Eligibility Criteria:
Candidates must have a Master’s degree or equivalent in a relevant subject with at least 55% marks (50% for SC/ST/OBC candidates).
Candidates who have qualified for UGC-NET (including JRF)/UGC-CSIR NET (including JRF)/SLET/GATE/teacher fellowship holder or have passed M.Phil. program are exempted from the entrance test.
Admission Process:
Notification: The university releases an official notification for Ph.D. admissions, usually on its website.
Application Form: Candidates need to fill out the application form available online on the university’s official website.
Entrance Exam: Candidates who are not exempted need to appear for the Ph.D. entrance test conducted by the university.
Interview: Shortlisted candidates based on the entrance exam or exempted category will be called for an interview.
Final Selection: The final selection is based on the performance in the entrance test (if applicable) and the interview.
Exam Pattern:
Mode of Exam: Offline (Pen and Paper based)
Duration: 2 hours
Type of Questions: Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
Sections:
Research Methodology
Subject-specific questions
Marking Scheme: Each question carries equal marks, and there may be negative marking for wrong answers.
Lateral Entry:
Candidates who have already completed an M.Phil. degree or are currently enrolled in an M.Phil. program may be eligible for lateral entry into the Ph.D. program.
Such candidates may be exempted from the entrance test and may directly appear for the interview.
The exact criteria for lateral entry will be specified in the official notification.
Important Points:
Candidates should regularly check the official website of Ranchi University for updates and notifications regarding Ph.D. admissions.
Ensure that all required documents are prepared and submitted within the specified deadlines.
For any specific queries, it is advisable to contact the university’s admission office directly.