Netaji Subhas Open University Admission: On-line applications are invited from Indian nationals for admission to the PhD Programmes under Regular Mode as per vide F.No. 2-1/2017 (DEB-III/DEB-IV) on 19.05.2017, UGC (Minimum Standards and Procedure for Award of M.Phil./Ph.D. Degrees) Regulations, 2016 and NSOU Ph.D. Regulations.
DISCIPLINE & CATEGORY WISE NUMBER OF VACANCY:
On-line applications are invited from Indian nationals for admission to the Ph.D. Programmes under Regular Mode as per vide F.No. 2-1/2017 (DEB-III/DEB-IV) on 19.05.2017, UGC (Minimum Standards and Procedure for Award of M.Phil./Ph.D. Degrees) Regulations, 2016 and NSOU Ph.D. Regulations.
DISCIPLINE CODE VACANCIES TOTAL
Physics PHDPH 2 — 1 — — 3 Mathematics PHDMT 2 1 1 1 — 5
Zoology PHDZO 3 1 1 1 1 7 |
Chemistry PHDCH 5 2 1 1 1 10
Bengali PHDBG — — 1 — 1 |
Geography PHDGR 2 — 1 1 — 4
English Language Teaching (ELT) PHDEL 1 1 — — — 2 |
English PHDEG 1 — 1 1 — 3
Education PHDED 1 — — 1 — 2 Political Science PHDPS 1 1 1 1 — 4
Library & Information Science PHDLS — — 1 — — 1
DISCIPLINE WISE BROAD AREA(s) OF STUDIES:
DISCIPLINE | CODE | Broad Area(s) of Studies |
Mathematics | PHDMT | Graph theory & Combinatorics, Complex analysis and Any branch of Mathematics |
Physics | PHDPH | Environmental Physics/ Physics |
Chemistry | PHDCH | Inorganic Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry, Organic Chemistry and Physical Chemistry |
Zoology | PHDZO | Aquaculture and Ecotoxicology, Any areas related to Biological Sciences and Zoology |
Geography | PHDGR | Any Branch of Geography |
Bengali | PHDBG | Bengali Fiction, Partition Literature, Comparative Literature |
English | PHDEG | Postcolonial Theatre Studies, South Asian Literature, Film and Cultural Studies, Comparative Literature, Folklore, Ethnomusicology, Digital Humanities, Minority Discourse |
English Language Teaching (ELT) | PHDEL | Applied Linguistics, ELT |
Political Science | PHDPS | —- |
Education | PHDED | Educational Technology, Environmental Education, Teacher Education, Sociological foundations of Education, Psychological foundations of Education |
Library & Information Science | PHDLS | —- |
ADMISSION NOTIFICATION FOR PH.D. | Academic Year 2021-22
Master Degree holders 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 is followed)
And Qualified at the UGC-NET/ GATE/ SET / UGC – CSIR NET/Teacher Fellowship holder.
A relaxation of 5% of marks, from 55% to 50% or an equivalent relaxation of grade may be allowed for those candidates belonging to SC/ST/OBC (non-creamy layer)/Differently Abled candidates. The eligibility marks of 55% (or an equivalent grade in a point scale wherever grading system is followed) and the relaxation of 5% to the categories mentioned above are permissible based only on the qualifying marks without including the grace mark procedures.
CANDIDATES ARE REQUESTED TO ENSURE THEIR ELIGIBILITY FOR THE PROGRAMME PRIOR TO PAYMENT:
Fees to be paid at the time of Application excluding bank charges/ payment gateway charges as where applicable:
SL. NO. FEES AMOUNT (RS.)
1 | Application Fee | 1,500/- |
2 | Cost of the Prospectus | 500/- |
TOTAL | 2,000/- |
Important Note: If selected for the desired programme applicants have to pay other fees as mentioned in the prospectus (soft copy available in the website) as and when notified by the University time to time.
Event | From | To |
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On-line application forms will be available for the applicants | 19.04.2022 (10.00 AM) | 07.05.2022 (04.00 PM) |
Online fees collection | 19.04.2022 (10.00 AM) | 07.05.2022 (04.00 PM) |
Document verification and Application form submission at University HQ (Netaji Subhas Open University, DD-26, Sector-I, Salt Lake City, Kolkata-700064) During office hour | 11.05.2022 | 12.05.2022 |
Note: After completion of Netaji Subhas Open University Research Entrance Test [NSOURET (viva-voce/ interview)] selected candidates list will be published in the official website (www.wbnsou.ac.in) and in admission website (phd.wbnsouadmissions.com).
For detailed steps to be followed, other guidelines and updated information please regularly visit admission website
Admission is provisional subject to determination of eligibility by the concerned Research Advisory Committee of this University. If any discrepancy is revealed later, responsibility will rest on the applicant and his/her application will be cancelled and no claim for refund of fees will be entertained. Applicants are, therefore, advised to satisfy themselves as regards their eligibility before application and payment of fees.
Important Dates
- Ph.D On-line Application System will be available for use on and from 19.04.2022 (10:00 A.M.).
Access to this website will be blocked on 07.05.2022 (04:00 P.M.). - Ph.D. Online Fees Payment : 19.04.2022 (10:00 A.M.) to 07.05.2022 (04:00 P.M.).
- Document Verification and Application Form Submission : 11.05.2022 to 12-05-2022 (During Office Hours).
Applicants are advised to visit University HQ (Netaji Subhas Open University, DD-26, Sector-I, Salt Lake City, Kolkata-700064) along with print copy of Application Form, Payment Receipt, No Objection Certificate (if required), All Original documents and photocopy of the same. - Note: After completion of Netaji Subhas Open University Research Entrance Test [NSOURET (viva-voce/ interview)] selected candidate list will be published in the official website (www.wbnsou.ac.in) and in admission website (phd.wbnsouadmissions.com).