Eligibility Criteria:
Candidates must have a Master’s degree in a relevant field with at least 55% marks (50% for SC/ST/OBC/PwD candidates).
A valid score in UGC-NET, CSIR-NET, GATE, or other equivalent national-level exams is preferred.
Candidates without these scores may need to appear for an entrance test conducted by the university.
Application Process:
Applications are submitted online through the official Vidyasagar University website.
Candidates must fill out the application form, upload required documents, and pay the application fee.
Selection Process:
Shortlisted candidates are called for an interview or presentation of their research proposal.
Final selection is based on academic performance, entrance test scores (if applicable), and interview performance.
Important Documents:
Master’s degree mark sheets and certificates.
Valid scorecard of UGC-NET/CSIR-NET/GATE (if applicable).
Research proposal.
Category certificate (if applicable).
The cutoff for Ph.D. admissions varies depending on the department, number of applicants, and availability of seats.
Candidates with higher scores in qualifying exams (UGC-NET, CSIR-NET, etc.) or the university entrance test have a better chance of selection.
Vidyasagar University is recognized for its research contributions and academic excellence.
It is ranked among the top state universities in West Bengal and has a strong reputation in fields like Science, Arts, and Social Sciences.
The application fee for Ph.D. admissions is approximately ?500–?1,000 for general candidates.
For SC/ST/OBC/PwD candidates, the fee is usually 50% of the general category fee.
Payment can be made online via debit/credit card or net banking.
Application Start Date: June–July (varies each year).
Last Date to Apply: July–August.
Entrance Test/Interview: August–September.