Doctor Harisingh Gour Vishwavidyalaya Ph.D Admission Notification 2023-24. Admission to Ph.D. Programmes- 2023-24.
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Doctor Harisingh Gour Vishwavidyalaya Ph.D Admission 2023-24
Doctor Harisingh Gour Vishwavidyalaya, Sagar will conduct Entrance Examination for admissions in its various Ph.D. programmes for the academic session 2023-24.
Candidates having supplementary/ATKT/backlog in any annual/semester examination at the time of interview shall not be granted admission. Provisional admission shall be given only to those students who have appeared in the final year/semester examination of the qualifying examination and their result is awaited.
The admission of such students shall be purely provisional and they will have to submit their result latest by 30 May 2024, failing which their provisional admission will automatically stand cancelled and fee paid by them shall stand forfeited. No representation in this regard shall be entertained at any level.
1.0 Ph.D. Programmes (PHDET)
For admission to Ph.D. programme in the academic session 2023-24, eligible candidates may apply online through University website www.dhsgsu.edu.in or https://dhsgsuadm.samarth.edu.in
1. Eligibility Criteria for Admission to Ph. D. Programme:
Candidates who have completed:
- A 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.
1.2. A relaxation of 5% marks or its equivalent grade may be allowed 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 Commission from time to time.
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. A relaxation of 5% marks or its equivalent grade may be allowed 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 Commission from time to time.
1.3 Candidates who have completed the 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, shall be eligible for admission to the Ph.D. programme. A relaxation of 5% marks or its equivalent grade may be
allowed 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 Commission from time to time.
2. Duration of the Programme:
2.1. Ph.D. Programme shall be a full time programme.
- Ph.D. Programme shall be for a minimum duration of three (3) years, including course work, and a maximum duration of six (6) years from the date of admission to the Ph.D. programme.
- A maximum of an additional two (2) years can be given through a process of re-registration as per the Statute/ Ordinance of the University; provided, however, that the total period for completion of a Ph.D. programme should not exceed eight (8) years from the date of admission in the Ph.D. programme. Provided further that, female Ph.D. scholars and Persons with Disabilities (having more than 40% disability) may be allowed an additional relaxation of two (2) years; however, the total period for completion of a Ph.D. programme in such cases should not exceed ten (10) years from the date of admission in the Ph.D. programme.
- Female Ph.D. Scholars may be provided Maternity Leave/ Child Care Leave for up to 240 days in the entire duration of the Ph.D. programme
3. Procedure for Admission: Doctor Harisingh Gour Vishwavidyalaya Ph.D Admission 2023-24
Admission to the Ph.D. programme shall be made through the following procedures:
3.1 : Exemption from Entrance Test
Candidates who have qualified UGC-NET/JRF, CSIR NET/JRF/GATE/CEED and similar National level tests shall be exempted from appearing in the Entrance Test. However, they have to apply through www.dhsgsu.edu.in or https://dhsgsuadm.samarth.edu.in up to the last date of filling of the online form.
3.2 Entrance Test
Candidates who have not qualified any of the above mentioned tests will have to appear and qualify in the Entrance Test conducted by the university.
- The Entrance Test shall consist of Written Exam of 100 questions of 70 marks having 2 parts.
Part ‘A’ –There will be 50 Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ) of 0.7 Marks each related to Research Methodology.
Part ‘B’ –There will be 50 Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ) of 0.7 Marks each related to the concerned subject.
- Students who secure 50 % marks in the entrance test will be eligible to be called for the interview.
- A relaxation of 5 % marks will be allowed in the entrance examination for 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 Commission from time to time.
3.3 Interview/Viva-Voce:
The University may decide the number of eligible students to be called for an interview based on the number of Ph.D. seats available.
An interview/ viva-voce for the candidates who qualify in the Entrance Test as well as for the candidates who are exempted from appearing in the Entrance Test, will be conducted in the concerned department. The candidates will be required to discuss their research
interest/area through a presentation before a duly constituted Departmental Research Committee (DRC).
- At the time of interview/ viva-voce, the Departmental Research Committee (DRC) shall consider the following aspects, viz. whether:
- The candidate possesses the competence for the proposed research;
- The research work can be suitably undertaken at the Department;
- The proposed area of research can contribute to new/ additional knowledge.
