University of Delhi PhD Admissions 2024-25 – Registrations Open

Delhi University PhD Admissions 2024-25 – Registrations Open

Delhi University PhD Admissions 2024-25 – Registrations Open. Interested and eligible applicants can check out all of the details on the same below:

Ref. No. Admission Br. /Notice/

Dated: 14.05.2024

NOTICE
Ph.D. ADMISSIONS 2024-2025

The University Grants Commission (UGC), vide its notification dated 27.03.2024 decided that from the Academic Session 2024-25, the National Eligibility Test (NET) score can be used for admission to Ph.D. programs in place of entrance tests conducted by the different Universities/HEIs.

Accordingly, from the academic session 2024-25, the University of Delhi will use the National Eligibility Test (NET) scores for admission to Ph.D. Programs.

Guidelines for Admissions to Ph.D. for Academic Session 2024-2025

Eligibility Categories Based on NET Scores:

Candidates are classified into three categories based on their NET scores:

• Admission Under JRF Category: Conducted as per UGC Notification dated November 7, 2022, published in the Gazette of India: Extraordinary No. 544.
• Weightage for Categories 2 and 3: For students in Categories 2 and 3, Ph.D. admission will be based on combined merit: 70% Weightage: Test scores (NET marks). 30% Weightage: Interview marks.
• Validity of NET Scores: NET scores for candidates in Categories 2 and 3 will be valid for one year for Ph.D. admissions.
• University-Specific Entrance Examinations: Entrance exams may be conducted for Ph.D. programs in subjects where NET examinations are not held (e.g., Portuguese, Italian, Engineering).
• Important Advice for Candidates: Apply for the UGC NET Examination, June 2024, as per the schedule announced by NTA. Regularly check the University website (www.admission.uod.ac.in) and NTA website for updates and schedules.
• Bulletin of Information: The Bulletin for Ph.D. admission (2024-25) will be published on the University website.
• Approval Notice: This document is issued with the approval of the Competent Authority.

ADMISSION SCHEDULE

IMPORTANT POINTS

Ph.D. Programs are offered by the University of Delhi through its Departments/Centres under different Faculties, namely: Arts, Applied Social Sciences & Humanities, Education, Interdisciplinary & Applied Sciences, Music, Commerce & Business Studies, Mathematical Sciences, Sciences, Law, Social Sciences and others

Key Information

• Admission to Ph.D. Program of University of Delhi is governed by Ordinance VI of the University, its Amendments, and other notifications issued by UoD from time to time.
• Admission to all Ph.D. Programs is based on the eligibility criteria and procedures specified by the University on its website and in the Ph.D. Bulletin of Information – 2024 (Ph.D BOI-2024).
  • Candidates must read the contents of Ph.D BOI-2024 and consult the University of Delhi Act, 1922, its amendments, and the Statutes.
  • The Ordinances, Rules, Regulations, and Notifications available on the University website, www.du.ac.in, shall be final and binding.
• Admissions to Ph.D. Program 2024-25 will be based on:
  • Gazette Notification, University Grants Commission (Minimum Standard and Procedures for Award of Ph.D. Degree) dated 07th November 2022 (Annexure-I)
  • University of Delhi Notification; Sub: Amendments to Ordinances, September 2023 (Annexure-II)
• For the academic session 2024-25, the Ph.D. registration portal may be opened more than once in an academic year.
• Scores of NET Examination conducted in December 2023 and June 2024 (held on August 21 – September 05, 2024) will be considered.
• Interview is mandatory for all candidates.
• Admission to all Ph.D. Programs is done online through the University’s portal: http://phd2024.uod.ac.in.

