Ramakrishna Mission Vivekananda Educational and Research Institute
Howrah, West Bengal
Admission to Ph.D. in Special Education for the academic session 2026-2027

Applications are invited from candidates meeting the minimum eligibility criteria for admission to PhD in Special Education (Visual impairment/Hearing Impairment/Intellectual Disability) for the academic-session 2026-2027 (starting in July-2026).

Eligibility to Apply:
Candidates (both men and women) who have passed the M.Ed. in Special Education in Visual Impairment or Hearing Impairment or Intellectual Disability from any recognized university with minimum 55% marks and qualified UGC NET (Education) may apply.

How to Apply:

• Apply Online:
  • Registration: Click here to register online and follow instructions sent in the email to complete the application form.
  • Pay Application Fee: Submit the INR 1,000/- application fee online.
  • Upload Documents: Upload necessary documents (photo, mark sheets, certificates etc.).
  • Download Summary & Receipt: Save the application summary and fee receipt after payment.
  • Admit Card: Check the portal for Admission Test/Interview dates and download your admit card when available.
• Apply Offline:
  • Offline application form can be collected from campus office or Click here to download .
  • Duly filled up application form (along with the required documents) should be submitted in person to the campus office along with the application fee Rs. 1,000/-.

Admission Procedure:
Selection for admission is based on the entrance examination and interview conducted by the University Department.
Documents required at the time of admission:

• Self-attested photocopies of all mark-sheet and certificates from class 10 till M.Ed. in Special Education.
• Self-attested photocopy to support date of birth.
• Self-attested photocopy of caste/community certificates for SC, ST, BC, OBC, MBC candidates.
• Aadhaar card proof.
• Conduct/Character Certificate.
• School/College Transfer certificate/migration certificate in original (at the time of admission).
• Candidates with disabilities have to submit a copy of the relevant certificate.

Programme Fee Structure:
Fees structure is given on the page: Academic Fees Structure

Hostel Facility:
Hostel facility is available for students (or both men and women) who are serious and willing to abide by hostel discipline and routine. Interested applicants have to apply separately for hostel facility while taking admission to the programme.

For any queries you may contact: Academic queries:
Dr. Sudha. A (+91 63829 79323 / +91 94877 67773)
fdmse-office@cbe.rkmvu.ac.in

For any technical query/issues (with online application, fee payment, etc.) contact:
Sourav Paul (+91 89616 31665)
dtc.rkmveri@gmail.com

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