Adamas University, located in Kolkata, West Bengal, offers full-time Ph.D. programs across various disciplines. The admission process for the Ph.D. program is designed to select candidates with strong academic backgrounds and research potential. Below is an overview of the Ph.D. admission process at Adamas University:
Candidates must have a Master’s degree (or equivalent) in a relevant discipline with at least 55% marks (or equivalent CGPA) from a recognized university.
A relaxation of 5% marks (or equivalent CGPA) is allowed for SC/ST/OBC (non-creamy layer)/differently-abled candidates.
Candidates with a valid UGC-NET/JRF, CSIR-NET/JRF, SLET, GATE, or equivalent qualification are preferred.
Visit the official website of Adamas University: https://adamasuniversity.ac.in.
Navigate to the Admissions section and select the Ph.D. program.
Fill out the online application form and upload the required documents.
Pay the application fee online.
Candidates who do not have a valid UGC-NET/JRF, CSIR-NET/JRF, SLET, or GATE score must appear for the Adamas University Research Entrance Test (AURET).
The entrance test consists of two parts:
Part A: Research Methodology (50 marks).
Part B: Subject-specific questions (50 marks).
The test is conducted online or offline, as per the university's schedule.
Shortlisted candidates (based on entrance exam scores or valid NET/JRF/GATE scores) are called for an interview.
The interview assesses the candidate's research aptitude, subject knowledge, and proposed research area.
The final selection is based on:
Performance in the entrance exam (if applicable).
Interview performance.
Academic record and research proposal.
Selected candidates receive an admission offer letter.
After receiving the admission offer, candidates must complete the registration process by submitting the required documents and paying the fees.
Once enrolled, candidates are assigned a research supervisor and begin their Ph.D. coursework.
Ph.D. students must complete coursework in the first semester, which includes research methodology and subject-specific courses.
After completing the coursework, students must pass a qualifying examination to proceed with their research.
Students work on their research under the guidance of their supervisor.
After completing the research, students submit their thesis and defend it in a viva voce examination.
The Ph.D. program duration is typically 3–6 years.
Candidates must regularly submit progress reports and attend seminars/workshops.
The university encourages interdisciplinary research and provides state-of-the-art facilities.
For more details, visit the official website or contact the admissions office:
Website: https://adamasuniversity.ac.in
Phone: +91 70444 47723 / +91 33 6627 0600