Gauhati University Phd Admissions 2023 are open now. Admissions to the program are based on Gauhati University Research Eligibility Test (GURET). The last date to apply is June 15, 2023. GURET 2023 exam for admission to the Ph.D. program will be held on July 2, 2023. Check: Gauhati University Admissions 2023

Gauhati University offers a Ph.D. program of 4-5 years for those who want to be research scholars. Recipient of CSIR/UGC-JRF, ICMR-JRF, ICAR-JRF, DBT-JRF, and any National Level Fellowship / Scholarship (awarded for the Ph.D. program by a National Agency, such as INSPIRE Fellowship, MHRD, etc.) in the concerned subjects are exempted from appearing in the GURET, subject to verification and approval by the competent authority of GU. The duration of the Ph.D. at Gauhati University is a minimum of 2 years and maximum- 5 years. The Ph.D. is offered in 48 disciplines at Gauhati University.

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Gauhati University PhD Course Fee

The following tabular shows the fee structure of the PhD program at Gauhati University: 

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Gauhati University PhD Eligibility Criteria

• Any person having a Masters Degree of Gauhati University or from any other recognized University or Institute in a subject in the Faculties of Arts, Science, Commerce, Management, Law, Technology, Fine Arts, Engineering, and Medicine or other professional subjects of GU with not less than 55% of marks or equivalent grade in the concerned subject may apply for admission into the PhD programs in the concerned subject in which the candidate is postgraduate or in an allied subject.
• The minimum marks for SC/ST/OBC (Non-Creamy Layer)/ differently-abled candidates (with equal to or more than 40 percent disability) is 50% or equivalent grade.
• The rules and regulations of the Medical Council of India/ Indian Nursing Council/ Rehabilitation Council of India/ recommendation of Faculty of Medicine for Clinical Courses shall be followed (where necessary) in the case of Medical Sciences.
• Those candidates who are in a final year of their Master's Degree may also apply for the PhD Program in the Gauhati University.
• Applicants doing Job will have to present the ‘No Objection Certificate’ by the employer at the time of admission.

Eligibility Criteria for the International Students

• The eligibility criteria for the international students applying for the PhD program at the Gauhati University is post-graduation with a minimum of 55 percent.
• 17 Years of education must be completed by the candidate, which includes 12 years of education in school, 3 years of graduation, and 2 years of post-graduation.
• Proficiency in English can be achieved by appearing in IELTS, TESOL, TOEFL, etc.
• The concerned department will check the reference letter, candidate’s academic record, and marks scored in the standardized test, GRE.
• International students can visit the International Relations Wing to understand the whole process.

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Gauhati University PhD Admission Criteria

• The selection of the candidate in the PhD program of the Gauhati University is based upon the entrance exam conducted by the Gauhati University that is, GURET (Gauhati University Research Eligibility Test). 
• Candidates who have qualified CSIR/UGC-JRF, ICMR-JRF, ICAR-JRF, DBT-JRF, or equivalent exam qualified candidates will be exempted from appearing in the entrance test of the Gauhati University. The admissions to PhD will be granted on the basis of the Central Application Process.
• The admission through the exempted seats is only 50 percent of the total seats. If the candidate does not get a seat through the exempted seats then he/she can appear in the GURET test for admission.
• The results of the GURET will be published online on the official website of the University. Subject-wise merit-list will also be there on the website in PDF form.

How to Apply for Gauhati University PhD Admission?

Admission is a 3-tier process. The application procedure for the entrance test GURET is conducted through the Central Application Process (CAP). Those candidates who are exempted from the entrance test will have to pay the CAP fee and will have to participate in it also.

The application form of GURET will be available on the official website of the Gauhati University. The candidates will have to fill the application forms before the last date. 

Candidates will have to follow the given steps to fill the application forms. 

• Visit the official website https://onlinegu.in/
• Now Click on the Application Link of your desired course.
• Enter your Mobile no. and Enter your Date of Birth.
• Now Click on the “Start” button present on the page.
• Now fill out the Application form.
• Choose the Entrance exam Centre.
• Upload the necessary documents.
• Pay the CAP fee online through net banking/debit card/credit card.
• Submit the application form.
• Now appear for the Entrance exam and wait for the results.
• You will be called for further admission process if you qualify the entrance exam.

