Guru Kashi University Ph.D Admission 2023 is open now. The last date to apply for the same is February 5, 2023. The entrance exam for admission to the PhD program will be held on January 12, 2023. Interested candidates can apply via https://gurukashiuniversity.in/gku/phd/.

Guru Kashi University (GKU) offers a Ph.D. degree in Engineering & Technology, Computer Applications, Science and Humanities, Education, Physical education, Agriculture and Commerce & Economics & Management areas. The course has a duration of a minimum of 3 years and a maximum of 6 years.

  • The Ph.D. program has 31 specialisations in subjects such as civil, Information Technology, computer applications, management, English, and many more
  • The minimum requirement to apply for a Ph.D. at Guru Kashi University is a Master’s degree in a relevant subject.
  • The selection process for the Ph.D. course will be based on the entrance exam followed by the interview.

Guru Kashi University Ph.D. Important Dates

Events Dates
PhD Application 2023 Last Date February 5, 2023
PhD Entrance Exam February 12, 2023

Guru Kashi University Ph.D. Eligibility

The minimum eligibility criteria to apply for a Ph.D. at Guru Kashi University is given below:

  • Candidates must have passed a Master’s degree or equivalent in the relevant discipline with a minimum of 55% marks or 6.0 CGPA.
  • Candidates from SC/ST/OBC/Differently-abled categories are given a relaxation of 5%.
  • Candidates must have a valid score of UGC-NET (JRF)/ UGC-CSIR(JRF)/ SLET, GATE/GPAT/INSPIRE/ Sponsored candidates

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Guru Kashi University Ph.D. Admission Criteria

Candidates are selected on the basis of merit in the entrance exam and interview. However, candidates who have qualified entrance exams like NET/GATE/ SLET/CSIR/INSPIRE/GPAT are exempted from entrance exams and will only go through the interview.

How to Apply?

To apply for PhD candidates will first need to register themselves through online/offline mode. After that, they can fill the application form for the course.

  • Visit the official website of the university and click on the “New admission/Registration” tab.
  • Now click on the form and start filling the form with basic details and pay the fees to register yourself.
  • Further proceed to fill the application form.
  • Verify the duly filled application form.
  • Attach the necessary documents and submit the form.
  • For offline mode, candidates can visit the necessary office at the campus and fill & submit the form there.

Documents Required

The following documents are required for applying:

  • Class 10 and 12th marksheet
  • Graduation marksheet
  • Master’s marksheet
  • Birth certificate
  • Migration Certificate

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Guru Kashi University Ph.D. Course Details

The Ph.D. programs at Guru Kashi University are offered in 31 different specializations in 5 categories: Engineering and Technology, Science and Humanities, computer applications, Commerce and management, and education. The course has a minimum duration of 6 years and a maximum duration of 6 years. At the end of the course, students will need to create a thesis and get it approved by a committee. 

The division of credits for different specializations is tabulated below:

Specializations Credits
Computer applications 2
Physics 4
Education  4
Civil Engineering 4
Computer Science Engineering 4
Electronics and Communication Engineering 4
Electrical engineering 4
Information and technology 4
Mechanical engineering 4
Management 4
Commerce 4
Education 4
Agriculture 4

Guru Kashi University Ph.D. Syllabus

The syllabus for each course is given in the table below.

Department Specializations Syllabus
Engineering and Technology Civil Engineering Click Here
Computer Science Engineering
Electronics and Communication Engineering
Electrical Engineering
Information and Technology
Mechanical Engineering
Physics -
Chemistry -
Mathematics -
Computer Applications Computer Applications Click Here
Science and Humanities Punjabi -
English -
Hindi -
Fashion Technology -
Political science -
Economics -
Sociology -
History -
Fine arts -
Religious Studies -
Commerce & Economics and Management Management Click Here
Commerce
Education Education
Physical Education Physical Education -
Agriculture Agronomy Click Here
Fruit Science -
Vegetable Science -
Entomology -
Plant Pathology -
Soil Science -
Agriculture Economics -

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FAQs

Ques. Does the Guru Kashi University provide seat reservation for PhD course?

Ans. Yes, the GKU does provide reservation of seats for the PhD program based on certain provisions made by the UGC and MHRD. 25% of seats are reserved for Scheduled caste (SC), scheduled tribes (ST), and other backward classes (OBC). And 3% of seats are reserved for differently-abled candidates.

Ques. What is the exam examination pattern for the PhD program at GKU?

Ans. The entrance test is conducted once or twice a year based on the available vacant seats. The question paper is set as per the particular discipline and will consist of objective type questions. Following is the paper style of the entrance examination:

Particulars Weightage
Research methodology/Aptitude 50%
Subject-specific questions 50%

Ques. What documents need to be submitted for Ph.D. Admission at Guru Kashi University?

Ans. Following is a list of hard copies that have to be submitted by the student at the time of admission:

  • SSC, HSC, and graduate degrees certificate
  • Qualifying Master’s degree certificate
  • Reserved category certificate (if any)
  • Marksheet of competitive exams (if any)
  • M-Phil certificates (if any)

Ques. What is the Ph.D. duration for completion of the programme at Guru Kashi University?

Ans. The minimum period required for thesis submission is 3 years and a maximum of 6 years. Extension of 1 year is given after completion of 7 years for the ones who have completed a substantial part of the thesis and have published research papers in journals. The women candidates and persons with disabilities are allowed an additional relaxation of 2 years on payment of prescribed fees.

Ques. What is the weightage for the final selection of Ph.D. at GKU?

Ans. For the final selection, the score of the interview, the entrance exam and the master’s degree is taken into consideration. The table listing out the weightage is given below:

Particulars Category A Category B
Master’s degree 80% 40%
Entrance test - 40%
Interview 20% 20%