Berhampur University, Odisha invites applications for admission to Ph.D. Programs at its Odisha Campus.
Berhampur University, Odisha Ph.D. Admission
Ph.D Programmers for Working Professionals - Prospectus 2024
Important Dates
| Last date of submission of hard copy of application form along with photo copies of relevant documents, and application processing fees through Speed/Registered post to the respective Head/Coordinator of the Department | 30.10.2023 |
| Sending the Admit Card through email/whats app by the Head/Coordinator of the Department | 04.11.2023 |
| Date and Time of URET Venue: Berhampur University, Bhanja Bihar | 12.11.2023 (Sunday) |
| Publication of list of candidates qualified in URET in the Notice Board of the Department and sending the call letter for Viva Voce Examination through email/WhatsApp by the respective Head/Coordinator of the Department | 15.11.2023 |
| Dates of Interview / Viva-Voce Examination (Only those candidates qualified in the URET/exempted from URET will be called for the viva voce examination and verification of original documents) | - |
| Publication of results (To be displayed on the Notice Board) and sending the intimation letter to the selected First List and Waiting List candidates through email/whatsapp | 17.11.2023 |
| Last date for receiving the Admission Fees and other documents in the respective Department | 28.11.2023 |
| Last date for finalization of Admission | 30.11.2023 |
| Commencement of Classes | 01.12.2023 Onwards |
Research Programmes
| Department / Subjects | No. of Ph.D. Slots/Seats |
| Botany | 07 |
| Chemistry | 02 |
| Commerce | 04 |
| Computer Science 04 | 04 |
| Economics 04 | 04 |
| Electronic Science | 05 |
| English | 05 |
| History | 04 |
| Industrial Relations and Personnel Management (IR&PM) | 06 |
| LAW | 04 |
| Linguistics | 02 |
| Marine Sciences (a) Oceanography (b) Marine Biology | 01 |
| Mathematics | 11 |
| Odia | 07 |
| Physics | 09 |
| Political Science | 03 |
| Zoology | 11 |
Eligibility Criteria
Duration: Minimum duration of 3 years including course work and a maximum of five years. Subject to the conditions stipulated in the Regulations, the following persons are eligible to seek admission to the Ph.D. programme:
- Candidates for admission for a Ph.D. Program shall have a Master’s degree in the respective/allied subject (to be determined by the concerned Staff Council and approved by the Vice-Chancellor) or a professional degree declared equivalent to Master’s degree by a statutory regulatory body, with at least 55% marks in aggregate or its equivalent grade 'B' in the UGC 7-point scale (or CGPA of 6.0) or an equivalent degree.
- A relaxation of 5% of marks, from 55% to 50%, or an equivalent relaxation of grade, shall be allowed for SC/ST/OBC (non-creamy layer)/differently-abled and other reserved category candidates as per the decision of the Central/State Government from time to time.
- Candidates possessing a Degree, considered equivalent to M.Phil. Degree of an Indian Institution, from a Foreign Educational Institution accredited by an Assessment and Accreditation Agency which is approved, recognized or authorized by an authority, established or incorporated under a law in its home country or any other statutory authority in that country for the purpose of assessing, accrediting or assuring quality and standards of educational institutions, shall be eligible for admission to Ph.D program.
- Foreign students will be required to produce clearance from the Government of India and /or other appropriate authorities, if any, for admission into the Ph.D. Program. Enrolment in the Ph. D. Program may be allowed to only such foreign nationals who have obtained necessary clearance and are holding valid research visa.
Selection Criteria
Admission shall be finalised strictly on the basis of conduct, the research aptitude, ability to work in a team, subject interest, availability of Supervisors, facilities in the department and
the research focus of the department, and merit in the URET and shall be subject to the Rules and Regulations of the University.
The admission of candidates shall be through a two-step process:
Step - 1: Qualifying in:
UGC (or CSIR) NET/ SET/ SLET/GATE/ ICPR/ ICSSR/ICHR/Any other National Fellowship/Scholarship for Ph. D or Teacher Fellowship holder (for Ph. D);
OR
The URET, which is an Admission/Entrance Test conducted by the Berhampur University, with a qualifying mark of 50%. (The syllabus of the URET shall consists of 100 marks covering of research methodology (25%), research and analytical aptitude (25%) and the concerned subject (50%); and
Step - 2: An interview/viva-voce and verification of original documents to be conducted by the respective Departments where the candidates are required to discuss their research interest/area
before a duly constituted Department Research Committee (DRC).
Application Process
The candidate can go through the Prospectus and Application Form for admission into Ph. D program at the Berhampur University website www.bamu.nic.in.
The candidate is to send the hard copy of the filled-up Application
Form(available at the end of the prospectus), duly signed by him/her, along with self-attested photocopies of all the required documents and application cum processing fees to the respective Head / Coordinator of the Department by Speed/Registered post ONLY so as to reach on or before 22.11.2021. Applications received after the due date or incomplete in any respect will be summarily rejected.
University authorities shall not be responsible for any postal delay.
Reservation
- Scheduled Castes & Scheduled Tribes: 38.75% of the seats in each of the subjects are reserved for candidates belonging to the Scheduled Tribes (22.5%) and the Scheduled Castes (16.25%).
- Necessary certificate to this effect issued by a Revenue Officer of the locality not below the rank of a Tahasildar must be submitted for claiming reservation under the above categories.
- Divyang (more than 40% disability): 3% of the seats in each subject
Application Fee
- Candidates seeking admission into Ph.D. Programs of Berhampur University have to pay a sum of Rs. 1000/- (Rupees One Thousand) only (for SC/ST candidates Rs.
- 800/- (Rupees Eight Hundred) only) towards Processing-cum-Application fee. The amount has to be paid through Demand Draft/Banker’s Cheque drawn on State Bank of India (Bhanja Bihar Branch, Code:2107) OR Canara Bank (Bhanja Bihar Branch, Code: 006371) payable to the COMPTROLLER OF FINANCE, BERHAMPUR. UNIVERSITY. No other form of payment is acceptable under any circumstances.
Fees Structure
| Head | Fees |
|---|---|
| Application Fee | Rs. 2,000/- (Bank Draft) |
| Admission Fee | Rs. 5,000/- |
| Registration Fees | Rs. 5,000/- |
| Course Work Fees | Rs. 10,000/- |
| Other Fees (Examination, Library, etc.) | Rs. 4,000/- |
| Sub-total (At the time of admission) | Rs. 24,000/- |
| Thesis Processing Fee | Rs. 25,000/- (At Thesis Submission) |
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Contact Details
Address: 8V2M+M6C, Brahmapur, Odisha 760007