Visva-Bharati University, founded by Rabindranath Tagore in 1921 in Santiniketan, West Bengal, offers a unique blend of traditional Indian and modern education across various disciplines for PhD admissions in 2024. Candidates must hold a relevant masterโs degree and may need to pass an entrance exam or interview. Key steps include submitting a well-structured research proposal, obtaining letters of recommendation, and staying updated on application timelines. Financial support through scholarships and assistantships is also available. For detailed information, prospective students should visit the university’s official website.
ย *Eligibility Criteria*: Candidates must possess a relevant master’s degree from a recognized institution. Specific eligibility may vary by department, so applicants should check the detailed requirements for their chosen field.
Important Dates
– Opening Date for Applications : 29/10/2024
– Last Date for Applications : 19/11/2024
– Opening of Correction Window : 21/11/2024
– Last Date for Correction Window : 22/11/2024
Application Fees
– Payment Method : Application fees must be paid online and are non-refundable.
– For First Application :
– General, OBC & EWS Candidates: Rs. 1000/-
– SC, ST & PWD Candidates: Rs. 300/-
– For Second Application :
– General, OBC & EWS Candidates: Rs. 400/-
– SC, ST & PWD Candidates: Rs. 150/-
Important Notes :
– Regularly visit the Visva-Bharati admission portal for updates on Ph.D. admission for the session 2024-25.
– Ph.D. Prospectus-2024 ย download at the admission portal: ย ย ย click here
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– official web site to apply phd admission click here
Admission Criteria
JRF Category : Admission based on viva-voce/interview with 100% weightage, as per UGC regulations. JRF validity as per the award letter.
NET-2024 Categories 2 & 3 : 70% weightage for test scores and 30% for interview; validity of NET scores is one year. Previous NET scores are not valid for 2024-25 admissions.
Fellowship/Special Qualifications : Candidates with fellowships from UGC-CSIR NET/GATE/CEED/ICAR are eligible.
Entrance Test : For subjects not covered by NET, Visva-Bharati will conduct an entrance test with 50% research methodology and 50% subject-specific content. A minimum of 50% marks is required to qualify for the interview, with a 5% relaxation for SC/ST/OBC/differently-abled candidates.
Weightage for Entrance Test : 70% for the entrance test and 30% for interview performance. The number of candidates called for interviews will depend on available Ph.D. seats.
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