- An Interview shall be of 30 marks for the candidates qualifying the Entrance Test and of 100 marks for the candidates exempted from appearing in the Entrance Test.
3.4 Merit list
- On the basis of marks awarded in the interview/ viva-voce; a merit list of the candidates possessing the competence for research will be prepared. The candidates not possessing the competence for research will not be considered for inclusion in the merit list.
- For candidates who are required to appear in the Entrance Test: The merit will be prepared on the basis of marks secured in Entrance Test (70 marks) plus Interview (30 marks) i.e. out of 100 marks.
- The merit of candidates exempted from Entrance Test will be prepared on the basis of 100 marks of the interview.
- Thereafter, a final combined merit will be prepared on the basis of 100 marks as mentioned in (a) and (b), for admission to Ph.D. Programme – 2023-24.
- The admission to Ph. D. programme of in a department will be based strictly on the basis of combined merit list. Department / Discipline wise reservations will be applicable while admitting the students.
Notes:
- The minimum residence period required shall be of 03 years including course work.
- A candidate who has been awarded a Ph.D. degree from this University, in a subject, shall not be permitted for admission in the same subject again. However, such a candidate may apply for admission in any other or interdisciplinary subject.
- Admission to Ph.D. programme shall be as per provisions of University Grants Commission (Minimum Standards and Procedure for Award of Ph.D. Degree) Regulations, 2022, published in the Gazette of India on 07th November, 2022; and as per Amended Ordinance-23(A) of the university.
- If any rules or regulations mentioned in the Brochure 2023-24 stand contradictory or/and found to be mistaken, then in this case, the rules or regulations mentioned in the university ordinance will be considered final.
Department Wise Seats for the Admission in Ph.D. Programmes:
| S. No. | Courses/Subjects | Entrance Test Code | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Ancient Indian History, Culture & Archeology | 401 | 03 |
| 2. | Anthropology | 402 | 04 |
| 3. | Applied Geology | 403 | 01 |
| 4. | Microbiology | 404 | 03 |
| 5. | Botany | 406 | 05 |
| 6. | Business Management | 407 | 07 |
| 7. | Chemistry | 408 | 15 |
| 8. | Commerce | 409 | 15 |
| 9. | Criminology | 411 | 03 |
| 10. | Economics | 412 | 07 |
| 11. | Education | 413 | 23 |
| 12. | English | 414 | 05 |
| 13. | Forensic Science | 415 | 03 |
| 14. | Geography | 416 | 04 |
| 15. | Hindi | 417 | 08 |
| 16. | History | 418 | 09 |
| 17. | Journalism & Mass Communication | 419 | 02 |
| 18. | Library & Information Science | 421 | 01 |
| 19. | Linguistics | 422 | 03 |
| 20. | Mathematics | 423 | 08 |
| 21. | Music | 424 | 02 |
| 22. | Pharmaceutical Science | 425* | 08 |
| 23. | Physics | 427 | 13 |
| 24. | Political Science & Public Administration | 428 | 07 |
| 25. | Psychology | 429 | 01 |
| 26. | Adult Education | 430 | 02 |
| 27. | Sanskrit | 431 | 10 |
| 28. | Sociology & Social Work | 432 | 07 |
| 29. | Urdu | 433 | 01 |
| 30. | Zoology | 435 | 07 |
| 31. | Fine Arts | 436 | 01 |
| 32. | Performing Arts (Theater Arts) | 437 | 01 |
| 33. | Environmental Science | 438 | 08 |
| 34. | Vedic Studies | 439 | 02 |
| 35. | Center for Studies on Indigenous Knowledge | 440 | 02 |
| 36. | Statistics | 441 | 01 |
| Total | 202 | ||
*Only those candidates who were admitted to M.Pharm. with valid GPAT score and fulfill the minimum eligibility requirements for the admission to Ph.D. programme will be considered for Admission in Ph.D. Programme in Pharmaceutical Sciences.
