Chatrapati Sahuji Maharaj Kanpur University (CSJMU) Full-Time Ph.D. Admission Process
Chatrapati Sahuji Maharaj Kanpur University (CSJMU), formerly known as Kanpur University, offers full-time Ph.D. programs across various disciplines. The admission process for the Ph.D. program is typically entrance-based, followed by an interview. Below is a general outline of the admission process:
Candidates must hold a Master’s degree in a relevant discipline with a minimum of 55% marks (or equivalent CGPA). For SC/ST/OBC/PwD candidates, the minimum requirement is 50% marks.
Candidates who have qualified for UGC-NET/JRF, CSIR-NET/JRF, SLET, or GATE are often exempted from the entrance exam but must appear for the interview.
The admission process for a full-time Ph.D. at CSJMU generally involves the following steps:
CSJMU releases an official admission notification on its website, detailing the application process, eligibility criteria, and important dates.
Candidates must fill out the online application form available on the university’s official website.
Required documents (e.g., mark sheets, certificates, category certificates, etc.) must be uploaded.
Payment of the application fee is mandatory.
Candidates who do not have a valid UGC-NET/JRF, CSIR-NET/JRF, SLET, or GATE score must appear for the CSJMU Ph.D. Entrance Exam.
The entrance exam typically consists of:
Part A: Research Methodology (50 marks).
Part B: Subject-specific questions (50 marks).
The exam is usually conducted in offline (pen-and-paper) mode.
Candidates who qualify for the entrance exam (or those exempted from it) are called for an interview/viva voce.
The interview panel evaluates the candidate’s research aptitude, subject knowledge, and proposed research area.
The final selection is based on:
Performance in the entrance exam (if applicable).
Performance in the interview/viva voce.
Availability of seats and research guides in the chosen field.
Selected candidates must complete the admission formalities, pay the required fees, and register for the Ph.D. program.
Candidates are assigned a research supervisor based on their research topic and availability.
Master’s degree mark sheets and certificates.
UGC-NET/JRF, CSIR-NET/JRF, SLET, or GATE scorecard (if applicable).
Category certificate (if applicable).
Research proposal (if required).
No Objection Certificate (NOC) from the employer (if employed).
The entrance exam and interview are crucial for selection.
Candidates must identify a potential research topic and supervisor before applying.
Regular updates and notifications are available on the official CSJMU website: https://www.kanpuruniversity.org.