Jadavpur University Ph.D Admission Notification 2023 (Arts). Applications are invited from Indian National for admission to the Ph.D. Programme, 2023 in the Departments of Bengali, Comparative Literature, Economics, Education, English, Film Studies, History, International Relations, Library & Information Science, Philosophy, Physical Education, Sanskrit and Sociology.
About Jadavpur University
Jadavpur University has a rich history intertwined with India’s freedom movement, particularly starting from the Swadeshi Movement in 1905-1906 when Bengal was divided. During this tumultuous period, there was a strong need to challenge the hegemony of the British establishment, and education emerged as a potent tool for resistance. To address this, the National Council of Education (NCE) was established with the objective of providing literary, scientific, and technical education under national control.
The NCE aimed to promote education on national lines and foster self-reliance. Its establishment was made possible through the support of individuals like Raja Subodh Chandra Mallik, Brajendra Kishore Roychowdhury of Gouripur, Sir Rash Behari Ghosh (the first President of NCE), poet Rabindranath Tagore, and Sri Aurobindo Ghosh, who contributed both their scholarship and financial resources.
In 1910, the Society for the Promotion of Technical Education in Bengal, which oversaw the Bengal Technical Institute (later renamed the College of Engineering and Technology, Bengal), merged with the NCE. Consequently, the NCE also took responsibility for managing the College of Engineering and Technology, which effectively functioned as a university by 1940. After India gained independence, the Government of West Bengal, with the approval of the Indian government, enacted the necessary legislation to establish Jadavpur University on December 24, 1955.
Since its inception, Jadavpur University has continued to play a significant role in education, research, and the intellectual development of the region. It remains an esteemed institution that carries forward the legacy of the freedom movement and the ideals of self-reliance and national control in education.
Eligible criteria for admission to Ph.D. Programme.
- All applicants must have completed results of 2-Year MA or equivalent degree from any university/institute recognized by the UGC 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.
- A relaxation of 5% of marks, from 55% to 50%, or an equivalent relaxation of grade, may be allowed for those belonging to SC/ST/OBC (non-creamy layer) / Differently-Abled and other categories of candidates as per the decision of the UGC/AICTE/State Government from time totime.
- Applicants who have obtained an MA or equivalent degree of less than two (2) years’ duration, must have completed at least a total of five (5) years of under-graduate and post-graduate study in a recognized university/institute.
Process of Application: Jadavpur University Ph.D Admission 2023
- Candidates should apply in the prescribed form available on the website.www.jaduniv.edu.in.
- Candidates have to pay the application fees Rs. 500/- (Per Subject) online through SBI Collect System using Credit Card/Debit Card/Net Banking.
- After payment the downloaded form along with a online payment receipt and all testimonials is to be submitted to the Ph.D Cell, Arts, Subarna Jayanti Bhavan, Ground floor, Jadavpur University Main campus, Kolkata 700032.
· The last date for online payment is 09.07.2023.
- The last date for submission of application form is 10.07.2023 upto 04:30 pm.
[Time: 11:00 am – 02:00 pm & 03:00 pm – 04:30 pm except Saturdays, Sundays and Holidays]
- University is not liable for any postal delay. No application form will be accepted after due date.
The following documents should be attached with the application form:
i) Two recent passport size photographs.
ii) Attested copies of all mark-sheets and certificates, Madhyamik admit card/certificate for verification of age, SC/ST/OBC-A/OBC-B /PD certificate, where applicable. NET/SET/GATE certificate, if any.
iii) 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 . Otherwise waiver from WRET shall not be granted.
iv) Online payment receipt downloaded from SBI server after online payment.
Candidates will be selected through a written test of two hour duration (two and a half hours for Economics) and an interview to be held in the respective Departments.