Category wise reservation of Seats in Ph.D. Programme, Session 2023-24
| S. No. | Courses/Subjects | Entrance Test Code | Total Seats | UR | SC | ST | OBC | EWS | PWD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ancient Indian History, Culture & Archeology | 401 | 03 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2 | Anthropology | 402 | 04 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 3 | Applied Geology | 403 | 01 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 4 | Microbiology | 404 | 03 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 5 | Botany | 406 | 05 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 6 | Business Management | 407 | 07 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| 7 | Chemistry | 408 | 15 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 1 |
| 8 | Commerce | 409 | 15 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 1 |
| 9 | Criminology | 411 | 03 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 10 | Economics | 412 | 07 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| 11 | Education | 413 | 23 | 11 | 3 | 1 | 6 | 2 | 1 |
| 12 | English | 414 | 05 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 13 | Forensic Science | 415 | 03 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 14 | Geography | 416 | 04 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 15 | Hindi | 417 | 08 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| 16 | History | 418 | 09 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| 17 | Journalism & Mass Communication | 419 | 02 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 18 | Library & Information Science | 421 | 01 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 19 | Linguistics | 422 | 03 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 20 | Mathematics | 423 | 08 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| 21 | Music | 424 | 02 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 22 | Pharmaceutical Science | 425 | 08 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| 23 | Physics | 427 | 13 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 1 |
| 24 | Political Science & Public Administration | 428 | 07 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| 25 | Psychology | 429 | 01 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 26 | Adult Education | 430 | 02 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 27 | Sanskrit | 431 | 10 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| 28 | Sociology & Social Work | 432 | 07 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| 29 | Urdu | 433 | 01 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 30 | Zoology | 435 | 07 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| 31 | Fine Arts | 436 | 01 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 32 | Performing Arts (Theatre Arts) | 437 | 01 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 33 | Environmental Science | 438 | 08 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| 34 | Vedic Studies | 439 | 02 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 35 | Center for Studies on Indigenous Knowledge | 440 | 02 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 36 | Statistics | 441 | 01 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 202 | 83 | 30 | 15 | 54 | 20 | 10 | ||
2.0 Entrance Test Fee: Doctor Harisingh Gour Vishwavidyalaya Ph.D Admission 2023-24
(i) Fee for PHDET: The application fee for Ph.D. Entrance test is Rs. 1000/- for Unreserved, EWS, OBC-NCL and Rs. 500/- for SC and ST candidates and Rs. NIL for PwD candidates. Such candidates who take the relaxation of the fee shall be considered in that category only, subject to the submission of their caste/relevant certificate at the time of interview. If a candidate applies for more than one programme/code (PHDET) then the fee for each additional programme will be Rs. 500 for Unreserved,EWS,OBC-NCL candidates and Rs. 250 for SC and ST candidates and Rs. NIL for PWD candidates.
Note: Before applying for more than one courses and paying their fees, candidates must ensure from the test schedule that the exam dates and shift of the courses they are applying are not overlapping/clashing with each other.
Note: Before applying and paying fee for a Ph.D. course, a student must ensure that they have a Master’s degree in the concerned/relevant/allied subject with at least 55% marks in aggregate or its equivalent CGPA or equivalent Grade otherwise his/her claim for Ph.D. shall be rejected.
Entrance Test Fee once paid shall neither be refunded or transferred to another course nor it will be reserved for subsequent years in any case.
3.0 Instructions for Filling of Online Application Form
Candidates must ensure that they possess the following in hand objects before filling the online application:
- A valid e-mail ID for filling up the Application form.
- A Mobile Number for filling up the Application form.
- A recent passport size coloured photograph (for scanning and uploading in JPG/JPEG format only. File size of the scanned photograph should be between 10 and 500kb.
- Your signature using Blue/Black pen on a white sheet (for scanning and uploading in JPG/JPEG format only. File size of the scanned signature should be between 10 and 500kb).
- Access to an online payment facility/service such as: Net Banking/Credit card/ATM-cum-Debit card etc.
Steps to be followed for filling up the online application form:
Visit University website www.dhsgsu.edu.in then go to quick link …. https://dhsgsuadm.samarth.edu.in
Steps to Fill Online Application Form for Ph.D. Application
- Please browse the URL https://dhsgsuadm.samarth.edu.in/ . Click on “New Registration” button for generating login credential of the portal.
- Fill the Registration form details and click the “Register” button.
- After clicking the “Register” button, an OTP will be sent to the email address entered in registration form. Please enter the OTP and click on “Submit OTP” button. After submitting the OTP the registration process becomes completed.
