Calcutta University Ph.D Admission 2020 – Postponed!, Application Form, Eligibility

Calcutta University Ph.D. Admission 2020-21 – Due to the outbreak of Covid-19, Calcutta University has postponed written test and interview to be conducted for admission to Ph.D. programme in Psychology department. Revised dates will be updated here once released. The University releases admission notice for eligible candidates for admission into Ph.D. Programme in Chemistry, Physics and Psychology. The application fee to pay is Rs. 100 (One hundred). Interested and eligible candidates who have checked and read the complete instruction about the eligibility criteria, application and selection process can fill their Application Form. Candidates can check the details of Calcutta University Ph.D. Admission 2020 such as application form, eligibility criteria and other information on this page below.

Latest: Calcutta University has postponed written exam and interview for admission into Ph.D (Psychology). Check the official notice below.

Calcutta University Ph.D. Admission 2020

In the chemistry department offer approximately a maximum of 35 students will be taken for the Ph. D. Program. And in the Psychology department have 16 vacant seats for admission in PhD courses. The important schedule regarding Calcutta University PhD Admission 2020 is given below table.

Schedule for the Calcutta University 2020 Ph.D. Programmes is given below.

Calcutta University Ph.D Admission 2020 Application Form

The candidates can download the application form from the Calcutta University website for the admission test and interview and submit the same along with the application fee of Rs. 100/- in the proper challan obtainable from the University cash counter to the department.

Filled in application forms, accompanied by the counterpart of a challan (obtainable from the Cash Counter of the University at the College Street campus) of Rs.100/- should be submitted to the office, on working days. The challan should necessarily be endorsed by the Office of the Department before deposition of fees at Cash Counter of the University.

Download here Application Form: Candidates can download the application form on the direct link is given below:

• Click here to download the application form for Ph. D programme in Physics.
• Click here to get the application form for Ph. D programme in Chemistry.
• Click here to get the application form for Ph. D programme in Psychology.

Document to be attached along with an application form

• Self-attested copies of Mark Sheets are to be attached with the application form.
• Original documents may be asked for as and when required by the appropriate authority.
• Employed candidates are required to submit a copy of the no-objection certificate from their present employer.

Addressed to send the dully filled Application Form

For Ph. D programme in Physics

The Head,
Physics Department,
University of Calcutta, 92 Acharyya Prafulla Chandra Road, Kolkata 700009.

Ph. D programme in Chemistry.

The Head,
Physics Physics,
University of Calcutta, 92 Acharyya Prafulla Chandra Road, Kolkata 700009.

Ph. D programme in Psychology.

Department of Psychology,
University of Calcutta, 92 Acharyya Prafulla Chandra Road, Kolkata 700009.

Calcutta University Ph.D Admission 2020 Eligibility

Eligibility Criteria for Chemistry:

• Candidates should have a Master’s degree holder with 55% marks in aggregate or or its equivalent grade ‘B’ in the UGC 7-point scale.
• A relaxation of 5% marks for those candidates who belong to reserved category (SC/ST/OBC/PH).
• The eligibility marks of 55% (or an equivalent grade) and the relaxation of 5% to the categories mentioned above are permissible based only on the qualifying marks without including the grace mark procedures.

Eligibility Criteria for Physics:

• Candidates should have a Master’s degree (M.Sc in Physics) holder with 55% marks in aggregate or or its equivalent grade ‘B’ in the UGC 7-point scale.
• Candidates who have qualified in UGC/CSIR(JRF and LS)/NET/SET/SLET/GATE (with valid GATE score)/Teacher Eligibility or equivalent examinations or have already obtained the M. Phil degree are exempted from the written examination.

Eligibility Criteria for Psychology:

• Candidates should have a Master’s degree holder with 55% marks in aggregate or or its equivalent grade ‘B’ in the UGC 7-point scale.
• And the PG degree should be in the stream of M.A./ M.Sc. in Psychology/ Applied Psychology; getting qualified in Ph.D Entrance Examination/NET/SET and Course Work.

