Shri Guru Gobind Singhji Institute of Engineering and Technology (SGGSIET), Nanded, is a prominent institution offering part-time Ph.D. programs in various disciplines. Below are the key details regarding part-time Ph.D. admissions, including cutoff, exam pattern, and qualifications.
To be eligible for a part-time Ph.D. at SGGSWU, candidates must meet the following criteria:
Master’s Degree: A postgraduate degree in the relevant field with a minimum of 55% marks (or equivalent CGPA) from a recognized university. For SC/ST/OBC candidates, the minimum requirement is 50% marks.
Work Experience: Candidates must have at least 2 years of professional experience in a relevant field.
Employer’s No Objection Certificate (NOC): A NOC from the employer is mandatory for part-time Ph.D. candidates.
Qualifying Exam: Candidates must qualify in UGC-NET/JRF, GATE, or the university's Ph.D. Entrance Test (PET).
The admission process for part-time Ph.D. at SGGSWU involves the following steps:
Application Submission: Candidates must fill out the online application form available on the official website.
Entrance Exam: Candidates who do not have UGC-NET/JRF or GATE qualifications must appear for the university's Ph.D. Entrance Test (PET).
Interview: Shortlisted candidates will be called for an interview or presentation of their research proposal.
Final Selection: Based on the entrance exam score, interview performance, and academic qualifications.
The Ph.D. Entrance Test (PET) is conducted by the university for candidates who do not have UGC-NET/JRF or GATE qualifications. The exam pattern is as follows:
Mode of Exam: Offline (Pen and Paper-based)
Duration: 2 hours
Type of Questions: Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
Sections:
Research Methodology
Subject-specific questions
Total Marks: 100
The cutoff for the Ph.D. Entrance Test (PET) varies each year depending on factors such as:
Number of applicants
Difficulty level of the exam
Availability of seats
Candidates are advised to score above 50% in the entrance exam to be considered for the interview round. However, the exact cutoff is announced by the university after the exam.
Candidates must submit the following documents during the admission process:
Mark sheets and certificates of qualifying examinations
Valid scorecard of UGC-NET/JRF or GATE (if applicable)
Research proposal
Employer’s NOC (for part-time candidates)
Category certificate (if applicable)
Application Start Date: Usually announced in June/July.
Last Date to Apply: Typically in July/August.
Entrance Exam Date: Conducted in August/September.
Interview Dates: Announced after the entrance exam results.
For more details, candidates can visit the official website of SGGSWU or contact the university directly:
Website: www.sggswu.ac.in
Email: info@sggswu.ac.in
Phone: +91-2462-229201