- After completion of the registration, process click on “Login” button and login with the registered email address and password created at the time of registration. You will see the candidate login dashboard after login in the portal. Complete the profile registration by clicking on “Profile” button.
- After completion of the profile registration click on “Apply Now” button. Select the Doctoral (Ph.D. Programmes) in the Programme Level” drop down menu, after it select the programme from the list. Click on “Proceed” button and complete the programme registration process.
4.0 Schedule of Entrance Test (Tentative)
| Date | Shift | Ph.D. Programmes |
|---|---|---|
| 17 March 2024 (Sunday) | 8-10 AM | Anthropology (402), Applied Geology (403), Forensic Sci. (415), History (418), Pharmaceutical Sciences (425), Physics (427), Political Science & Public Administration (428), Psychology (429), Hindi (417), Library & Information Science (421), Performing Arts (Theatre Arts) (437) Fine art (436) |
| 17 March 2024 (Sunday) | 12-2 PM | AIH (401), Botany (406), Chemistry (408), Geography (416), Commerce (409), Criminology (411), English (414), Zoology (435), Education (413), Journalism & Mass Communication (419), Adult Education (430), Sanskrit (431) |
| 17 March 2024 (Sunday) | 4-6 PM | Business Management (407), Economics (412), Mathematics (423), Sociology & Social Work (432), Microbiology (404), Linguistics (422), Music (424), Urdu (433). Environmental Science (438), Vedic Studies (439), Center for Studies on Indigenous Knowledge (440) Statistics (441) |
Note : The Schedule dates of entrance test may change due to any prevailing situation
5.0 Important Dates (Tentative)*
| 1. | Submission of Online Application through the website www.dhsgsu.edu.in or https://dhsgsuadm.samarth.edu.in | 05 January, 2024 to 02 February, 2024 |
| 2. | Dates of Entrance Test (Tentative) | 17 March, 2024 |
| 3. | Display of Answer Key on the University Website | 21 March, 2024 |
| 4. | Last Date of the submission of Grievances regarding Questions and Answers may be submitted by email to [email protected] | 26 March, 2024 |
| 5. | Tentative date of announcement of results of the Entrance Test. Note: Results will be made available only on University Website www.dhsgsu.edu.in | 12 April, 2024 |
| 6. | Ph.D. Interview (By the respective Head of the Department) | 26 April – 09 May, 2024 |
| 7. | Final Ph.D. Result | By 20 May, 2024 (Tentative) |
| 8. | Schedule of remaining activities will be announced later if any | |
*In view of any inevitable situation the schedule may be changed, if required. Applicants are requested to visit the University website (www.dhsgsu.edu.in) regularly for the latest updates or contact Coordinator, Admission Cell.
Note:
- No complaint regarding the questions and answers shall be entertained after the last date of submission of grievances about Question & Answer Key.
- The candidates who have been declared qualified in Ph.D. Entrance Test and the candidates exempted from appearing in the entrance test shall be required to contact concerned departments for Ph.D. admission interview.
6.0 Entrance Test Centre
The University will conduct Ph.D. Entrance Test – 2023-24 at Sagar center only i.e. Dr. Harisingh Gour Vishwavidyalaya, Sagar (MP). The information regarding Venue will be intimated through Admit Card.
7.0 Admit Card: Doctor Harisingh Gour Vishwavidyalaya Ph.D Admission 2023-24
The candidate has to download his/her ADMIT CARD Online (www.dhsgsu.edu.in) or (https://dhsgsuadm.samarth.edu.in). Admit Card shall not be sent by post. The downloaded admit card will bear the relevant information namely, Name of the Candidate, Father’s name, Roll No., Name of the test Centre, photograph, signature, date of birth, address, subject and subject code(s) for appearing in the Entrance Test.
- Identity Verification: At the examination hall, the admit card should be presented to the invigilators for verification. The candidate’s identity will be verified with respect to his/her details on the admit card and the centre verification record. If the identity is in doubt, the candidate will not be allowed to appear in the examination. The authorities may, at their discretion, permit the candidate to appear for the examination after completing formalities and taking the thumb impression. No extra time will be allowed for these formalities to be completed. Any impersonation will lead to disqualification.
