The University of Goa (also known as Goa University) offers full-time Ph.D. programs across various disciplines. Below is a detailed overview of the admission process, marking scheme, and other relevant information for Ph.D. admissions:
Eligibility Criteria:
Candidates must have a Master’s degree in a relevant field 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.
Entrance Exam:
Candidates must appear for the Goa University Ph.D. Entrance Test (GU PET).
The exam consists of two parts:
Part A: Research Methodology (50 marks).
Part B: Subject-specific questions (50 marks).
The total duration of the exam is 2 hours.
Exemption from Entrance Exam:
Candidates who have qualified for UGC-NET/JRF, CSIR-NET/JRF, SLET, GATE, or hold a Teacher Fellowship are exempt from the entrance exam.
Interview/Viva Voce:
Shortlisted candidates (based on the entrance exam or exemption) must appear for an interview/viva voce conducted by the respective department.
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).
Interview/viva voce.
Availability of research guides and infrastructure in the chosen field.
Entrance Exam:
Part A (Research Methodology): 50 marks.
Part B (Subject-specific): 50 marks.
Total: 100 marks.
Interview/Viva Voce: 50 marks.
Total Marks for Selection: 150 marks.
Candidates must secure a minimum of 50% marks (45% for SC/ST/OBC/differently-abled) in the entrance exam and interview combined to qualify for admission.
The question papers for the Ph.D. entrance exam are designed to test the candidate’s research aptitude and subject knowledge.
Part A: Focuses on research methodology, including topics like research design, data collection, analysis, and interpretation.
Part B: Subject-specific questions based on the candidate’s chosen discipline.
Previous years' question papers can be accessed through the Goa University website or by contacting the university’s examination cell.
Visit the official website of Goa University: www.unigoa.ac.in.
Check the Ph.D. admission notification for the current academic year.
Fill out the online application form and upload the required documents.
Pay the application fee online.
Appear for the entrance exam (if applicable) and interview.
Check the merit list and complete the admission formalities if selected.
Master’s degree mark sheets and certificates.
Proof of qualifying exams (UGC-NET/JRF, CSIR-NET/JRF, etc.), if applicable.
Research proposal (if required by the department).
Category certificate (if applicable).
No Objection Certificate (NOC) from the employer (for working professionals).
The Ph.D. admission process usually begins in May/June every year.
The entrance exam is typically conducted in July/August.
Interviews are held shortly after the entrance exam results are declared.