Modalities of Entrance Test
The University shall admit applicants by a two stage process through:
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An Entrance Test shall be qualifying with qualifying marks being 50%. The syllabus of the Entrance Test shall consist of 50% of research methodology and 50% shall be subject specific.
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An interview/viva-voce, which is mandatory for all applicants, to be organized by the department/centre when the applicants are required to discuss their research interest/area through a presentation before the Departmental Research Committee.
The interview/viva -voce shall also consider the following aspects, viz., whether:
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The applicant possesses the competence for the proposed research;
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The research work can be suitably undertaken at the Department/Centre;
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The proposed area of research can contribute to new/additional knowledge.
Duration of the programme : Ph.D. programme shall be for a minimum duration of three years, including course work and a maximum of six years.
Date of Entrance Test/Interview : The date of Entrance test/interview will be finalized by the concerned Department. Date, time and venue will be notified in the university website (
www.visva-bharati.ac.in).
Venue of Examination : Respective Department / Centre of each Bhavana / Vibhaga (Institute).
Reservation of Seats : Reservation of seats for OBC, SC, ST and Differently abled candidates will be made as per the rules of the Government of India.
Declaration of list of eligible Candidates : The Department/Centre of Bhavana/Vibhaga (Institute) will publish the list of eligible candidates on the Notice Board of the Department/Centre and in the University website at least seven days before the date of examination/interview.
Incomplete applications are liable to be summarily rejected. Rights of cancellation or admission lie with the Admission Committee of the Bhavanas / Vibhaga (Institute) concerned. The University reserves the right to restrict the number of eligible applicants to be called for admission test/interview.
Applicants are advised to visit our website for any update (inclusion/omission) in connection with the admission test/interview at regular intervals.