University of Calcutta
Kolkata, West Bengal
Admission to Ph.D. Programme in Zoology, 2025

Applications are invited for admission to Ph.D. programme in Zoology from candidates who have a Master’s degree in Zoology or any other qualification considered equivalent thereto. The eligible candidates will take Research Eligibility Test (RET) as per the following schedule:

The names of successful candidates (eligible for interview) will be displayed on the Notice Board of the Department on 19th September, 2025. No candidate will be intimated individually. The interview will be held on 22nd September, 2025 (11:30 A.M. onwards) at the Department of Zoology. Candidates who have qualified M. Phil. /NET/GATE in any branch of Life Sciences are exempted from the written examination and will need to appear at the interview only.

Application forms are to be downloaded from the C.U. website and filled in forms are to be submitted at the office of the Dept. of Zoology after online payment of Rs. 100/- (Rupees one hundred) only. Last date of submission of forms is 18th September, 2024 (Thursday).

Candidates may note the following:

• The syllabus for the written examination is available in the website Zoology syllabus (2023-2025).
• Number of vacancies: 25 (twenty five).
• The policy of reservation will apply in accordance with the University rules.

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