Eligibility Criteria for Economics:

• The candidate has to have either NET/SET/M. Phil (from any recognized university with 2-semester/ l-year course work) or has to qualify in the research entrance test (RET) conducted by the department.
• Those who are expected to obtain M. Phil in Economics (or a related discipline like Development Studies, Foreign Policy Management, etc. with Masters degree in Economics) from any UGC recognized university, would also be exempted from RET and be eligible to appear directly in the interview.

Eligibility Criteria for CILL:

• Eligible candidates having Master’s Degree in Comparative Indian Language and Literature or any other allied literature discipline with specialization in Comparative Indian Literature/ Comparative Literature with at least 55% marks in aggregate or its equivalent grade ‘B’ in the UGC 7 – point scale or any other qualification considered equivalent thereto.
• Relaxation of 5% marks, from 55% to 50% or an equivalent relaxation of grade may be allowed for those belonging to SC/ST/OBC/Differently-abled-candidates.

Eligibility Criteria for Education:

• Candidates having a Master’s Degree in Education/M.Ed with at least 55% marks in aggregate or its equivalent grade B+ in the UGC 7 point scale or an equivalent grade in a point scale where ever grading system is followed.
• A relaxation of 5% marks, from 55% to 50% or an equivalent relaxation of grade, may be allowed for those belonging to SC/ST/OBC/Differently abled candidates.)

Calcutta University Ph.D Admission 2020 Selection Procedure for

The Ph.D. entrance test of 100 marks for the suitable candidates will be held once in a year and the qualifying marks will be fixed at 50%. Admissions of Calcutta University will be made on the basis of a written test, of three hours duration followed by an interview. Candidates with NET/SET/M. Phil will not be required to appear in the written test but need to appear in the interview.

Calcutta University Ph.D Admission 2020 Scheme of Exam

Written test of Calcutta University for Ph.D. Programme will be held on the following basis:

• 1st Paper – General Studies (MCQ); 80 Marks; Duration: 50 minutes
• 2nd Paper – Library & Information Science (MCQ); 60 Marks; Duration: 40 minutes
• 3rd Paper – Library & Information Science (Descriptive); 60 Marks; Duration: 90 minutes

Candidates must obtain qualifying marks in each paper (General – 60% marks, OBC-A & OBC-B – 54% marks and SC/ST/PH – 45% marks) to qualify for the interview.

For CILL the structure of RET is Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ), Comprehension Test/ Short Notes and Essay for 02 hours with 100 Marks timing is 02:30 p.m. For Education 45 MCQs of 2 marks each i.e. 90 marks total. Writing a research/project proposal is 10 marks, Qualifying marks for the Admission Test is 50%

Calcutta University Ph.D Admission RET 2020 Result

Candidates can check the result at caluniv.ac.in or visit the department official website respectively. The list of qualified candidates for the enrollment to the Ph.D. programme for the session 2020-21 will be publishing soon after the exam is conducted. Successful candidates will be called for an interview/counselling on their relevant departments. And the final selection will be made on the basis of the overall performance of the candidates.

Calcutta University Ph.D Admission 2020 Reservation

Reservation of SC/ST/PH/OBC etc will be as per 100 points roster applicable as per the rules of the West Bengal Higher Education Institutions (reservation in admission) rules, 2013.

For CILL 2020 Total No. of seats is 4 where for SC having 1 seats, 2 seats for Unreserved, 1 for ST (as per government reservation policy). For Economics at the most 18 candidates [with full concurrence with the reservation policy Rules 2013] will be enrolled for 2020. Reservation policy will be followed as per West Bengal Higher Educational Institution (Reservation in admission) Rules, 2013.

For more information for Calcutta University Ph.D Admission 2020 – Download the Official Notification

Official Website: caluniv.ac.in

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