HPU PhD admission 2023-24 is conducted through the entrance test. Applications for the same have closed and HPU has announced the entrance test date for PhD admissions. Candidates who have applied for the program can download their admit cards through the official website and appear for the test at the university campus on May 13, 2024. The morning session for the test is scheduled from 10:00 a.m. onwards and the evening session is scheduled from 02:00 p.m. onwards.
PhD at HPU is offered through 22 departments. The number of seats may vary and is reserved according to the reservation criteria of the Government of India. The minimum eligibility for a Ph.D. is having a Masters or professional degree.
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HPU Ph.D. Eligibility Criteria
- Candidates seeking admission to the PhD programme should have completed their Master's or Professional Degree with at least 55% marks in aggregate or it's equivalent 'B' grade on UGC 7-points scale or equivalent grading system followed.
- A relaxation of 5% marks is provided to Reserved categories.
- A degree from a foreign institution approved and accredited by a statutory body.
- University teachers/colleges teachers teaching to Himachal Pradesh University or disabled students can apply for direct admission against the supernumerary seat each in the department.
- Candidates must have qualified UGC NET(JRF)/UGC-CSIR(JRF) /RAJIV GANDHI FELLOWSHIP/MAULANA AZAD FELLOWSHIP/AWARDEES OF TEACHER FELLOWSHIP /SPONSORED BY ICSSR/DBT-JRF, ICMR or any other coming under Government of India.
HPU Ph.D. Admission Process
Admissions to the Ph.D. programs are provided based on the marks obtained by the students in the Entrance Exam conducted by the university. However, if candidates have the following test score then they are exempted from the Entrance test:
- 20% of the marks in UGC-NET/ GATE
- 15% of the marks in SLET
- 10% of the marks in M.Phil/ M.Tech/ LLM
HPU PhD Application Process
- Visit the official website of HPU.
- Click on UG/PG/PhD to get the list of courses.
- Click on the 'PhD' option.
- Read out all the instructions provided for filling the form.
- Accept terms and conditions.
- Fill all the personal information mentioned in the application form.
- A Unique Registration number and password will be sent to your registered mobile number and email address.
- Login again with your credentials provided and complete the application form.
- Fill all the educational details and upload documents.
Documents Required
- Applicant's recent formal passport size photograph.
- Scanned Copy of applicant's Signature.
- Scanned copy of applicant's Father's/Mother's signature.
- Masters Degree Certificate or equivalent and other relevant documents.
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HPU Ph.D. Course Details
The following table shows the specializations with their intake:
Specializations | Intake | Specializations | Specializations |
---|---|---|---|
Mathematics | 1 | Public Administration | 3 |
Botany | 1 | Music | 1 |
Chemistry | 2 | Visual Arts | 2 |
Computer Science | 2 | Journalism | 2 |
Biotechnology | 5 | Geography | 3 |
Physics | 7 | Sociology | 2 |
English | 1 | Law | 1 |
Hindi | 2 | Education | 1 |
Sanskrit | 1 | Tourism | 1 |
Political Science | 3 | Management | 7 |
Commerce | 9 | School of Rural Development | 6 |
The number of seats may vary and specializations can be obtained from the particular department.
HPU Ph.D. Scholarships
HPU has been awarded DAAD, a German Academic Exchange Scholarship under the Sandwich Programme. The state government is running many scholarships like Dr BR Ambedkar Medhavi Chattarvriti Yojana, IRDP Scholarship, and many more. Students can acclaim these scholarships by satisfying the eligibility criteria.
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HPU Ph.D. Reservation Policy
HPU gives 5% relaxation to students belonging to SC/ST or PWD category in the terms of 55% in Masters degree and equivalent grade, seats available as per the latest norms and guidelines followed by Government of India.
HPU Ph.D. FAQs
Ques. Can payment for the application fees be made in the form of a demand draft?
Ques. How can a candidate know about the specializations given in the particular department?
Ques. Do reserved categories get any reservation in the matter of seat availability?
Ques. Will there be no entrance examination for the admission procedure?
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Admisisons have been concluded at the Himachal Pradesh University fro the academic year 2023-24.
The syllabus for the M.tech entrance exam is aptitude questions plus comprehensive English and majorly your 4 years B.tech course scope.
May I know if I can do MA in French language ?
Himachal Pradesh University does not offer MA in French. The university offers only Certificate, Diploma and Advanced Diploma programs in French. Students seeking admission in MA French program must have completed a bachelor’s degree with French as a subject.
Yes, You are eligible for admission in the Btech course in terms of age as well as marks obtained.
Yes, you are eligible for the Ph.D. course after tour post-graduation. The eligibility criteria are you must have 55% marks in aggregate from a recognized university. Admission will be done through an entrance exam.
Yes, you can get admission to the course. The eligibility criteria are you must have 50% marks in aggregate from a recognized university. Admission will be done through merit marks scored.
The admission registration fee for the Ph.D courses of HPU Is INR 5000. The thesis submission for this university is INR 10000.
Yes, you are eligible to apply for admission to the B.Sc Biotechnology course. The minimum mark required for admission to the said course is 50% marks in aggregate.
Yes, you are eligible to join Himachal Pradesh University. It requires a minimum of 50% marks in the previous qualification from a recognized board of education. There are many under-graduation courses.
The total fee that you need to pay for pursuing Bachelor of Arts [BA] course from this Institute is INR 9,000 approx. The first year fee is around INR 5,000 while for second year the fee is INR 4,800.
No, Integrated BSc + B.Ed course is not available in HPU. The institute offers both programs at undergraduate level. You enroll yourself in first in BSc and after that in B.Ed.