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Aliah University - Admission to the Ph.D. & M.Phil. Programmes 2021-2022


Aliah University
Admission to the Ph.D. & M.Phil. Programmes 2021-2022

Online applications are invited in prescribed format from the eligible candidates for admission to the Ph.D. and M.Phil. Programmes in various departments of the following subjects:
Ph.D.: (i) Arabic, (ii) Bengali, (iii) English, (iv) Urdu, (v) Islamic Theology, (vi) History, (vii) Law, (viii) Education, (ix) Journalism and Mass Communication, (x) Geography, (xi) Physics, (xii) Chemistry, (xiii) Mathematics and Statistics, (xiv) Biological Sciences, (xv) Civil Engg., (xvi) Computer Science and Engg., (xvii) Electrical Engg., (xviii) Electronics & Communication Engg., (xix) Mechanical Engg., (xx) Management and Business Administration (MBA).
M.Phil.: Bengali

Application for both Ph.D. and M.Phil. programmes in Bengali, candidates must have to apply separately.
LAST DATE FOR ONLINE APPLICATION: 20th November, 2021 TILL 05:00 P.M.

    + Eligibility Criteria

    • Candidates seeking admission to the Ph.D. & M.Phil. programmes shall have a Master's degree or a professional degree declared equivalent to the Master’s degree by the corresponding statutory regulatory body, with at least 55% marks in aggregate or its equivalent CGPA (6.25 in 10 point scale wherever the grading system is followed), or an equivalent degree 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 for the purpose of assessing, accrediting or assuring quality and standards of educational institutions.
    • A relaxation of 5% of marks, from 55% to 50%, or an equivalent relaxation of grade, may be allowed for those belonging to differently-abled candidates as per the decision of the UGC from time to time.

      The eligibility marks of 55% (or an equivalent grade in a point scale wherever grading system is followed) and the relaxation of 5% to the category mentioned above is permissible based only on the qualifying marks without including the grace mark procedures.

    + Selection Procedure

    The University will admit applicants in Ph.D. & M.Phil. programmes by a TWO STAGE PROCESS as follows.
    • WRITTEN TEST (Aliah University Research Eligibility Test, AURET): A written test will be conducted for eligible applicants, fulfilling eligibility criteria provided in 2(a) & 2(b), and if qualified, he/she has to appear for an interview. The written test of Two-hour duration is of 100 marks. The qualifying cut-off marks for appearing in Interview is 50. The syllabus of the Written Test (Multiple Choice Questions) consists of Research Methodology (as per NET/SET Syllabus) and the concerned subject.

      However, the written test is waived for the candidates who fulfill any one of the following criteria.
      • Qualified in any one of the examinations: NET, GATE, SET, SLET, UGC (JRF), CSIR (JRF), DBT-JRF, or equivalent Examinations, Inspire Fellowship or Teacher Fellowship.
      • For Ph.D. admission, if he/she obtained M.Phil. degree (Full-time Regular 2-year Course) from any university recognized by UGC following the UGC Minimum Standards and Procedure for awards of M.Phil. & Ph.D. Degree, Regulation 2009/2016, then the candidate must have to submit a certificate from the competent authority of the University stating that a full paper on Research Methodology of at least one semester duration was taught in the M.Phil. course, otherwise waiver from AURET shall not be granted.
    • All eligible applicants must appear for an INTERVIEW before a panel comprising Departmental Research Committee (DRC) members and others. The applicants are required to discuss their research interest/area as per the field of specialization/research areas available in the concerned department.

    + Application Procedure

    Log on to the Aliah University website www.aliah.ac.in and click on the link Admission to Ph.D. & M.Phil. Programmes, 2021-22.
    LAST DATE FOR ONLINE APPLICATION: 20th November, 2021 TILL 05:00 P.M.
    • Please read the Eligibility Criteria carefully before starting the application process.
    • Fill-in all the details correctly online and complete the entire application in a single session. If one leaves it in between, one will have to start the process once again.
    • Candidates need to pay the application fee through online payment gateway.
    • Candidates need to upload the scanned images of your colour photograph (passport size) and signature in the online application form. Image size should be less than 150 kb.
    • Submit the application form.
    • Print the filled-in/submitted application form and the payment receipt.
    [Candidates should use separate e-mail id for applying in multiple programmes]

    + Application Fees & Payment

    Application Fees for each programme is Rupees Five hundred only (Rs. 500/-). Candidates should pay the application fee through ONLINE PAYMENT mode only by using Credit Card, Debit Card or Net Banking.

    + Submission of Application Form

    • The hard copy of the Application Form generated/downloaded at the time of ONLINE application must be submitted to
      The Office of The Coordinator, University Research Programme (URP) Cell, Second Floor, Aliah University, Action Area-IIA/27, New Town, Kolkata – 700 160 latest by 26thNovember, 2021 till 04:00 P.M.
    • Hard copy of all documents should be submitted in a sealed envelope superscribing the Name of the Department applied for and Name of the Programme (M.Phil. or Ph.D.). Submission of hard copy of the application form along with all supporting documents is mandatory. No application will be considered for further processing if the hard copy is not submitted.
    • The following documents must be attached with the filled-in Application Form:
      • Self-attested copies of all testimonials in support of Age & Qualifications (All Mark Sheets and Certificates).
      • Self-attested NET/SET/SLET/GATE certificate and experience certificate (if any).
      • If the candidate is employed and willing to apply for Part-time Ph.D. programme, the candidate shall have to apply through proper channel. They have to submit NOC from the employer at the time of Admission.
      • If the candidate has M.Phil. degree (Full-time Regular 2-year Course) from any university recognized by UGC, the candidate must submit a certificate from the competent authority of the University stating that a full paper on Research Methodology of at least one semester duration was taught in the M.Phil. programme.
      • Print out of Online Payment Receipt copy.
List of Shortlisted Candidates & Schedule of Written Test/Interview: Will be notified on the University Website. Please follow the website regularly.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
  • The duration of M.Phil. programme is Two Years (Regular 4-semester course) & there is no scope of Part-time M.Phil. It is purely Full-time course (See Aliah University Regulations for M.Phil. Programme-2019).
  • The duration of the Ph.D. Programme (for both Full-time & Part-time) is minimum three years (including course work) and a maximum period of six years (up to thesis submission) from the date of admission.
  • All correspondences should be made via Email (phdadmissionataliah@gmail.com). No postal communication will be made.
  • Fellowship: The University does not provide its own fellowship. However, the fulltime scholars may apply for various Fellowships like UGC/CSIR/MANF/RGNF/SVMCMS (non-NET fellowship) etc.
  • Part-time Fellow: Those who are in permanent employment may apply for Part-time Ph.D.
  • The University also reserves the right to drop or include any name if any suppression of facts on the part of the applicants or any mistake in the calculation of grade point is detected at any stage before and after admission.
  • M.Phil. & Ph.D. Regulations of Aliah University (see in https://www.aliah.ac.in/Research/university-research-programmes) & latest Regulations of UGC will be followed in case of admission to the above mentioned course of studies.
  • Incomplete applications are liable to be summarily rejected. Rights of cancellation or admission lie with the Board of Research Studies (BRS) of the University concerned.
  • The decision of the University BRS is final in all matters of admission.

Applicants are advised to follow the university website: https://www.aliah.ac.in for all information/notification related to admission to the Ph.D. & M.Phil. Programmes 2021-22.

Source: aliah.ac.in

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