Guru Ghasidas Vishwavidyalaya (GGU), Bilaspur, has announced its Ph.D. admission for the academic session 2025, inviting applications from eligible candidates across various disciplines. The admission process includes detailed information on eligibility criteria, important dates, seat availability, and the application procedure. Candidates must meet the required academic qualifications and clear the entrance examination conducted by the university or have a valid NET/JRF score for direct admission. GGU offers a dynamic research environment with experienced faculty, modern facilities, and interdisciplinary research opportunities. Interested applicants are advised to visit the official website for detailed guidelines, program-specific requirements, and to apply online before the deadline.
Eligibility Criteria
(i) For VRET Category:
Educational Qualifications:
– Candidates must have completed either:
– A 1-year/2-semester Master’s degree after a 4-year Bachelor’s degree (8 semesters), or
– A 2-year/4-semester Master’s degree after a 3-year Bachelor’s degree.
– Minimum 55% aggregate marks or equivalent grade (5% relaxation for SC/ST/OBC-NCL/EWS/Differently-Abled).
– Candidates with a 4-year Bachelor’s degree must have 75% aggregate marks (5% relaxation for reserved categories).
– M.Phil. Holders:
– Candidates with an M.Phil. degree having at least 55% marks are eligible (5% relaxation for reserved categories).
– Foreign Degrees:
– Degrees from accredited foreign institutions are accepted as per statutory guidelines.
(ii) For VRET Exempted Category:
– Eligible Candidates:
– Permanent/Regular Teachers with at least 2 years of uninterrupted service.
– International Students meeting eligibility or sponsored by embassies with fellowships.
– Fellowship Holders qualified in UGC-JRF, CSIR-JRF, DBT-JRF, DST-INSPIRE, GATE/GPAT/CEED (with fellowship).
– NET Qualified Candidates (Category I, II, III) as per UGC guidelines.
– Working Professionals in government/private sectors with valid NOC, 2 years of experience, and having completed probation.
Admission Streams
Ph.D. admissions will be conducted through two categories:
– VRET (Vishwavidyalaya Research Entrance Test)
– VRET Exempted Category
2. VRET (Entrance Test) Admission Process
– Selection Process: Two-stage process—Entrance Testfollowed by Interview/Viva-Voce.
– Exam Pattern:
– Duration: 120 minutes
– Total Marks: 100 (100 multiple-choice questions)
– Syllabus: 50% Research Methodology + 50% Subject-Specific
Qualifying Marks:
– 50% (with 5% relaxation for SC/ST/OBC-NCL/EWS/Differently-Abled categories)
Weightage:
70% Entrance Test
30% Interview/Viva-Voce
Note: Meeting eligibility criteria or qualifying the entrance test does NOT guarantee admission .
3. VRET Exempted Category Admission Process
Applicable for candidates with valid scores in UGC-NET/CSIR-NET/GATE or for eligible working professionals.
For UGC-NET/CSIR-NET/GATE Qualified Candidates:
70% Weightage for Normalized Test Score
30% Weightage for Interview/Viva-Voce
For Other VRET-Exempted Candidates:
– Interview/Viva-Voce: 20 Marks
– Research Proposal Presentation: 30 Marks
Academic Background (Total 50 Marks):
10th (HSC): 5 Marks (5 for >75%, 3 for 60–75%, 2 for <60%)
12th (HSSC): 5 Marks (same criteria as above)
Undergraduate Degree: 20 Marks (20 for >75%, 10 for 60–75%, 5 for <60%)
Postgraduate Degree: 20 Marks (20 for >75%, 15 for 60–75%, 10 for <60%)
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Note: If academic details are incomplete, the same calculation method may apply for merit list preparation.
Important Dates & Fee:
– General/OBC/EWS Candidates: ₹1500/-
– SC/ST/PWD Candidates: ₹750/-
– Mode of Payment: Online only
Important Dates:
1. Start of Online Application: 27 January 2025
2. Last Date for Submission of Application: 20 February 2025
3. Admit Card Release: 28 February 2025 (5:00 PM)
4. VRET Exam Date: 9 March 2025 (11:00 AM)
5. VRET Result Declaration: 17 March 2025 (5:00 PM)
6. Interviews/Presentations (Tentative): 25 March 2025 to 31 March 2025
Seat Availability
1. VRET (Vishwavidyalaya Research Entrance Test) Seat Matrix
Ph.D. admissions through VRET are available across various disciplines. The total number of seats, including category-wise distribution, is as follows:
Total VRET Seats: 314
– PWD Seats: 6
Key Disciplines with Available Seats:
Engineering & Technology:
– Electronics & Communication Engineering: 18 Seats
– Civil Engineering: 33 Seats
– Computer Science Engineering: 22 Seats
– Mechanical Engineering: 20 Seats
Chemical Engineering: 27 Seats
Life Sciences:
– Botany: 7 Seats
– Zoology: 3 Seats
– Anthropology & Tribal Development: 4 Seats
Management & Commerce:
– Commerce: 10 Seats
– Management Studies: 16 Seats
Mathematical & Computational Sciences:
– Computer Science & IT: 14 Seats
– Mathematics: 13 Seats
Physical Sciences:
– Chemistry: 7 Seats
– Pure & Applied Physics: 24 Seats
Other Disciplines:
– Education: 14 Seats
– Law: 1 Seat
– Biotechnology: 10 Seats
2. VRET-Exempted Category Seat Matrix
For candidates qualifying under VRET-Exempted categories (e.g., NET/JRF/GATE holders), the following seats are available:
– Total VRET-Exempted Seats: 375
– PWD Seats: 9
Major Disciplines with VRET-Exempted Seats:
– Engineering & Technology:
– Electronics & Communication Engineering: 25 Seats
– Civil Engineering: 23 Seats
– Computer Science Engineering: 14 Seats
– Chemical Engineering: 26 Seats
– Mechanical Engineering: 14 Seats
Life Sciences:
– Botany: 11 Seats
– Zoology: 6 Seats
– Anthropology & Tribal Development: 4 Seats
– Management & Commerce:
– Commerce: 14 Seats
– Management Studies: 7 Seats
– Mathematical & Computational Sciences:
– Computer Science & IT: 8 Seats
– Mathematics: 16 Seats
– Physical Sciences:
– Chemistry: 28 Seats
– Pure & Applied Physics: 46 Seats
Other Disciplines:
– Education: 11 Seats
– Law: 4 Seats
– Biotechnology: 11 Seats