Sikkim University PhD Admissions 2023 will begin soon. Admission is based on performance in written test and personal interview. Sikkim University offers Ph.D. programs in the departments of Human Sciences, Languages and Literature, Life Sciences, Physical Sciences, Professional Studies and Social Sciences. In total, 28 different specializations are offered. The duration of the course is 3 years, divided into 6 semesters. Candidates must hold a Masters degree in a relevant discipline in order to be eligible to apply for the programs.
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Sikkim University PhD Admission Dates 2023
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Last date to fill application forms against Special Drive Admission (SC/ST/OBC category) | To be notified |
| Written exam (Online) | To be notified |
| Interview & Releasing fo Selection list | To be notified |
| Admission of Selected Candidates | To be notified |
Sikkim University Ph.D Eligibility criteria
Candidates must have done a post-graduation degree in the relevant discipline with 55% marks (50% for reserved category students) in aggregate from any recognized University or Institute.
Sikkim University Ph.D Admissions
Selection criteria
Merit list is prepared considering performance in written test and interview.
- The test will be of 70 marks and the interview of 30 marks.
- 50 % marks are needed in the written test to qualify and be considered for interview (45% for SC/ST/OBC/PwD)
- 10% weightage of the test will be given to candidates with NET/CSIR NET/JRF/ICAR NET/ ICMR NET/DBT NET/SLET/GATE/Teacher fellowship/ M.Phil. degree.
How to apply?
- Candidates must apply online at https://cusadmission.samarth.edu.in/
- They must fill up the form and provide personal and academic details.
- The following documents must be uploaded
Marksheets of all semesters of qualifying degree
Proof of age
Caste certificate (if needed)
Award letter of NET/CSIR NET/JRF/ICAR NET/ ICMR NET/DBT NET/SLET/GATE/Teacher fellowship/ M.Phil. degree
- Application fee of INR 600 for GEN/OBC/EWS and INR 300 for SC/ST/PwD must be paid online by Debit card/ Credit card/ net banking.
- Based on marks in qualifying degree, candidates will be shortlisted for written test conducted by respective department.
- Following this, candidates will be invited for an interview based on performance in written test.
- Merit list will be published on the official website http://www.cus.ac.in/index.php/en/
- Successful candidates can proceed for admission at the university.
Read more: Sikkim University Admission
Sikkim University Ph.D Course Details
The following streams are available in the Ph.D. programs, with different areas of research available to students in each stream
| Specializations | Syllabus |
|---|---|
| Anthropology | Click here |
| Chemistry | Click here |
| Botany | Click here |
| Chinese | Click here |
| Computer Applications | Click here |
| Commerce | Click here |
| English | Click here |
| Economics | Click here |
| Education | Click here |
| Geology | Click here |
| Geography | Click here |
| History | Click here |
| Horticulture | Click here |
| Hindi | Click here |
| Law | Click here |
| International Relations | Click here |
| Mathematics | Click here |
| Management | Click here |
| Mass Communication | Click here |
| Music | Click here |
| Nepali | Click here |
| Microbiology | Click here |
| Peace and Conflict Studies and Management | Click here |
| Political Science | Click here |
| Psychology | Click here |
| Physics | Click here |
| Tourism | Click here |
| Zoology | Click here |
| Sociology | Click here |
| Pharmacy | Click here |
Ph.D. students normally complete 12- 16 credits worth of coursework, with the majority of time being devoted to research.
Fee Structure
| Department | 1st semester | 2nd semester onwards |
|---|---|---|
| Languages & Literature Social Sciences Mathematics |
INR 14,122 | INR 1,140 |
| Human Sciences Life sciences Professional Studies Physical Sciences |
INR 16,402 | INR 3,420 |
Following category of students receive relaxation in tuition fees:
| Category | % relaxation |
|---|---|
|
100 % |
|
50% |
Hostel fees
| Fee | Amount (1 or 2 beds) |
|---|---|
| Hostel admission | INR 570 |
| Seat rent | INR 1028 |
| 2-month mess fee | INR 3600 |
| Refundable deposit | INR 3000 |
| Total | INR 8198 |
Check Sikkim University Course & Fees
Sikkim University Ph.D FAQs
Ques. What is the syllabus for the Sikkim University PhD entrance exam?
Ques. What is the intake for each stream of PhD at Sikkim University?
| Stream | Intake |
|---|---|
| Anthropology | 2 |
| Geography | 4 |
| Psychology | 3 |
| Botany | 6 |
| Zoology | 3 |
| Horticulture | 5 |
| Microbiology | 8 |
| Hindi | 5 |
| English | 4 |
| Chinese | 1 |
| Nepali | 7 |
| Commerce | 8 |
| Education | 2 |
| Management | 2 |
| Music | 5 |
| Tourism | 3 |
| Chemistry | 2 |
| Geology | 3 |
| Physics | 3 |
| Mathematics | 1 |
| Computer Applications | 4 |
| Economics | 7 |
| History | 6 |
| International Relations | 1 |
| Law | 5 |
| Peace conflict & management | 8 |
| Political Science | - |
| Sociology | 4 |
Ques. Are there any scholarships for Sikkim University Ph.D. students?
Ans. Yes, a number of scholarships are available to Ph.D. students, provided by UGC/ Government / Sikkim university.
National Fellowship for :
SC students (NFSC)
Higher Education for ST students (NFST) OBC Students (NFOBC)
Persons with Disabilities (NFPD)
- Maulana Azad National Fellowship for Minority Students (MANF)
- Post Graduate Merit Scholarship for University Rank Holder
- Post Graduate scholarship for Professional Courses for SC/ST candidates
- University also provides Non-NET scholarship to students that have not received any of the above scholarships.
Ques. Is there a hostel for Ph.D. students at Sikkim University?
Ques. What documents must be taken for PhD physical admission process at Sikkim University?
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