Sambalpur University invites online applications for Ph.D. admissions in various disciplines for the academic year 2024. Eligible candidates can apply through the official university website from 28th November 2024 (12:00 Noon) to 26th December 2024 (11:00 PM). Selection criteria include UGC-NET scores, JRF qualifications, and a personal interview. The detailed notification includes eligibility criteria, reserved category provisions, application fees, and a complete schedule of important dates.

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Eligibility Categories 

1. Category 1 : 

   – Admission to Ph.D. with valid JRF (prior to 2024 or of 2024). 

   – Eligible for fellowship and appointment as Assistant Professor. 

2.  Category 2 : 

   – Admission to Ph.D. without JRF. 

   – Eligible for appointment as Assistant Professor (UGC-NET 2024). 

3. Category 3 : 

   – Admission to Ph.D. Programme only. 

   – Not eligible for fellowship or Assistant Professor appointment (UGC-NET 2024). 

In-Service Candidates 

– Must submit a *No-Objection Certificate (NOC)* from their employer. 

– Applications without NOC will be rejected. 

Application Fee

– Rs. 2,000/- via *State Bank Collect*. 

Mode of Selection

1. *For Candidates with Valid JRF*: 

   – Selection based on personal interview only. 

2. *For Category 2 & 3 Candidates*: 

   – 70% weightage: UGC-NET 2024 score. 

   – 30% weightage: Interview/viva-voce. 

   – Combined merit determines admission. 

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Note : UGC-NET scores for Categories 2 & 3 are valid for one year. 

 Important Dates

– Online Registration Starts : 28.11.2024 (12:00 Noon). 

– Last Date for Online Registration : 26.12.2024 (11:00 P.M.). 

– Submission of Hard Copy : 31.12.2024 (5:00 P.M.). 

– List of Valid Applicants Published : 09.01.2025. 

– Admit Card Download : 15.01.2025. 

– Viva-Voce Date : 17.01.2025. 

– Result Publication : 23.01.2025. 

Note : Late or incomplete applications will be rejected.

Subjects and Vacancies

1. Anthropology  – 01 

2. Chemistry – 07 

3. Biotechnology & Bioinformatics – 23 

4. Commerce  – 03 

5. Computer Science  – 05 

6. Economics  – 03 

7. Computer Science & Engineering  – 06 

8. Education – 02 

9. Electrical & Electronic Engineering  – 02 

10. English  – 03 

11. Electronics Engineering  – 06 

12. Environmental Science & Engineering  – 04 

13. Geology  – 03 

14. History  – 05 

15. Law  – 09 

16. Library & Information Science  – 02 

17. Life Science  – 06 

18. Management  – 08 

19. Mathematics  – 07 

20. Microbiology  – 02 

21. Nursing  – 11 

22. Odia – 09 

23. Physics – 14 

24. Remote Sensing & GIS – 10 

25. Santali  – 01 

26. Sociology – 03 

27. Statistics – 01 

 Additional Notes

– The respective SRC of the Nodal Centre will decide on allied subjects. 

– Relaxation in eligibility as per government norms for reserved categories. 

For detailed information, candidates should visit the official website  click here