Banaras Hindu University (BHU) offers full-time Ph.D. programs across various disciplines. The admission process typically involves an entrance examination followed by an interview. Below is an overview of the BHU Ph.D. admission process, exam pattern, and resources like question papers and answer keys.
Eligibility Criteria:
Candidates must have a Master’s degree in the relevant field with at least 55% marks (50% for SC/ST/OBC/PwD candidates).
Candidates who have qualified UGC-NET, CSIR-NET, GATE, or other equivalent exams may be exempted from the entrance exam.
Application Process:
Applications are submitted online through the BHU official website.
Candidates need to pay the application fee and upload required documents.
Entrance Exam:
The entrance exam is conducted for candidates who do not have a valid NET/GATE score.
The exam is typically divided into two parts: Part A (Research Methodology) and Part B (Subject-specific questions).
Interview:
Shortlisted candidates are called for an interview/viva voce.
The final selection is based on the candidate’s performance in the entrance exam (if applicable) and the interview.
Mode of Exam: Offline (Pen and Paper-based).
Duration: 2 hours.
Total Marks: 100.
Sections:
Part A: Research Methodology (30 marks).
Part B: Subject-specific questions (70 marks).
Type of Questions: Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs).
Previous years' question papers are available on the BHU official website or through third-party educational websites.
Solving past papers helps candidates understand the exam pattern and difficulty level.
The university releases the provisional answer key after the exam.
Candidates can raise objections (if any) within the specified time frame.
The final answer key is published after considering all objections.
Focus on the syllabus provided by BHU for the Ph.D. entrance exam.
Practice previous years' question papers to understand the exam pattern.
Strengthen your knowledge of research methodology and subject-specific topics.
Stay updated with the official BHU website for notifications and updates.
For the latest updates, notifications, and resources, visit the official BHU website: www.bhu.ac.in.