Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University Applications are invited for admission to Ph.D./M.Phil Programmes 2019-20

01-Apr-2019

Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University Applications are invited for admission to Ph.D./M.Phil Programmes in the following disciplines:

Ph.D. Programme

Information Technology
Computer Science and Engineering
Computer Applications
Electronics and Communication Engineering
Mechanical & Automation Engineering
Management
Chemical Technology
Bio-Technology
Environmental Sciences
Medical Sciences
Physiotherapy
Mathematics
Chemistry
Physics
English
Sociology
Law and Legal Studies
Mass Communication and Education

M.Phil. Programme

English
Clinical Psychology
Psychiatric
Social Work

Eligibility Conditions

Ph.D. Programme

Candidates for admission to the Ph.D. programme should have a Master’s Degree (in a relevant discipline) or a professional degree declared equivalent to the Master’s degree by the corresponding statutory regulatory body, with at least 55% marks in aggregate or its equivalent grade ‘B’ in the UGC 7-point scale (or an equivalent grade in a point scale wherever grading system is followed) or an equivalent degree 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.
A relaxation of 5% of marks, from 55% to 50%, or an equivalent relaxation of grade, shall be allowed for those belonging to SC/ST/Differently-Abled (PWD) categories.
A person, whose M.Phil. The dissertation has been evaluated and the viva voce is pending may be admitted to the Ph.D. programme.
Candidates possessing an M.Phil. Degree or a degree considered equivalent to M.Phil. Degree of an Indian Institution.
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. programme.

M.Phil. Programme

M.Phil. (English)

50% of seats are reserved for students of M.A. (English and Communication) of the University School of Humanities and Social Sciences of the University. The admission to these seats shall be on the basis of the merit list prepared on the basis of the applicant's cumulative performance index (CPI) obtained in the qualifying degree. Only candidates who obtain their qualifying degree in 2017 are eligible for consideration of their candidature. The candidates satisfying this condition may not appear in CET conducted by the University. This group of applicants shall keep the copy of the admit card for proof of candidature at the time of admission.
50% of seats are reserved for any candidate with M.A.(English) or equivalent degree from any UGC recognized University. These candidates shall have to appear in the CET conducted by the University.

M.Phil. (Clinical Psychology)

M.A./M.Sc. degree in Psychology or equivalent from a University recognized by the UGC with a minimum of 55% marks in aggregate preferably with special paper in Clinical Psychology.
The CET shall be followed by an interview, of the qualified candidates of the CET, for admission to this programme. Weightage of marks will be 90% for CET and 10% for the interview and practical, as per RCI.
The candidates shall be called in the ratio of 1 seat: 3 candidates for the purpose of the interview (category-wise).
Schedule and venue of Interview and Practical to be notified later by the Dean, University School Medical, Paramedical and Health Sciences.
Admissions Criteria: Applicants must appear in the CET conducted and the interview/practical. Absence in any part of the CET, practical, interview shall make the candidate ineligible for admissions. The admissions would be based on the merit/ rank in the CET (all components) and the eligibility conditions.

Note: - Candidates with M.A. /M.Sc. degree by correspondence, part-time course or by distance education are not eligible for admission.

M.Phil. (Psychiatric Social Work)

The minimum educational requirement for admission to this course will be M.A. degree in Social Work from a University recognized by the UGC with a minimum of 55% marks in aggregate. For SC/ST category, a minimum of 50% marks in aggregate is essential, as per GOI.
Candidates with MA degree by correspondence course, part-time course or by distance education are not eligible.
The CET shall be followed by an interview, of the qualified candidates of the CET, for admission to this programme. Weightage of marks will be 90% for CET and 10% for the interview and practical, as per RCI.
The candidates shall be called in the ratio of 1 seat: 3 candidates for the purpose of the interview (category-wise).
Schedule and venue of Interview and Practicals to be notified later by the Dean, University School Medical, Paramedical and Health Sciences.
Admissions Criteria: Applicants must appear in the CET conducted and the interview/practical. Absence in any part of the CET, practical, interview shall make the candidate ineligible for admissions. The admissions would be based on the merit/ rank in the CET (all components) and the eligibility conditions.

Admission Procedure for Ph.D. Programmes

Admission to the Ph.D. programme of studies shall be through an Entrance Test (PET) conducted by the University in the relevant disciplines of study.
For those students who qualify UGC-NET (including JRF) / UGC-CSIR NET (including JRF) / GATE / DBT-JRF / ICMR-JRF / Teacher fellowship holder or have passed M.Phil. programme, such candidates for admission to Ph.D. programme shall be exempt from the entrance test conducted by the University. However, they shall have to apply for admission to the University.

Such candidates need to submit the relevant documents in support of their claim along with a request for exemption latest by 17th May, 2019 at the respective schools. A list of candidates exempted from appearing in PET shall be displayed on University website on 23rd May, 2019.

Candidates with valid and qualified GATE score.
Candidates with the valid and qualified NET score and with Junior Research Fellowship.

Reservation shall be as per the State Reservation Policy, notified by the University from time to time.
The written entrance test shall be qualifying for admission to Ph. D. programme with 50% of total marks as qualifying cut off for general category. For SC/ST/OBC/PWD category the qualifying cut off shall be 45% of total marks. The syllabus of the written entrance test shall consist of 50% of research methodology and 50% shall be subject specific.
An interview / vice-voce shall be organized where the candidates are required to discuss their research interest/area through a presentation before a duly constituted Admission Committee.
The admission shall be based on the performance/merit of the candidate in the interview/viva-voce. The interview/viva-voce shall consider the following aspects, viz. whether:

The candidate possesses the basic knowledge and aptitude for the proposed research work;
The candidate possesses the competence for the proposed research work;
The proposed plan of research can contribute to new/additional knowledge in the area of research.

For written entrance test qualified candidates, the merit list (out of 100 marks), for admissions will be prepared as per the following criteria:

50% weightage will be given to the marks obtained in the written entrance test;
25% weightage will be given on the above three criteria listed in 2.6 (a), (b) & (c);
25% weightage will be given to interview/Viva-voce.

For candidates, exempted from written entrance test, the merit list will be prepared on the basis of points listed at Sr. No. 3.6 (ii) & (iii) above, scaled up to 100 marks.

There shall not be any negative marking in the written examination (PET).
Employed candidates including permanent faculty members of the University Schools or affiliated colleges/institutions, who wish to seek Ph.D. admission as full-time research scholars, must obtain leave for a period of at least three years to fulfill the minimum registration period of the University. Candidates who need proof of selection to obtain leave from their employers may use the selection/admission list displayed on the University website for this purpose, but admission shall only be granted upon submission of the leave sanction letter in original. All employed candidates (full-time/part-time), in regular employment, must obtain a “No Objection Certificate” for the purpose of pursuing Ph.D. programme, the same must be submitted at the time of interview for admission.

The University reserves the right to cancel any PET. The University also reserves the right not to fill any or all the available / notified Ph.D. slots.

Admission Procedure for M.Phil. Programmes

The admissions to the M.Phil programmes in the Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University (GGSIPU) are through common entrance tests (CET) conducted by the University.
The applicants must appear in the appropriate CET for admission. Only CET qualified applicants shall be considered for admission, through the University counselling, subject to fulfillment of eligibility and admission criteria.
The written entrance test shall be qualifying for admission to M.Phil programme with 50% of total marks as qualifying cut off for general category. For SC/ST/OBC/PWD category the qualifying cut off shall be 45% of total marks.

How to Apply?