Kolkata, 10 January 2021: Maulana Abul Kalam Azad University of Technology (MAKAUT), West Bengal, a public state university, has announced PhD Admission 2020-21. The Research Eligibility Test (RET) will be conducted on 24 January 2021 through online mode.
The RET will be held on 41 subjects/Disciplines.
Eligibility criteria for admission:
Candidates seeking admission to the PhD program under the university shall possess minimum 55% marks or an equivalent CGPA in the qualifying Masters degree examination like M Sc/MCA/MBA or equivalent.
Candidates belonging to SC/ST/OBC (non-creamy layer)/Differently-Abled categories shall have minimum 45% marks or an equivalent CGPA.
A relaxation of 5% of marks, from 55% to 50%, may be allowed to the candidates, who obtained their Master’s degree prior to 19th September, 1991.
The eligibility marks of 55% (or an equivalent grade in a point scale wherever grading system is followed) and the relaxation of marks to the categories mentioned above are permissible based only on the qualifying marks without including the grace marks.
The applicants who have cleared UGC/CSIR (JRF)/NET/SLET/GATE/research Fellowship or have passed equivalent examinations or passed the M.Phil./M.E/M. Tech./M.D/M. Pharm or equivalent examinations can apply directly for Enrolment interview through separate enrolment link and not required to appear in RET.
Key Dates: The closing date for submission of online application is 15 January 2021. The Research Eligibility Test (RET) will be conducted on 24 January 2021 through online mode.
Fees:
Application fee to be paid online- Rs 500 /- (After payment of Application fee the transaction details should be provided while filling the RET form).
List of Departments where vacant PhD Seats available:
Applied Chemistry
Applied Mathematics
Applied Physics
Applied Psychology
Artificial Intelligence
Bioinformatics
Biomedical Engineering
Biotechnology
Business and Data Analytics
Ceramic Technology
Chemical Engineering
Chemistry
Civil Engineering
Computer Science & Engineering
Cyber Security
Data Science
Earth Science
Electrical Engineering
Electronic & Communication Engineering
Energy Studies
Environmental Management
Environmental Science
Food Technology
Forensic Science
Geoinformatics
Healthcare Technology and Management
Hotel and Hospitality Management
Industrial Engineering & Management
Information Technology
Leather Technology
Management Science
Material Science and Engineering
Mathematics
Mechanical & Production Engineering
Media Science
Nano Science and Technology
Pharmaceutical Technology
Physics
Robotics and Automation Technology
Statistics
Textile Technology
Selection of candidate: The selection of a candidate shall be on the basis of Written Test and Enrolment Interview.
Online selection procedure: The Entrance Test shall consist of 50% of research methodology and 50% subject specific questions. All questions will be Multiple Choice based. The syllabi for the entrance tests would be of Masters level and details can be obtained at the University website. The Entrance test will be conducted online and selected candidates will be interviewed online by the respective Expert Committee members.
For exact eligibility conditions, how to apply and other details, the candidates should refer PhD Admission Notification, uploaded on the official Maulana Abul Kalam Azad University of Technology (MAKAUT), West Bengal.
