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Time of India
17-06-2025
- Science
- Time of India
PPU declares pre-PhD results, 803 research seats open
Patna: Patliputra University (PPU) has declared the results of the Pre-PhD Test 2024, bringing relief to thousands of aspiring research scholars. A total of 803 seats are available for the research programme this year with 7,329 candidates having appeared for the written examination held on April 4, said PPU registrar N K Jha. 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.
Time of India
21-04-2025
- General
- Time of India
PPU: 85k pupils take degree Part III exams
1 2 Patna: Altogether 85,000 students appeared in the degree Part III examinations of the Patliputra University (PPU) on Monday, conducted across 55 examination centres, in the Patna and Nalanda districts of the state. According to the PPU examination controller Manoj Kumar, the university deployed observers at all centres so that all necessary arrangements were made to ensure a smooth and fair examination process. "The university is committed to maintaining academic integrity and providing a conducive environment for students during the exams," he said. In another major development, the university has decided to implement a centralised admission process for its degree Part 1 four-year CBCS ( choice-based credit system ) courses from the upcoming academic session. The university's registrar N K Jha said the admission portal will be opened on May 25 and the university will admit 1.20 lakh students across various undergraduate regular courses. "PPU has issued a new academic calendar aligning with the updated structure and timelines of the CBCS curriculum. The centralised system is expected to streamline admissions and ensure uniformity in the process across all constituent and affiliated colleges located in Patna and Nalanda," Jha said.
