Central University of Gujarat Ph.D. Admissions 2023 is ongoing currently. The third merit list of selected candidates has been released and the last date of submission of any of the pending documents/certificates is 20th January 2023. Admissions to the Ph.D. programs are made on the basis of entrance test and interview conducted by the university. Central University of Gujarat offers full-time Ph.D. programs in 15 specializations that include Economics, Social Management, International Politics, Security Studies, Comparative Literature, & many more. The minimum eligibility is a Master’s degree with 55% marks, in a relevant field.

Central University of Gujarat Ph.D. Admission Dates 2023

Event Dates
Last date for submission of Documents January 20, 2023

Central University of Gujarat Ph.D. Eligibility Criteria

Program Eligibility 
Ph.D. in Economics Master’s degree in any discipline with 55% marks
Ph.D. in International Politics
Ph.D. in Comparative Literature
Ph.D. in Diaspora Studies
Ph.D. in Social Management Master’s degree in any discipline with 55% marks. M.Phil. degree in Social Sciences disciplines/ Management/ or allied areas of research with a minimum of 2 years work experience at managerial positions or equivalent research experience with publications
Ph.D. in Security Studies Master’s degree in Defence and Strategic Studies, International Relations, Political Science and allied subjects with 55% marks
Ph.D. in English Master’s degree in English with 55% marks
Ph.D. in Applied Chemistry M.Sc in Chemistry / Computational Science with 55%marks
Ph.D. in Chemical Sciences  Master’s degree / M.Tech in any stream of Chemical Sciences
Ph.D. in Life Sciences Master’s degree in Biological Sciences or allied disciplines with 55% marks
Ph.D. in Environment and Sustainable Development Master’s degree in any discipline of science with 55% marks
Ph.D. in Nanoscience PG degree in Physics / Chemistry / Pharmaceutical Science / Nanoscience / Nanotechnology / any area of Biological Sciences with 55% marks
Ph.D. in Library and Information Science Master’s degree in Library and Information Science (M.Lib.I.Sc) with 55% marks
Ph.D. in Education Master’s degree in Education (M. Ed) or a professional degree in education, equivalent to the Master’s degree in Education with 55% marks
Ph.D. in German Studies M. A. in German with 55% marks

Central University of Gujarat Ph.D. Admission Guidelines

  • The admission is done on the basis of a two-tier system (Written test and interview), prescribed by the UGC.
  • A weightage of 70% will be given to the entrance test and 30% to the performance of the interview.
  • In the interview, the candidates have to discuss research interests or areas before a duly constituted selection committee. 

How to apply?

  • Visit the official website https://cugadm.samarth.edu.in/.
  • Fill up the form with all details
  • Upload the required documents
  • Select the exam centre online as the examination will take place online only.
  • Pay the application fee online through net-banking/ UPI/ debit-credit card 
  • A confirmation SMS will be received by the candidate
  • After the merit list is released by the university, the selected candidates need to visit the University with prescribed documents for counseling.
  • The final list of selected students will be released by the University based on the counseling 
  • The applicants will be called upon for the admission and verification of documents.

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Central University of Gujarat Ph.D. Course Details

The Ph.D. program is offered in 15 specializations. The research areas of the top specializations are mentioned below:

