Jananayak Chandrashekhar University (JCU), located in Ballia, Uttar Pradesh, offers part-time Ph.D. programs for working professionals and researchers. Below are the general details regarding part-time Ph.D. admissions:
Educational Qualification: Candidates must have a Master’s degree in a relevant discipline with at least 55% marks (50% for SC/ST/OBC candidates).
Entrance Exam: Candidates must qualify for the university's Ph.D. entrance exam or have a valid UGC-NET/JRF/SLET/GATE score.
Work Experience: For part-time Ph.D., candidates must have at least two years of work experience in a relevant field.
Application: Fill out the online application form available on the JCU official website.
Entrance Exam: Appear for the Ph.D. entrance exam conducted by the university (if applicable).
Interview: Shortlisted candidates will be called for an interview or presentation of their research proposal.
Final Admission: Admission is granted based on performance in the entrance exam, interview, and availability of guides.
Mark sheets and certificates of qualifying exams.
Work experience certificate (for part-time Ph.D.).
Valid scorecard of UGC-NET/JRF/SLET/GATE (if applicable).
Research proposal.
The fee structure for part-time Ph.D. programs varies depending on the discipline. Check the official JCU website or prospectus for detailed fee information.
For Ph.D. preparation, the choice of books depends on your research area. However, here are some general books that can help:
Research Methodology:
Research Methodology: Methods and Techniques by C.R. Kothari.
Research Design: Qualitative, Quantitative, and Mixed Methods Approaches by John W. Creswell.
Subject-Specific Books:
Refer to standard textbooks and reference materials in your field of study.
Consult your research supervisor for recommended readings.
UGC-NET/JRF Preparation:
Trueman’s UGC NET/SET General Paper I by M. Gagan and Sajit Kumar.
UGC NET/JRF/SLET General Paper-1 Teaching & Research Aptitude by Arihant Experts.
The answer key for the JCU Ph.D. entrance exam is usually released on the official website of Jananayak Chandrashekhar University after the exam. Follow these steps to access it:
Visit the official JCU website: https://www.jcu.ac.in.
Navigate to the "Examinations" or "Notifications" section.
Look for the link to the Ph.D. entrance exam answer key.
Download the answer key and compare your responses.
For further details, contact the university:
Website: https://www.jcu.ac.in
Email: info@jcu.ac.in
Phone: Check the official website for contact numbers.