The Chaudhary Natwar Lal University (CNLU) in Bihar offers a Full-Time Ph.D. program in various disciplines. Below is an overview of the admission process, results, and exam pattern for the Ph.D. program:
Eligibility Criteria:
Candidates must have a Master’s degree (or equivalent) in a relevant discipline with at least 55% marks (50% for SC/ST/OBC/PwD candidates).
Candidates who have qualified for UGC-NET/JRF, CSIR-NET/JRF, SLET, or GATE are exempt from the entrance exam but must appear for the interview.
Application Process:
Applications are submitted online through the official CNLU website.
Required documents include academic transcripts, research proposal, and proof of eligibility (if applicable).
Selection Process:
Entrance Exam: Conducted by CNLU for candidates who do not have NET/JRF/SLET/GATE qualifications.
Interview: Shortlisted candidates (based on entrance exam or NET/JRF qualification) are called for an interview.
The entrance exam is typically objective-type (multiple-choice questions).
The syllabus covers research methodology and subject-specific knowledge.
Duration: Usually 2 hours.
Marks: The exam is generally out of 100 marks.
Results for the entrance exam and the final selection list are published on the official CNLU website.
Candidates are advised to regularly check the website for updates.
The Ph.D. program is research-oriented, and candidates are required to submit a thesis at the end of the program.
The university may release a merit list based on the entrance exam and interview performance.