Dr. NTR University of Health Sciences (NTRUHS), Vijayawada, offers Ph.D. programs in various medical and health science disciplines. The admission process typically involves an entrance exam followed by an interview. Below is a detailed overview of the Ph.D. admission process, marking scheme, cutoff trends, and category-wise cutoff details:
Eligibility Criteria:
Candidates must have a postgraduate degree (MD/MS/MDS/M.Sc./M.Tech) in the relevant field with a minimum of 55% marks (50% for SC/ST/OBC candidates).
Candidates with a fellowship (e.g., UGC-NET, CSIR, ICMR, DBT) may be exempted from the entrance exam.
Entrance Exam:
The university conducts an entrance exam for Ph.D. admissions.
The exam consists of multiple-choice questions (MCQs) covering research methodology, subject-specific knowledge, and general aptitude.
Interview:
Candidates who qualify for the entrance exam are called for an interview/viva voce.
The final selection is based on the combined performance in the entrance exam and interview.
The marking scheme for the Ph.D. entrance exam and interview is as follows:
Entrance Exam: 70% weightage
The exam is typically divided into two parts:
Research Methodology: 30 marks
Subject-Specific Knowledge: 70 marks
Total marks: 100
Interview/Viva Voce: 30% weightage
The interview assesses the candidate's research aptitude, subject knowledge, and proposed research area.
The cutoff marks for the Ph.D. entrance exam vary each year based on factors such as the number of applicants, difficulty level of the exam, and available seats. Below are the general trends:
General Category: 50-60% (may vary by subject)
Reserved Categories (SC/ST/OBC): 45-55% (relaxation as per university norms)
The university follows the government norms for category-wise relaxation in cutoff marks:
General/Unreserved: 50% or above in the entrance exam.
OBC: 45% or above.
SC/ST: 40% or above.
University Entrance Exam:
Conducted by NTRUHS for candidates who do not have a valid fellowship.
Exemption from Entrance Exam:
Candidates with a valid fellowship (e.g., UGC-NET, CSIR, ICMR, DBT) are exempted from the entrance exam and can directly appear for the interview.
Visit the official website of NTRUHS: https://ntruhs.ap.nic.in.
Check the notification for Ph.D. admissions.
Fill out the application form and pay the application fee.
Submit the required documents (e.g., mark sheets, certificates, research proposal).
Appear for the entrance exam and interview (if applicable).
Keep track of the official notification for the latest updates on admission dates, eligibility, and exam patterns.
Prepare thoroughly for the entrance exam, focusing on research methodology and subject-specific topics.
Candidates with fellowships should ensure they meet the university's criteria for exemption from the entrance exam.