St. Xavier’s University, Kolkata PhD Admission 2023, Dates, Eligibility, Application Process

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St. Xavier’s University, Kolkata announces Admission to PhD Programme 2023, Apply Now

 

St. Xavier’s University, Kolkata PhD Admission 2023 – St. Xavier’s University, Kolkata has invited applications for admission to Ph.D. Programme for the Academic Year 2023-24

 

St. Xavier’s University, Kolkata PhD Admission 2023

 

PhD Programme Disciplines

The disciplines in which the University offers admission to Ph.D. Programme for the Academic Year 2023-24 are:

Disciplines & Vacancy

  • Ph.D. in Commerce – 06
  • Ph.D. in Management – 06
  • Ph.D. in English – 04
  • Ph.D. in Economics – 06
  • Ph.D. in Mass Communication – 04
  • Ph.D. in Psychology – 03
  • Ph.D. in Social Work – 04
  • Ph.D. in Law – 09

 

Important Dates

  • Deadline for Submission of Online Application Form: 28th April 2023
  • Deadline for hardcopy submission: 04th May 2023
  • Display of List of Eligible Candidates for XU-RET (Research Entrance Test): 13th May 2023
  • Admit Card Release Date: (Admit Card downloading link and all details related to Mock Test will be communicated to the candidates through e-mail) 24th May 2023
  • Dates for Mock Test: 26th & 27th May 2023
  • Conduct of Online XU-RET (Research Entrance Test): 28th May 2023
  • Publication of List for Interview 5th June 2023
  • Interview: Interview will be held physically in the University Campus Date of Interview: 12th to 20th June 2023
  • Publication of Selection List & Admission Offer 24th June 2023
  • Last Date of Submission of Fees: 08th July 2023
  • Physical Document Verification (Detailed procedure will be mentioned in the Selection List): 10th & 11th July 2023
  • Inauguration of Ph.D. Programme 15th July 2023

 

Eligibility Criteria

  • Ph.D. in Management: Candidates for admission to the Ph.D. Programme shall have a Master’s degree in Management and related fields from a UGC recognized University or a degree declared equivalent to the Master’s degree by Association of Indian Universities (AIU) with at least 55% marks in aggregate or its equivalent grade ‘B’ in the UGC 7-point scale (or an equivalent grade in a point scale wherever grading system is followed) or an equivalent degree from a foreign educational Institution accredited by an Assessment and Accreditation Agency which is approved, recognized or authorized by an authority, established or incorporated under a law in its home country or any other statutory authority in that country for the purpose of assessing, accrediting or assuring quality and standards of educational institutions
  • Ph.D. in Commerce: Candidates for admission to the Ph.D. Programme shall have a Master’s degree in Commerce or Management from a UGC recognized University or a degree declared equivalent to the Master’s degree by Association of Indian Universities (AIU) with at least 55% marks in aggregate or its equivalent grade ‘B’ in the UGC 7-point scale (or an equivalent grade in a point scale wherever grading system is followed) or an equivalent degree from a foreign educational Institution accredited by an Assessment and Accreditation Agency which is approved, recognized or authorized by an authority, established or incorporated under a law in its home country or any other statutory authority in that country for the purpose of assessing, accrediting or assuring quality and standards of educational institutions.
  • Ph.D. in English/Economics/Mass Communication/Psychology/Social Work/Law: Candidates for admission to the Ph.D. Programme shall have a Master’s degree in the respective discipline from a UGC recognized University or a degree declared equivalent to the Master’s degree by Association of Indian Universities (AIU) with at least 55% marks in aggregate or its equivalent grade ‘B’ in the UGC 7-point scale (or an equivalent grade in a point scale wherever grading system is followed) or an equivalent degree from a foreign educational Institution accredited by an Assessment and Accreditation Agency which is approved, recognized or authorized by an authority, established or incorporated under a law in its home country or any other statutory authority in that country for the purpose of assessing, accrediting or assuring quality and standards of educational institutions

Note:

  • A relaxation of 5% of marks, from 55% to 50%, or an equivalent relaxation of grade, may be allowed for those belonging to SC/ST/OBC (non-creamy layer) / Differently- abled and other categories of candidates as per the decision of the UGC from time to time. The eligibility marks of 55% (or an equivalent grade in a point scale wherever grading system is followed) and the relaxation of 5% to the categories mentioned above are permissible based only on the qualifying marks without including the grace mark procedures
  • The candidate will have to appear in the online St. Xavier’s University, Kolkata Research Entrance Test (XU- RET). The duration of the XU-RET will be of two hours and will comprise of 50 Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ) of 2 marks each with a total of 100 marks for all Ph.D. programmes. Test will have two sections 50 marks for each. The Section I is on Research Methodology and will test on research orientation, aptitude, research designs, methods and analysis. The Section II will be Discipline specific. For Commerce, English, Economics, Mass Communication, Psychology, Social Work and Law this section will have 25 questions on different areas of commerce and for Management, there will 5 questions each on General Management, Finance, Marketing, HR, and Systems & Operations.
  • The Research Entrance Test will be followed by an interview on the subject concerned. Candidates who score more than 50% in XURET will be eligible to sit for the Interview

 

Application Procedure

    • Application form and prospectus for the Ph.D. programme can be downloaded from the Ph.D. Programme link on the website www.sxuk.edu.in. Candidates applying for Ph.D. programme need to follow the application procedure stated below:
    • Step 1: Go to the Ph.D. Programme link on the website www.sxuk.edu.in and register yourself by clicking the “Register” link
    • Step 2: Log in to fill the Basic Information Sheet and submit
    • Step 3: After submission you will be directed to the payment gateway. Make the payment of application fee INR 2500 and generate an acknowledgement slip and payment receipt.
    • Step 4: Download the application form and fill in the details, attaching documents against proof of qualifications, experience, publications etc.
    • Step 5: Attach the acknowledgement slip and payment receipt with the filled in application form (with the attachments) and send it to the address below: 
  • Ph.D. Office 3rd floor Arrupe Building St. Xavier’s University, Kolkata Action Area III B, New Town Kolkata-700160 Website www.sxuk.edu.in
  • On the cover of the application envelope, indicate ‘Application for Ph.D. Programme (Name of the discipline applied for) 2023’.

 

Application Fee

  • INR 2500 (at the time of Online Application)

 

Fee Details

  • The Annual Fees are to be paid in two equal instalments before the commencement of subsequent semester.
  • Total Annual Fees: Rs.1,00,000/- 1st & 2nd Instalment of Annual Fees: ₹ 50,000/- for each semester (to be paid before the commencement of each semester)
  • Fees to be paid at the time of Admission: 1st Instalment of Annual Fees of Year 1 (₹ 50,000/-) and ₹ 10,000/- (Refundable Security Deposit).

 
For more details and to apply online, please visit official website

 

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