Teerthanker Mahaveer University (TMU) offers Ph.D. programs across various disciplines. Below is a general overview of the Ph.D. admission process, cut-off, syllabus, and merit-based selection criteria:
The admission process for Ph.D. at TMU typically involves the following steps:
Eligibility Criteria:
Candidates must have a Master’s degree in a relevant field with a minimum of 55% marks (or equivalent CGPA).
Relaxation of 5% marks (or equivalent) is provided for SC/ST/OBC (non-creamy layer)/differently-abled candidates.
Entrance Exam:
TMU conducts a Ph.D. Entrance Test (PET) for eligible candidates.
Candidates who have qualified UGC-NET (including JRF), UGC-CSIR NET, GATE, or SLET are exempted from the entrance exam.
Interview:
Shortlisted candidates (based on entrance exam scores or exempted qualifications) are called for an interview/viva voce.
The interview assesses the candidate’s research aptitude, subject knowledge, and proposed research area.
Final Selection:
Selection is based on performance in the entrance exam (if applicable) and the interview.
The cut-off for the Ph.D. entrance exam (PET) varies each year depending on factors like the number of applicants, difficulty level of the exam, and available seats.
Candidates with exempted qualifications (e.g., UGC-NET, GATE) are directly called for the interview.
The syllabus for the Ph.D. entrance exam (PET) is generally based on the subject-specific knowledge of the chosen discipline. It includes:
Research Methodology: Basics of research, quantitative and qualitative methods, data analysis, etc.
Subject-Specific Topics: Advanced topics from the candidate’s Master’s degree program.
General Aptitude: Logical reasoning, analytical ability, and general awareness.
Entrance Exam Score: Weightage is given to the PET score (if applicable).
Interview Performance: Candidates are evaluated on their research proposal, subject knowledge, and communication skills.
Academic Record: Previous academic performance (Master’s and Bachelor’s degrees) is also considered.
Exempted Candidates: Those with UGC-NET, GATE, or similar qualifications are given priority.
Research Proposal: Candidates must submit a research proposal aligned with their area of interest.
Duration: The Ph.D. program typically takes 3–5 years to complete.
Fee Structure: The fee varies depending on the discipline and research area.