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Entrance Exam Pattern 

The GURET test will have two sections. The first section will be on General Awareness and the second section will be on subject-specific knowledge. The first section will be 20 marks and the second section will be 80 marks. 

In GURET, The duration of the examination will be 120 minutes (2 hours), in which the applicant has to answer 100 MCQ. For every right answer, 1 mark will be awarded and for every wrong answer 0.25 mark will be deducted. There will no marking for un-attempted questions.

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GURET Counseling 

Those candidates who will be selected through GURET or exempted seats will have to appear for the counseling. The weightage of the counseling is 20 marks. 

Reservation Criteria: 

• Seat reservation for scheduled caste is 7%.
• For scheduled tribes living in plain areas; seat reservation is 10%.
• Scheduled tribes living in hilly areas get a seat reservation of 5%.
• OBC and MOBC seat reservation is 15%.
• 3% of seats are reserved for differently-abled. 
• For the university permanent employee, 1 seat in every faculty with 40 seats and 2 seats in every faculty with more than 40 seats are reserved.
• Fringe Village: 10%
• seats are reserved for GU Former Employees.
• Moran Community of Assam: 2 seats.
• Extra-Curricular: 1 seat reserved in each department.
• NCC & NSS: 5 seats.

Gauhati University PhD Course Details

The Gauhati University offers PhD in 48 disciplines. The details related to the PhD coursework are given below.

• The PhD Coursework will be for 6 months. Starting from August month each year.
• There will be four papers in the Coursework. Each paper shall be of 6 credits, making it a total of 24 credits for the entire Coursework. Total marks in each paper shall be 100 (20 internal, 80 final examinations). 

The papers will be as follows: 

• Paper I: Research methodology (as per UGC recommendation) 
• Paper-II: Computer Application/Numerical analysis/Environmental issue or similar Course designed by the concerned department.
• Paper III & IV: On the relevant subject 

Upon completion of the course, students shall be required to sit for a written examination as per the syllabus designed by the concerned DRC in the concerned GU Department. They will be declared to have successfully completed the course provided they secure the qualifying grades as indicated below.: 

1. Grade A: 90% and above
2. Grade B- 70 % and above
3. Grade C- 50% and above
4. Grade D: less than 50%

• The minimum pass marks in each paper shall be 50%. Those securing below 50% (grade D) shall have to attend the course in the next session and complete the formalities with the qualifying grades. Mid-term and sessional tests may be conducted as per the convenience of the department and the sister institutes. 
• The minimum attendance required to qualify for appearing in the Final Coursework Examination is 75%. 
• Scholars will have to successfully complete the Coursework within two years from the date of admission (i.e. within two academic sessions). 
• After this allotment of Supervisor is done. The next step is Provisional registration for PhD. 
• After the submission of the Synopsis, the final registration for PhD is done.
• When the scholar is cleared for submission of the PhD. thesis after the Pre Submission seminar, the scholar will submit four copies of the PhD. thesis (five copies, if a Co-Guide is present). All these five copies should be softbound. No hard-bound copies will be accepted at this stage (see below for specifications for a PhD thesis). 
• If a scholar fails to submit the thesis within 5 (five) years from the date of Provisional Registration, she/he may be allowed one year of extension on the recommendation of the RAC, which will be effective after the completion of the 5-year term of registration.

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Course Specializations: 

Gauhati University offers PhD in 48Specializations listed in the table below: 

Gauhati University PhD Syllabus

The syllabus for PhD in different subjects is different which is mentioned very clearly on the official website of the university. However, there are some common subjects which a research scholar of any subject will have to study during the PhD program.

Subject Taught in Gauhati University PhD

PhD Duration: The duration of the PhD program at the Gauhati University is 5 Years.

Attendance Requirement: 75% attendance is needed for each year in the PhD program.

Program Structure: Coursework+Synopsis+Thesis+Practical Exam/Viva Voce

Financial Assistance: Students during the PhD program can avail themselves of financial assistance offered by the Directorate of Higher Education, Assam. Some of the scholarships are given on the past academic records, some on the current academic record, and some on the caste category.

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