Gour Banga University (GBU), situated at Malda- West Bengal, provides PhD programs across disciplines within faculties of arts, commerce, science, and education. The minimum eligibility for PhD admission is 55% marks (50% for SC/ST/OBC candidates), which should be at 50% at postgraduate level.
The admission process of Ph.D. program starts with the release of the admission notification on the university website (usually in June or July) and the release of the application and the registration forms. The applicants has to take download and fill the application form annexing photocopies of testimonials such as qualifying degree certificates. Attached documents, Forms and Application Fee must be submitted to the Main Office GBU, to the respective department.
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| Programs Offered | Wide range of programs in Arts, Science, Commerce, Law, Education, and more (check website for current offerings). |
| Research Focus | Encourages research in various fields with faculty guidance. |
| Eligibility | Master's degree in relevant field with minimum marks (check departmental requirements). |
| Selection Process | Entrance exam and interview process might vary depending on the department. |
| Coursework | May involve some coursework specific to the chosen program. |
| Thesis | Requires an original research thesis contributing to new knowledge. |
1. Go to the university website or any advertisement for PhD notification. But make sure you also satisfy eligibility criteria such as having a Master's degree in the relevant subject.
2. Specify the department along with the field and the subject of research that you wish to pursue for your PhD and the research area or topic that excites you.
3. Get the grad school application form either from the school website or the relevant department’s office.
4. Kindly note, I have attached the form and the relevant documents as proof of my education (e.g., copies of degree, certificates, recommendation letters and any other required documents).
5. Hand in the application form, along with the receipt of the payment fee of the application, as well as the documents 2 weeks before the end date at the specified office.
6. Check whether an entrance exam is applicable. If so, take the exam and if you are shortlisted, have your research proposal and other documents at the interview.
7. On your turn to write the admission formalities you have to pay the fees or any other document per the given time limit.
| Category | Total Fee (INR) | Semester Fee (INR) |
|---|---|---|
| General | 27,000 | 9,000 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) | 13,500 | 4,500 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) | 13,500 | 4,500 |
| Persons with Disabilities (PwD) | 13,500 | 4,500 |
1. In accordance to the CSIR-UGC NET/GATE level or equivalent scoring, candidates need to qualify the national level exam. This is the smallest qualification you have to have to fill this application form for a PhD.
2. The setting of cut-off marks does not leave any room for all the candidates who have passed previous state level exams like West Bengal SET, SLET etc. to apply. These are made by the government boards of a state.
3. People with M.Sc. degree or who have passed tests like ICAR-NET, ICMR-JRF, DBT-NET etc are preferred for these positions as they are equivalent to UGC-NET by the University.
4. For courses such as Arts, Humanities, Social Sciences, Commerce and other subjects you must have UGC- NET for the admission.
5. Those who cleared the CSIR- UGC NET tests gain admissions through a centralized system and thus, no need to sit for the entrance exam.
6. In such case an entrainment is organized by the University either as a test or interview that will lead to a final selection of PhD candidates.
1. To begin with look for the website for university or the admission notification to find out which PhD programs are available and key dates for applications. The applications are advertised in the leading newspapers.
2. Choose a suitable PhD supervisor from the list of approved supervisors and discuss with him/her about the details of your proposed research project. The application package has to be accompanied by the supervisor's consent letter which is mandatory.
3. Reach out to the university website or office in advance to get the application form and prospectus. Moreover, the application fee is another one to be paid.
4. Send the filled in form together with documents, such as, supervisor consent, research proposal, photocopies of degrees to be submitted before the due date.
5. Have a qualifying exam after the entrance exam and a panel interview before the doctorate board. The interview is aimed at research skill classification and topic adequacy.
6. If approved, complete your admission process by paying the stipulated PhD program fees.
| Scholarship/Stipend | Description |
|---|---|
| University Scholarships | Gour Banga University might offer scholarships or fellowships to PhD students. Research the university website or contact the relevant department for details. |
| External Scholarships | Scholarships like UGC JRF/NET or CSIR research fellowships can provide financial aid. |
| Project Assistantships | Research projects funded by external agencies might offer assistantships to PhD students. |
| Teaching Assistantships | Potential opportunity to earn a stipend while gaining teaching experience by assisting faculty |