Registration Fee

• SC/ST/PwBD: Rs. 300.00 (Rupees Three Hundred Only) per program
• UR/EWS/OBC-NCL: Rs. 750.00 (Rupees Seven Hundred Fifty Only) per program

Additional Guidelines

• Admission is based on the suitability to specific specializations and subject to fulfilling all other conditions laid down in the respective Ordinances of the University.
• Candidates must read the Bulletin of Information to ascertain their eligibility criteria, major areas of research, and mandatory requirements for the research proposal at the time of registration.
  • Information on areas of research, allied subjects, seat matrix, requirements of the research proposal, and interview process is provided by the Departments.
  • Candidates must visit the website of the respective department for details.
• Departments/Centres reserve the right not to fill up vacant seats in case of non-availability of suitable candidates.
• At the time of admission, candidates must appear in person at the respective department for verification of original documents.
  • The Departments/Centres will verify the certificates/documents before granting admission.
• Candidates must carefully check the eligibility criteria.
  • No additional eligibility criteria are applied beyond those stipulated by the University through its website and Ph.D BOI-2024.
• Determination of eligibility and document verification for admission will be the sole purview of UoD.
• Candidates are advised to regularly check:
  • The admission website www.admission.uod.ac.in
  • The website of the respective department
  • Their dashboard and email for all communications and updates related to admissions.
  • Grievances arising from lack of awareness of guidelines, schedules, or eligibility criteria will not be entertained.
• Grievances related to Ph.D. admissions will be handled by the DRC/BRS of the respective Department/Faculty.

Important Notes

• Non-compliance with admission requirements, such as failure to submit relevant documents or pay fees within the stipulated date and time, will result in the loss of admission rights.
• If documents submitted are found to be fake/non-genuine, admission will be canceled without prior notice.
  • If discovered after program completion, the degree will be revoked, and legal action will be taken.
• A candidate’s participation in the admission process will be provisional.
  • If, at any stage, it is found that eligibility requirements are not fulfilled, the admission, if granted, shall be canceled ipso facto, and appropriate legal action will be taken against such a candidate.
• Seats mentioned in the Ph.D. Bulletin of Information 2024-25 may vary.
• Supernumerary seats shall be available as per the University rules.
• Teachers and non-teaching staff, who are in the service of the University of Delhi, may directly appear for an interview. These will be considered supernumerary seats.
• Admission Fee Refund Policy:
  • The University will not refund the Admission Fee (if paid) if any candidate is found ineligible at any stage.
• Rules for Violation of Regulations:
  • The University reserves the right to cancel the admission of any candidate who violates the rules and regulations laid down by the UoD.
• Eligibility for Registration:
  • No candidate shall be eligible to register for the Ph.D. program if they are already registered for any full-time program of study in any University/Institution.
  • Candidates will not be permitted to undertake any full-time course during the pendency of the Ph.D. program.
• Merit List for UR Category Seats:
  • The merit list for the UR category seats will comprise all candidates in order of merit.
  • No one will be excluded from the UR category merit list, even if they belong to SC/ST/OBC-NCL/EWS categories, provided they meet the merit criterion.
  • Discrimination based on category/caste is completely unlawful, and strict action will be taken against violations.
• Reallocation of ST and SC Category Seats:
  • If the total number of eligible ST category candidates applying for a Ph.D. Program is exhausted, the remaining seats under this category will be allocated to eligible SC candidates, and vice versa.
• Certificates Required for Reserved Categories:
  • OBC (Non-Creamy Layer):
    • Certificate must be issued in the candidate’s name by the competent authority, with the caste listed in the OBC Central List (http://ncbc.nic.in).
    • Income certificate must be issued after March 31, 2024.
  • EWS Certificate:
    • Certificate in the candidate’s name must be issued by the competent authority to claim reservation.
    • Income certificate must be issued after March 31, 2024.
  • SC/ST/OBC-NCL/EWS/PwBD Certificates:
    • Certificates must be issued in the candidate’s name by the competent authority.
    • The candidate’s name must match the name on their qualifying certificates.
    • Similarly, their parents’ names must match in both sets of certificates.
• Translation of Non-English/Hindi Certificates:
  • If original certificates are not in English or Hindi, an English/Hindi version or translation, duly certified by the Principal/Director or other competent authority of the last Institute attended, will be required during document verification.

HELP DESK

For General Queries Related to Admissions:

Admission Branch: Location: Gate No. 4, University of Delhi, Phone: +91-11-27666073, Timings: 10:00 AM to 5:30 PM (on all working days except Saturday, Sunday, and Government Holidays)

For Department-Specific Queries: Contact the respective department.

Contact Details for All Candidates and PwBD Candidates:

For Foreign Students:

The University has a designated Foreign Students’ Advisor Office to handle inquiries related to rules and responsibilities for admitting foreign candidates.

Contact Details:

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