Gautam Buddha University (GBU) offers part-time Ph.D. programs for working professionals and researchers who wish to pursue doctoral studies while continuing their professional commitments. Below are the key details regarding eligibility, admission process, and merit-based selection:
Educational Qualification:
Candidates must have a Master’s degree (or equivalent) in a relevant discipline with at least 55% marks (or equivalent CGPA).
A relaxation of 5% (or equivalent) is provided for SC/ST/OBC (non-creamy layer)/differently-abled candidates.
Professional Experience:
Candidates must have a minimum of 2 years of work experience in a relevant field after completing their Master’s degree.
The experience should be in a reputed organization, research institution, or industry.
Entrance Exam:
Candidates must qualify for the GBU Ph.D. Entrance Test (PET) or have a valid score in national-level tests like UGC-NET (including JRF), CSIR-NET, GATE, or SLET.
Interview:
Shortlisted candidates will be called for an interview or presentation of their research proposal.
Application:
Visit the official GBU website (www.gbu.ac.in) and fill out the online application form for part-time Ph.D. admission.
Pay the application fee as per the university guidelines.
Entrance Exam:
If applicable, appear for the GBU Ph.D. Entrance Test (PET). The exam typically consists of:
Research Aptitude: To assess research methodology and analytical skills.
Subject-Specific Knowledge: Based on the chosen discipline.
Interview:
Candidates who qualify for the entrance exam or have a valid national-level test score will be called for an interview.
The interview will evaluate the candidate’s research proposal, subject knowledge, and motivation for pursuing a Ph.D.
Final Selection:
Selection is based on:
Performance in the entrance exam (if applicable).
Academic record.
Work experience.
Interview performance.
The selection process is merit-based and considers the following factors:
Entrance Exam Score (if applicable).
Academic Performance (Master’s degree marks).
Work Experience (relevance and duration).
Research Proposal (quality and feasibility).
Interview Performance.
To prepare for the GBU Ph.D. Entrance Test (PET), candidates can refer to the following:
Research Aptitude:
Questions on research methodology, data interpretation, and logical reasoning.
Sample topics: Types of research, hypothesis testing, sampling techniques, and data analysis.
Subject-Specific Questions:
Questions related to the candidate’s chosen discipline (e.g., Engineering, Management, Sciences, Humanities, etc.).
Focus on core concepts, recent developments, and applications.
Previous Year Papers:
Check the GBU website or contact the university for previous year question papers.
Practice mock tests to improve time management and accuracy.
Research Proposal: Prepare a well-structured research proposal highlighting the research problem, objectives, methodology, and expected outcomes.
Supervisor Allocation: Candidates must identify a potential supervisor from GBU faculty members whose research aligns with their proposed topic.
Duration: The part-time Ph.D. program typically has a duration of 4-6 years.
For more details, visit the official GBU website or contact the admissions office:
Website: www.gbu.ac.in
Email: admissions@gbu.ac.in
Phone: +91-120-2344200