Sidho Kanho Birsha University (SKBU), located in Purulia, West Bengal, offers full-time Ph.D. programs across various disciplines. Here’s an overview of the admission process, entrance-based selection, and average fees:
Eligibility Criteria:
Candidates must have a Master’s degree in a relevant subject with at least 55% marks (50% for SC/ST/OBC-A/OBC-B/PwD candidates) from a recognized university.
Candidates who have qualified UGC-NET (including JRF)/UGC-CSIR NET (including JRF)/SLET/GATE/teacher fellowship holders or have an M.Phil. degree are exempt from the entrance exam.
Application Process:
Applications are submitted online through the official SKBU website.
Candidates need to 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 a written entrance exam conducted by SKBU.
The exam typically consists of subject-specific questions and research methodology.
Interview:
Shortlisted candidates (based on entrance exam performance or exemption criteria) are called for an interview/viva voce.
The final selection is based on the candidate’s performance in the interview and their research proposal.
The university releases the provisional answer key for the Ph.D. entrance exam on its official website after the exam.
Candidates can raise objections (if any) within a specified time frame.
The final answer key is published after considering all objections.
The selection process is based on:
Performance in the entrance exam (if applicable).
Evaluation of the research proposal.
Performance in the interview/viva voce.
The approximate fee for the full-time Ph.D. program at SKBU is as follows:
Coursework Fee: ?10,000–?15,000 (one-time).
Thesis Submission Fee: ?10,000–?20,000.
Other Charges: Library fee, registration fee, etc. (may vary).
Total Fee: ?25,000–?50,000 (approx.) for the entire program.
Fee structure and admission guidelines may vary slightly each year. Refer to the official SKBU website or the latest admission notification for accurate details.
Scholarships and fellowships are available for eligible candidates (e.g., UGC-JRF, Maulana Azad National Fellowship, etc.).