Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University (BBDU), located in Lucknow, offers part-time Ph.D. programs for working professionals who wish to pursue doctoral studies while continuing their employment. Below are the key details regarding admission, exam pattern, entrance-based selection, and top job profiles:
Eligibility Criteria:
Candidates must have a Master’s degree in a relevant field with at least 55% marks (50% for SC/ST/OBC candidates).
Candidates must be employed in a recognized organization and have a minimum of 2 years of work experience.
A No Objection Certificate (NOC) from the employer is mandatory.
Application Process:
Applications are submitted online through the official BBDU website.
Candidates must fill out the application form, upload required documents, and pay the application fee.
Entrance Exam:
BBDU conducts a Ph.D. Entrance Test (PET) for admission to its Ph.D. programs.
Candidates who qualify for UGC-NET (including JRF), UGC-CSIR NET, SLET, GATE, or hold an M.Phil. degree are exempt from the entrance exam.
Interview:
Shortlisted candidates based on the entrance exam or exempted qualifications are called for an interview.
The final selection is based on the candidate’s performance in the interview and their research proposal.
Mode of Exam: Offline (Pen and Paper-based)
Duration: 2 hours
Type of Questions: Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
Sections:
Research Aptitude: 50 marks
Subject-Specific Questions: 50 marks
Total Marks: 100
Qualifying Marks: 50% (45% for SC/ST/OBC candidates)
Entrance Exam: Candidates must appear for the BBDU PET (unless exempted).
Merit List: A merit list is prepared based on the entrance exam scores.
Interview: Shortlisted candidates are called for an interview to discuss their research proposal and subject knowledge.
Final Selection: The final selection is based on the combined performance in the entrance exam and interview.
A Ph.D. from BBDU opens up various career opportunities in academia, research, and industry. Some of the top job profiles include:
University Professor/Assistant Professor:
Teach and conduct research in universities and colleges.
Guide students and publish research papers.
Research Scientist:
Work in research organizations, laboratories, or R&D departments of companies.
Conduct advanced research in specialized fields.
Subject Matter Expert (SME):
Provide expertise in specific domains to organizations, consultancies, or educational institutions.
Policy Analyst:
Work with government or private organizations to analyze and develop policies based on research findings.
Consultant:
Offer specialized advice to businesses, NGOs, or government agencies.
Data Scientist/Analyst:
Apply research skills to analyze complex data and provide insights (especially for Ph.D. holders in fields like Computer Science, Mathematics, or Statistics).
Entrepreneur:
Start your own venture or consultancy based on your research expertise.
Postdoctoral Researcher:
Pursue further research in universities or research institutions globally.
Flexibility to balance work and studies.
Opportunity to apply research directly to your professional field.
Enhanced career prospects and eligibility for higher positions in academia and industry.