Mahatma Gandhi Kashi Vidyapith Varanasi announces Research Entrance Test for Admission to PhD Program 2022, Apply now
MGKVP Varanasi PhD Admission 2022 – Mahatma Gandhi Kashi Vidyapith (MGKVP) Varanasi invites applications for Admission to PhD Program for the academic session 2022-23 on the basis of Research Entrance Test.
MGKVP Varanasi PhD Admission 2022
PhD Program Offered
- Physics – 10; Chemistry – 10; Mathematics – 12; Statistics – 06; Zoology – 10; Botany – 12; English – 12; Hindi – 50; Sanskrit – 08; History – 01; Ancient History – 30; Medieval and Modern History – 40; Economics – 60; Sociology – 65; Political Science – 60; Psychology – 20; Philosophy – 16; Commerce – 60; Management – 03; Education – 60; Physical education – 20; Law – 12; Music – 10; Geography – 10; Home Science – 10; Computer Science – 04; Animal Husbandry and Dairy Science – 05; Agriculture Economics and Statistics – 05; Horticulture – 05; Agriculture Chemistry – 03; Agronomy – 10; Genetics and Plant Breeding – 10; Plant Pathology – 05; Entomology – 05; Fine arts – 05; Pt. Deen Dayal Sodhpeeth; (M.A in social work, IRPM, political science, sociology, history, philosophy) – 04; ;
Important Dates
- Start of Online Application Form: 28 Dec 2022
- Last date for Application Form: 05 Jan 2023
- Last date for application fee Payment: 07 Jan 2023
- Last date for taking print application form: 10 Jan 2023
- PhD Entrance Examination Date: To be announced
PhD Entrance Exam Schedule
- Exam Date: To be announced
- 01st Shift Timings: 09 AM to 11 AM (Expected)
- 02nd Shift Timings: 02 PM to 05 PM (Expected)
Eligibility Criteria
- A 1-year/2-semester master’s degree programme after a 4-year/8-semester bachelor’s degree programme or a 2-year/4-semester master’s degree programme after a 3-year bachelor’s degree programme or qualifications declared equivalent to the master’s degree by the corresponding statutory regulatory body, with at least 55% marks in aggregate or its equivalent grade in a point scale wherever grading system is followed or equivalent qualification 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 to assess, accredit or assure quality and standards of the educational institution.
- A relaxation of 5% marks or its equivalent grade may be allowed for those belonging to SC/ST/OBC (non-creamy layer)/Differently-Abled, Economically Weaker Section (EWS) and other categories of candidates as per the decision of the Commission from time to time.
- Provided that a candidate seeking admission after a 4-year/8-semester bachelor’s degree programme should have a minimum of 75% marks in aggregate or its equivalent grade on a point scale wherever the grading system is followed
- A relaxation of 5% marks or its equivalent grade may be allowed for those belonging to SC/ST/OBC (non-creamy layer)/Differently-Abled, Economically Weaker Section (EWS) and other categories of candidates as per the decision of the Commission from time to time.
- Candidates who have completed the M.Phil. programme with at least 55% marks in aggregate or its equivalent grade in a point scale wherever grading system is followed or equivalent qualification 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 to assess, accredit or assure quality and standards of educational institutions, shall be eligible for admission to the Ph.D. programme. A relaxation of 5% marks or its equivalent grade may be allowed for those belonging to SC/ST/OBC (non-creamy layer)/Differently-Abled, Economically Weaker Section (EWS) and other categories of candidates as per the decision of the Commission from time to time.
- Candidates who have qualified CSIR/UGC JRF, NET or GATE (With 75% Marks) or equivalent exam are exempted from entrance exam.
- Permanent/Regular Faculty of MGKVP or colleges under MGKVP are exempted from entrance test.
Application Form
- Candidates can fill an online application form on the official website of MGKVP at mgkvp.ac.in as per schedule.
- Read the PhD entrance information brochure carefully before filling the application form.
Application Fee
- General and OBC Candidates: Rs. 850/-
- SC/ST Candidates: Rs. 750/-
Entrance Exam Structure
- There will be two question papers containing multiple choice questions.
First Question Paper
- Total No of Questions: 100
- Time: 2 Hrs
- Marks for Each Question: 1 mark
- Negative Marking: No Negative Marking
- Syllabus: General Awareness, Academic aptitude and Related Subjects
Second Question Paper
- Total No of Questions: 200
- Marks for Each Question: 1 mark
- Negative Marking: No Negative Marking
- Syllabus: Related Subjects and Research Aptitude
Cut-Off Marks for Qualifying Exam
- For qualifying 40% Marks in Each Question Paper and 50% of total marks of both papers combined is required. (5% Marks Relaxation for SC/ST/PwD Candidates).
Admit Card
- Admit Card for MGKVP PhD Entrance Exam 2022-23 will be issued online by the University.
- Candidates who have submitted the application form with application fee before the last date of application can download the Admit Card.
For more details and to apply online, please visit official website
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