Utkal University PhD Admission 2023 is going to begin soon. Admission to the PhD programmes isbased on the entrance examination and qualifying degree, written test and an interview. Candidates with the relevant PG degree can register for the above mentioned programmes. Seats are reserved for people belonging to different categories such as SC/ST/BC etc. as well as special categories viz. Differently-abled etc. as per the rules of GOI/UGC/University Committee. Candidates can register for admission by filling-in the application form and submitting the required processing fee. Check Utkal University Admission 2023

Utkal University is a UGC Recognized, AICTE Approved and one of the oldest universities in India established in 1943.This is the largest affiliating university with 267 affiliated general colleges, 15 law colleges and 6 medical and pharmacy colleges. Utkal University imparts professional /nonprofessional education, research and training.

Utkal University Ph.D Eligibility Criteria

  • Candidate must not be employed and should have passed PG in the concerned subject with not less than 55% marks or equivalent grade (50% marks for SC/ST and PWD candidates) from Utkal University or any other University recognized as equivalent by Utkal University
  • Candidate must qualify the entrance test conducted by the university.
  • The candidates who have qualified UGC-CSIR-NET/ GATE/ SLET/ DBT/ ICMR/ ICHR/ ICSSR/ INSPIRE Fellowship of DST/ Rajiv Gandhi National Fellowship are not required to qualify the entrance test conducted by the university.
  • Candidates having M.Phil. / M.tech Degree are also not required to qualify the entrance test conducted by the university only if they have been admitted to M.Phil. / Match Program through a written / interview test.
  •  For admission to PhD in Technology and PhD Degree in Medicine and Dental discipline the eligibility of the scholar and supervisor shall be determined as per norms laid down in the statutes and guideline of All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE)/ as per norms laid down in the statutes of the University or guidelines of MCI (Clause 5.1 of PhD Regulation) respectively.

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Utkal University Ph.D Admission Process

  • Admission to Ph.D. programme will be made on the basis of qualifying degree marks followed by interview i.e., 40% career + 40% written test + 20% viva-voce.
  • Selection of the candidates, qualified in the National level tests like UGC-NET, GATE, SLET, ICPR, ICSSR, ICHR, etc. is done on the basis of an interview.

Scholarships: The University endows the following scholarships to its deserving candidates:

  1. SC/ST Welfare and Backward Class Scholarships
  2. Scholarships given by Govt. of India
  3. Medharuti and prerna scholarship
  4. Merit scholarships
  5. Fellowships for scholars

Hostel facility: The university provides separate hostel facility for boys and girls. There are six boy’s hostels and four for girls. The hostels have the facilities of regular newspapers, periodicals common mess.

Utkal University Ph.D Application Process

The candidates can apply online by registering himself/herself to the university website. Candidate must log in to the website with the user ID and password generated at the time of registration and must follow the following steps:

  • Fill in all the important details correctly.
  • Submit the application fee of Rs.1500/- to apply for Ph.D. course through credit / debit card / internet banking of any bank accompanied by the generation of e-receipt

Note: The reference number of the e-receipt will be required to input while filling up online application form.

  • After submission of application form, the candidate can download the Admit Card.
  • Candidate must keep a copy of the Admit Card /application form for future reference.
  • Candidate must send/submit hard copy of filled in application form along with recent passport size photographs and relevant documents to the Head of the Department before last date either in person/by post
  • The candidate must submit the photo affixed and duly signed application and the following copies of following documents.
    1. Mark sheets and Certificates of all examinations.
    2. C.L.C. and Conduct Certificate from the institution last attended.
    3. SC/ST Certificate from the competent authority (MP / MLA / Collector / ADM / SDO / Local Gazetted Revenue Officer not below the rank of Deputy Collector or Tahasildar) by candidates of those categories.
    4. PH certificate physically challenged students and ID card issued by District Welfare Officer / Community Development Officer / Social Welfare Department of State Government) by the physically challenged candidates.
    5. Sports and Games Certificate of participation are required for quota and special weightage consideration, from the competent Authority (Director of Sports / Sports Council of the Utkal University) countersigned by the Principal / HOD of the college / department by the candidates interested to apply under the said category.
    6. Certificate shall be produced from the Rajya / Zilla Sainik Board by the applicants interested to apply under Ex/In-service quota.
    7. Original application fee e-receipt.
    8. Three passport size photographs (one to be fixed in the application form and two more copies to be attached with the form).

Migration Certificate, if the candidate is not from Utkal University.

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Utkal University Ph.D Admission Reservation

As per the Government of Odisha Notification and university guidelines:

  1. 22.5% of seats shall be reserved for Scheduled Tribe students.
  2. 16.25% of seats shall be reserved for Scheduled Caste students.
  3. 1 seat is reserved for candidate with national sports certificate
  4. 3% of the total seats shall be reserved for the candidates with disabilities.

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Utkal University PhD FAQs

Ques. Can Utkal University PhD students avail a Scolarship ?

Ans. As Utkal university Bhubaneswar is a government institute, loan facility is offered to students by state government, who are weak in financial condition. Also, College provided different scholarships like prerana and PG scholarships. So yes, you can avail scholarship at Utkal University.

Ques. How to get admitted to the Utkal University PhD program without taking an admission test ?

Ans. You can get admitted to the Utkal University PhD program without taking an admission test only if you have qualified in the National level tests like UGC-NET, GATE, SLET, ICPR, ICSSR, ICHR, etc. ​But you will be required to take Interview conducted by the university.  

Ques. What application fee is required to be paid for admission to the Utkal University PhD program?

Ans. INR 1500 application fee is required to be paid for admission to the Utkal University PhD program. The application fee is same for all categories of students.

Ques. What is the minimum qualification to be admitted to Utkal University PhD program?

Ans. The minimum qualification required to be admitted to Utkal University PhD program is a PG degree in the concerned subject with not less than 55% marks or equivalent grade (50% marks for SC/ST and PWD candidates) from Utkal University or any other University recognized as equivalent by Utkal University.

Ques. What are the accommodation facilities available for Utkal University PhD students?

Ans. The Utkal University Bhubaneswar provides hostel as well as the guest house which plays as a host to a number of guests visiting the university. The guest house has large hall, both AC/non-AC rooms, kitchen, and every essential amenity for the guests.