BRABU offers part-time Ph.D. programs for working professionals and researchers who wish to pursue doctoral studies while continuing their professional commitments. Below is a detailed guide on the admission process, steps to apply, and the merit-based selection criteria:
Check Eligibility Criteria:
Candidates must have a Master’s degree in the relevant discipline with at least 55% marks (50% for SC/ST/OBC/PwD candidates).
Candidates must be employed and have at least two years of work experience in a relevant field.
A valid score in the BRABU Ph.D. Entrance Test (PET) or UGC-NET/JRF/CSIR-NET/SLET/GATE/Teacher Fellowship holders are exempted from the entrance test.
Notification and Application Form:
BRABU releases an official admission notification for part-time Ph.D. programs on its website (www.brabu.net).
Download the application form or apply online through the university portal.
Fill the Application Form:
Provide personal, academic, and professional details.
Attach required documents (e.g., mark sheets, work experience certificate, category certificate, etc.).
Pay the application fee online or via a bank challan.
Entrance Exam (if applicable):
Candidates without a valid NET/JRF/SLET/GATE score must appear for the BRABU Ph.D. Entrance Test (PET).
The exam typically consists of multiple-choice questions (MCQs) covering research methodology and subject-specific knowledge.
Interview/Viva-Voce:
Shortlisted candidates based on the entrance exam or exempted categories will be called for an interview.
The interview assesses the candidate’s research aptitude, subject knowledge, and proposed research topic.
Final Merit List:
The university prepares a merit list based on:
Entrance exam score (if applicable).
Academic performance (Master’s degree marks).
Interview performance.
Work experience and research proposal quality.
Admission Confirmation:
Selected candidates must complete the admission formalities, pay the fees, and submit the required documents.
After the entrance exam, BRABU releases the provisional answer key on its official website.
Candidates can raise objections (if any) within the specified timeframe.
The final answer key is published after resolving objections, and the results are declared based on it.
The selection for part-time Ph.D. admission at BRABU is based on the following criteria:
Entrance Exam Score (if applicable): Weightage of 70% for candidates appearing for the PET.
Interview Performance: Weightage of 30% for all candidates.
Exempted Candidates: NET/JRF/SLET/GATE/Teacher Fellowship holders are directly called for the interview.
Academic Record: Master’s degree marks are considered for tie-breaking.
Work Experience: Preference is given to candidates with relevant professional experience.
Research Proposal: Quality and feasibility of the proposed research topic.
Keep track of the official BRABU website for updates on admission notifications, exam dates, and results.
Ensure all documents are attested and submitted on time.
Prepare thoroughly for the entrance exam and interview.