Eligibility Criteria:
Candidates must have a Master’s degree in a relevant discipline with at least 55% marks (or an equivalent grade) from a recognized university.
Relaxation of 5% marks (or equivalent grade) is provided for SC/ST/OBC (non-creamy layer)/differently-abled candidates.
Candidates who have qualified for UGC-NET (including JRF)/UGC-CSIR NET (including JRF)/SLET/GATE/teacher fellowship holders or have an M.Phil. degree are exempted from the entrance test but must appear for the interview.
Selection Process:
Entrance Test: Candidates who do not fall under the exempted categories must appear for a written entrance test conducted by Sikkim University.
Interview: Shortlisted candidates (based on the entrance test or exemption criteria) are called for an interview/viva voce conducted by the respective department.
How to Apply:
Visit the official website of Sikkim University: https://www.cus.ac.in/.
Look for the "Admissions" section and find the Ph.D. application link.
Fill out the online application form with personal, academic, and research-related details.
Upload the required documents (e.g., mark sheets, certificates, research proposal, etc.).
Pay the application fee online through the provided payment gateway.
Application Fee:
The fee varies for different categories (General, OBC, SC/ST, etc.). Check the official notification for the exact amount.
Important Documents:
Master’s degree mark sheets and certificates.
Proof of eligibility for exemption (if applicable, e.g., NET/JRF/SLET/GATE/M.Phil. certificate).
Research proposal (as per the university’s guidelines).
Category certificate (if applicable).
Passport-sized photograph and signature.
Candidates who are not exempted from the entrance test must appear for the written exam conducted by the university.
The entrance test typically consists of:
Part A: Research Methodology (common for all candidates).
Part B: Subject-specific questions related to the chosen discipline.
The syllabus for the entrance test is usually available on the university’s website.
Research Proposal: A well-defined research proposal is a crucial part of the application. It should align with the research interests of the department and potential supervisors.
Availability of Supervisors: Before applying, candidates are advised to check the availability of faculty members in their chosen field of research.
Reservation Policy: The university follows the Government of India’s reservation policy for SC/ST/OBC/PwD candidates.
The admission notification is usually released in March/April each year.
The entrance test and interview are conducted in June/July.
The academic session typically begins in August.
For further details, candidates can contact:
Sikkim University
Address: 6th Mile, Tadong, Gangtok, Sikkim - 737102
Phone: +91-3592-251879
Email: info@cus.ac.in
Website: https://www.cus.ac.in/