CCS University Full-Time Ph.D. Admission Process, Entrance-Based Selection, and Recommended Books
Chaudhary Charan Singh University (CCS University), located in Meerut, Uttar Pradesh, offers full-time Ph.D. programs across various disciplines. Below is a detailed guide on the admission process, entrance-based selection, and recommended books for preparation.
Eligibility Criteria:
Candidates must have a Master’s degree in the relevant discipline with at least 55% marks (50% for SC/ST/OBC candidates).
Candidates who have qualified for UGC-NET, CSIR-NET, GATE, or SLET are exempt from the entrance exam but must appear for an interview.
Application Process:
Visit the official CCS University website: www.ccsuniversity.ac.in.
Fill out the online application form for Ph.D. admission.
Upload required documents (mark sheets, certificates, photo, signature, etc.).
Pay the application fee online.
Entrance Exam:
Candidates who do not have UGC-NET/CSIR-NET/GATE/SLET qualification must appear for the university's Ph.D. entrance exam.
The exam consists of multiple-choice questions (MCQs) based on research methodology and subject-specific knowledge.
The syllabus for the entrance exam is available on the university website.
Interview:
Shortlisted candidates (based on entrance exam scores or NET/GATE qualification) are called for an interview.
The interview assesses the candidate’s research aptitude, subject knowledge, and proposed research topic.
Final Selection:
Selection is based on the entrance exam score (if applicable) and interview performance.
Selected candidates are allotted a supervisor based on their research topic and availability.
Entrance Exam Pattern:
Duration: 2 hours
Total Marks: 100
Sections:
Research Methodology (50 marks)
Subject-Specific Knowledge (50 marks)
Negative marking may apply for incorrect answers.
Syllabus:
Research Methodology: Research design, data collection methods, hypothesis testing, statistical tools, etc.
Subject-Specific Knowledge: Based on the candidate’s Master’s degree subject.
Exemptions:
Candidates with UGC-NET, CSIR-NET, GATE, or SLET qualification are exempt from the entrance exam but must attend the interview.
Research Methodology:
Research Methodology: Methods and Techniques by C.R. Kothari
Research Methodology: A Step-by-Step Guide for Beginners by Ranjit Kumar
Research Methods in Education by Louis Cohen, Lawrence Manion, and Keith Morrison
Subject-Specific Books:
Refer to standard textbooks and reference materials from your Master’s degree program.
Check the syllabus provided by CCS University for specific topics.
General Aptitude and Reasoning:
Quantitative Aptitude for Competitive Examinations by R.S. Aggarwal
A Modern Approach to Verbal and Non-Verbal Reasoning by R.S. Aggarwal
Check the CCS University website regularly for updates on admission notifications, exam dates, and results.
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