Devi Ahilya Vishwavidyalaya PhD Entrance Test (DAVV DET-2024). Devi Ahilya Vishwavidyalaya Ph.D. Courses & Fees 2024.
INFORMATION BROCHURE Ph.D. Entrance Test (DAVV- Devi Ahilya Vishwavidyalaya.
Important Dates: Devi Ahilya Vishwavidyalaya PhD Entrance Test
(Tentative and subject to change due to unavoidable circumstances)
| Commencement of online application for admission through DET 2024 | 19 November 2024 |
| Commencement of online application for admission through UGC-NET June 2024/ CSIR UGC-NET July 2024/ Valid JRF score card | 25 November 2024 |
| Last date of online application | 05 December 2024 |
| Correction in online application (if any) | 06 – 09 December 2024 |
| Entrance Examination | 22 December 2024, Sunday |
General Rules and Instructions
- Devi Ahilya Vishwavidyalaya, Indore invites online applications from the prospective applicants for DAVV DET-2024. The admission to Ph.D. shall be governed by Revised Ordinance 11 (09 Jan 2024) and University Grants Commission (Minimum Standards and Procedures for Award of Ph.D. Degree) Regulations Nov 2022 and its subsequent amendments. Link:
https://www.dauniv.ac.in/public/frontassets/ordinance/Ordinance-No.11-Ph.D..pdf - It is mandatory for all interested candidates (including the candidates who are exempted from Doctoral Entrance Examination) to fill the online application form, by the due date.
- Admission to Ph.D. programme through DAVV DET-2024 are offered in the following subjects ONLY. Applicants should select the subject in which he/she wishes to take admission.
a. Admission through Doctoral Entrance Test:
| S. No. | Subject | Faculty |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | Applied Chemistry | Engineering |
| 2. | Applied Mathematics | Engineering |
| 3. | Applied Physics | Engineering |
| 4. | Computer Engineering | Engineering |
| 5. | Data Science | Engineering Sciences |
| 6. | Electronics & Instrumentation Engineering | Engineering |
| 7. | Electronics & Telecommunication Engineering | Engineering |
| 8. | Energy & Environment | Engineering Sciences |
| 9. | Information Technology | Engineering |
| 10. | Instrumentation | Engineering Sciences |
| 11. | Mechanical Engineering | Engineering |
| 12. | Pharmacy | Engineering |
| 13. | Statistics | Engineering |
b. Admission through UGC-NET June 2024/ CSIR UGC NET July 2024 / Valid JRF Score Card
| S. No. | Subject | Faculty |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | Biochemistry | Life Sciences |
| 2. | Biotechnology | Life Sciences |
| 3. | Botany | Life Sciences |
| 4. | Chemistry | Sciences |
| 5. | Commerce | Commerce |
| 6. | Computer Science | Engineering Sciences |
| 7. | Dance | Arts |
| 8. | Economics | Social Science |
| 9. | Education | Education |
| 10. | Electronics Engineering | Sciences |
| 11. | English Literature | Arts |
| 12. | Geography | Social Science |
| 13. | Hindi Literature | Arts |
| 14. | Home Science | Home Science |
| 15. | Law | Law |
| 16. | Life Sciences | Life Sciences |
| 17. | Management | Management |
| 18. | Mathematics | Sciences |
| 19. | Music | Arts |
| 20. | Physical Education | Physical Education |
| 21. | Physics | Sciences |
| 22. | Political Science | Social Science |
| 23. | Sociology | Social Science |
| 24. | Zoology | Life Sciences |
- Applicants are advised to apply only if he/ she fulfill the eligibility requirements. The onus of checking appropriate eligibility lies with the candidate.
- Applicants must read and understand details given in the information brochure before filling the online application form.
No written communication regarding DAVV DET-2024 shall be provided. Applicants are advised to visit University website regularly for updates.
- Ph.D. Admission procedure (DAVV DET-2024):
(i) Part 1 – Doctoral Entrance Test (DET): It will be held for only those subjects in which UGC-
NET/ CSIR- UGC NET exam is not conducted.
(ii) Part 2 – Registration for Interview by Research Advisory Committee(RAC): Following candidates will have to register for the interview:
- All successful candidates in Doctoral Entrance Test (DET) will have to appear for Interview in respective subject.
- Candidates who have qualified in any 3 categories of UGC-NET June 2024 or CSIR UGC NET July 2024 or have a valid JRF Score Card, will register for RAC of the relevant subject as per the merit list.
Candidates shall be admitted to Ph.D. programme only after approval of respective RAC.
Eligibility: Devi Ahilya Vishwavidyalaya PhD Entrance Test
The candidates who have completed either one of the following are eligible to seek admission in the Ph.D. programme:
(i) 1-year/2-semester master’s degree programme after a 4-year/8-semester bachelor’s degree programme or a 2-year/4-semester master’s degree programme after a 3-year bachelor’s degree programme or qualifications declared equivalent to the master’s degree by the corresponding statutory regulatory body, with at least 55% marks in aggregate or its equivalent grade in a point scale wherever grading system is followed or equivalent qualification 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 to assess, accredit or assure quality and standards of the educational institution.
Provided that a candidate seeking admission after a 4-year/8-semester bachelor’s degree programme should have a minimum of 75% marks in aggregate or its equivalent grade on a point scale wherever the grading system is followed.
