Shivaji University PhD Admission 2023-24: Application Form, Dates
Shivaji University PhD Admission
Shivaji University PhD Admission 2023-24 – Shivaji University, Kolhapur invites applications for admission to PhD Programme for the academic year 2023-24 through entrance test.
Check full details on Shivaji University PhD Admission 2023-24 here.
Shivaji University PhD Admission 2023-24 Eligibility Criteria
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 qualifications declared equivalent to the master’s degree by Shivaji University or by the corresponding statutory regulatory body, with at least 55% marks in aggregate or its equivalent grade in a point scale wherever grading system is followed or equivalent qualification from a foreign educational institution accredited by an assessment and accreditation agency which is approved, recognized or authorized by an authority, established or incorporated under a law in its home country or any other statutory authority in that country to assess, accredit or assure quality and standards of the educational institution.
A relaxation of 5% marks or its equivalent grade may be allowed for those belonging to SC/ST/VJNT/OBC (non-creamy layer)/Differently-Abled/ Economically Weaker Section (EWS) and other categories of candidates as per the decision of the Commission from time to time.
Provided that a 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. A relaxation of 5% marks or its equivalent grade may be allowed for those belonging to SC/ST/VJNT/OBC (non-creamy layer)/Differently-Abled/ Economically Weaker Section (EWS) and other categories of candidates as per the decision of the Commission from time to time.
Candidates who have completed the M.Phil. programme of Shivaji University, Kolhapur or any other Statutory University or Degree considered equivalent to M.Phil. Degree of an Indian institution with at least 55% marks in aggregate or its equivalent grade in a point scale wherever grading system is followed or equivalent qualification from a foreign educational institution accredited by an assessment and accreditation agency which is approved, recognized or authorized by an authority, established or incorporated under a law in its home country or any other statutory authority in that country to assess, accredit or assure quality and standards of educational institutions, shall be eligible for admission to the Ph.D. programme. A relaxation of 5% marks or its equivalent grade may be allowed for those belonging to SC/ST/VJNT/OBC (non-creamy layer)/Differently-Abled/ Economically Weaker Section (EWS) and other categories of candidates as per the decision of the Commission from time to time.
Selection Process
All admissions for Ph.D. programmes shall be through a Common Entrance Test and Interview conducted by Shivaji University, Kolhapur, except foreign candidates.
Foreign candidates complying the eligibility criteria (for those who have obtained Master’s Degree from foreign Universities OR eligible Foreign National) are exempted from appearing for entrance test, however, they should appear for Interview in person / online.
All admissions shall be processed through the Research Advisory Committee. For selection of a candidate, a weightage of 70% to the entrance test and 30% to the performance in interview shall be given.
Shivaji University PhD Entrance Test 2023
An Entrance Test shall be a qualifying test for admission to Ph.D. programme. The Entrance Test will be of 100 marks (50 questions of two marks each with multiple choices).
Students who have secured 50% marks in the entrance test are eligible to be called for the interview. Provided that a relaxation of 5% of marks (from 50% to 45%) shall be allowed for the candidates belonging to SC/ST/VJ-NT (Non- Creamy layers)/OBC (Non- Creamy layers)/EWS / Differently- abled category in the entrance examination.
Negative scheme of marking shall not be applicable.
The duration for the examination will be two hours.
The Entrance Test shall consist of 50% questions based on Research Methodology and 50% shall be subject specific. The Entrance Test shall be conducted at the centre(s) to be notified in advance. The details of syllabus for the Entrance Test shall be made available on University Website.
The details of syllabus for the Entrance Test shall be made available on University Website.
The quota for admission shall be 90% for Home University students and 10% for other university students. The candidate who has obtained the qualifying degree of Shivaji University (for admission to Ph.D. programme) shall be treated as Home University student.
Shivaji University PhD Admission 2023-24 Important Dates
Event
Dates
Online Application shall be available from
21 Dec 2023
Last date for submission of application
10 Jan 2024
corrections in application may be conveyed by email:- mphilphd@unishivaji.ac.in
13 Jan 2024
Date of Entrance Examination
to be announced
Shivaji University PhD Admission 2023-24 Application Procedure
Application forms are available on web link https://sukapps.unishivaji.ac.in/phd-entrance/#/login
A Candidate may take a printout of the online application for his/her personal record.
