If you're preparing for a Ph.D. admission at UPUMS (Uttar Pradesh University of Medical Sciences), here’s a comprehensive guide to help you understand the process, preparation tips, and marking scheme:
The Ph.D. admission process at UPUMS typically involves the following steps:
Candidates must have a Master’s degree in a relevant field (e.g., Medical, Dental, Nursing, Pharmacy, or Allied Health Sciences) with a minimum of 55% marks (50% for SC/ST/OBC candidates).
For medical candidates, a MD/MS/MDS degree is required.
Candidates must qualify for the UPUMS Ph.D. Entrance Exam or have a valid UGC-NET/JRF/CSIR-NET/ICMR-JRF score.
Visit the official UPUMS website: https://www.upums.ac.in.
Fill out the online application form.
Pay the application fee and submit the required documents.
Entrance Exam: Conducted by UPUMS for candidates without a valid NET/JRF score.
Interview: Shortlisted candidates are called for an interview/viva voce.
Final Merit List: Based on the entrance exam score, interview performance, and academic qualifications.
The entrance exam typically tests your subject knowledge, research aptitude, and analytical skills. Here’s how to prepare:
Focus on your subject-specific knowledge (e.g., Anatomy, Physiology, Biochemistry, etc.).
General topics like Research Methodology, Biostatistics, and Scientific Writing are also important.
Refer to standard textbooks and research methodology books.
Solve previous years’ question papers (if available) to understand the exam pattern.
Allocate time for each subject based on your strengths and weaknesses.
Practice mock tests to improve speed and accuracy.
Be prepared to discuss your research proposal and its relevance.
Brush up on your subject knowledge and recent advancements in your field.
The marking scheme for UPUMS Ph.D. admission may vary, but it generally follows this pattern:
Total Marks: 100
Duration: 2 hours
Type of Questions: Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
Negative Marking: Usually 0.25 marks deducted for each wrong answer.
Marks: 50
Evaluation Criteria:
Research proposal presentation.
Subject knowledge.
Communication skills.
Entrance Exam: 70% weightage
Interview: 30% weightage
NET/JRF candidates may be exempted from the entrance exam and directly called for the interview.
Check the official UPUMS website regularly for updates on the admission process.
Prepare a strong research proposal that aligns with your area of interest.
Stay updated on recent developments in your field of study.