Applications are invited for admission to the Ph.D. programme in History in the Department of History, University of Calcutta, 1 Reformatory Street Kolkata-27. Candidates should apply in the prescribed proforma by paying Rs. 100/- (the amount is subject to change) through a challan obtainable from the College Street campus (cash counter). Eligible candidates will have to appear in a written examination of two hours duration to be held in the Department on 18th January 2016 at 1:00 P.M. The list of successful candidates will be displayed on the Notice Board of the Department on 29th January 2016. They will have to appear for an interview, the date of which will be notified later on the Departmental Notice Board. The final selection for joining this programme will be on the basis of the interview and evaluation of the candidate’s research proposal.

Candidates already qualified in U.G.C. / (JRF) Examination / NET / SET examinations, and those who have M.Phil. degrees from recognized Universities, need not appear at the written examination and can directly apply to appear for the interview.

All successful candidates (R.E.T qualified and qualified in U.G.C. / (JRF) Examination / NET / SET examinations, and those who have M.Phil degrees) will have to submit a Research Proposal(1000 words) by 3rd February 2016. No research proposal will be accepted after the date mentioned.

Important Information :

• Last date for receiving of Applications : 04.01.2016
• No. of seats available : 21 (Reservation as per University and Govt. of India regulations).
  Entrance Test will be held on the following themes
  • Historiography : European and Indian
  • Recent Trends in Historical Research in Medieval, Modern and Contemporary History with special emphasis on India.
  • Proposed Area of Your Research