Deen Dayal Upadhyay Gorakhpur University (DDUGU), formerly known as Gorakhpur University, offers part-time Ph.D. programs for candidates who wish to pursue research while continuing their professional commitments. Below are the details regarding part-time Ph.D. admissions, courses, fees, and entrance-based selection:
Eligibility Criteria:
Candidates must have a Master’s degree in the relevant discipline with at least 55% marks (or an equivalent grade) from a recognized university.
A relaxation of 5% (or equivalent grade) is provided for SC/ST/OBC (non-creamy layer)/differently-abled candidates.
Candidates must have a minimum of two years of work experience in a relevant field (teaching, research, or industry) to be eligible for part-time Ph.D. admission.
Admission Process:
Admission to the part-time Ph.D. program is based on an entrance examination conducted by the university.
Candidates who qualify for UGC-NET (including JRF), UGC-CSIR NET (including JRF), SLET, GATE, or hold a teacher fellowship are exempted from the entrance exam.
The entrance exam consists of:
Research Methodology (50% weightage).
Subject-specific questions (50% weightage).
Candidates who clear the entrance exam must appear for an interview/viva voce conducted by the university.
Course Duration:
The minimum duration for a part-time Ph.D. program is 3 years, and the maximum duration is 6 years.
Fees Structure:
The fee structure for part-time Ph.D. programs varies depending on the department and discipline.
On average, the annual fee ranges between ?15,000 to ?30,000 (subject to change as per university guidelines).
Additional charges may include registration fees, examination fees, and thesis submission fees.
Departments Offering Part-Time Ph.D.:
DDUGU offers part-time Ph.D. programs in various disciplines, including:
Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences
Science (Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, etc.)
Commerce and Management
Education
Law
Life Sciences
Candidates must check the availability of part-time Ph.D. in their preferred department before applying.
Application Process:
Visit the official website of DDU Gorakhpur University: https://www.ddugu.ac.in.
Fill out the online application form for Ph.D. admission.
Pay the application fee (typically around ?1,000–?2,000 for general candidates and ?500–?1,000 for SC/ST candidates).
Submit the required documents, including:
Mark sheets and certificates of qualifying exams.
Work experience certificate.
Category certificate (if applicable).
Research proposal.
Important Notes:
Part-time Ph.D. candidates are required to attend regular meetings with their supervisors and participate in research activities as per university guidelines.
The university reserves the right to modify the admission process, fees, or eligibility criteria.
For further details, candidates can contact the university:
Address: Deen Dayal Upadhyay Gorakhpur University, Gorakhpur, Uttar Pradesh, India.
Website: https://www.ddugu.ac.in
Phone: +91-0551-2200797 (Admission Office)