Guru Nanak Dev University, a public state university in Punjab, has announced PhD Admission for August 2024 Cycle.
Eligibility/Qualification for admission to Ph.D. Programme:
Master’s degree with at least 55% marks or equivalent CGPA [50% marks or equivalent CGPA for SC/ST/OBC (non-creamy layer)/ differently-abled candidates] of Guru Nanak Dev University or an equivalent degree of recognized Indian or Foreign University in the subject concerned or allied-field.
The students who have qualified UGC(NET)/UGC-CSIR (JRF) examination/SLET/GATE/GPAT/ICAR/INSPIRE/Rajiv Gandhi Fellowship awardees/teacher-fellowship holders/Direct Fellowship Awardees or have passed M.Phil. from Guru Nanak Dev University, Amritsar/Validity Certificate of qualifying GNDU Ph.D. Eligibility Test will be exempted from Ph.D. Eligibility Test.
The Eligibility Test will be conducted for different departments/subjects to fill in seats for the Ph.D. programme as per the prevailing Ordinances of Guru Nanak Dev University, Amritsar for its Ph.D. Programmes.
Key Dates:
Last date for Application Form to be submitted online only is 07 August 2024.
PhD Eligibility Test for the Following Subjects shall be held on 14 August 2024 from 10:30 am to 01:00 pm and the Venue of test will be LECTURE THEATRE COMPLEX, Near Chemistry Block, GNDU Campus.
List Departments where vacant PhD seats available:
The Ph.D. Eligibility Test will be conducted for following Departments:
Agriculture
Journalism & Mass Communication
Apparel and Textile Technology
Mathematics
Architecture
Mechanical Engineering
Biotechnology
Microbiology
Botany/Environmental
Mol. Bio & Biochemistry
Chemistry
Pharmaceutical Sciences
Civil Engg.
Physical Education(T)
Computer Engg. & Tech.
Physics
Electronics Technology
Physiotherapy
Education
Planning
Food Sci & Technology
Sociology (Social Work)
History
Sports Sciences & Medicine
Hotel Management & Tourism
Univ. Business School
Human Genetics
Zoology
Candidates with UGC (NET)/ UGC-CSIR (JRF) examination/ SLET/ GATE/ GPAT/ICAR/INSPIRE/Rajiv Gandhi Fellowship awardees/teacher-fellowship holders/any other Direct Fellowship Awardee/who have passed M.Phil. from Guru Nanak Dev University, Amritsar/ have qualified GNDU Ph.D. Eligibility Test and provided with validity CERTIFICATE are exempted from Ph.D Eligibility Test but will have to apply online in the following departments:
S.No. Name of Dept.
Agriculture
Journalism & Mass Communication
Apparel and Textile Technology
Mechanical Engineering
Architecture
Mathematics
Biotechnology
Microbiology
Botany/Environmental
Mol. Bio & Biochemistry
Chemistry
Music
Civil Engineering
Pharmaceutical Sciences
Computer Engg. & Tech.
Physical Education (T)
Computer Sc.
Physics
Economics
Physiotherapy
Education
Planning
Electronics Technology
Psychology
Food Science & Technology
School of Punjabi Studies
Religious Studies
Sociology (Social Work)
History
Sports Sciences & Medicine
Human Genetics
University Business School
Hotel Management & Tourism
University School of Financial Studies
Law
Zoology
MPhil candidates from other universities are not exempted from PhD Eligibility Test.
For eligibility criteria, how to apply and other details, candidates should visit the official website of Guru Nanak Dev University.