Research Eligibility Test (RET), 2025 for admission to Ph.D. Programme in Anthropology

Applications are invited for the RET examination 2025 for the admission to Ph.D. programme in the Department of Anthropology, University of Calcutta following the Regulation for the Degree of Doctor of Philosophy, 2016, University of Calcutta (available in the website of the University of Calcutta; www.caluniv.ac.in). Total number of seats declared for admission is Twenty five (25). Reservation policy in admission will be followed as per the West Bengal State Higher Educational Institutions (Reservation in Admission) rules.

The eligibility criteria for the admission and the selection criteria to Ph.D. programme are available in the website of the University of Calcutta (vide ‘Procedure for Admission’ and ‘Eligibility Criteria for Admission to PhD programme of the Regulation for the Degree of Doctor of Philosophy, 2016).

Important points

1. Date and time of the Ph.D. entrance test: September 15, 2025, from 12 noon onward
2. Venue of the entrance test: Department of Anthropology, University of Calcutta
3. Duration of the Ph.D. entrance test: 1 hour
4. Question type in Ph.D. entrance test: MCQ
5. Syllabus for the Ph.D. entrance test: Mentioned below
6. Total marks allotted for the Ph.D. entrance test: 50
7. Qualifying marks of the Ph.D. entrance test : 50%
8. Date and time of interview: 18 September, 2025, from 11 am onwards
9. Venue of the interview : Department of Anthropology, University of Calcutta
10. Total marks allotted for the interview: 50
11. Candidates qualified for the entrance test and who have cleared UGC / CSIR (JRF) Examinations / NET / SET / SLET / GATE or have obtained DST INSPIRE Fellowship / Teacher fellowship or have passed equivalent examinations or passed the M.Phil. / M.Tech / M.D / M.E. / M.Pharm or equivalent examination (vide Ph.D. regulation of the University, 2016) will be called for the interview
12. The last date of submission of application form : September 2, 2025, at the Office of the Department of Anthropology, University of Calcutta
13. The names of the short listed candidates for the entrance test will be displayed on the Notice Board of the Department on September 11, 2025.
14. The names of the qualified candidates for the interview will be displayed on the Notice Board of the Department on September 17, 2025.
15. Documents to be submitted along with the application form: Self attested copies of testimonials (from Graduation course onward), proof of age and certificate supporting reserve category), and fee payment receipt.

Candidates should apply in the proforma mentioned below by paying Rs. 100/- through SBI collect online in favor of the University of Calcutta. The application form for admission is available below.

Download Application Form & Syllabus