Sambalpur University Ph.D. Admission 2024: Online Application, Eligibility & Important Dates

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. 

3. notification – click here

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