VKSU PhD Admission 2024: Veer Kunwar Singh University (VKSU), Arrah, a state university in Bihar invites application for PhD Admission through PhD Admission Test (PAT-2022).
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VKSU PhD Programs
- PhD Hindi
- PhD English
- PhD Sanskrit
- PhD Urdu and Persian
- PhD Philosophy
- PhD Prakrit and Jainology
- PhD Bhojpuri
- PhD History
- PhD Political Science
- PhD Economics
- PhD Psychology
- PhD Home Science
- PhD Geography
- PhD Sociology
- PhD Public Administration
- PhD Ancient History
- PhD Physics
- PhD Chemistry
- PhD Botany
- PhD Zoology
- PhD Mathematics
- PhD Computer Application
- PhD Commerce
- PhD Management
PhD Seats
Tentative Subjects Vacancy
| Sl. No. | Faculty | Subject |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Humanities | Hindi |
| 2 | Humanities | English |
| 3 | Humanities | Sanskrit |
| 4 | Humanities | Urdu & Persian |
| 5 | Humanities | Philosophy |
| 6 | Humanities | Prakrit & Jainology |
| 7 | Humanities | Bhojpuri |
| 8 | Social Science | History |
| 9 | Social Science | Political Science |
| 10 | Social Science | Economics |
| 11 | Social Science | Psychology |
| 12 | Social Science | Home Science |
| 13 | Social Science | Geography |
| 14 | Social Science | Sociology |
| 15 | Social Science | Public Administration |
| 16 | Social Science | Ancient History |
| 17 | Science | Physics |
| 18 | Science | Chemistry |
| 19 | Science | Botany |
| 20 | Science | Zoology |
| 21 | Science | Mathematics |
| 22 | Science | M.C.A. |
| 23 | Commerce | Commerce |
| 24 | Commerce | M.B.A. |
N.B: The Subject wise Vacancy will be announced later on.
VKSU PhD Admission 2024 Eligibility Criteria
- Candidates for admission to the PhD Programme shall have a Master’s degree with at least 55% marks in aggregate, or its equivalent grade ‘B’ in the UGC 7 point scale (or an equivalent grade in a point scale wherever grading system is followed).
- A relaxation of 5% marks, i.e. from 55% to 50%, or an equivalent relaxation of grade will be allowed for the candidates belonging to SC/ST/EBC/OBC/Differently Able Categories.
- A Candidate shall ordinarily be permitted to pursue research in the subject in which he/ she holds Master’s degree.
VKSU PhD Admission 2024 Important Dates
| Event | Dates |
|---|---|
| Application Start Date | 09 March 2024 |
| Application Last Date | 17 March 2024 |
| Tentative Schedule for the Written Test | 3rd Week of April, 2024 |
VKSU PhD Admission 2024 Application Process
- Candidates have to visit the official website of VKSU for application form.
- Enter the complete Details for Registration.
- Upload required documents.
- Submit the application form
- Take the print out for future reference
Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| General/BC | Rs. 2000/- |
| SC/ST/EBC/EWS/Women/ Handicapped | Rs. 1500/- |
| Exempted Candidate from PAT | Rs. 1000/- |
Selection Process
Selection will be based on entrance (PAT) and interview.
Exemption from the Written Test (PAT)
- The candidates who have secured grants for research such as fellowships/scholarships/associate ships etc. by qualifying UGC-NET/CSIR-NET/GATE/MHRD scholarship/ Teacher fellowship/DBT /ICAR/ DST -INSPIRE/ CSIR, ICHR etc. shall be exempted from the written test.
- Assistant Professors/Associate Professors and Professors who have been appointed on substantive post in the UGC pay scale in the teaching departments of the University or a constituent college of the University, and who have completed their probation successfully with an experience of at least two years of uninterrupted service shall be considered under this category as well. However, teachers appointed in the self-financed courses will not be exempted from the test.
- Non-teaching employees of the University who are holding substantive appointment for more than five years of experience having at least 55% marks in Master’s degree in the subject concerned, and with at least two research papers published in any reputed refereed journal or journals enlisted in the UGC-CARE list shall be considered under this category.
Merit List
The subject-wise merit list will be prepared on a scale of 100 marks including marks in Master’s degree, weightage on PAT/NET/BET/JRF and Interview as mentioned in the following table:
| Percentage Marks in Master Degree | Weightage |
|---|---|
| 50% to <55% | 40 |
| 55% to <60% | 45 |
| 60% to <65% | 50 |
| 65% to <70% | 55 |
| 70% to <75% | 60 |
| 75% to <80% | 65 |
| 80% and above | 70 |
| Eligibility without Fellowship/PAT/BET/NET) | 05 |
| Eligibility with Fellowship (JRF) | 10 |
| Interview | 20 |
| Total | 100 |
10 marks will be given to teachers and non-teaching employees (having more than three years of experience (as given to JRF awardees).
