Schedule for Admission for Research Programmes for Academic Session July 2017-18

Minimum Eligibility Criteria

A candidate seeking admission for the M.Phil./Ph.D. program shall possess, normally, the following qualifications:

• Any candidate who has passed the Master’s examination in the concerned subject with a score of not less than 55% marks in aggregate, or have appeared in the final year examination of Master’s degree in the subject concerned, shall also be eligible to appear for the M.Phil. & Ph.D. admission.
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering with a minimum of 75% marks in aggregate in relevant field of Engineering / Technology of a University or its equivalent, with at least five years of experience in Public Sector Undertaking / Research and Development Organizations / Private Industries / Service Sectors / Educational Institutions / any other State and Central Government Organizations.

Important Note

• Applicants who have valid score in any of the relevant eligibility tests like JRF/NET (UGC/CSIR), GATE, GPAT & SLET of the State, may be exempted from the Entrance Test, as per University norms.
• Candidates who are Teacher Fellowship Holders/ direct awardees of fellowship by DST (INSPIRE), ICMR or any other National Agency are also exempted from the entrance test.
• If M.Phil. student wants to take admission to Ph.D. program after passing M.Phil examination. He / she will be exempted from Entrance Test but will have to appear for the Interview.

Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) Fee

Master of Philosophy (M.Phil.) Fee

• Shobhit University, Meerut: Rs. 40,000/- Per Annum + Rs.10,000/ - University Charges PA
• Admission Processing Charges: Rs.2100/-

To apply for the M.Phil./Ph.D. programme (July - 2017) of the University, eligible candidates may apply online using credit/debit card for payment or download and print the application form available on our website, and send the completed form along with Crossed Demand Draft for Rs.2,100/- non-refundable in favor of “Shobhit University” payable at Meerut / “Shobhit University” payable at Gangoh, one recent colour photograph and photocopies of all marksheets and certificates (see List of enclosures as per clause ‘L’)

Send in a A4 size envelope by Speed post / reliable courier (means by which sender may track its movement on internet) to the Central Coordinator, M.Phil./Ph.D. Admissions, at Shobhit University, NH-58, Modipuram, Meerut -250110, India. Write “Application for M.Phil/Ph.D. July 2017” on the envelope. Applications reaching us after the due date are liable to be rejected / may not be processed.

• Incomplete applications or applications received without all required enclosures are liable to be rejected / may not be processed.

Important Note

• You may use one application form to apply for M.Phil./Ph.D. in ONLY one Department.
• Please use separate application forms to apply for two or more Departments. Each application form must be complete in all respects and sent in a separate envelope along with all required enclosures and Demand Draft as above.
• Candidates may apply for the M.Phil./Ph.D. program in a maximum of three Departments.

The M.Phil./Ph.D. Entrance Test

• Shobhit University, Meerut NH-58, Modipuram, Meerut - 250 110 Phone: +91 8791000756

The M.Phil./Ph.D. Entrance Test

The syllabi of the Research Methodology Test and the Subject Specific Tests for each Department is already given on the same page.

Provisional Selection List along with procedure for admissions, will be notified by 5:00 pm on or before 15th July, 2017, on the University website and Notice Boards of the University only. No separate intimation will be sent to candidates. Provisionally selected candidates will be required to take admission by the date given, failing which vacant seats may be allotted to waitlisted candidates. The list of waitlisted candidates will be displayed on the website and Notice Boards of the university. No separate intimations will be sent to candidates.

Candidates provisionally admitted to the M.Phil./Ph.D. program will be required to fill an “Enrollment Form” with details of their proposed field of research, research topic within 10 days after their admission, and submit the same to the concerned department, through the Registrar Office. The Enrollment Form will be available on the University website.

Selection to the M.Phil./Ph.D. programs would be based on performance in the Written Test/Other Qualifying Test, Previous academic record and an Interview. At the time of interview, doctoral candidates are expected to discuss their research interests/areas.

• A limited number of Institute fellowships/ Teaching Assistantships are available in some Departments for full-time scholars as per University norms.
• Candidates who have qualified in CSIR – NET / BRNS / NBHM / other selections may avail the fellowships directly from the respective organizations.

Candidates must carry the originals documents at the time of interviews, as well as an extra set of photocopies (as given in Item No. I below)

If provisionally selected, candidates will be required to submit all the documents as given below at the time of admission, along with the requisite fees.

Candidates must enclose photocopies of the following documents with the duly completed Application Form:

• Pass certificate and marksheet of Class 10
• Marksheet of Class 12 / Intermediate or equivalent
• Certificate and marksheets of Graduation
• Certificate and marksheets of Post-Graduation
• College Leaving Certificate
• Migration Certificate
• JRF/NET(UGC/CSIR), GATE, GPAT, SLET / other test admit card and Score card (if applicable)
• No objection certificate from Employer (for sponsored candidates only)
• One recent colour passport size photograph, identical to that affixed in the application form
• Photo identification: (Driving license, Passport, PAN Card, Voter ID, Employee Identification Card are acceptable)
• Write up (1-2 pages) on proposed area of research (for PhD candidates only)

Write your Name, your telephone number and “M.Phil./Ph.D. January, 2017” on the back of each of these documents and certificates. All such papers must be stapled or stitched to the form. Do not enclose any original certificates with your application at this stage.

Important Note

• The Admissions Office / concerned Departments may not undertake detailed scrutiny of applications before Test / Interviews, and all shortlisted applicants called for Test / Interviews, except those whose applications are summarily rejected, are allowed to appear at the Test / Interviews on purely provisional basis, subject to their eligibility being verified at the time of Test / interviews or at the time of Admission. Merely being allowed to appear at the Test / Interviews will not be considered as a ground for being eligible for admission to the M.Phil./Ph.D. program. Further, mere submission of application form does not entitle a candidate to appear for the Test / Interviews.
• All candidates in their own interest should keep photocopies of their completed forms for their own reference.
• Candidates whose names appear in the lists may note their Registration Numbers and should come to attend the Test and Interview. They are advised to carry a photocopy of their completed application form at the time of Test and Interviews. No individual intimation will be sent to candidates.
• No Admit Card will be issued.
• Candidates whose names do not appear in the lists of eligible candidates, may contact the Admissions Office on +91 8267018004.
• Candidates must carry valid Photo identify at the time of Written Test. (Driving license, Passport, PAN Card, Voter ID, Employee identify Card are acceptable)

• Candidates who are employed in recognized Educational Institutes / Universities / Colleges OR in Government / Defence / Research Laboratories OR in Industry must submit their applications in prescribed form, along with
  • Letter of Sponsorship
  • No Objection Certificate from their Organization
  • Experience certificate.
  • Facilities available to carry out his / her research work at their place of working
• They must also appear for the Test and Interviews

The residential requirement of the external Ph.D. candidate shall be, normally, a minimum period of one semester to attend mandatory one Semester Pre Ph.D. Program at the University Campus at Meerut / Gangoh.