Prof. Rajendra Singh(Rajju Bhaiya) University, Prayagraj Admissions Ph.D. Programme 2023

Prof. Rajendra Singh(Rajju Bhaiya) University, Prayagraj Admissions Ph.D. Programme 2023

Online applications from eligible applicants are invited for Admissions in Ph.D. Programme (PRSUDET-2023) from 15.02.2023 in different subjects running in the University Campus and its Affiliated Colleges upto 16-03-2023.

The prescribed application fee of Rs. 2000/- for Unreserved, OBC and Rs. 1200/- for SC, ST, PWD and EWS Candidates can be paid through Credit Card/ Debit Card/ Net Banking.

The details of eligibility, procedure for filling the Online application, number of seats, fee structure and other details are available on Official website of the University:

General Rules and Instructions: Prof. Rajendra Singh(Rajju Bhaiya) University Ph.D. Programme 2023

1. Prof. Rajendra Singh (Rajju Bhaiya) University, Prayagraj invites online applications from eligible applicants for PRSUDET-2023. The admission to Ph.D. shall be governed by University Ph.D. Ordinance-2022 passed in pursuance of UGC Regulations 2022.

2. PRSUDET-2023 shall be held in the following subjects ONLY. Applicants should select the subject in which he/she wishes to take admission.

* No. of seats may vary at the time of admission. Reservation for SC/ST/OBC (Non-Creamy layers)/EWS applicants is as per existing rules. This benefit of reservation will be offered to UP domicile applicants only.

3. Applicants are advised to apply only if he/she fulfils the eligibility requirements. The onus of checking appropriate eligibility lies with the candidate.

4. Applicants must read and understand details  given in the information brochure before filling the online application form.

5. No written communication regarding PRSUDET-2023 shall be provided. Applicants are advised to visit university website regularly for updates.

6. Ph.D. Entrance test (PRSUDET-2023) comprises of two level:

(ii) Level-1: Entrance Examination.

(ii) Level-2: Interview by Departmental Research Committee (DRC)

All successful candidates in Entrance Examination shall have to appear for Interview. Candidates shall be admitted to Ph.D. programme only after approval of DRC.

7. Eligibility: The following are eligible to seek admission to the Ph.D. programme:

(1) Candidates who have completed: i. 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.

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.

(2)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.

8. Exemption from appearing at Entrance Examination of PRSUDET-2023: The students who have qualified for fellowship/scholarship in UGC-NET/UGC-CSIR NET/GATE/CEED and similar other National level tests shall be exempted from the entrance test but they have to appear in the interview.

9. It is mandatory for all candidates (including the candidates who are exempted from Entrance Examination) to fill the online application form by due date(s).

10. How to Apply: Prof. Rajendra Singh(Rajju Bhaiya) University, Prayagraj Admissions Ph.D. Programme 2023

a. Interested applicants may apply online through University website: https://prsuniv.ac.in

b. The application fee (Non-refundable) is below:

c. Applicants can pay fee online through any Debit card/Credit card or Net Banking during online application form

d. If your payment is deducted and receipt is not generated, don’t pay the fee again and wait for 24 hours for payment verification or contact to helpline.

e. Applicant must upload his/her recent Coloured photograph at the given space of the online application form.

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 , the applicant shall be debarred from admission or admission can be cancelled at any stage during the course of study without giving prior notice.

11. Admit Card: Applicants can download their Admit card from University website a week prior to commencement of Entrance Examination.

12. An applicant shall ordinarily be permitted to work for Ph.D. degree in the subject in which he/she has obtained his/her Master’s 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.

13. Date and Time of Entrance Exam:

a. The Entrance Examination shall be conducted as below:

*The Examination date will be issued on Admit Card and University website also.

b. Applicant is required to report in person for entrance examination and interview on given date and time. Non-appearance, for any reason, shall automatically disqualify the candidature for admission to Ph.D.

14. Examination Center(s): University Teaching Departments (UTDs) of Prof. Rajendra Singh (Rajju Bhaiya) University, Prayagraj and nearby institutions.

15. There is no age limit for admission in Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) programmes.

16. Question paper pattern: The question paper of entrance examination shall have two parts: Part-A and Part B. Each part shall consist of 50 MCQs of 1 mark each. Detailed syllabus of Part A and Part B can be seen at https://www.prsuniv.ac.in/detsyllabus.

17.  There will be no negative marking.

18. The candidates must score minimum 50% marks [(45% for SC/ST/OBC (Non-Creamy layers/differently abled category] marks in the entrance examination to qualify for the interview. A list of the candidates eligible for interview will be notified on the university website.

19. Interview: 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 Departmental Research Committee (DRC) 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 from the Head of the research centre (s). The candidates should also bring with them the following documents:

a. Original certificates and mark sheets along with a self-attested copy of each of the certificate and mark sheet of 10^th, 12^th, Graduation, Post-graduation and NET-JRF etc.

      b.    Original documents along with a self-attested copy of SC/ ST/ OBC-non-creamy layer/Divyang, UP domicile certificate and income certificate (if applicable) to claim the benefit of reservation and relaxation of marks in the entrance examination.

c. The candidates are required to discuss their research interest / area through a presentation before a duly constituted DRC. The interview/viva-voce shall also consider the following aspects, viz. whether:

• the candidate possesses the competence for the proposed research.

• the research work can be suitably undertaken at the research centre.

• the proposed area of research can contribute to new/additional knowledge.

d. The evaluation in interview will be based on 100 marks to be allocated in the following criteria, each of 25 marks:

e. The final merit list shall be prepared giving 70% and 30% weightage to marks obtained in entrance examination and interview, respectively and be notified on the University website.

f. The final merit list shall be prepared to marks obtained from interview only who exempted from entrance examination

20. Allocation of Supervisor: The allocation of the supervisor for a selected applicant shall finally be decided by the DRC 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 centre, a Co-supervisor may be allotted from the research centre to guide and monitor the research scholar at the centre. The list of supervisors with tentative vacant seats is available at https://www.prsuniv.ac.in

21. In case of topics which are of inter-disciplinary nature where the DRC feels that the expertise in the research centre has to be supplemented from outside, the DRC may appoint a Research Supervisor from the university, who shall be known as the Research Supervisor, and a Co-Supervisor from outside the Research centre/ Faculty / College/ University on such terms and conditions as may be specified and agreed upon by the consenting Institutions/Colleges.

22.  Ph.D. through Part time mode: Prof. Rajendra Singh(Rajju Bhaiya) University

(a) Ph.d. programme through part time mode will be permitted, provided all the conditions stipulated in PRSU Ph.D. ordinance-2022.

(a) The candidate will have to provide a “No Objection Certificate” for a part-time Ph.D. programme from the appropriate authority in the organization where the candidate is employed, clearly stating that:

(i) The candidate is permitted to pursue studies on a part-time basis.

(ii) His/her official duties permit him/her to devote sufficient time for research.

(iii) If required, he/she will be relieved from the duty to complete the course work.

23. The decision of the Prof. Rajendra Singh (Rajju Bhaiya) University, Prayagraj regarding any dispute related to PRSUDET-2023 will be final and binding.

24. The university reserves the right to modify any information at any stage.

25. Any legal dispute regarding PRSUDET-2023 is subject to Prayagraj jurisdiction.

26. For any query, please contact : [email protected],

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