The candidate who has an M.Phil. (Regular two year course) degree and was admitted to the M.Phil. programme through a written test, or have qualified NET/SET/GATE shall be entitled to get exemption from written admission test and shall be called directly for an interview if s/he satisfies the following conditions:
| Department | M.Phil | Exemption from Written test | NET/SET/GATE | Exemption from Written Test |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bengali | In Bengali | Yes | In Bengali | Yes |
| In the relevant (a) subjects | Yes | In the relevant (a) subjects | Yes | |
| Comparative Literature | In the subject | Yes | In the subject | Yes |
| In other subjects | Yes | In other subjects | Yes | |
| Economics | In Economics | Yes | In Economics | Yes |
| In other subjects | No | In other subjects | No | |
| Education | In Education | Yes | In Education | Yes |
| In other subjects | No | In other subjects | No | |
| English | In English | Yes | In English | Yes |
| In Allied Subjects(b) | Yes | In Allied Subjects(b) | Yes | |
| Film Studies | In the specified (c) subjects | Yes | In the specified (c) subjects | Yes |
| In other subjects | Yes | In other subjects | Yes | |
| History | In History | Yes | In History | Yes |
| In other subjects | Yes | In other subjects | Yes | |
| International Relations | In International Relations/Political Science In other subjects related to Social Sciences | Yes No | In International Relations/ political Science In other subjects related to Social Sciences | Yes No |
| Library & Information Science | In Library & Information Science. In other subjects | Yes No | In Library & Information Science In other subjects | Yes No |
| Philosophy | In Philosophy In other subjects | Yes Yes | In Philosophy In other subjects | Yes Yes |
| Physical Education | In Physical Education In Allied Subjects(d) | Yes Yes | In Physical Education In Allied Subjects (d) | Yes Yes |
| Sanskrit | In Sanskrit In the relevant (e) subjects | Yes Yes | In Sanskrit In the relevant (e) subjects | Yes Yes |
| Sociology | In the subject In the relevant (e) subjects | Yes Yes | In the subject In the relevant (e) subjects | Yes Yes |
- Relevant subjects for Bengali: Comparative Literature, English and Sanskrit
- Allied Subjects specified by the Department of English: Comparative Literature, Film Studies, History, Political Science & International Relations, Philosophy and Women Studies.
- Subjects specified by the Department of Film Studies: Cinema Studies/ Screen Studies/Film and Media Studies/Film and Visual Culture/Film Studies
- Allied Subjects specified by the Department of Physical Education: Physiology , Sports Physiology, Psychology, Sports Psychology, Sports Sociology, Sociology, Sports Medicine ,Sports Science ,Sports Management ,Sports Journalism, Biomechanics, Kinanthropometry, Sports Engineering , Sports Technology, Engineering, Yogic Science, Physiotherapy, Philosophy, Statistics.
- Relevant subjects for Sanskrit: Comparative Literature and Philosophy
- Relevant subjects for Sociology:
- Political Science, History, Archaeology, Anthropology, Geography, English, Economics, Comparative Literature, Bengali, Urdu and similar disciplines in social sciences and humanities;
- Women’s Studies, Environmental Studies, Development Studies, Cultural Studies, Museological Studies, Strategic Studies, Media Studies and similar interdisciplinary studies.
- Physice, Chemistry, Zoology, Botany and similar natural science disciplines and also interdisciplinary studies with natural and social science interface such as natural resource studies (example studies on water) or community studies (example studies on social capital or corporate social responsibility).
A candidate who has a two-year M.Phil degree from any university other than Jadavpur University must submit a certificate from the competent authority stating that the selection to the M.Phil course has been made through a written test, if selected.
Proper documents must be attached with applications for exemptions from written admission test subject to the above conditions.
| Sl. No. | Department | Vacancy |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | BENGALI | Upto 16 [General- 7, SC- 4, ST- 1, OBC A-2, OBC B- 1, PD- 1] Specialization: Open |
| 2. | COMPARATIVE LITERATURE | Upto 8 [General- 4, SC- 2, OBC A-1, OBC B- 1] Specialization: Open |
| 3. | ECONOMICS | Upto 17 [General- 8, SC- 4, ST- 1, OBC A-2, OBC B- 1, PD- 1] Specialization: Open |
| 4. | EDUCATION | Upto 20 [General- 11, SC- 4, ST- 1, OBC A-2, OBC B- 1, PD- 1] Specialization: Open |
| 5. | ENGLISH | Upto 6 [General- 4, SC- 1, OBC A-1] Specialization: Open |
| 6. | FILM STUDIES | Upto 6 [General- 4, SC- 1, OBC A-1] Specialization: Open |
| 7. | HISTORY | Upto 2 [General- 2] Specialization: Open |
| 8. | INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS | Upto 17 [General- 8, SC- 4, ST- 1, OBC A-2, OBC B- 1, PD- 1] Specialization: Open |
