St. Xavier's University (SXU), Kolkata, offers a full-time Ph.D. program across various disciplines. Below are the details regarding eligibility, courses, fees, and more:
To be eligible for the full-time Ph.D. program at St. Xavier's University, candidates must meet the following criteria:
Educational Qualification:
A Master’s degree (or equivalent) in a relevant discipline with at least 55% marks (or equivalent CGPA) from a recognized university.
For SC/ST/OBC (non-creamy layer)/differently-abled candidates, a relaxation of 5% marks (i.e., 50%) is applicable.
Entrance Exam:
Candidates must qualify for the Xavier Research Aptitude Test (X-RAT) conducted by the university.
Alternatively, candidates with a valid UGC-NET/JRF, CSIR-NET/JRF, SLET, GATE, or teacher fellowship are exempt from the entrance exam.
Interview:
Shortlisted candidates must appear for a personal interview conducted by the university.
St. Xavier's University offers Ph.D. programs in the following disciplines:
Management
Commerce
Economics
English
Education
Sociology
Mass Communication
Environmental Science
Mathematics
Physics
Chemistry
Microbiology
Biotechnology
Computer Science
Application:
Candidates must apply online through the official website of St. Xavier's University.
Pay the application fee as specified.
Entrance Exam (X-RAT):
Candidates without a valid NET/JRF/SLET/GATE score must appear for the X-RAT.
Interview:
Shortlisted candidates will be called for an interview.
Final Selection:
Based on the candidate’s performance in the entrance exam (if applicable), interview, and academic record.
The approximate Ph.D. fees at St. Xavier's University are as follows:
Course Fee: ?50,000 to ?1,00,000 per year (varies depending on the discipline).
Registration Fee: ?10,000 (one-time payment).
Thesis Submission Fee: ?20,000 (at the time of submission).
Other Charges: Library fee, laboratory fee (if applicable), etc.
Note: Fees are subject to change. Refer to the official website for the latest fee structure.
If you are exploring other options for Ph.D. programs in Kolkata, here are some top colleges/universities:
University of Calcutta
Jadavpur University
Indian Institute of Management Calcutta (IIM Calcutta)
Indian Statistical Institute (ISI), Kolkata
Presidency University
Indian Institute of Science Education and Research (IISER), Kolkata
Amity University, Kolkata
Techno India University
Research Facilities: Well-equipped labs, libraries, and access to online journals.
Faculty: Experienced and renowned faculty members.
Interdisciplinary Research: Opportunities for interdisciplinary research.
Scholarships: Available for meritorious and financially disadvantaged students.
Visit the official website of St. Xavier's University: www.sxuk.edu.in.
Navigate to the Admissions section and select Ph.D. Program.
Fill out the application form and upload the required documents.
Pay the application fee online.
Submit the application and keep a copy for future reference.
For more details, contact the university’s admission office:
Email: admissions@sxuk.edu.in