Veer Kunwar Singh University, Ara, invites applications for the Ph.D. Admission Test (PAT-2023) as per the regulations approved by the Governor’s Secretariat, Bihar. Candidates with a Master’s degree securing at least 55% marks (or 50% for reserved categories) are eligible to apply. Exemptions from the written test are available for UGC-NET, CSIR-NET, GATE-qualified candidates, UGC pay scale-appointed teaching staff, and non-teaching staff with substantive appointments meeting specific research criteria. The application deadline is *23rd December 2024*, and admit cards will be available a week before the exam. For detailed guidelines and updates, visit
Eligibility Criteria:
1. Master’s degree with at least 55% marks (or equivalent grade).
2. 5% relaxation for SC/ST/EBC/OBC/Differently-Abled categories.
3. Research subject must match the candidate’s Master’s degree.
Exemption from Written Test (PAT-2023):
1. Candidates with fellowships like UGC-NET, CSIR-NET, GATE, etc., are exempted.
2. UGC pay scale-appointed Assistant/Associate Professors or Professors with two years of teaching experience.
3. Non-teaching employees with substantive posts, five years of service, 55% marks in Master’s, and two UGC-CARE-listed research papers.
Important Dates:
– Application Deadline: 23/12/2024
– Admit Card Availability: A week before the written test.
For more details and online applications, visit the official website: click here
Ph.D. Admission Test (PAT) 2023: Paper I Details
Written Test Overview :
– Paper I : 100 marks, consisting of 50 multiple-choice questions.
– No negative marking.
– Duration: 1 hour.
Syllabus for Paper I :
1. Research Aptitude (20 marks): Research methods, types, problems, characteristics, ethics, and proposal writing.
2. Language Aptitude (20 marks): General grammar.
3. Logical Reasoning (10 marks): General competition-level reasoning.
4. Numerical Ability (10 marks): General competitive-level numerical skills.
5. Data Interpretation (10 marks): Handling and interpreting qualitative and quantitative data, graphs.
6. Environment & Pollution (20 marks): Ecosystem components, pollution types, global warming, environmental movements in India.
7. Computer & ICT (10 marks): Awareness of ICT, internet basics, digitalization advantages, and risks.
Question Distribution
– 50 questions in total, with varying marks across topics, totaling 100 marks.
Ph.D. Admission Test (PAT) 2023: Paper II Details
Overview:
– Duration : 2 hours
– Type : Subjective/Descriptive/Essay-type questions
– Syllabus : Based on Post Graduate Courses of Veer Kunwar Singh University (up to 2017-19), excluding Special/Optional/Elective papers.
Question Pattern :
1. Group A :
– 8 short-answer questions, answer 5.
– Expected answer length: 100 words each.
2. Group B :
– 5 short-answer questions, answer 3.
– Expected answer length: 200 words each.
3. Group C (Descriptive/Essay-type) :
– 5 questions, answer 3.
– Expected answer length: 500 words each.
Minimum Qualifying Marks :
– General candidates: 50% aggregate marks
– Reserved category candidates: 45% aggregate marks
Paper Schedule :
– Paper I (Objective) : 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM
– Paper II (Subjective) : 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM
Entrance Test Fee :
– General/BC/EBC/EWS : Rs. 2000/-
– SC/ST/Disabled/Women: Rs. 1500/-
– Candidates Exempted from PAT : Rs. 1000/-
Mode of Payment :
– Online payment (non-refundable) via the university’s payment gateway during the application process.
Tentative Subjects & Vacancies :
Humanities :
– Hindi: 80 seats
– English: 06 seats
– Sanskrit: 41 seats
– Philosophy: 54 seats
– Prakrit & Jainology: 21 seats
– Bhojpuri: 25% of Hindi seats
– Urdu & Persian: No seats available
Social Science :
– History: 48 seats
– Political Science: 10 seats
– Economics: 11 seats
– Psychology: 11 seats
– Home Science: No seat listed
– Geography: 28 seats
– Sociology: 15 seats
– Public Administration: 15 seats
– A.I & A.S: 04 seats
Science :
– Physics: 12 seats
– Chemistry: 10 seats
– Botany: 08 seats
– Zoology: 23 seats
– Mathematics: No seat listed
– M.C.A.: 03 seats
Commerce :
– Commerce: 08 seats
– M.B.A.: 25% of Commerce seats
Ph.D. Admission Merit List (PAT 2023)
Merit List Criteria :
Marks in Master’s Degree : Weightage based on percentage:
– 50% to <55%: 40 marks
– 55% to <60%: 45 marks
– 60% to <65%: 50 marks
– 65% to <70%: 55 marks
– 70% to <75%: 60 marks
– 75% to <80%: 65 marks
– 80% and above: 70 marks
Eligibility :
– Without Fellowship/PAT/BET/NET: 5 marks
– With Fellowship (JRF): 10 marks
– Interview : 20 marks
Additional Marks :
– 10 marks for teachers and non-teaching employees with more than 3 years of experience.