The Central University of Kashmir (CUK) offers full-time Ph.D. programs across various disciplines. Admission to these programs is highly competitive and based on academic merit, performance in entrance examinations, and interviews.
Notification: The university releases an official admission notification on its website, detailing the available disciplines, eligibility criteria, and important dates.
Eligibility:
Candidates must have a Master’s degree with at least 55% marks (50% for SC/ST/OBC/PWD candidates) in a relevant discipline.
Candidates who have qualified for UGC-NET, JRF, SLET, or GATE may be exempted from the entrance exam.
Application: Candidates must apply online through the university’s official website and pay the required application fee.
Entrance Exam: Eligible candidates must appear for a written entrance test conducted by the university.
Interview: Shortlisted candidates based on the entrance exam are called for an interview/viva voce.
Final Selection: The final selection is based on the combined performance in the entrance exam and interview.
Master’s degree mark sheets and certificates.
Proof of qualifying exams (UGC-NET/JRF/SLET/GATE, if applicable).
Category certificate (if applicable).
Research proposal (if required).
Duration: The Ph.D. program typically takes 3-5 years to complete.
Research Areas: The university offers Ph.D. programs in disciplines like:
Social Sciences
Humanities
Sciences
Commerce
Education
Management Studies
Coursework: Candidates may need to complete coursework in the first semester, depending on the department’s requirements.
Thesis Submission: Candidates must submit a thesis based on original research, followed by a viva voce examination.
Previous years’ question papers for the Ph.D. entrance exam can be accessed on the university’s official website or through the examination section.
These papers help candidates understand the exam pattern, difficulty level, and important topics.
Stay updated with the official CUK website for admission notifications and deadlines.
Prepare a strong research proposal if required.
Focus on both the entrance exam and interview preparation.
For more details, visit the official website of the Central University of Kashmir: www.cukashmir.ac.in.