Pune, 12 July 2021: Savitribai Phule Pune University, formerly University of Pune, has notified for PhD & MPhil admission for the academic year 2020-21. The university will hold PhD Entrance Test (PET) on 22 Aug 2021.
There are more than 72 streams/disciplines where PhD admission is offered by Savitribai Phule Pune University. The faculties where more than 72 research disciplines include science & technology, engineering, Business & Management , Pharmacy, Commerce, Humanities & Arts, Social Sciences, Law and Education. The detailed subjects available for PhD research are given at the bottom part of the story.
A large number of PhD vacant seats are available. There are more than 3,400 PhD seats are available. The PhD candidates shall ordinarily work in a recognized place of research including the University Departments, Research Institutes and Affiliated Colleges recognized by the University.
Key Dates: The online application window has opened from 12 July 2021. The application will close on 31 July 2021. The PhD Entrance Test (PET) will be held on 22 August 2021.
Eligibility Conditions: Candidates have a Master’s degree or a professional degree declared equivalent to the Master’s degree by the corresponding statutory regulatory body, 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 wherever grading system is followed)
A relaxation of 5% of marks, from 55% to 50%, or an equivalent relaxation of grade, shall be allowed for those belonging to reserved categories/Differently-Abled and other categories of candidates as per policies of the Government of Maharashtra prescribed from time to time, or for those who had obtained their Master’s degree prior to 19 September 1991.
Candidates who have cleared the MPhil course work 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 wherever grading system is followed) and successfully completing the MPhil Degree shall be eligible to proceed to do research work leading to the PhD. Degree in the same institution in an integrated programme. A relaxation of 5% of marks, from 55% to 50%, or an equivalent relaxation of grade, shall be allowed for those belonging to reserved categories/Differently- Abled and other categories of candidates as per policies of the Government of Maharashtra prescribed from time to time.
Exemption from appearing in Entrance Examination: The candidates fulfilling at least one of the following conditions will be exempted from Entrance Examination:
Candidates qualified in UGC-NET (Including JM)AJGC-CSIRNET (Including JRF)/SLET/GATE (valid score) or teacher fellowship holders will be exempted from the Entrance Test for Ph.D. progrtlmme.
Candidates who have passed MPhil Programme of the Savitribai Phule Pune University will be exempted from the Entrance Test for PhD programme.
List of subjects/disciplines where PhD Admission is available:
Atmospheric and Space Sciences
Basic Medical Science
Bio informatics
Bio Chemistry
Botany
BioTechnology
Chemistry
Computer Science
Communication Studies
Electronic Science
Environmental Science
Geography
Geology
Health Science
Mathematics
Microbiology
Physics
Scientific Computing
Statistics Zoology
Architecture
Chemical Engineering
Civil Engineering
Computer Engineering
Electrical Engineering
Electronics Engineering
‘Electronics & Telecommunication
Instrumentation & Control Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Zoology
Power Engineering
Production Engineering
Pharmaceutical Chemistry
Pharmaceutics
Pharmacognosy
Accountancy and Auditing
Banking and Finance
Business Administration
Business Economics
Business Law & Taxation
Business Practices
Cooperation and Rural Development
Cost and Works Accounting
Marketing
Insurance and Transport
Computer Management
Financial Management
‘Foreign Trade Management
Hotel Management
Human Resources Management
Marketing Management
Organizational Management
Production Management
English
French
Hindi
Marathi
Drama
Music
Pali
Sanskriti and Prakriti Language
Urdu
Anthropology
Economics
History
Politics
Psychology
Social Work
Sociology
Women Studies
Law
Education
Physical Education
Library and Information Science
For eligibility criteria, how to apply and other details, candidates should visit the PhD Admission Notifications uploaded on the official website of http://www.unipune.ac.in/ .
Click Here for PhD Admission Notification Page
