1. Eligibility Criteria:
Master’s Degree: Applicants must hold a Master’s degree or equivalent in a relevant field with at least 55% marks (50% for SC/ST/OBC/PWD candidates).
Entrance Exam: Candidates must qualify for the university's Ph.D. entrance exam or hold a valid UGC-NET/JRF/CSIR-NET/SLET/GATE score.
Interview: Shortlisted candidates are required to attend an interview or presentation.
2. Application Process:
Online Application: Fill out the application form on the Sikkim University website.
Document Submission: Upload necessary documents, including mark sheets, certificates, and a research proposal.
Application Fee: Pay the required fee online.
3. Selection Process:
Entrance Exam: The exam typically includes research methodology and subject-specific questions.
Interview: Candidates who pass the entrance exam are called for an interview.
4. Important Dates:
Notification Release: Usually in March/April.
Application Deadline: Typically in May/June.
Entrance Exam: Generally held in June/July.
Interview: Conducted in July/August.
1. Availability:
The answer key for the Ph.D. entrance exam is usually released on the Sikkim University website a few days after the exam.
2. Objection Submission:
Candidates can submit objections to the answer key within a specified period, usually a week after its release.
3. Final Answer Key:
The final answer key, after considering objections, is published before the results are declared.
1. Academic:
Universities and Colleges: Ph.D. holders can apply for teaching and research positions.
Research Institutions: Opportunities in various research organizations.
2. Government:
Public Sector Undertakings (PSUs): Positions in research and development.
Government Research Agencies: Such as DRDO, ISRO, etc.
3. Private Sector:
Corporate R&D: Research roles in industries like pharmaceuticals, IT, and engineering.
Consultancy Firms: Roles in data analysis, policy formulation, etc.
4. Non-Profit Organizations:
NGOs: Research and program management roles.
Think Tanks: Policy research and analysis.
5. International Opportunities:
Universities Abroad: Post-doctoral research and teaching positions.
International Organizations: Such as UNESCO, WHO, etc.