: click here<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Mahatma Gandhi Central University (MGCU), established by the Central Universities (Amendment) Act of 2014, began functioning on February 3, 2016, in Motihari, Bihar. This emerging public university offers a range of undergraduate, postgraduate, and Ph.D. programs across seven schools and 20 departments, attracting students from across India. Named after Mahatma Gandhi, MGCU is dedicated to promoting values of truth, non-violence, and service to humanity. Under the dynamic leadership of Vice-Chancellor Prof. Sanjeev Kumar Sharma, MGCU fosters holistic development in education, research, and innovation within a supportive environment. Admission\/Eligibility Criteria \u2013 Basis of Admission : Admission to the Ph.D. program at MGCU will be based on UGC-NET scores per UGC guideline \u00a0 \u2013 Category 1 : \u00a0Eligible for Ph.D. admission with JRF and Assistant Professor appointment. \u00a0 \u2013 Category 2 : Eligible for Ph.D. admission without JRF and Assistant Professor appointment. \u00a0 \u2013 Category 3 : Eligible for Ph.D. admission only (not eligible for JRF or Assistant Professor). \u00a0 \u2013\u00a0 Additional Eligibility : \u00a0 \u2013 Candidates with valid JRF status prior to 2024 may apply. \u00a0 \u2013 Candidates qualifying UGC-NET\/UGC-CSIR in 2024 or other national-level tests are eligible under Categories 2 and 3. \u00a0 \u2013 NET qualifiers prior to 2024 (without JRF) are not eligible. \u2013\u00a0 Relaxations : A 5% relaxation in marks or equivalent grade is available for SC\/ST\/OBC (non-creamy layer)\/Differently-Abled, EWS, and other UGC-designated categories. \u2013\u00a0 Requirement\u00a0 : Eligibility criteria must be met by the application deadline. How to Apply \u2013 Application Period : \u00a0start date \u2013 3\/11\/2024\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Last date \u2013\u00a0 25\/11\/2024 Apply online\u00a0 :\u00a0 click here Notification :\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 click here \u2013\u00a0 Important Details : \u00a0 \u2013 Ensure eligibility criteria are met before applying. \u00a0 \u2013 Provide a valid email, mobile number, Aadhaar number, and upload clear copies of required documents. \u00a0 \u2013 Submit applications early to avoid delays, as the University is not responsible for technical issues or late submissions. \u00a0 \u2013\u00a0 Final Steps : After submitting the application, print a copy. This print-out, along with required documents, must be presented at the interview for verification. Application\/Registration Fee \u2013\u00a0 Fee Structure : \u00a0 \u2013 General\/OBC\/EWS :\u00a0 500\/- \u00a0 \u2013 SC\/ST\/PwBD :\u00a0 200\/- \u2013 Payment Details : \u00a0 \u2013 Fees can be paid via net-banking, debit\/credit card, or UPI. \u00a0 \u2013 GST and other applicable taxes may apply. \u00a0 \u2013 Separate fees must be paid for each program if applying to multiple departments. \u00a0 \u2013 Fees are non-refundable; candidates should follow payment instructions carefully. \u00a0 \u2013 Payment is to be made online through the SAMARTH portal during application submission. Selection Process \u2013\u00a0 Weightage : Admission is based on 70% NET test scores and 30% interview performance. \u2013\u00a0 Interview : Only shortlisted, eligible applicants who submitted the online form will be interviewed in their respective departments. \u2013 Schedule : Interview schedules and details will be posted on the MGCU website \u00a0click here Program-Wise Seat \u2013\u00a0 Total Seats Available : 135 seats (+2 additional seats for Ph.D. in Biotechnology). \u2013 Category-Wise Distribution : \u00a0 \u2013 General (UR) : 89 seats \u00a0 \u2013\u00a0 OBC : 25 seats \u00a0 \u2013 SC : 13 seats \u00a0 \u2013\u00a0 ST : 2 seats \u00a0 \u2013\u00a0 EWS : 6 seats \u2013\u00a0 Major Programs : Largest seats offered in Chemistry (16), Physics (21), and Political Science (11). Smaller programs include single seats in Management Sciences and Sociology. More seat details : click here<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_uag_custom_page_level_css":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[30],"tags":[15,23,33],"class_list":["post-1358","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-phd-admission-notification","tag-phd-admission-2024","tag-phd-admission-2025","tag-phd-new-application-2024"],"aioseo_notices":[],"aioseo_head":"\n\t\t\n\t