Applications are invited for admission in the Department of Linguistics, University of Calcutta, for the Ph.D. programme leading to Ph. D. degree in Linguistics. Admission to the programme will be granted to a maximum of 5 candidates. The policy of reservation will apply in accordance with the power conferred by sub-section (1) of section 8 of the West Bengal State Higher Educational Institutions (Reservation in Admission) Act 2013 (West Ben Act X of 2013).

Candidates should apply in the prescribed proforma downloadable from the link below. Eligible candidates will have to appear in a written examination of 3 hours duration, to be held in this Department on the 8th February, 2016 at 12:00 Noon. The question format of the said examination is mentioned below. The Syllabus is available on the University website.

Successful candidates will be called for an interview subsequently. The final selection for the Ph.D programme will be done on the basis of this interview. Applicants who have already passed NET / SET / SLET / GATE / Teacher Fellowship or equivalent examinations are not required to appear at the written examination. They are required to appear in the interview.

Candidates are requested to download the application form from the University Website at the link below. Candidates are to submit the application at the office of the Department of Linguistics, University of Calcutta along with a payment of Rs. 100/- only through Challan. The last date for submission of application forms is the 28th January, 2016.

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