MUHS Postpones PhD Entrance Test to June 1 Due to UPSC Clash
Nagpur: The Maharashtra University of Health Sciences (MUHS) has officially rescheduled its PhD Entrance Test (PET) for 2024–25. Originally planned for May 25, the exam will now be held on June 1, 2025, following requests from several candidates citing a clash with the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) Civil Services Preliminary Examination.The entrance test will be conducted in online mode at the Mumbai Educational Trust, Bhujbal Knowledge City, located at Adgaon, Nashik.
As per the revised schedule, candidates must report by 8am and be seated by 9am. No entry will be allowed after the designated reporting time.The PET will consist of two papers. The first paper, testing general aptitude and research methodology, will be conducted from 10am to 11.30am and will include 50 multiple-choice questions worth 100 marks. After a short recess, the second paper, based on subject-specific knowledge, will be held from 12pm to 1.30pm, also comprising 50 questions for 100 marks.Attendance for the first paper is mandatory to be eligible for the second, and candidates must remain in the exam hall until the conclusion of both sessions. MUHS stated that requests for changes in exam centre or date will not be entertained under any circumstances. Furthermore, no travel or accommodation allowance will be provided.Students have been advised to keep checking the official MUHS website for further updates and instructions related to the examination.
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