Visva-Bharati University
Bolpur, West Bengal
Interview notification & List of Eligible & Ineligible candidates for Admission to Ph.D. Programme in Rural Studies, 2026-2027
Department of Rural Studies
Palli Charcha Kendra, PSV
Visva-Bharati, Sriniketan
NOTICE-1
Ph.D. Entrance Test, 2026 - Written Examination
The Following candidates have been shortlisted for the Ph.D. Entrance Test (Written Examination) for Ph.D. admission in Department of Rural Studies. Candidates are here by informed to appear for the Ph.D. Entrance Test, 2026 (Written Examination) as per the following schedule:
Date: 14/10/2026
Reporting Time: 09:30 A.M.
Venue: Department of Rural Studies, Palli Charcha Kendra (PCK), PSV, Visva-Bharati, Sriniketa.
All concerned candidates are requested to be present at the venue at the scheduled Reporting time to appear in the Ph.D. entrance test. All candidates eligible have to bring original testimonials (certificates and marksheets etc.) for verification.
The Candidates who qualify in the written test will be eligible to appear in the viva-voce which will be held on 14/10/2026 at 02:00 P.M.
SL.No
Form Number
Name of the Applicant
Gender
Category
1.
VBU260001893
SINJINI BANERJEE
FEMALE
GENERAL / OPEN CATEGORY / UNRESERVED
2.
VBU260000924
RABI SAH
MALE
OBC NON CREAMY
3
VBU260001052
NESATH CHOWDHURY
FEMALE
GENERAL / OPEN CATEGORY / UNRESERVED
4.
VBU260001400
SUBODH KUMAR PANDIT
MALE
OBC NON CREAMY
5
VBU260001604
SHOVON DEB GHOSH
MALE
GENERAL / OPEN CATEGORY / UNRESERVED
6.
VBU260001651
SUTAPA MUKHERJEE
FEMALE
GENERAL / OPEN CATEGORY / UNRESERVED
7.
VBU260001908
DEBDALI CHOWDHURY
FEMALE
GENERAL / OPEN CATEGORY / UNRESERVED
Department of Rural Studies
Palli Charcha Kendra, PSV
Visva-Bharati, Sriniketan
NOTICE-2
Ph.D. Admission Test, 2026 - Viva-Voce
The following applicants have been shortlisted to appear for viva-voce under NET/JRF/Ph.D. only category, for admission to the Ph.D. in Department of Rural Studies, Palli Charcha Kendra (PCK), PSV, Visva-Bharati, Sriniketan. The following applicants are hereby informed to appear for viva-voce as per the following schedule:
Date: 14/10/2026
Reporting Time: 01:30 P.M.
Venue: Department of Rural Studies, Palli Charcha Kendra (PCK), PSV, Visva-Bharati, Sriniketa.
All concerned candidates are requested to present at the venue before the scheduled Reporting time. All candidates have to bring original testimonials (certificates and mark sheets, etc.) All applicants to be appearing in viva-voce are directed to submit three copies of their Research proposal/Concept note (within 1500 words) in any area of the specialization mentioned in the advertisement at the time of viva-voce.
| Sl. No. | Form Number | Name of the Applicant | Gender | Category | Equivalent NET Exam | Equivalent Subject Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | VBU260000541 | PRITISH SAHA | MALE | GENERAL / OPEN CATEGORY / UNRESERVED | UGC NET (WITH JRF) | WOMEN STUDIES |
| 2. | VBU260000745 | PARTHA SARATHI SARKAR | MALE | SC | UGC NET (WITHOUT JRF) | HISTORY |
| 3. | VBU260001548 | PRATYAY MONDAL | MALE | GENERAL / OPEN CATEGORY / UNRESERVED | UGC NET (WITHOUT JRF) | SOCIAL WORK |
| 4. | VBU260001567 | SAGARIKA RAJBANSHI | FEMALE | SC | UGC NET (WITH JRF) | ENGLISH |
| 5. | VBU260001844 | AKRAM HOSEN HALSONA | MALE | GENERAL / OPEN CATEGORY / UNRESERVED | UGC NET (WITHOUT JRF) | GEOGRAPHY |
| 6 | VBU260001917 | ADITI MONDAL | FEMALE | GENERAL / OPEN CATEGORY / UNRESERVED | UGC NET (WITHOUT JRF) | GEOGRAPHY |
| 7 | VBU260002022 | BAPPA BISWAS | MALE | OBC NON CREAMY | UGC NET (WITHOUT JRF) | SOCIOLOGY |
Department of Rural Studies
Palli Charcha Kendra, PSV
Visva-Bharati, Sriniketan
NOTICE-3
Ph.D. Entrance Test, 2026
Not-Shortlisted Candidate / Not-Eligible Candidate
The Following candidates have been not- shortlisted for the Ph.D. Entrance Test (Written Examination / Viva-Voce) for admission to the Ph.D. in Department of Rural Studies, Palli Charcha Kendra (PCK), PSV, Visva-Bharati, Sriniketan.
| Sl. No. | Form Number | Name of the Applicant | Gender | Category |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | VBU260001016 | SWATI CHAKROBORTY | FEMALE | GENERAL / OPEN CATEGORY / UNRESERVED |
| 2. | VBU260001508 | SWATI PANDEY | FEMALE | GENERAL / OPEN CATEGORY / UNRESERVED |
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