Aligarh Muslim University (AMU) offers distance learning programs, including Ph.D. courses, through its Centre for Distance and Online Education (CDOE). Admission to the Ph.D. program is generally entrance-based, followed by an interview. Below is an overview of the admission process, marking scheme, and other relevant details:
Eligibility Criteria:
Candidates must have a Master’s degree in a relevant discipline with at least 55% marks (50% for SC/ST/OBC candidates).
Candidates who have qualified for UGC-NET, JRF, SLET, or GATE are often exempted from the entrance exam.
Application Process:
Applications are submitted online through the official AMU CDOE website.
Candidates must fill out the application form, upload required documents, and pay the application fee.
Entrance Exam:
The entrance exam is conducted for candidates who do not qualify for exemption.
The exam typically consists of multiple-choice questions (MCQs) based on research methodology and subject-specific knowledge.
Interview:
Shortlisted candidates are called for an interview/viva voce.
The final selection is based on the combined performance in the entrance exam and the interview.
The marking scheme for the Ph.D. entrance exam and selection process is as follows:
Entrance Exam:
The exam is usually of 100 marks.
The paper may include sections on research methodology, subject-specific knowledge, and general aptitude.
Interview:
The interview carries 50 marks.
Candidates are evaluated based on their research proposal, subject knowledge, and communication skills.
Final Merit:
The final merit list is prepared based on the combined score of the entrance exam (70% weightage) and the interview (30% weightage).
After the entrance exam, AMU releases a provisional answer key on its official website.
Candidates can raise objections (if any) within a specified time frame.
The final answer key is published after considering the objections.
Research Proposal: Candidates must prepare a research proposal in their area of interest, which is evaluated during the interview.
Exemptions: Candidates with valid UGC-NET/JRF/SLET/GATE scores are exempted from the entrance exam but must appear for the interview.
Seat Availability: The number of seats is limited and varies depending on the department and research area.
Syllabus: Check the syllabus for the entrance exam on the AMU CDOE website.
Previous Papers: Solve previous years’ question papers to understand the exam pattern.
Research Methodology: Focus on research methodology and subject-specific topics.