Updated on - Jul 8, 2024
PhD Admission Quick Update
July 08: IIT JAM 2025 to be Conducted on February 2, 2025 by IIT Delhi. Check Details Here
July 01: IIM Bangalore PhD 2025 Admission Open. Apply Till January 24, 2025.
June 27: SAGE University PhD Application Out. Exam on July 21, 2024.
PhD Admission 2024 is done based on entrance exams like UGC/CSIR NET, GATE, etc. NTA conducts the NET to offer PhD Admission 2024 in top universities such as JNU, DU, IITs, etc. UGC/CSIR NET is conducted in 2 sessions, June and December, to offer PhD Admission in 2024. DU, JNU, BHU, and all other national universities accept UGC NET scores for admission to the PhD Course. UGC has announced that PhD Admissions will be done based on the UGC/CSIR National Eligibility Test (NET) scores from 2024 – 2025.
IIT Madras has released the IIT JAM 2024 Answer Key and IIT JAM results have also been declared, to offer Integrated PhD Admission 2024 in various IITs and the IISc Bangalore. IITs, NITs, NISER, etc. also offer PhD Admissions based on the GATE/NET exam.
To be eligible for PhD Admission 2024 in Top PhD Colleges, you must have scored a minimum of 50% aggregate marks or equivalent CGPA score in your postgraduate degree, along with a valid cut-off score in an entrance exam. IIT Bombay, IIT Roorkee, IIT Guwahati and other IITs have opened their PhD Admission Process.
Table of Contents
3.1 Exam Schedule
3.2 UGC NET Schedule
3.3 Syllabus
3.4 Preparation Tips
4.1 Eligibility
Top PhD Colleges: Application Deadline
| College | Application Deadline |
|---|---|
| IIM Ahmedabad | October 03 – January 29, 2024 |
| IIM Calcutta | November 01 – January 30, 2024 |
| IIT Bombay (IITB) |
September 12 – October 20, 2023 (Spring Semester) March 21 – April 05, 2024 (Autumn Semester) |
| Indian Institute of Science Bangalore | February 05 - March 22, 2024 |
| IIT Delhi | Open till October 31, 2023 |
| IIT Madras | October 28, 2023 |
| IIT Kharagpur | March 29, 2024 |
| IIT Kanpur | March 20 – April 11, 2024 |
| University of Delhi | March 26 – April 10, 2024 |
| University of Hyderabad | December 30 – January 115, 2024 |
| IIT Roorkee | November 28 – February 28, 2024 |
| IIT Guwahati | January 02, 2024 |
| IIT Jammu | September 26 – October 20, 2023 |
| IIT Dhanbad | Open till October 30, 2023 |
| IIM Mumbai | Open till January 31, 2024 |
| IIM Amritsar | Open till February 15, 2024 |
| IIM Bodh Gaya | Open till February 29, 2024 |
| IIM Lucknow | Open till January 31, 2024 |
| IIT Bhilai | March 18 – April 30, 2024 |
PhD Admission 2024: Important Dates
The table below lists the application form dates for PhD Admission 2024 in top colleges offering different PhD courses:
| College | Mode of Admission | Application Dates |
|---|---|---|
| Vellore Institute of Technology (VIT Vellore) | VITREE |
January 25 – April 25, 2024 (July Session) |
| NIT Silchar | Entrance | To be Announced |
| IGNOU | Entrance | To be Announced |
| Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi | Entrance | To be Announced |
| IISER Kolkata | Entrance | March 12 – May 03, 2024 |
| NIT Trichy | Entrance | To be Announced |
| TIFR Mumbai | Written Test & Interview | February 24 – April 30, 2024 |
| IIM Bangalore | Entrance | July 15, 2024 - January 24, 2025 |
| BRAOU Hyderabad | Entrance |
April 04 – May 03, 2024 April 04 – May 12, 2024 (with a late fee) |
| IIT Mandi | Entrance | To be Announced |
| PGIMER Chandigarh | Entrance | To be Announced |
| BIT Mesra | Entrance | To be Announced |
| Yenepoya University | Entrance | To be Announced |
| XIMB | X-RAT / UGC NET - JRF | December 07 – February 29, 2024 |
| ICFAI Jaipur | UGC-NET / SLET / ICFAI University Jaipur Entrance Examination | December 01 – July 29, 2024 |
| RGUHS | Entrance | March 23 – April 01, 2024 |
PhD Entrance Exams 2024
PhD Admission 2024 will be done based on an entrance to several universities. Universities accept the scores of either a national-level entrance examination or a university-level entrance exam. The schedule of various PhD Entrance exams is given below.
