Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University (GGSIPU) offers full-time Ph.D. programs across various disciplines. The admission process, exam pattern, and merit list are designed to ensure that only qualified candidates are selected for the program. Below is a detailed overview of the Ph.D. admission process at GGSIPU:
Eligibility Criteria:
Candidates must have a Master’s degree in a relevant discipline with at least 55% marks (50% for SC/ST/OBC/PwD candidates).
Candidates who have qualified for UGC-NET (including JRF), UGC-CSIR NET (including JRF), SLET, GATE, or teacher fellowship holders are exempt from the written entrance test but must appear for the interview.
Application Process:
Applications are submitted online through the official GGSIPU website.
Candidates must fill out the application form, upload required documents, and pay the application fee.
Entrance Exam:
Candidates who do not qualify for exemption must appear for the Ph.D. Entrance Test (PET) conducted by GGSIPU.
The exam is typically held in offline (pen-and-paper) mode.
Interview:
Shortlisted candidates (based on PET scores or exemption criteria) are called for an interview/viva voce.
The interview assesses the candidate’s research aptitude, subject knowledge, and proposed research area.
Final Selection:
The final selection is based on the combined performance in the entrance exam (if applicable) and the interview.
A merit list is prepared, and selected candidates are offered admission.
Mode: Offline (pen-and-paper)
Duration: 2 hours
Type of Questions: Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
Sections:
Research Aptitude: Questions to assess research methodology, logical reasoning, and analytical skills.
Subject-Specific Knowledge: Questions related to the candidate’s chosen discipline.
Marking Scheme: Each question carries equal marks, and there is no negative marking.
The merit list is prepared based on:
Entrance Exam Score (for non-exempt candidates).
Interview Performance.
Candidates exempt from the entrance exam are evaluated solely based on their interview performance.
The merit list is published on the official GGSIPU website.
Research Proposal: Candidates must prepare a research proposal in their area of interest, which is discussed during the interview.
Seat Allocation: Seats are allocated based on merit, availability of guides, and the candidate’s research area.
Registration: Selected candidates must complete the registration process and pay the required fees to confirm their admission.
Application Start Date: Usually in March-April
Entrance Exam Date: Typically in June-July
Interview Dates: August-September
Merit List Publication: September-October