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Jadavpur University Faculty of Arts
Date: 12.02.2024
Jadavpur University PhD Admission 2024
Applications are invited from Indian nationals for admission to the Ph.D. programme in the Departments of Comparative Literature, Economics, English, History, International Relations, Library & Information Science, and Philosophy.
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 atleast 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 to time.
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 PhD Admission 2024
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 an online payment”) receipt and all testimonials is to be submitted to the Committee Room no. III, Subarna Jayanti Bhavan, 1 floor, Jadavpur University Main campus, Kolkata 700032. Without online payment receipt no application be accepted.
The last date for online payment is 27.02.2024.
The last date for submission of application form is 29.02.2024 upto 04:00 pm.
[Time: 11:00 am-02:00 pm & 03:00 pm – 4/0 pm except Saturdays, Sundays and Holidays]
University is not liable for any postal delay. No application form will be accepted after due date.
Incomplete application in any manner will be rejected.
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:
| SI. No. | Department | M.Phil | Exemption from Written test | NET/SET/GATE | Exemption from Written Test |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Comparative Literature | In the subject In other subjects | Yes Yes | In the subject In other subjects | Yes Yes |
| 2. | Economies | In Economics In other subjects | Yes No | In Economics | Yes |
| 3. | English | In English In Allied Subjects | Yes Yes | In English In Allied Subjects | Yes Yes |
| 4. | History | In History In other subjects | Yes Yes | In History In other subjects | Yes Yes |
| 5. | 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 |
| 6. | Library & Information Science | In Library & Information Science In other subjects | Yes No | In Library & Information Science In other subjects | Yes No |
| 7. | Philosophy | In Philosophy In other subjects | Yes Yes | In Philosophy In other subjects | Yes Yes |
(a) Allied Subjects specified by the Department of English: Comparative Literature, Film Studies, History, Political Science & International Relations, Philosophy and Women Studies.
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.
Vacancy: Jadavpur University PhD Admission 2024
Proper documents must be attached with applications for exemptions from written admission test subject to the above conditions.
| SI. No. | Department | Vacancy |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | COMPARATIVE LITERATURE | Up to 2 [General-2] Specialization: Open |
| 2. | ECONOMICS | Up to 14 [General-6, SC-3, ST-1, OBC A-1, OBC B-1, PD-1] Specialization: Open |
| 3. | ENGLISH | Up to 4 [General-3, SC-1] Specialization: Open |
| 4. | HISTORY | Up to 8 [General-4, SC-2, OBC A-1, OBC B-1] Specialization: Open |
| 5. | INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS | Up to 4 [General-3, SC-1] Specialization: Open |
| 6. | LIBRARY & INFORMATION SCIENCE | Up to 4 [General-3, SC-1] Specialization: Open |
| 7. | PHILOSOPHY | Up to 9 [General-4, SC-2, ST-1, OBC A-1, OBC B-1] Specializations: i) Free will and Determinism from the perspective of Neuroscience and Philosophy ii) Extended Mind Hypothesis and Embodiment iii) Neuroethics iv) Sri Aurobindo’s Philosophy of Education v) Philosophy of Jane Heal vi) Environmental humanities vii) Political Theory of Jürgen Habermas viii) Legal Reasoning ix) Buddhist Philosophy |
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 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.
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 January, 2023) issued by the competent authority that clearly indicates (i) the category (A or B) he/she belongs to: (ii) 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 / O * BC – B category.
As per the rules of Government of West Bengal, the OBC-A and OBC-B candidates of the statesother 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 of all departments under Faculty of Arts (JU) who have successfully defended their viva-voce examinations on or before 30.11.2023 and have valid Continuing UGC Fellowship (NET-JRF/NFSC/NFST/NFOBC/NFPWD etc.) 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 éxemption from the WRET 2024 provided they successfully defend their M.Phil. viva-yoce on or before 30.11.2023.
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, session January. 2024 under Faculty of Arts.
An applicant shall not be considered for admission if
(i) She is already enrolled in a Ph.D. programme in any other aniversity/institute or in any other department of Jadavpur University. S/he has not completed M.A. degree on or before the last date of submission of Ph.D. application form.
(ii) 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)