Program  Areas of research
Education  Understanding educational theories and practices, research, educational policy and the relationship among them.
Security Studies
  • Internal Security
  • Terrorism and Insurgency
  • Security and Politics in South Asia 
  • Arms Control and Disarmament
  • Nuclear Strategy and Deterrence
  • India’s Defence Ecosystem
  • Indian Foreign and Defence Policy
  • Non-traditional Security Challenges
  • Energy Security
  • Central Asia’s Politics and Society
  • National Security and North-East India
  • Geopolitics and Security in India’s neighborhood
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Security and Foreign Policy of Russia and Central Asia
  • Role of International Organizations in peace and security
  • Conflict, Security and Development
  • EU as a Global Actor
  • Security Architecture in Asia-Pacific
  • Connectivity and Geopolitics
Library and Information Science
  • Information Landscape
  • New Dimensions of LIS Education 
  • Information Literacy 
  • Information Management and Administration of Libraries
  • Information Organization and Access
  • Conservation and Preservation of cultural heritage and indigenous information Sources
  • Information and Individuals
  • Information Systems
  • Information and Communication Technologies
  • Digital Initiatives
Applied Chemistry Computational chemistry, Multi-disciplinary research programs including drug designing, total synthesis of bioactive molecules, the design of novel methodologies and catalytic asymmetric reactions, Medicinal Chemistry, and total synthesis of biologically active natural products.
Environment and Sustainable Development Ecology; ecosystem; environmental pollution; pollution control technology; biodiversity; natural resources; environment and energy; environmental monitoring and assessment; instrumentation and statistics; green technology; environmental laws and regulation; Industrial hygiene and safety; sustainable development and management, environmental toxicology; environmental biotechnology and nanotechnology.
International Politics IR theories, several aspects of International Political Economy, international histories, international relations of South Asia, and issues related to security, conflict, and governance. 
Comparative Literature Research areas in the core subjects of genealogy, thematology, literary history, literary influence, and reception, besides related fields of performance studies, theatre studies, film studies, etc.

Nanosciences

Course Title Credits
Semester I (Total Credits -9)
Research methodology and writing 3
Computer: basic functions and use for research purpose 2
Statistics and data analysis 2
Seminar III 2
Semester II (Total Credits -7)
Applied Nanochemistry 3
Bio-Nanotechnology 2
Instrumentation 2
M.Sc Semester III (Total Credits -20)
Dissertation 20

Economics

Semester Nature of Course Course Title Credits
Ph.D. Semester I Core compulsory Research Methodology I 2
Core compulsory Advanced Economic Theory (Micro Economics) 3
Core Elective Anyone paper to be selected by the student from group G 3
… Fieldwork and research paper writing 2
Semester II Core Compulsory Research Methodology II 2
Core compulsory Advanced Economic Theory (Macro Economics) 3
Core elective Anyone paper to be selected by the student from group H 3
Core Term paper writing 2
Subject Title of the paper Total credit
Group G Advanced Econometrics 3
Economics of Education 3
Financial Economics 3
International Trade and Finance 3
Environmental Economics 3
Group H Statistical soft wares for Econometrics 3
International Business 3
Health Economics 3
Global Economic issues 3
Agricultural Economics 3

Central University of Gujarat Ph.D. FAQs

Ques. Are UGC-NET qualified students exempted from the entrance test for Ph.D. admission at the Central University of Gujarat?

Ans. No exemption will be given to UGC-NET/SLET/GATE/UGC-CSIR NET/teacher fellowship holder or have passed M.Phil. All students need to appear in the entrance test and interview for Ph.D. admission.

Ques. In what cases will the Ph.D. admission be canceled at the Central University of Gujarat?

Ans. The admission can be canceled in the failure of submission of documents or payment of fees on the given due date. It can also be canceled if the documents are found to be forged.

Ques. What are the career prospects after doing their Ph.D. in Library and Information Science from the Central University of Gujarat?

Ans. The School of Library and Information Science provides a Ph.D. which makes the students equipped to work in the competitive world. After pursuing their Ph.D. in Library and Information Science, the students can be Assistant Professor, Assistant Librarian, Information Scientist, and Librarians of Public Libraries.

Ques. What are the advantages of doing a Ph.D. in Nanoscience from the Central University of Gujarat?

Ans. It trains to make an objective judgment of the scientific importance and technological potential of developments in micro and nanotechnologies. The program also exposes the student to diverse areas of nanoscience and nanotechnology.

Ques. Is there any Ph.D. admission helpline of the Central University of Gujarat that I can consult in case if I have a query? 

Ans. Yes. The university has a phone number - +91-79-23260092. It also has an email id: vc@cug.ac.in, which can be approached in case of a doubt or query.