Here’s an overview of CU Rajasthan (Central University of Rajasthan) Ph.D. admissions, cutoff, lateral entry, and recruitment sectors:
Eligibility:
Candidates must have a Master’s degree in a relevant field with at least 55% marks (50% for SC/ST/OBC/PwD candidates).
A valid score in UGC-NET/JRF, CSIR-NET, GATE, or CU-Rajasthan Ph.D. Entrance Exam is required.
Admission Process:
Entrance exam followed by an interview.
Candidates with JRF/NET/GATE are exempt from the written exam but must appear for the interview.
Research Areas: Ph.D. programs are offered in various disciplines like Science, Humanities, Social Sciences, and Engineering.
The cutoff for Ph.D. admissions varies each year based on:
Number of applicants.
Difficulty level of the entrance exam.
Availability of seats in specific departments.
Candidates with higher scores in the entrance exam or those with JRF/NET qualifications have a better chance of selection.
Lateral Entry is not typically offered for Ph.D. programs at CU Rajasthan.
However, candidates with prior research experience or M.Phil. degrees may receive some relaxation in coursework requirements.
After completing a Ph.D. from CU Rajasthan, graduates can explore opportunities in:
Academia: As professors, researchers, or postdoctoral fellows in universities and colleges.
Research and Development (R&D): In government and private research organizations.
Industry: In sectors like pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, data science, and engineering.
Government Jobs: Through exams like UGC-NET for lectureship or roles in scientific organizations like ISRO, DRDO, etc.
Entrepreneurship: Starting their own ventures in niche research areas.