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Time of India
26-05-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Over 700 candidates register for DAVV PhD admissions, deadline extended
Indore: Devi Ahilya Vishwavidyalaya (DAVV) received over 700 registrations for admission in PhD courses. The university is conducting the PhD admissions in two parts — National Eligibility Test (NET) based for various courses and Doctoral Entrance Test for engineering and pharmacy courses, DET is scheduled for June 16. It's the second time in a single academic session that the university is conducting admissions for doctoral programmes. The university extended the registration deadline to May 30 to accommodate more aspirants. The highest number of seats this year are available in management stream, which has 185 seats under the guidance of 49 research supervisors. Commerce follows with 111 seats and 27 guides. In contrast, subjects like biochemistry and economics have only three seats each. Despite the limited seats, economics has seen a sharp rise in demand, which could lead to stiff competition. For PhD admissions through UGC-NET qualifications, 519 candidates registered for 524 seats across 22 subjects. These include English literature, electronics, law, life sciences, Hindi literature, physical education, and others, with a total of 168 recognised research supervisors. For engineering disciplines, where admissions are through DET, 173 candidates registered for just 89 seats. Among these, pharmacy has the highest availability with 30 seats, while data science offers only one seat. Other streams like applied mathematics, applied physics, computer engineering, information technology, and mechanical engineering have limited seats and guides, adding to the competition. Experts believe the shift to NET-based PhD admissions in 22 subjects has raised the academic standards. Educationists said that NET ensures quality candidates, as it is one of the most challenging exams in the country. However, even after clearing NET, candidates will have to pass the rigorous Research Advisory Committee interviews in over 15 subjects to secure final admission. With varying seat availability across subjects, candidates may face intense competition in some areas, while finding easier entry in others. The main admission process will commence in June.
Time of India
25-05-2025
- Science
- Time of India
Goa University begins PhD admission for 2024-25
Panaji: The Goa University has started the process of admissions to PhD programme seats for the academic year 2024-25 at the university schools and research centres affiliated to it. The university notification states that online applications will be received till June 3 and interviews with candidates will be held on June 11 and 12. Declaration of candidates is expected by June 17. The Goa University has announced hundreds of vacancies for PhD across general stream and professional streams. Seats are available at National Centre for Polar and Ocean Research, National Institute of Oceanography, Goa College of Engineering, Goa College of Pharmacy and Goa College of Music, among others. Subjects for research include deep Sea and estuarine geochemical studies, disability and gender studies, biological oceanography, pharmaceutical sciences, law, Hindustani classical music, Marathi feminist literature, among other topics. 'Admission to the PhD programmes is open to candidates who qualify for the fellowship/scholarship in UGC-NET/UGC-CSIR NET/ GATE/CEED and similar national level tests or any other test notified by the UGC from time to time, based on an interview. Candidates not falling under above, but have qualified NET/SET lectureship shall be eligible for admission to the PhD programme based on an interview. There shall be 70% weightage for the score at the NET/SET and 30% weightage for the interview,' the notification states. Candidates not falling under these categories but who have answered the entrance test conducted at the University and those qualifying this test will be eligible to attend the interview, the university has said. Students have to apply for the seats through the e-Samarth portal. Applicants are eligible to apply for a maximum of three programmes, the varsity stated. 'Every candidate shall have to reside within the territorial jurisdiction of Goa University during the first three years of the period of research leading to a PhD degree,' the university said.
India Today
25-05-2025
- General
- India Today
JNU opens postgraduate admissions, first merit list on June 27. Details here
Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) has officially begun the admission process for its Postgraduate (PG) and Advanced Diploma of Proficiency (ADOP) programmes for the academic year 2025-26. The online application process started on May 23 and will remain open until 11:50 pm on June 16, who appeared for the CUET PG 2025 examination -- whose results were declared by the National Testing Agency (NTA) on May 6 -- are eligible to must be submitted online via the official websites: and using the candidate's NTA application number and date of birth. JNU has advised all applicants to read the e-prospectus carefully and ensure they meet the eligibility criteria for their chosen programme. Details such as intake capacity, course-specific requirements, and eligibility conditions are available on the admission RELATED TO THE DATESThe application correction window will be open from June 17 to 18, 2025, for candidates needing to fix errors in their submitted forms. According to the university's schedule, the first merit list will be released on June 27, followed by the second on July 5 and the third on July final date for completing admission formalities is August 14, verification for shortlisted candidates will take place on July 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 28, and 29. Those selected in the final merit list will be verified on August 13 and 14. The university may also issue a final call for admission against vacant seats by August JNU is considering conducting its own entrance exam for PhD admissions in Korean language, arts and aesthetics, and labour studies -- subjects not covered under UGC-NET. A committee has been formed to explore this one-time alternative as the current admission cycle ends on December 4.
The Print
25-05-2025
- Politics
- The Print
In JNUSU ‘referendum', students heavily favour reinstating entrance exam for PhD admissions
Ninety-six voted against it while five votes were declared invalid. In the polling, that took place between 5 pm and 10 pm on Saturday in the hostel areas on the university campus, 1,323 of the 1,424 votes cast favoured bringing back the JNU Entrance Examination (JNUEE). New Delhi, May 25 (PTI) Students participating in a 'referendum' held by the Jawaharlal Nehru University Students' Union (JNUSU) have voted heavily for reinstating the entrance exam for PhD admissions in the prestigious university. The Left-wing All India Students' Association (AISA), which holds the JNUSU president post, had urged students to vote for the restoration of the entrance exam. In a statement, the university student union criticized the JNU vice-chancellor for allegedly backtracking on her promise, made during a 16-day hunger strike, to conduct an in-house PhD entrance exam for 2025 admissions. 'Madam VC backtracked from her word'. JNU VC consciously decides to pay no heed to the deans of the schools and chairpersons of the special centres, who overwhelmingly opined in favour of the JNUEE,' JNUSU said in a statement. Speaking to PTI, JNUSU President Nitish Kumar said, 'We want admissions for PhDs to be granted through the entrance exam and not based on UGC-NET. It has been a very long-standing demand.' PTI MHS NSD NSD This report is auto-generated from PTI news service. ThePrint holds no responsibility for its content.
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Business Standard
25-05-2025
- Politics
- Business Standard
JNU students vote for revival of PhD entrance exam in 'referendum'
Students participating in a "referendum" held by the Jawaharlal Nehru University Students' Union (JNUSU) have voted heavily for reinstating the entrance exam for PhD admissions in the prestigious university. In the polling, that took place between 5 pm and 10 pm on Saturday in the hostel areas on the university campus, 1,323 of the 1,424 votes cast favoured bringing back the JNU Entrance Examination (JNUEE). Ninety-six voted against it while five votes were declared invalid. The Left-wing All India Students' Association (AISA), which holds the JNUSU president post, had urged students to vote for the restoration of the entrance exam. In a statement, the university student union criticized the JNU vice-chancellor for allegedly backtracking on her promise, made during a 16-day hunger strike, to conduct an in-house PhD entrance exam for 2025 admissions. "Madam VC backtracked from her word'. JNU VC consciously decides to pay no heed to the deans of the schools and chairpersons of the special centres, who overwhelmingly opined in favour of the JNUEE," JNUSU said in a statement. Speaking to PTI, JNUSU President Nitish Kumar said, "We want admissions for PhDs to be granted through the entrance exam and not based on UGC-NET. It has been a very long-standing demand.
