Madhabdev University offers Ph.D. Programme from the year 2021 in the following subjects-
School |
Subject |
School of Humanities |
Assamese |
English |
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Philosophy |
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School of Social Sciences |
Economics |
Education |
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Library Science |
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Sociology |
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School of Sciences |
Botany |
Chemistry |
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Mathematics |
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Physics |
|
Zoology |
Eligibility:
Any person having a Postgraduate Degree from any recognized university or institute with not less than 55 (fifty five) percent of marks or equivalent grade in the concerned subject may apply for admission into the PhD Programmes in the subject in which the candidate has the Masters Degree or in an allied subject. The minimum marks for SC/ST/OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) candidates or a specially-able candidate (with equal to or more than 40% disability) is 50% or equivalent grade.
Selection of Candidate:
Common Application Process (CAP) for admission into the PhD Programmes of
Madhabdev University will be completed as follows:
Candidate shall be selected on the basis of the performance in the Madhabdev University Research Eligibility Test (MDU-RET) to be conducted by the University. MDU-RET have two components - written test and personal interview. The written test shall be followed by personal interview and verification of original documents.
Structure of MDU-RET:
The MDU-RET is an examination (off line mode) comprising of two parts (a) a common paper to test the applicant’s knowledge about reasoning & aptitude, mental ability, basic computer awareness and research methodology & (b) a subject paper, which specifically tests the applicant’s depth of knowledge in the subject concerned. The MDURET structure for the year 2021 is given below:
Part |
Distribution of Marks |
Marks |
Cut off marks |
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A |
Common paper (50 marks) |
MCQ |
30 |
25 |
Descriptive |
20 |
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B |
Subject Specific paper |
MCQ |
30 |
25 |
Descriptive |
20 |
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C |
Viva-voce |
20 |
10 |
|
|
Total |
120 |
60 |
The Subject specific questions will be as per the Master’s syllabus for that particulars subject as recommended by UGC. The course material for Sections B for a particular subject will be as per the Master's syllabus for that particular subject.
Exemption from MDU-RET:
Recipient of CSIR/UGC-JRF, ICMR-JRF, ICAR-JRF, DBT-JRF are exempted from appearing in the MDU-RET. Exemption from appearing in the MDU-RET does not mean automatic admission into the Ph.D. Programme. It is just a benefit awarded to certain deserving applicants. An exempted applicant will have to go through the process of Counseling before he/she can be admitted into the Ph.D. Programme.
Reservation Policy:
State reservation policy will be followed as given below:
Category |
Reservation |
OBC/MOBC |
15% |
ST (P) |
10% |
ST (H) |
5% |
SC |
5% |
EWS |
10% |