Pondicherry University Pondicherry (PU PONDICHERRY) - PhD Admission 2020
Central University
NAAC A, AICTE, NCTE
Kalapet, Puducherry
Central University
NAAC A, AICTE, NCTE
Kalapet, Puducherry
Pondicherry University PhD Admission 2020 : Specialization, Eligibility
Updated On - September 26 2020 by Akriti Maurya
Pondicherry University PhD Admission 2020 is over. The university offers both full time & part-time doctoral programmes based on Entrance Exam, Personal Interview & Academic Record. NET/JRF qualified candidates with fellowships need not appear in the entrance test. The university also follows reservation criteria for seat reservation as per the govt. of India. The candidates can read the complete article to know Educational Qualification needed, seat intake, etc for Pondicherry University PhD Admission 2020.
Pondicherry University PhD Admission 2020
Those who are seeking to apply for Pondicherry University PhD admission, need to know a few details like specializations provided their minimum eligibility requirements, etc.
| Programme | Specializations | Minimum Eligibility Criteria | Seat Intake |
| PhD | Adult & Continuing Education | Master's degree in Humanities, Social Sciences or any other related discipline. | ---- |
| Anthropology | Master’s degree in Anthropology | 4 | |
| Applied Psychology | Master’s degree in Psychology/ Applied Psychology | ---- | |
| Asian Christian Studies | M.A. degree in Christian studies | ---- | |
| