |
Microbiology | 04 |
Physics | 01 |
Zoology | 04 |
Education | 08 |
Physical Education | 08 |
Computer Science & Technology | 06 |
Environmental Sciences | 07 |
Geology | 06 |
Geography | 02 |
Human Genetics and Pharmaceutical Sciences | 06 |
Pharmacology | 09 |
Mass Communication & Media Studies | 04 |
Political Science | 02 |
English | 02 |
Punjabi | 03 |
Law | 09 |
Commerce | 08 |
Economics | 09 |
History | 06 |
Sociology | 06 |
Psychology | 07 |
Library and Information Science | 06 |
Central University of Punjab PhD Admission 2022 (Jan) Results
Selected Candidates
List of Candidate(s) selected for provisional admission for various Ph.D. programmes
Shortlisted Candidates
- Provisional selected list of Ph.D. candidates for interview (List -4)
- Provisional List of eligible candidates for the Ph.D. Interview (Jan/Feb. 2022 Intake) (List-3)
- Provisional List of eligible candidates for the Ph.D. Interview (Jan/Feb. 2022 Intake) (List-2)
- Provisional List of eligible candidates for the Ph.D. Interview (Jan/Feb. 2022 Intake)
Central University of Punjab PhD Admission 2021 (July)
Important Dates
Last date of receipt of applications | 01 September 2021 |
Date of Interview (Online) | To be declared |
Date of Admission & Registration | 30 September 2021 |
Date of Orientation | 01 October 2021 |
Date of commencement of Classes | 01 October 2021 |
PhD Programs Offered
The following PhD Programmes are offered for admission
Ph.D. Programme(s) | Tentative No. of Seats |
Agribusiness | 04 |
Food Science & Technology | 04 |
Biochemistry | 06 |
Botany | 01 |
Chemistry | 09 |
Bioinformatics | 01 |
Theoretical and Computational Chemistry | 02 |
Computational Physics | 02 |
Mathematics | 01 |
Statistics | 04 |
Microbiology | 03 |
Physics | 03 |
Zoology | 04 |
Education | 04 |
Physical Education | 08 |
Computer Science & Technology | 09 |
Environmental Sciences | 09 |
Geology | 08 |
Human Genetics | 05 |
Molecular Medicine | 04 |
Medicinal Chemistry | 01 |
Pharmaceutical Sciences | 14 |
Pharmacology | 10 |
Mass Communicati on & Media Studies | 05 |
Political Science | 06 |
English | 01 |
Punjabi | 04 |
Law | 07 |
Commerce | 05 |
Economics | 04 |
History | 03 |
Central University of Punjab PhD Admission 2021 Results
Central University of Punjab PhD Admission 2021 (Jan)
Important Dates
Date of Issue of Advertisement | 20.01.2021 (Wednesday) |
Opening of Portal | 20.01.2021 (Wednesday) |
Last date of receipt of applications | 31.01.2021 (Sunday) |
Date of Interview (Online) | 08.02.2021 and 09.02.2021 (Monday & Tuesday) |
Commencement of Course work | 15.02.2021 (Online) (Monday) |
Last Date of Admission/Registration | 26.02.2021 (Friday) |
Central University of Punjab PhD Admission Jan 2021 Results
First Admission List
Ph.D. Provisional Selection list (Jan/Feb.2021 Intake)
Second Admission List
Third Admission List