The reservation policy of the Government of Bihar shall be strictly followed in the process of selection of candidates for the programme.
VKSU PAT Admission Test (PAT) Details
- The Written Test will comprise of two papers of 100 marks each.
- The Paper-1 will an objective Multiple Choice Question (MCQ) on general and research aptitude.
- The Paper-2 will be from the specific subject based on syllabus of the post-graduate course of the VKSU.
- The minimum qualifying marks for general applicants is 50% and for the reserved candidates is 45%.
Form & Duration of PAT
The first paper of PAT will be OMR sheet based.
The second paper will be of subjective type comprising three sections.
Paper Time
- First (Objective): 11:00 A.M. to 12:00 P.M.
- Second (Subjective): 01:00 P.M. to 03:00 P.M.
Paper-I Syllabus & Pattern
- Paper I – (100 marks) Objective/multiple choice questions on qualitative and research aptitude
- There will be 50 questions of 02 marks each.
- There will be no negative marking.
- Duration of examination for Paper -I will be 01 hour.
Syllabus of Paper-I
Research Aptitude; Meaning, Aims, Nature and Scope of Research; Prerequisites of Research; Types of Research; Problems of Research; Sources of Research Problem: Characteristics of Good Research: Methods of Research on Proposals or Synopsis Ethics in Research.
- (i) Language Aptitude based on General Grammar
- (ii) Logical Reasoning of General Competition Level
- (iii) Numerical Ability of General Competitive Level
- (iv) Data Interpretation visa-a-visa Qualitative and Qualitative Data, Mapping of Data, Representation and Inter predation of graphs
- (v) Environment and Pollution: Ecosystem. Components of Ecosystem: Biotic & Abiotic; Atmosphere. Hydrosphere, Lithosphere; pollution- Water Pollution, Air Pollution, Soil Pollution, Noise Pollution; Global warming; Ozone Depletion and Acid rain: Current environmental issues and Movements in India: Chipko movements Narmada Dam, Tehri Dam etc.
- (vi) Computer & information & communication Technology: – Awareness, General Abbreviations and Terminology of computers and ICT meaning, Advantages. Uses and Risks of Digitalization; Basics of Internet
Pattern of Paper l
| Topic | No of Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| (i) Research Aptitude | 10 | 20 |
| (ii) Language Aptitude | 10 | 20 |
| (iii) Logical Reasoning | 05 | 10 |
| (iv) Numerical Ability | 05 | 10 |
| (v) Data Interpretation | 05 | 10 |
| (vi) Environment & Pollution | 10 | 20 |
| (vii) Computer and ICT | 05 | 10 |
| TOTAL | 50 | 100 |
Paper-II Syllabus & Pattern
Duration: 2 hours
Subject: Post Graduate Courses (till 2017-19) of Veer Kunwar Singh University, Ara (Except Special/Optional/Elective paper)
Group-A
- Question Type: Very Short Answer Type
- Number of Questions: 8
- Answer Requirement: Answer any 5 out of 8 questions
- Expected Answer Length: Approximately 100 words per answer
Group-B
- Question Type: Short Answer Type
- Number of Questions: 5
- Answer Requirement: Answer any 3 out of 5 questions
- Expected Answer Length: Approximately 200 words per answer
Group-C
- Question Type: Descriptive/Essay Type
- Number of Questions: 5
- Answer Requirement: Answer any 3 out of 5 questions
- Expected Answer Length: Approximately 500 words per answer
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| Application form | Click Here |
| VKSU website | Click Here |
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Previous Admissions
VKSU PhD Admission 2023
VKSU PhD Admission 2023 Important Dates
| Event | Dates |
| Notification Date | 04 February 2023 |
| Application Last Date | 20 February 2023 |
VKSU PhD Admission 2020-21
Available PhD Programs
| English | 81 |
| Sanskrit | 17 |
| Persian | 7 |
| Philosophy | 88 |
| Political Science | 24 |
| Economics | 8 |
| Psychology | 77 |
| Home Science | 4 |
| Geography | 24 |
| Physics | 80 |
| Chemistry | 65 |
| Botany | 34 |
| Zoology | 39 |
| Mathematics | 51 |
| Commerce | 15 |
| Total | 614 |
Important Dates
| Event | Dates |
| Application Last Date (Extended) | 02 January 2021 |
| Exam Date | 2nd Week of January 2021 |