| 9. | LIBRARY & INFORMATION SCIENCE | Upto 4 [General- 3, SC- 1] Specialization: Open |
| 10. | PHILOSOPHY | Upto 11 [General- 5, SC- 2, ST- 1, OBC A-1, OBC B- 1, PD- 1] Specializations: 1. Aesthetics 2. Ethics of Need 3. Moral Psychology: Contemporary Views 4. Experimental Philosophy and Pragmatism 5. Philosophy of Science 6. Time, Tense and Causation : Indian or Western Philosophical Perspective 7. Non-Absolutism of Krishna Chandra Bhattacharya and its impact on the Philosophy of Kalidas Bhattacharya 8. The Locus of Avidya- Debate between Advaita, Visistadvaita and Dvaita Vedanta 9. Existentialism 10. Free will and Determinism : For the Perspective of Philosophy of Cognitive Science Gangesa’s critique on the traditional definitions of Vyāpti. |
| 11. | PHYSICAL EDUCATION | Upto 9 [General- 4, SC- 2, ST- 1, OBC A-1, OBC B- 1] Specialization: Open |
| 12. | SANSKRIT | Upto 13 [General- 6, SC- 3, ST- 1, OBC A-1, OBC B- 1, PD- 1] Specialization: Open |
| 13. | SOCIOLOGY | Upto 5 [General- 3, SC- 1, OBC A- 1] Specialization: Open |
- As per circular Nos. BC-16014/1/82-SC dt.06/08/1984 &BCD-1,D.O.12017/11/89-SCD(R.CELL) dt.09/01/1990 and letter No.1510-SCWdt.31/05/2007 of the Government of West Bengal, the Scheduled Castes/ the Scheduled Tribes of the states other than West Bengal are not entitled to getthe benefit of reserved quota in educational institutions in West Bengal unless they can produce Domicile Certificate as a proof for residing in West Bengal for at least 10 years issued by the competent authority.
- A Candidate applying for seat reserved for the OBC-A / OBC-B category (wherever applicable) must produce an OBC certificate (the issues date of which should not be earlier than June 2022) issued by the competent authority that clearly indicates (i) the category (A or B) he/she belongs to: that he/she does not belong to creamy layer of the society. Without submission of such an appropriate certificate, the applicant shall NOT be considered for seats reserved for OBC-A / OBC-B category.
As per the rules of Government of West Bengal, the OBC-A and OBC-B candidates of the states other than West Bengal are not entitled to get the benefit of reserved quota in educational institutions in West Bengal unless they can produce Domicile Certificate as a proof for residing in West Bengal for at least 10 years issued by the competent authority.
- M.Phil students of Jadavpur University who have successfully defended their viva-voce examinations and have valid Continuing UGC Fellowship (NET-JRF/RGNF/Moulana Azad and the like) may also apply. They may be considered under Continuing Fellowship Holder category provided they have not registered themselves in any other university/Institute after completing their M.Phil degrees at Jadavpur University. The gap period between the date of publication of Final M.Phil result and registration/enrollment in the Ph.D. programme (if selected) must NOT be more than one year.
M.Phil. students of Jadavpur University can avail exemption from the WRET 2023 provided they successfully defend their M.Phil. viva-voce on or before 31st July 2023.
- Course Work including Research and Publication Ethics (RPE) course is mandatory for all the Ph.D. scholars who will be selected for Ph.D. programme 2023 under Faculty of Arts.
(ii) An applicant shall not be considered for admission if
(i) s/he is already enrolled in a Ph.D. programme in any other university/ institute or in any other department of Jadavpur University.
(ii) s/he has not completed M.A. degree on or before the last date of submission of Ph.D. application form.
- The provisional list of candidates for admission and schedule of the admission test will be notified later in the university website.
All Applicants must bring in a Statement of Purpose relevant for his/her intended field of research (not more than 500 words) at the time of interview.
Applicants for Ph.D. programme in the Department of Economics shall be required to send two letters of recommendations in the prescribed format (in sealed envelopes) to the Head, Department of Economics, Jadavpur University. The candidates should present the Statement of Purpose of research at the time of interview. (Click here for the format of Letter of Recommendation)
Candidates should apply in the prescribed form available on the website.
The last date of online payment is 09.07.2023 and last date of submission of applications along with online payment receipt and other documents is 10.07.2023 (4.30 P.M.).
For detailed information please consult the link Research>Ph.D. at the University website www.jaduniv.edu.in
Notice [Date 21.11.2023]- Admission to the Phd Programme Arts 2023
Provisional selection list of the candidates for admission to Ph.D. programme, Arts, 2023
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