Ph.D. (Sociology) From Goa University, North Goa

Ph.D. Administrative Fees: Rs. 12,130

Goa University offers M.Phil/Ph.D courses in various disciplines at the Research level. The application process will begin in the month of December and interested candidates can apply both online and offline. Master’s degree in related discipline is the minimum eligibility for admission.

Goa University conducts its own Entrance Test followed by an interview to offer admission in M.Phil and Ph.D. courses. 

Selection Process:

Admission to Ph.D program is offered on the basis of Goa University – Ph.D Entrance Test (GU-PET). Candidates will be selected on the merit of entrance exam followed by Personal Interview.

Seats in Goa university will be granted as per score of JRF/M.Phil/NET/SET/GATE/GPAT examination. Vacant seats will be filled as per the merit of GU-PET. 

Note: Applicants who have qualified in the examinations like CSIR- NET/ UGC-NET/ JRF/lectureship/ SET/SLET/ GATE/ ICAR/ ICMR/ DBT/ DST-Inspire are exempted from the university-based entrance test.

Application fee for Ph.D.: Candidates have to pay INR 500 (INR 250 for reserved categories). The Application fee for the candidates who are exempted from the entrance examination is INR 2000.

Documents required at the time of Admission:

• Two recent passport size photographs
• Marks sheets of previous qualifying examination
• Birth Certificate from Competent Authority.
• Caste and Bonafide certificate (if applicable)
• Leaving/Transfer certificate from school or college last attended
• Certificate of Income in original issued by Panchayat
• Non-Migrant Caste Certificate
• Physically Handicapped Certificate (if applicable)
• OCI /PIO Card /document issued by the Competent Authority for NRI candidates.
• A certified copy of the passport or other equivalent document as proof of being an Indian Citizen