(ii) M.Phil. Programme with at least 55% marks in aggregate or its equivalent grade in a point scale wherever grading system is followed or equivalent qualification 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 to assess, accredit or assure quality and standards of educational institutions.
(iii) A relaxation of 5% marks or its equivalent grade may be allowed in all above-mentioned cases for those belonging to SC/ST/OBC (non-creamy layer)/Differently-Abled, Economically Weaker Section (EWS) and other categories of candidates as per the decision of the UGC from time to time.
Reservation: Devi Ahilya Vishwavidyalaya PhD Entrance Test
Reservation for SC/ST/OBC (Non-Creamy layers)/EWS applicants is as per existing rules. The benefit of reservation will be offered to MP domicile applicants only.
Exemption from appearing in the Entrance Examination of DAVV DET-2024: The foreign students shall be exempted from the entrance test but they also have to appear in the interview.
It is mandatory for all interested candidates (including the candidates who are exempted from Entrance Examination) to fill the online registration form, by the due date.
How to Apply: Devi Ahilya Vishwavidyalaya PhD Entrance Test
a. Interested applicants may apply through MP-online portal: https://davv.mponline.gov.in.
b. The application fee (Non-refundable) is Rs.1,500 for candidates applying for Non-NET subjects.
Rs. 1000 for candidates applying for subjects included in UGC-NET June 2024/ CSIR UGC NET July 2024.
In addition to application fee, Rs.50/- will be charged as the Online service charges.
c. Applicants can pay fee online through MP-online authorized KIOSK in MP or through any ATM cum Debit card/ Credit card or Net Banking from anywhere.
d. If your payment is deducted and receipt is not generated, pay the fee again, as previous amount will be reverted automatically into your account. For more details on this issue, one may call customer care number: 0755–6720200.
e. Applicant must upload his/her recent coloured photograph at the given space of the online application form. No other documents are to be uploaded.
f. The name of the applicants must be the same as given in the mark sheet/grade sheet of the 10th class.
g. The information given in the online application form will be verified with the original documents at the time of interview. If it is found that an applicant has provided incorrect or false information or withheld some relevant information at the time of filling up the online application
form, the applicant shall be debarred from admission or admission can be cancelled at any stage during the course of study without giving prior notice.
Admit Card:
Applicants can download their Admit card from MP-online a week prior to commencement of the Entrance Test.
An applicant shall ordinarily be permitted to work for Ph.D. degree in the subject in which he/she has obtained his/her Qualifying Degree. However, research work leading to Ph.D. degree may be allowed in allied subject of interdisciplinary nature of the same faculty or of allied faculties. In such cases, applicants may be permitted to work under one or two co-supervisors along with the supervisor. But the candidate has to qualify the entrance test in the subject in which he/she wants
to take admission.
Date and Mode of Entrance Exam:
a. The Doctoral Entrance Test shall be conducted on 22 December 2024, Sunday.
b. Test will be conducted in ONLINE mode. Exact mode of examination will be communicated by the University on its official website in due course of time
c. Applicant is required to report in person for written entrance test and interview on given date and time. Non-appearance, for any reason, shall automatically disqualify the candidature for admission to Ph.D. programme
Examination Center(s):
Examination centers will be in Indore city only.
There is no age limit for admission in Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) programme.
Question paper pattern:
The Doctoral Entrance Test will have the question paper in two parts.
Part-A shall consist of 50 objective type compulsory questions of 1 mark each based on research methodology. It shall be of generic nature, intended to assess the research aptitude of the candidate. It
will primarily be designed to test reasoning ability, data interpretation, and quantitative aptitude of the candidate. Part-A may be common within the same faculty. Part-B shall also consist of 50 objective type
compulsory questions of 1 mark each based on the subject of the research.
The duration of the Doctoral Entrance Test will be of two hours. There will be no negative marking. The candidate must score minimum 50% marks in the entrance test to qualify for the interview. A relaxation of 5% marks will be allowed in the Doctoral Entrance Test to the candidates belonging to SC/ST/OBC/differently-abled category, Economically Weaker Section (EWS), and other categories of candidates as per the decision of the UGC from time to time.
A list of the eligible candidates for interview shall be prepared including the candidates exempted from DET and qualified on the basis of the result of the Doctoral Entrance Test and the same list shall be submitted to the Registrar to notify.
DET score will be valid for two years or next consecutive DET, whichever is earlier.
Detailed syllabus of Part A and Part B can be downloaded from the university website for Non-NET subjects.
Interview: Devi Ahilya Vishwavidyalaya PhD Entrance Test
All the applicants who have qualified the entrance examination (including those who were exempted from the entrance examination) shall have to appear in the interview for admission in Ph.D. The interview shall be conducted by the Research Advisory Committee (RAC) of the concerned subject. The date of interview in each subject will be notified on the website of the University.
The candidates are expected to bring the No Objection Letter from the proposed Supervisor and Co-supervisor (if applicable) duly forwarded by the Head of the research centre(s).
Allocation of Supervisor:
The allocation of the supervisor for a selected applicant shall finally be decided by the RAC in a formal manner depending on the available seats with the supervisor, the available specialization among the supervisors and the research interest of the applicant as indicated during the interview. In case Supervisor is not working at the research center, a co-supervisor may be allotted from the research center to guide and monitor the research scholar at the center. The list of supervisors with tentative vacant seats shall be available on the University website.
Devi Ahilya Vishwavidyalaya
Nalanda Parisar, R.N.T. Marg, Indore – 452001