Eligibility: Candidates must hold a Master’s degree in a relevant field with at least 55% marks (50% for SC/ST/OBC-A/OBC-B/PwD candidates).
Application: Applications are submitted online through the WBSU official website.
Entrance Exam: Candidates must qualify in the WBSU Ph.D. Entrance Test (PET) or hold a valid UGC-NET/JRF/SLET/GATE/Teacher Fellowship.
Interview: Shortlisted candidates are called for an interview based on their entrance exam scores or qualifying exam status.
Mode: Offline (Pen and Paper-based).
Duration: 2 hours.
Sections:
Research Methodology: 50 marks.
Subject-Specific Questions: 50 marks.
Total Marks: 100.
Qualifying Marks: 50% (45% for reserved categories).
Availability: Mock tests are often provided by coaching centers or online platforms.
Purpose: To familiarize candidates with the exam pattern and improve time management.
Resources: Previous years’ question papers and sample papers can be found on the WBSU website or educational portals.
Registration Fee: Approximately INR 1,000 - 2,000.
Coursework Fee: Around INR 10,000 - 20,000.
Thesis Submission Fee: Approximately INR 15,000 - 25,000.
Other Charges: Library, laboratory, and miscellaneous fees may apply.
Reservation: WBSU follows the reservation policy of the Government of West Bengal.
Duration: The part-time Ph.D. program typically takes 4-6 years to complete.
Supervision: Candidates must find a supervisor from the university faculty before final admission.