PhD Admission 2024: Entrance Exam Schedule
Candidates can pursue the PhD course in different PhD Specializations like Education, Engineering, Mathematics, Engineering, etc. Exam schedules for the top PhD Entrance Exams in India are given in the below table.
| Entrance Exam | Registration Date | Exam Date |
|---|---|---|
| GATE |
August 30 - October 12, 2023 (Extended) August 30 - October 20, 2023 (With a late fee) |
February 3, 4, 10 and 11, 2024 |
| IIT JAM |
To be Announced |
February 02, 2025 |
| VITREE |
September 25 – November 30, 2023 (Jan Session) January 25 – April 25, 2024 (July Session) |
December 10, 2023 (Jan Session) May 05, 2024 (July Session) |
| IGNOU PhD Entrance | December 12 – January 03, 2023 | January 07, 2024 |
| RGUHS Pre PhD Entrance | March 23 – April 01, 2024 | April 19 – 20, 2024 |
UGC NET Schedule 2024
- PhD Admission in several national universities such as DU, JNU, etc, will be done based on the UGC NET Scores.
- The UGC NET Application Fee is INR 1100 for Unreserved Candidates, INR 600 for EWS/OBC-NCL candidates and INR 325 for the reserved candidates
The full information regarding the UGC NET 2024 (June Session) is given below.
| Event | Date | Direct Link |
|---|---|---|
| UGC NET 2024 Notification | To be Announced | To be Updated |
| Application Process | April 20 – May 10, 2024 (by 11:50 PM) | |
| Last date to submit fee | April 11 – 12, 2024 (by 11:50 PM) | |
| Application Form Correction | April 13 – 15, 2024 (by 11:50 PM) | |
| UGC NET Exam Date |
June 18, 2024 (Revised) |
Revised Exam Dates |
PhD Entrance Exam Syllabus 2024
- The syllabus for the PhD Entrance Exams is based on the specialization the candidates have opted for.
- The entrance exam syllabus for PhD Admission 2024 usually consists of the course that the candidate has studied in their UG and PG degrees.
- Several universities conduct an interview round to offer PhD Admission in 2024.
PhD Admission 2024: Entrance Exam Preparation Tips
- Solve as many previous year entrance exams as possible.
- Prepare according to the syllabus of the PhD entrance exam as per the specialization.
- Start preparing in advance to have sufficient time for revision.
- Practice various mock tests.
- Be aware of the current affairs.
PhD Admission Process 2024
PhD Admission 2024 can be done based on merit or an entrance exam. The admission process is explained below along with the basic eligibility criteria.
PhD Admission 2024: Eligibility Criteria
- Candidates must have completed a PG degree to pursue a PhD Course.
- They must obtain a minimum of 50 - 55% of marks in their previous degree from a recognised university.
- Candidates with work experience in the field of research are highly preferred by universities.
Merit-Based PhD Admission 2024
- Top institutions offer PhD admission through a merit-based process.
- For this, the institute may ask for the candidates to submit the outline of the research proposal.
- This is done mainly for scrutinizing the candidates and the selected candidates are notified after the process.
- Also, the candidates should fulfill the basic eligibility of 50 - 55% of marks in the PG course.
Entrance Exam Based PhD Admission 2024
- National wise and institution wise entrance exams are conducted for the admission of PhD courses.
- Some institutions even organize personal interviews along with the entrance exams for the admission of PhD courses.
PhD Admissions 2024: FAQs
Ques. How to enroll for PhD Admission 2024?
Ans. Candidates must be familiar with the admission process to seek PhD Admission 2024 in their preferred college. They must qualify for an entrance exam for several top universities.
Ques. What is the process of PhD Admission 2024?
Ans. PhD Admission 2024 can be done either on the basis of merit or based on an entrance where the admission is done through the marks scored by the candidates in the entrance exam.
Ques. What is the PhD stipend for doctorate students in 2024?
Ans. For doctorate students, the PhD stipend is INR 37,000 for JRF, and the SRF stipend is INR 42,000. However, to get a stipend students must clear CSIR/UGC NET JRF. Besides this, students are also eligible for an institute stipend, and the eligibility and qualifying exam will be different. Students should also note that for IIT PhD Stipend, and IISC PhD Stipend, students must check with the institutes.
Ques. Is there any age limit to seek PhD Admission 2024?
Ans. There is no specific age limit to pursue PhD courses.
Ques. What is Direct PhD Admission 2024? Is a direct PhD advisable in India? Can a candidate apply for an assistant professor post after that in India?
Ans. Direct PhD is a program that can be done immediately after completing aundergraduate degree. There is no need to complete a master’s degree. It is devised mainly for the students who want to pursue a career in the research field. Direct PhD Admission is offered in IITs which ca be done directly after the BTech course.
Ques. Is IGNOU PhD Admission 2024 ongoing? Is IGNOU PhD valid?
Ans. Yes, IGNOU PhD Admission has begun. The admission dates for IGNOU PhD Admission is December 12 – 31, 2023. Yes, you can pursue a PhD Course at IGNOU as IGNOU is a recognized University in India. All degrees from IGNOU, including PhD is valid.
Ques. How can I take DU PhD Admission 2024?
Ans. DU PhD Admission can be done on the basis of UGC NET. However, NTA also conducts a university level entrance to offer Phd Admission 2024 at DU/JNU/BHU/BBAU.
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