Assam University, Silchar: Ph.D. Admissions 2024-25

Assam University, Silchar is inviting applications for Ph.D. admissions for the academic session 2024-25. The university offers a wide range of Ph.D. programs across multiple disciplines at its Silchar Headquarters and Diphu Campus. Interested candidates can apply online and are required to go through an admission process consisting of a written test and presentation-cum-interview. For further details on eligibility, departments, application deadlines, and other admission requirements, candidates are encouraged to visit the official university website and the admission prospectus.

Departments  Ph.D. Courses

–  Silchar Headquarters  : Ph.D. programs are available in various departments, including Agricultural Engineering, Arabic, Bengali, Biotechnology, Business Administration, Computer Science & Engineering, Chemistry, Commerce, Earth Science, Ecology and Environmental Science, Economics, Education, Electronics and Communication Engineering, English, Hindi, History, Hospitality and Tourism Management, Law, Library & Information Sciences, Life Science & Bioinformatics, Linguistics, Manipuri, Mass Communication, Mathematics, Microbiology, Philosophy, Physics, Political Science, Performing Arts, Sanskrit, Social Work, Sociology, Statistics, Urdu, and Visual Arts.

– Diphu Campus  : Ph.D. courses are offered in Assamese, Tribal Studies, Commerce, Geography, Hindi, History, Life Science & Bioinformatics, Physics, and Political Science.

Eligibility Criteria

Master’s Degree Holders  : 

   – Candidates must have a 1-year/2-semester master’s degree after a 4-year/8-semester bachelor’s or a 2-year/4-semester master’s degree after a 3-year bachelor’s, in the same or allied subjects, with at least 55% marks or equivalent grade. 

   – Equivalent qualifications from foreign institutions accredited by recognized bodies are also eligible.

Relaxation : 

   – A 5% relaxation in marks or equivalent grade is provided for candidates belonging to SC/ST/OBC (non-creamy layer), Differently-Abled, Economically Weaker Section (EWS), and other categories as per UGC guidelines.

M.Phil. Holders : 

   – Candidates with an M.Phil. degree in the same or allied subject with at least 55% marks (or equivalent grade) are eligible for Ph.D. admission. 

   – A 5% relaxation in marks is applicable for reserved categories as per UGC norms. 

   – Equivalent M.Phil. degrees from foreign institutions are also considered eligible.

How to Apply

– Application Process : 

  •   Candidates must apply online  – click here

– Application Fee: 

    – Rs. 1000 (General/OBC Creamy Layer) 

    – Rs. 900 (OBC (NCL)/EWS) 

    – Rs. 800 (SC/ST/PWD) 

  The fee is non-refundable. 

  – Candidates may apply to a maximum of two allied departments but must submit separate applications for each.

Selection Process : 

– Preference will be given to NET-qualified candidates as per UGC guidelines. 

– Candidates without NET qualification will be considered through an Entrance Test (RET) and Personal Interview.

Ph.D. Admission Schedule for Assam University (Silchar HQ and Diphu Campus)

– Opening of Admission Portal : 5/11/2024

– Last Date for Online Application Submission : 19/11/2024

– Verification by Departments : 21/11/2024

– Entrance Test and Viva Voce for Shortlisted Candidates : 23/11/2024 to 24/11/2024

– Entry of Composite Scores by Departments : 25/11/2024

– Publication of First Merit List : 27/11/2024

– Admission Date to Ph.D. Program: 27/11/2024 to 28/11/2024

– Commencement of Classes for Course Work : 29/11/2024

Note : 

– Reservations for SC/ST/OBC (Non-Creamy Layer)/PWD/EWS candidates will follow GOI rules. 

– Non-NET fellowships may be provided to selected candidates based on merit, subject to availability of funds from UGC.