Jadavpur University PhD (Science) Admission 2023 is open now. The last date to apply is November 10, 2023. Interested candidates can apply online on the official website @jaduniv.edu.in. Check Jadavpur University Admission 2023

Jadavpur University offers a Ph.D. program in various specializations of Arts, Science, Engineering & Technology for a duration of 3 years. The application forms for all courses will be made available online on the University website in the month of May and admissions to the programs are done by the month of July.

The Admission Test for the Ph.D. program will also be conducted by the respective Departments. It will be for a duration of two hours, except for Economics which will be for two and a half hours. Candidates who have done M.Phil. Program or have qualified in the NET/SET/GATE/Teacher Fellow or any other examination shall be exempted from giving the Written Test and will have to directly appear in the Interview. 

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Jadavpur University Ph.D. Important Dates 2023

Events Dates 
PhD (Science) Application Last Date November 10, 2023
PhD (Sceince) WRET To be notified

Jadavpur University Ph.D. Eligibility Criteria

Jadavpur University Ph.D. Admission Process

Selection to Ph.D. at Jadavpur University is done on the basis of an entrance examination followed by an interview conducted by the university.

How to Apply?

Candidates can apply online mode through visiting the official website of Jadavpur University. Necessary steps to apply online for admission into Ph.D. at Jadavpur University:

  • Visit the official website of JU @ jaduniv.edu.in.
  • Click on the “Apply link” to apply online
  • Fill the application form with all mandatory details as per the instruction
  • Attach all the required documents
  • Click on the “Submit” button
  • Pay the Application Fees online through the SBI Collect system using Credit Card/Debit Card/ Net banking after 48 hours of form fill up
  • After the successful payment candidates have to submit the printout of the online application along with a photocopy of the online payment receipt downloaded from SBI and other testimonials as mentioned below to the office of the Ph. D. Cell, Faculty of Arts (Subarna Jayanti Bhavan, Ground floor, Jadavpur University Main campus, Kolkata 700032). 

Documents Required:

  • Two recent passport-size photographs.
  •  Attested copies of all mark sheets and certificates, Madhyamik admit card/certificate for verification of age, SC/ST/PD/OBC-A/OBC-B certificate, where applicable.
  • NET/SET certificate, if any.
  • A candidate who has a two-year M.Phil. Degree from any university other than Jadavpur University will be required to submit a certificate from the competent authority stating that the selection to the M.Phil. course has been made through a written test and that a full paper on Research Methodology of at least one-semester duration was taught in the M.Phil. Course. Otherwise, a waiver from WRET and/or coursework shall not be granted.

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Jadavpur University Ph.D. Program Details - Curriculum and Syllabus

Jadavpur University offers a full-time Ph.D. program with a duration of 3 years. The course wise syllabus for different Ph.D. programs offered by Jadavpur University are tabulated below:

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Jadavpur University Ph.D. FAQs

Ques. Are there any reservation criteria for Jadavpur University Ph.D. Admission?

Ans. Yes, there are reservation criteria for admission to the Ph.D. program at Jadavpur University. The category-wise reservation is as follows:

Category Number of Seats
General 10
SC 3
ST 1
PD 1
OBC-A 1
OBC-B 1
Total 17

The reservation criteria will apply only to those candidates domiciled in the state of West Bengal. It will be based on the policy followed by the state government rule.

Ques. What is the application fee for Ph.D. at Jadavpur University?

Ans. The application fee for the Ph.D. program at Jadavpur University is INR 500/- which can be made online through the SBI I-Collect system. Applicants can pay the Ph.D. application fee online through Credit Card / Debit Card or Net Banking. 

Ques. What are the selection steps for admission to Ph.D. at Jadavpur University? 

Ans. Admission will be granted on the basis of the Entrance Test conducted by Jadavpur University. The final selection will be done on the basis of an interview conducted by Jadavpur University. The total weightage of The Ph.D. Entrance Test of Jadavpur University will be 50% and will consist of 2 papers i.e :

  • Research Methodology: (50% Weightage)
  • Main Subject : (50% Weightage )

Ques. What specializations are offered by Jadavpur University Ph.D. in the domain of Science?

Ans. Jadavpur University offers 7 specializations in Ph.D. in the areas of Science. They are Chemistry, Life Science & Biotechnology, Geography, Mathematics, Physics, Geological Sciences, Instrumentation Science.

Ques. Which is better, a Ph.D. at Jadavpur University or at IIT Patna?

Ans. A Ph.D. can never be determined by the institution’s name. It purely depends on a good research guide, who can help one to reach his/ her goals, with the assistance of his experience and knowledge. The research atmosphere at Jadavpur University is excellent and it’s famous for it also. So, Jadavpur University would be better for Ph.D. studies over IIT Patna.