Mumbai University PhD admissions 2023 is ongoing. The university has released the interview schedule for PhD in politics admission 2022-23. Ofline interviews of shortlisted candidates will be held on January 20 and January 21, 2023. 

Mumbai University offers a full-time Ph.D. program in offline mode only. The university intakes around 28 students every year. The duration of the program is 3-years. It is offered in various disciplines. Candidates need to qualify the entrance exam and interview after filling the application form for the PhD program. The Ph.D Entrance Test (PET) comprises two papers. The qualifying marks for the exam is 50% of the aggregate of both the papers. 

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Mumbai University PhD. Highlights

  • The program is available in offline mode only.
  • Mumbai University Charges 21,720 Rupees in the first year of course.
  • Mumbai University has only 28 seats available for the PhD course.
  • The duration of this course is 3 years.
  • On-Campus placement is not available for this course.

Mumbai University PhD. Important Dates

Event Dates
Last Date to Apply  December 31, 2022
PhD Politics Intteriew January 20 – January 21, 2023
PET 2023 Exam To be Notified
PET 2023 Result To be Notified

Mumbai University Ph.D. Fees

Fees for General Category Students

Year First Second
Admission Fees INR 200 --
Tuition Fees INR 4,000 INR 4,000
Registration Fees INR 1,000 --
Exam Fees INR 600 INR 600
Other Fees INR 15,920 INR 15,120
Total Year wise Fees INR 21,720 INR 19,720
Total Fees INR 41,440

Fees For SC/ST Students

Year First Second Third
Tuition Fees INR 495 INR 470 INR 470
Total Year wise fees INR 495 INR 470 INR 470
Total Fees INR 1,435

Fees For NRI Students

Year First Second Third
Tuition Fees INR 36,395 INR 35,370 INR 35,370
Total Year wise Fees INR 36,395 INR 35,370 INR 35,370
Total Fees INR 1.07 LAKHS

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Mumbai University Ph.D. Eligibility Criteria

To apply for the Ph.D. research project at Mumbai University, an applicant must meet one or more of the following criteria:

  • A Master's or M.Phil. degree in a similar discipline from a recognized university with a minimum of 55 percent (general category) or 50 percent (special category) marks is required (Reserved category).
  • The candidate must be a full-time instructor with at least two years of experience in a degree college or five years in a junior college.
  • The applicant must be a graduate who works in National Laboratories/Institutes/Government/Private Organizations and has been nominated/sponsored by the employer.

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Admission to the Ph.D. program is granted to candidates who have received a valid Ph.D. Entrance Test score (PET). A Personal Interview at the University Centre will be taken. 

How to Apply?

Application Fee: INR 1000 for general category students and INR 500 for reserved category students. Candidates will pay the applicable fees using one of the following methods:

  • Demand Draft in the name of ‘Finance & Accounts Officer of the University of Mumbai’ payable at Mumbai.
  • By cash in Room No 13, Ground Floor, University of Mumbai, Fort, Mumbai 400030.

Thesis Section, Room No 129, 1st Floor, University of Mumbai, Fort, Mumbai-400032, shall receive the properly filled form along with the enclosed DD / Receipt of such charge.

Candidates who want to be exempt from the PET should miss the above steps and submit directly through the procedure outlined below.

Admission to the Ph.D. program:

  • Applications for the Ph.D. program are rendered directly to the Mumbai University-affiliated Research Centre.
  • Within 15 working days of the announcement of the Ph.D. Entrance Test (PET) results, candidates must pay an application fee of INR 100 in the form of a Demand Draft or cash to the concerned recognized Research Centre of the University of Mumbai.

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Entrance Exam Pattern

The Mumbai University Ph.D. PET exam syllabus contains different topics in compulsory/core subjects as well as papers from the postgraduate degree level of the exam that Mumbai University has recommended for the subject. 

