PPU declares pre-PhD results, 803 research seats open
Among all subjects, history recorded the highest number of qualifiers with 262 candidates clearing the test, followed by commerce (191), economics (158), English (145), political science (127) and Hindi (110). Other notable numbers included psychology (93), sociology (89), zoology (82), geography (81) and botany (31). The results were declared by vice-chancellor Indrajeet Singh in the presence of pro-vice-chancellor Ganesh Mahto and other university officials on Monday evening.
The registrar said the results marked a milestone in the university's academic calendar as successful candidates move one step closer to securing admission into the PhD programme. "The pre-PhD test serves as a mandatory gateway for research aspirants and is known for its rigorous standards set by the UGC," Jha said, adding that the successful candidates will now proceed to interviews. The final admission process will soon be published on the university's official website.
Meanwhile, students have been advised to closely monitor the university website for updates and keep the necessary documents ready for the next stages of the admission process, he added.
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