M.Phil. (Management Studies) From Gangadhar Meher University, Sambalpur

GM University offers degree of M.Phil. in 15 disciplines and Ph.D. in 8 disciplines. The minimum requirement for a candidate to apply in any of the M.Phil. and Ph.D. courses is, 55% of marks in a master’s degree or an equivalent. The candidates who have qualified UGC/CSIR/NET/SLET/endowed with UGC teacher Fellowship/ Study Leave from the Government of Odisha, DHE, are also eligible to apply for the course (M.Phil./Ph.D.). The admission will be given to the candidates on merit basis. For taking out the merit, the candidate’s career marks cum entrance test marks will be considered followed by Viva- voce.

Key Note:

M.Phil.

• The candidates from SC/ST/OBC (Non creamy layer)/PH category have to obtain 50% marks in the subject of the master’s degree for being eligible to apply.
• Candidates who have qualified UGC/CSIR (JRF) exam & NET/SLET/GATE/ Teachers Fellowship holders are exempted from giving the entrance test but they will have to appear for the viva/ interview conducted by the university.
• The selection will be based on the following basis:

1. Entrance Test - 50%
2. Career Assessment - 40%
3. Interview/ Viva voce - 10%

• Reservation Policy for the number of candidates in each subject:

1. General Category – 3
2. SC Candidates – 1
3. ST Candidates – 2
4. UGC/ NET/CSIR NET/ TF Candidates – 2

• The availability of application forms for M.Phil. start from the 1^st week of December and go up to the end of second week of December.

Ph.D.

• UGC/CSIR (JRF) exam qualified candidates & NET/SLET/GATE/ Teachers Fellowship holders are exempted from giving ET but they will have to appear for the viva/ interview conducted by the university.
• The candidates who have secured at least 55% marks in aggregate or its equivalent Grade ‘B’ in the UGC 7 point scale in their M.Phil., will also be exempted from appearing in the entrance test. 
• The selection will be based on the following basis:

1. Weightage on academic record - 80%
2. Viva-voce performance – 20%