Latest Updates: Raiganj University has released the Ph.D result on February 2, 2021 Read More. Ph.D Economics online viva voce is examination is scheduled to be held on January 29, 2021. Online admissions will now commence from February 3, 2021 and the last date for document verification is February 10, 2021 Read More. 

Important Dates

Raiganj University offers Ph.D programs at research levels across Arts, Commerce, Management, Law and Science streams in a total of 21 specializations. The courses are offered as full time, regular courses. Application forms are released online every year on the official website. 

• Ph.D is offered for a minimum duration of 3 years.
• The basic eligibility is a master's degree in relevant discipline.
• Selection is based on the candidate's merit in the entrance exam.

Raiganj University Ph.D Eligibility Criteria

Candidates applying for Ph.D program of Raiganj University must satisfy the below mentioned eligibility criteria:

• Candidates with an M.Phil degree with minimum 55% aggregate marks or an equivalent grade from Raiganj University are eligible to apply. 
• Candidates whose M.Phil dissertation has been evaluated and the viva voce is pending under any Department/ Centre or Research Programme of the university, may be provisionally admitted to the Ph.D programme of the university, provided he/ she must obtain the requisite percentage.
• Candidates with a degree considered equivalent to the M.Phil shall also be considered eligible.
• A relaxation of 5% is provided to SC/ ST/ OBC (non-creamy layer)/ differently abled and other categories of candidates.
• Candidates from abroad are also eligible to apply, however, they must meet the academic requirements as prescribed by the Indian government.

Raiganj University Ph.D Admission Guidelines

Raiganj University conducts its own entrance test for admissions in their PhD programme. Candidates are admitted on the basis of their performance in the Written Entrance Test followed by interview/ viva-voce. 

• Candidates who have qualified UGC- NET (including JRF)/ UGC – CSIR NET (including JRF)/ SLET/ SET/ GATE, or who are teachers/ fellowship holders/ M.Phil Degree holders with at least 55% in aggregate from another university are exempted from the entrance test. 
• Such candidates would have to appear for viva-voce before final admissions.

• The Written Entrance Test shall be conducted for 100 marks. 50% of the exam will be subject specific and the rest 50% shall be based on the research methodology.
• Candidates must secure at least 50% marks in the written part of the Entrance Test in order to be eligible for interview/ viva-voce.
• Final selection will be based on the candidate’s performance in the entrance test and viva-voce.

• In case of candidates who are already employed, a non objection Certificate (NOC) must be submitted from the employer at the time of application.

How to apply?

Candidates can fill the admission form by following the below mentioned steps:

1. Visit the official website of the university.
2. Click on the Admissions link available on the homepage.
3. On the next window, click on ‘Ph.D Online Application 2021-22’ available under the notice section.
4. Register yourself first.
5. Fill in all the necessary details and click on Sign Up. After submission, Raiganj University will send the confirmation on the registered mobile number and email id.
6. Sign in using user ID and password.
7. Fill in the personal and education qualification details. Upload the necessary documents as prescribed in the application form.
8. Submit the application form fees through online payment modes such as Debit Card, Credit Card, and Net Banking.
9. Verify the details and click on Submit to complete your admission process.

Raiganj University Ph.D Course Details

Raiganj University offers Ph.D program in below mentioned specializations:

Duration: Ph.D programme is offered for a minimum duration of three years, including the course work and for a maximum period of six years from admission. In case, a candidate fails to submit the thesis within the time frame of six years, one year can be extended by the recommendation of the PhD committee by paying an amount of INR 2000.

Evaluation: Evaluation process is as follows:

• The course follows the GPA system to evaluate the student’s performance. Candidates must maintain a minimum 55% of marks or its equivalent grade in the course work in order to be eligible to continue in the programme and submit the dissertation/thesis.
• After the completion of the course, examinations will be conducted to evaluate the course work.
• The scholars must complete a semester system course work of total 16 credits, consisting of 4 courses of 4 credits each.

Grading System: CGPA system will be followed for evaluation of performance of any student as follows:

Raiganj University Ph.D Scholarships

Scholarships are offered to various Ph.D scholars both from the state as well as the university. Some of them are:

• Scholarships from the Government of West Bengal
• Scholarships from UGC
• SVCM Scholarship
• Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) in Sciences, Humanities and Social Sciences
• Post Doctoral Fellowship to Women Candidates
• Post Graduate Indira Gandhi Scholarship Scheme For Single Girl Child
• Post Graduate Merit Scholarship Scheme For University Rank Holders In General & Honours Courses At Undergraduate Level
• Research Fellowship in Sciences for Meritorious Students.
• Dr. D.S. Kothari Post-Doctoral Fellowships 

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