Charotar University of Science and Technology (CHARUSAT) offers full-time Ph.D. programs across various disciplines. Below is an overview of the admission process, cutoff criteria, and entrance exams for Ph.D. admissions at CHARUSAT:
Eligibility Criteria:
Candidates must have a Master’s degree (M.Tech/M.E./M.Sc./M.Pharm/MBA/MCA or equivalent) with a minimum of 55% aggregate marks (or equivalent CGPA) from a recognized university.
For SC/ST/OBC (non-creamy layer)/differently-abled candidates, a relaxation of 5% in marks is applicable.
Admission Procedure:
Admission is based on an Entrance Test conducted by CHARUSAT, followed by an Interview.
Candidates who have qualified for UGC-NET (including JRF)/UGC-CSIR NET (including JRF)/SLET/GATE/GPAT/teacher fellowship holders or have passed M.Phil. are exempted from the entrance test but must appear for the interview.
Application Process:
Applications are submitted online through the official CHARUSAT website.
Required documents (e.g., mark sheets, certificates, research proposal, etc.) must be uploaded during the application process.
Research Proposal:
Candidates are required to submit a research proposal outlining their intended area of research.
The CHARUSAT Ph.D. Entrance Test is a written exam that evaluates the candidate’s research aptitude, subject knowledge, and analytical skills.
The exam typically consists of two parts:
Research Methodology: Questions on general research aptitude and methodology.
Subject-Specific Section: Questions related to the candidate’s chosen field of study.
The cutoff for the CHARUSAT Ph.D. Entrance Test is determined based on factors such as the number of applicants, difficulty level of the exam, and available seats.
Candidates who meet the cutoff are shortlisted for the interview round.
Final selection is based on the combined performance in the entrance test (if applicable) and the interview.
Exemptions: Candidates with valid GATE/NET/JRF/SLET/GPAT scores or an M.Phil. degree are exempted from the entrance test.
Interview: The interview assesses the candidate’s research aptitude, subject knowledge, and alignment with the university’s research goals.
Duration: The Ph.D. program typically takes 3–5 years to complete, depending on the research progress.
Application Start Date: Usually announced on the CHARUSAT website.
Entrance Exam Date: Conducted once or twice a year, depending on the university’s schedule.
Interview Dates: Announced after the entrance exam results.