TMBU (Tilka Manjhi Bhagalpur University) offers full-time Ph.D programs across various disciplines. Below are the details regarding eligibility, application fees, course structure, and fees for the Ph.D program:
Educational Qualification:
Candidates must have a Master’s degree (or equivalent) in the relevant discipline with at least 55% marks (or equivalent CGPA).
A relaxation of 5% (50% marks) is allowed for SC/ST/OBC (non-creamy layer)/differently-abled candidates.
Entrance Exam:
Candidates must qualify for the TMBU Ph.D Entrance Test (PET) conducted by the university.
Candidates who have qualified for UGC-NET/JRF, CSIR-NET/JRF, SLET, or GATE are exempted from the entrance test.
Interview:
Shortlisted candidates (based on the entrance test or exempted category) must appear for a personal interview/viva voce conducted by the university.
The application fee for the Ph.D program varies based on the category:
General/OBC candidates: ?1000 (approx)
SC/ST candidates: ?500 (approx)
Payment can be made online through the university’s official portal.
Duration:
Minimum: 3 years (including coursework)
Maximum: 6 years (can be extended under special circumstances).
Coursework:
Candidates must complete 6 months of coursework (if applicable) before starting their research work.
The coursework includes research methodology and subject-specific topics.
Research Work:
After completing the coursework, candidates work on their research thesis under the guidance of an assigned supervisor.
Thesis Submission:
Candidates must submit their thesis within the stipulated time and defend it during the viva voce.
The fee structure for the Ph.D program at TMBU is as follows (approx):
Registration Fee: ?5000 (one-time)
Coursework Fee: ?10,000 (if applicable)
Thesis Submission Fee: ?5000
Other Charges: Library fee, laboratory fee, etc., may apply as per the department.
Visit the official website of TMBU: www.tmbuniv.ac.in.
Navigate to the "Admissions" section and select the Ph.D program.
Fill out the application form and upload the required documents.
Pay the application fee online.
Submit the application and take a printout for future reference.
Check the official TMBU website or the Ph.D admission notification for the latest updates.
Ensure you meet the eligibility criteria before applying.
Keep all necessary documents (mark sheets, certificates, category certificates, etc.) ready during the application process.