Rabindra Bharati University PhD Admission 2025 is now open for aspiring researchers looking to pursue a doctorate in various disciplines. Candidates can apply online through the official university portal after checking the eligibility criteria. The admission process includes an entrance test and an interview, as per UGC guidelines. Important dates, application procedures, fees, and scholarship details will be provided in the official notification. Rabindra Bharati University, known for its excellence in arts, humanities, and social sciences, offers a vibrant academic environment for PhD scholars. Stay updated with the latest admission notifications to secure your place in the PhD program.

Eligibility Criteria :

Educational Qualification:

1. Candidates must have a Master’s degree (completed on or before December 2024) with 55% marks (or equivalent grade) from any UGC-recognized university in India or an equivalent degree from a recognized foreign university.

Relaxation:

1. 50% marks for SC/ST/OBC/EWS/PWD (PH) candidates.

Candidates who obtained their Master’s degree before 19th September 1991 get a further relaxation of 5% marks.

Additional Qualifications:

1. Candidates must have qualified UGC-NET / UGC-CSIR NET / GATE / CEED or

Have passed M.Phil Examination under UGC M.Phil Regulation 2016.

Admission Procedure :

• Selection is based on performance in the interview/viva-voce conducted by the concerned Departmental Research Committee (DRC).
• Qualifying Marks for Viva-Voce:
  • 50% marks for General category candidates.
  • 45% marks for SC/ST/OBC/EWS/PWD (PH) candidates.
• The merit list will be prepared only based on viva-voce/interview scores.

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Course Fees :

• Internal Students: ₹7,000 + additional bank charges
• External Students: ₹7,100 + additional bank charges
• The fee is to be paid at the time of admission.

PhD Seat Availability  (Faculty of Arts)

1. Bengali – 23 seats (UR-10, UR-PH-1, EWS-2, SC-5, ST-1, OBC-A-2, OBC-B-2)
2. English – 7 seats (UR-3, SC-2, OBC-A-1, OBC-B-1)
3. Education – 2 seats (EWS-1, ST-1)
4. Economics – 9 seats (UR-5, EWS-1, SC-2, OBC-A-1)
5. Sanskrit – 8 seats (UR-3, EWS-1, SC-2, OBC-A-1, OBC-B-1)
6. Philosophy – 5 seats (UR-2, EWS-1, SC-2)
7. History – 11 seats (UR-5, EWS-1, SC-2, ST-1, OBC-A-1, OBC-B-1)
8. Library & Information Science – 5 seats (UR-2, SC-2, OBC-B-1)
9. Political Science – 8 seats (UR-4, SC-2, ST-1, OBC-A-1)
10. Journalism & Mass Communication – 4 seats (UR-2, SC-1, OBC-B-1)

 Application Details

• Admission Notification:   click here
• Application Mode: click here
• Application Period: March 11, 2025 – March 28, 2025.