The question papers will comprise of three types of questions-:

  • Objective type of Questions: 40 marks
  • Short answers: 30 marks
  • Long answers: 30 marks

Candidates must score a minimum of 50 on the PET to be eligible for the interview. This examination's results are valid for three years.

Exemptions: 

  • PET is waived for GATE/SET/NET/JRF eligible applicants and holders of apex bodies' teachers' fellowships such as CSIR/UGC/ICAR/ICMR/DBT.
  • Candidates of an M. Phil. from a recognized university are also excluded from taking the test.

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MU PET Cut Off Marks 2023 (Expected)

Candidates must receive the combined passing marks in order to pass the MU PET 2023. The composite passing marks for reserved and open categories are distinct. Check out the table below for the minimum passing score.

Category Passing Marks
General Category 50
Reserved Category 45

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Mumbai University Ph.D. Course Details

Mumbai University offers Ph.D. programs in the faculty of arts, business, scientific, law, and technology study areas. The course would last a period of three years.

The minimum eligibility required to apply for a Ph.D. program is a Master's degree from a recognized university with a minimum of 55 percent in aggregate is needed to apply for a Ph.D. at Mumbai University.

The following faculties give this degree:

Applicants who have passed the GATE/SET/NET/(JRF) tests are not required to take the PET. Applicants who hold a CSIR/UGC/ICAR/ICMR and DBT Instructor Fellowship are also excluded.

  • Faculty of Science and Technology
  • Faculty of Humanities
  • Faculty of Commerce and Management
  • Faculty of Interdisciplinary Studies

Course Work

The course work for the Ph. D. will consist of 18 credits over a minimum of six months.

  • After being accepted to the Ph.D. degree program, each learner is expected to complete coursework for a period of one semester. Pre-Ph.D. training will be extended to the course work.
  • The Ph.D. coursework will be available on a credit basis. The course will be worth a total of 18 credits. The student must complete 18 credits in a maximum of three semesters.
  • Each course would have a credit score of 6.
  • Concerned guide/s will be in charge of course work.
  • There will not be any standardized classroom instruction, but the concerned teacher(s) engaged in directing may receive a proportionate remission, as determined by the appropriate authority from time to time.

Course analysis and assessment methods:

  1. The interested and appropriate faculty of the research center will be responsible for continuous review of all theory courses for Ph.D. course work. Internal evaluations will be weighted at 40%, and external evaluations will be weighted at 60%. It may include homework, assessments in class, case studies, or a lecture.
  2. The learner's contribution in collecting reference material, understanding the topic of the seminar work, and ability to answer questions will be weighted at 30%, presentation of the seminar and ability to answer questions will be weighted at 50%, and punctuality, enthusiasm, and aptitude of the student in preparing the seminar will be weighted at 30%. The interested teacher or teachers will assess this.

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Mumbai University Ph.D. FAQs

Ques. What is the process of admission to the Ph.D. course at Mumbai University?

Ans. Admission to the Ph.D. program can be determined by the PET scores. There will also be a one-on-one interview. PET and interview will be used to make the final decision on the candidates. PET will be waived for students who have completed the NET/JRF test.

Ques.From when the application form will be available for admission to Ph.D. at Mumbai University?

Ans: Every year in the month of February, the application form becomes available. The form was available until March 18 this year, and it was published on February 27. The form can be completed online at the University's official website.

Ques. How many faculties are available for Ph.D. at Mumbai University?

Ans. There are four faculties at Mumbai University that grant Ph.D. entry. Faculty of Science and Technology, Faculty of Humanities, Faculty of Commerce and Management, and Faculty of Interdisciplinary Studies are among their faculties. Around 30 disciplines are available for entry to these faculties.

Ques. How to Apply for admission to the Ph.D. course at Mumbai University?

Ans: Admission to the Ph.D. program can be done through an online portal. Candidates can head to the university's official website. Fill out the application form and insert all necessary documentation before uploading it online and paying the application fee. For the course, no offline applications are approved.