Bhakta Kavi Narsinh Mehta University Junagadh announces Admission to PhD Program 2022-23, Apply now
BKNMU Junagadh PhD Admission 2023 – Bhakta Kavi Narsinh Mehta University (BKNMU) Junagadh, Gujrat invites application for PhD admission 2022-23 through PhD Entrance Test (PET)-2022
BKNMU Junagadh PhD Admission 2023
Subject: Seats
- Botany 06; Chemistry 03; Zoology 02; Computer Science 02; Economics 07; Sociology 14; Psychology 06; History 02; Hindi 30; English 13; Gujarati 03; Sanskrit 01; Commerce/Accountancy 06; Education 05; Law 02
Important Dates
- Starting date for online application: 24 December, 2022
- Last Date of Submitting Online Application: 03 January, 2023
- Downloading of Hall Ticket: 05 January, 2023
- Centre Based Online Exam Date: 07 January, 2023
Eligibility Criteria
- Candidates for admission to the PhD program should have a Master’s degree or a professional degree declared equivalent to the Master’s degree in the concerned subject by the corresponding statutory regulatory body, 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.
- 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 as per the decision of the Commission from time to time, or for those who had obtained their Master’s degree prior to 19th September, 1991. 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
- A candidate shall be eligible to apply for PET only in the Subject in which he/she has obtained Master’s Degree with at least 55% without grace marks in the respective subject.
- A relaxation of 5% of marks for reserved category will be applicable.
Application Process
- Visit http://bknmu.edu.in.
- Fill the form with accuracy. Your name should be as per your Aadhar card.
- After filling up the form, save it and Pay Rs. 1500/- as PET Fee through the payment gateway.
- Keep print out of the online filled form and payment receipt.
Selection Process
- A final merit list will be prepared after interview/viva-voce (RDC) as per following criteria
- 70 % of marks obtained in PET and
- 30 % marks of presentation cum interview/Viva Voce (RDC)
- A candidate who has cleared UGC/CSIR (JRF), NET/ SLET/ GSET/Teacher Fellowship holders are exempted from PET-2022, but such candidates must apply online for PET-2022. These candidates shall have to appear in the RDC for a presentation interview/ viva-voce.
- Exempted candidates merit list will be prepared after interview/viva-voce (RDC) as per following criteria
PhD Entrance Test (PET)
- PhD Entrance Test will be held in the Centre Based Online Exam.
- Syllabus of Ph.D. Entrance Test is as per UGC NET/GSET/PG level.
- Paper Style of the Ph.D. Entrance Test will contain two papers:
- Paper I – General Paper: This paper will have 50 multiple choice questions. It will be common for all subjects. Examination time is 1:00 hour. Syllabus of this paper will be 50 % questions based on Research Methodology and remaining 50 % questions will be based on NET/GSET Paper-1 contents.
- Paper II – Subject Specific: This paper will have 50 multiple choice questions. Examination time is 1:00 hour. Contents of this paper will be subject specific.
- Total marks for PET will be 100 for 100 MCQs, each of them carries one mark.
- The qualifying marks for the Ph.D. Entrance Test will be 50% – in aggregate (paper-1 & Paper-II). A relaxation of 5% of marks, from 50% to 45% shall be allowed for those belonging to SC/ST/OBC (non-creamy layer)/Differently-Abled candidates.
- There will be no negative marking system.
Admit Card
- Candidates should download his/her Hall Ticket before three days of PET from http://bknmu.edu.in
- Candidates will not be allowed to enter PET centre without Hall Ticket and any one original Identity Proof (Aadhar Card/Voter Card/ Driving License/PAN card).
For more details and to apply online, please visit the official website
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