7.2 Other Information:
- Schedule of Tests has been given in the admission brochure. Updated detail can be obtained by visiting the University website ( www.dhsgsu.edu.in ) regularly.
- No candidate shall be allowed to appear in the Test without a valid Admit Card.
- In case of any ambiguity/doubt, the candidates may contact Centre Observer/Centre Superintendent at the test center himself/herself. The decision of the Center Observer shall be taken as final.
- In all matters relating to Entrance Test and admission to respective courses, the decision of the University shall be final.
- Candidate must visit the University website regularly for all updates.
- In case, any dispute arises regarding the Entrance Test and admissions, only the Civil Court, Sagar or High Court of Madhya Pradesh at Jabalpur will have the jurisdiction.
8.0 Rejection of Application Form
The following are the grounds for rejection of application and candidature:-
- The absence of the photograph/signature of the candidate at the appropriate places in the application form.
- Providing wrong information in the application form and/or the tempering in supporting documents.
- If, at any stage, it is found that the applicant is not eligible for admission to a course under University rules, his/her candidature will automatically stand cancelled.
- If the candidate does not fulfill all the requirements for admission, the candidature of the applicant is liable to be cancelled at any time, even after admission.
9.0 Syllabus and Structure of Entrance Test Question Paper
9.1 Syllabus
The detailed syllabus of Entrance Test- 2023 for each of the Ph.D. Program is available on university website: www.dhsgsu.edu.in
9.2 Structure of Entrance Test of Question paper
The Entrance Test shall consist Written Exam of 100 questions of 70 marks having 2 parts. Part ‘A’ –will consist of 50 Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ) of 0.7 Marks each related to Research Methodology and Part ‘B’ consists of 50 Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ) of 0.7 Marks each related to the concerned subject. Those candidates who have qualified in the Entrance Test will be called for Interview, which is of 30 Marks and is mandatory. The detailed syllabi of the various Ph.D. programmes are also available on the University website. The candidates who are exempted from the entrance test will be called for interview which is of 100 marks and is mandatory.
10.0 Method of Answering in the Entrance Test
- A Question Booklet containing the questions and a separate Answer Sheet (OMR) shall be provided to the candidate at the beginning of the Test.
- The candidate, within 05 minutes of the issue of the Question Booklet, shall check the Question Booklet to ensure that it contains all the pages in the correct sequence and that no page/question is missing. In case of faulty Question Booklet, the candidate shall immediately bring it to the notice of the Superintendent/Invigilators to obtain another Question Booklet.
- The candidate is required to write his/her Roll Number, Question Booklet No. at the appropriate places provided in the answer sheet by Ball Point pen only. In addition, he/she is also required to fill up Roll Number in the space provided at the bottom of the answer sheet by darkening the appropriate circles by Black/ Blue Ball Point pen only.
- The candidate is required to write in Black/ Blue Ball Point pen only, his/her Roll number and Serial Number of Answer Sheet at the appropriate places on the cover page of the Question Booklet.
- Each question shall be followed by four alternative answers. The candidate is required to identify the one which he/she feels to be the correct answer and record/mark the answer by darkening the appropriate circle in the answer sheet by Black/Blue Ball Point pen only, as will also be mentioned in the guidelines given on the first page of the Question Booklet. For example, if out of 4 alternatives (A) (B) (C) & (D) given against question No. 15 and the candidate identifies (B) as the correct answer, he/she is required to darken the circle ‘B’ only in the Answer Sheet as given below:
- The answer will be treated as incorrect if more than one circle is darkened or a circle is darkened improperly. Any other method of marking such as tick mark, cross mark, use of dot, line mark and half-filled circle or marks outside the circle shall not be evaluated.
- If any question is not attempted, the candidate is required to leave all the circles against that question as blank. Such an answer will be awarded zero marks.
- Inner cover page of the Question Booklet or the blank space/page at the end of Question Booklet may be used for rough work. No blank paper will be provided to be used for rough work.
- No page of the Question Booklet is to be torn or removed. If a candidate is found tearing any page from the Question Booklet he/she shall be liable to punishment for adopting unfair means and shall not be allowed to continue in the Entrance Test.
- An OMR Answer Sheet will be evaluated by special devices; therefore, enough care should be taken by the candidates.
