Kolkata, 10 August 2021: Presidency University, a public state university in Kolkata, has announced PhD Admission for July 2021 Cycle.
The university invites Online Applications from UGC or UGC – CSIR NET / NET – LS or DBT-BET (only for Biotechnology) qualified candidates for admission to the Ph.D. Programme of Presidency University in various departments for the session 2021-2022 commencing from July 2021.
PhD Programmes are available in 14 subjects. The total vacant PhD seats are 198.
Eligibility Conditions: a) Candidates for admission to the PhD program shall have a Master’s degree with at least 55% of marks in aggregate or its equivalent grade. A relaxation of 5% of marks or an equivalent relaxation of grade may be allowed for those belonging to SC/ST/OBC-A/OBC-B/ Person with Disability (PwD) as per UGC guidelines.
UGC or UGC-CSIR NET/NET-LS qualified. DBT-BET qualified candidates are eligible to apply for Biotechnology only.
Key Dates: The closing date for applying online is 20 August 2011.
List Departments where vacant PhD seats available:
History- 10 seats
Philosophy- 06 seats
Sociology- 06 seats
Hindi-04 seats
Political Science-02 seats
Chemistry-30 seats
Geology-24 seats
Physics-36 seats
Life Sciences-36 seats
Geography-2 seats
Economics-19 seats
Mathematics-09 seats
Statistics-07 seats
Biotechnology (Newtown Campus)-07 seats
Grand Total: 198
Selection Procedure: All eligible candidates will have to appear at an interview / test (may be in online mode), conducted by the Departmental Ph.D. Selection Committees of the University. In interview, the candidates will be expected to discuss their research interests.
For eligibility criteria, how to apply and other details, candidates should visit the official website of Presidency University Kolkata.
