Calcutta University PhD admission 2024 is ongoing for various departments. Admission to the PhD program will be based on a written test followed by a personal interview conducted by the department. Calcutta University PhD admission updates are as follows:
- Applications are open for PhD Biochemistry till July 31, 2024. The entrance test for PhD in Biochemistry will be held on August 09, 2024. The list of eligible candidates for interviews will be released on August 09 and the interviews will be held on August 12, 2024.
- The revised List of candidates eligible for PhD Urdu interviews is out now.
- The list of eligible candidates for admission to PhD Physiology is out now.
Course Offered in Calcutta University PhD Program
Economics | History | Environmental Science | Genetics | Radio Physics and Electronics |
Radio Physics and Electronics | Physics | Computer Science and Engineering | Chemical Engineering | Biochemistry |
Agronomy | French | Philosophy | Hindi | Sociology |
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Calcutta University PhD Eligibility Criteria
- Master’s Degree in the respective subjects, from Calcutta University or other Universities considered equivalent
- Minimum 55% marks in the qualification examination.
- At least 50% marks secured by reserved category students (ST/SC/OBC)
Calcutta University PhD Admission Process
Admission will be based on the Research Entrance Test and Interview conducted by CU.
NET/JRF/SET qualified candidates will be exempted from the written examination but have to be present in the interview and document verification.
- Calcutta University will upload a merit list on the basis of the entrance exam.
- PhD Entrance Examination will be MCQ based on a maximum of 50 marks.
- Qualified candidates will be invited for an interview of 50 marks.
- Research proposal and a short essay will be for 30 marks and 20 marks respectively (for PhD).
- Final merit list for Calcutta University PhD Admission will be based on the written entrance examination, interview, research proposal and short essay.
- Document verification and payment of the program fee will confirm admission.
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Calcutta University PhD Application Process
Application forms can be downloaded online through the official website of Calcutta University.
- Visit the official university website at caluniv.ac.in.
- Click on the “Admission” link and download the application form.
- Fill in all the required personal information.
- Write academic details and mention NET/JRF scores (if applicable).
- Fix a passport-size photo.
- Pay the application fee of INR 100/- (PhD) and INR 500/- (M.Phil) through SBI challan.
- Keep the receipt for future reference.
- Mention research proposal (for PhD).
- Post the filled application, and fee deposit slip along with self-attested supporting documents to:
Department of Environmental Science,
Room No-863, 7th Floor, 35 Ballygunge Circular Road,
Kolkata-700019
Required Documents
- Self Attested copies of the mark sheet
- NET/JRF scorecard
- Caste certificate (if applicable)
- No objection certificate must be produced by the employed candidates
- Migration certificate (if applicable)
FAQs
Ques. What are the eligibility criteria for part-time M.Tech at Calcutta University?
Ans. The general eligibility criteria for candidates who want to seek admission in part-time 3 years (6 semesters) M.Tech degree from Calcutta University is as follows :
- Non-CU applicants must have secured at least 60% marks or its equivalent grade in B.Tech or the last qualifying exam.
- All Non-CU. Degrees must be approved by the UGC/AICTE and equivalent to the C.U. degree in the respective subjects and a valid GATE score
- Except for C.U. current year B.Tech, all other candidates have to take an Entrance Test followed by an Interview
Ques. How can a PhD student apply for a hostel at Calcutta University?
Ans. Any candidate, who seeks admission to Calcutta University cannot apply for a hostel because it does not provide any hostel facility for any of the specializations. But the students can easily get accommodation near the University campus.
Ques. How much weightage is given to the GATE score while preparing of M.Tech merit list?
Ans. While preparing of merit list for M.Tech by Calcutta University 70% of weightage is given to GATE score for both CU and NON - CU students
Ques. How many fees are to be deposited during admission for a PhD under UCAC?
Ans. A total amount of INR 4000 as a course fee is to be deposited through SBI Collect during the admission procedure of admission for PhD.
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