- At the end of the test, the candidate has to handover or return marked OMR Answer Sheet to the invigilator before leaving the examination hall.
11.0 Important Instructions for Entrance Test
- The Candidate must carry his/her Admit Card (Downloaded from our website) for the concerned Entrance Test. He/she must occupy only his/her allotted seat as per his/her Roll Number in the seating arrangement made for the concerned Test, by the centre superintendent.
- No Candidate will be allowed entry in the Examination Hall after 30 minutes of the start/beginning of the Entrance Test.
- The candidate may be allowed to leave the test centre after an hour of the start of the entrance test.
- At the end of the test, the candidate has to hand over/return marked OMR answer sheet.
- There is no provision to provide or permit a ‘writer’ in the Entrance Test except for blind candidates, who will be provided ‘writers’ on request in consultation with and permission of the admission cell.
- Calculators/watch calculators, electronic diary, pager, mobile phones, earphones, alarm clock, digital watches with memory, slide rule, etc. are not allowed in the examination hall. Also, carrying of weapons, firearms, tools (including licensed ones) which can be used as lethal weapons, are not allowed in the examination hall.
- The Entrance Test of a candidate shall be cancelled in case relevant or irrelevant resource material or loose paper found to form the possession of a candidate or lying on or around his/her seat. Possession of any unauthorized instrument/equipment as mentioned in para
(vi) above document/paper/information materials or any resource materials, communication of information, written or verbal or exchange of Question Booklet/Answer Sheets to and from any other person during the Test and any other malpractice amounting to obtaining an undue advantage, writing anything in the Admit Card in the examination hall will be treated as the use of unfair means. Any alteration or correction in the entries made by a candidate in Question Booklet and OMR Sheet without verification by the invigilator concerned is not permitted. Signature made at the time of Entrance Test with that already done at the time of filling of Application Form, by the candidate and photograph, will be matched by the invigilator.
- The Entrance Examination of a candidate shall be cancelled and the candidate shall be debarred from future Entrance Tests in case a candidate is found indulged in tampering to the Admit Card or the photograph, face not resembling with the photograph on the Admit Card, not occupying the allotted seat, tampering/disturbing the seating arrangements, smuggling-out or smuggling-in Question Booklet in part or in full, or test material, or any resource material connected with the Test. Making any attempt to influence the University authorities directly or indirectly, disturbing or trying to disturb the Entrance Test, shouting of slogans or creating an unruly scene at the examination hall/examination centre.
- Impersonation is a legally punishable offence. The candidate’s identity will be verified with respect to his/her details on the Admit Card. If the identity is in doubt, the candidate may not be allowed to appear in the Test. The authorities may, at their discretion, provisionally permit the candidate to appear in the Test after completing formalities including taking of thumb impression/several signatures for further verification. No extra time will be granted for these formalities to be completed.
A person found to impersonate a candidate shall be handed over to the Police under an FIR lodged by the University. The candidate in reference shall be debarred from future Entrance Tests of the University.
- The candidate must ensure that he/she is qualified to appear in the Entrance Test. If it is detected at any stage that he/she does not fulfill the minimum qualification, or there was something against the candidate which would have prevented him/her from being admitted in the concerned subject/course, or the candidate has provided false information or no information about his/her previous involvement in an act punishable under law or act of gross misconduct and indiscipline, then his/her candidature shall not be considered and his admission, if already made, shall be cancelled at any stage and he/she shall also be debarred from appearing in any of the future Entrance Test of the University.
- Nobody other than the authorized personnel of University is permitted to move around the Test centre/ Venue. Any unauthorized person loitering around within 200 meters of the examination centre shall be handed over to the police.
(xii) Scrutiny/revaluation of OMR answer sheet of PHDET will not be allowed in any case at any stage.
- The candidate shall be bound by the Central Universities Act, 2009 and Statutes / Ordinances/Rules and Regulations of the University framed from time to time.
- Any litigation in respect of the Entrance Test shall be subject to the jurisdiction of the local Court of Sagar and/or Hon’ble High Court of Judicature at Jabalpur only.
- If there is any difference in the contents of English and Hindi versions of question booklets, English version shall be final.
- Candidates may submit grievances regarding questions and answers within the given time. No complaint shall be entertained regarding questions and answers after this mentioned date.
- There will be No Negative marking in the Entrance Test.
12.0 Results of Entrance Test
The results of various Ph.D. programmes will be made available on the University website. The results will be prepared by resolving the grievances regarding the questions and answers submitted by the candidates within given time. After that, no grievances shall be entertained regarding the results. University reserves the right to prescribe/modify the minimum qualifying marks of these Entrance Tests of different courses/subjects/programmes before interview.
13.0 Fee Details of the Various Ph.D. Programmes (Tentative)
13.1 Fee Structure for Ph.D. Programme for the Session 2023-24
| S. No. | Heads | SC/ST/PH Category | Gen./OBC Category | ||
| During Course Work | Onward Semesters After Course Work | During Course Work | Onward Semesters After Course Work | ||
| Sem.-I | Sem.-I | ||||
| 1 | Admission Fee | 1500.00* | 2000.00 | ||
| 2 | Tuition Fees | 1500.00 | 1000.00 | 2500.00 | 2500.00 |
| 3 | Lab. Fees (Wherever application) | 1000.00 | 1000.00 | 2000.00 | 2000.00 |
| 4 | Library Fees | 1000.00 | 1000.00 | 1000.00 | 1000.00 |
| 5 | Exam. Fees | 600.00* | — | 600.00* | — |
| 6 | Sports Fees | 100.00 | 100.00 | 100.00 | 100.00 |
| 7 | Student Activity Fees | 100.00 | 100.00 | 100.00 | 100.00 |
| 8 | Medical Fees | 150.00 | 150.00 | 150.00 | 150.00 |
| 9 | IT Fee | 550.00 | 550.00 | 550.00 | 550.00 |
| 10 | Caution Money (Refundable) | 2500.00 | — | 2500.00 | — |
| 11 | Registration Fee | 500.00 | 500.00 | 500.00 | 500.00 |
| 12 | Insurance Premium | 50.00 | 50.00 | 50.00 | 50.00 |
| Grand Total | 9550.00 | 4450.00 | 12050.00 | 6950.00 | |
- One time fee for entire period Fee
Note: 1. Thesis Examination Fees Rs. 10000/- will be charged at the time of submission of Ph.D. thesis.
- Semester fee should be paid at the beginning of the semester.
- If a student does not pay fee on time, a fine of Rs. 1000 shall be levied for the period allowed by Head/Dean.
13.2 Refund of Fees: Doctor Harisingh Gour Vishwavidyalaya Ph.D Admission 2023-24
As per University Grants Commission (UGC) Notification on Remittance and Refund of Fees and other student-centric issues issued on October 2018, if a student chooses to withdraw from the programme of study in which he/she is admitted will be entitled to the refund of fees remitted by him/her as follows:-
| S.No. | Percentage of Refund of Aggregate Fees | Point of time when notice of withdrawal of admission is served in the University by the student |
|---|---|---|
| (1) | 100% | 15 days or more before the formally notified last date of admission. |
| (2) | 90% | Less than 15 days before the formally notified last date of admission. |
| (2) | 80% | 15 days or less after the formally notified last date of admission. |
| (3) | 50% | 30 days or less but more than 15 days, after formally notified last date of admission. |
| (4) | 00% | More than 30 days after formally notified last date of admission. |
* (Inclusive of course fees and non-tuition fees, but exclusive of caution money and security deposit).
- The last date of admission shall be the last date of second counselling.No fee shall be refunded where the admission is taken in the special counselling, if any.
- The date of submission of an application for the refund of fees by hand or the date of dispatch by post by the student to the Office of the concerned Head/Dean of the Department/school shall be counted as the crucial date for refunding the fees.
14.0 Facilities in the University
The University campus is spread over an area of about 1300 acres on the top of hills surrounded by green forests, natural and pollution-free environment. There are four hostels for boys and three for girls. Application form and rule book for admission in hostel can be obtained by submitting Rs 30/- only in State bank of India University branch. There is a branch of State Bank of India with an ATM facility. The Post office is also available in the campus near girls’ hostel. The University has a good number of smart classrooms with modern facilities. There are sophisticated laboratories for the students of science. BSNL tower provides telephone connectivity and internet access in the campus. The campus is Wi-Fi enabled.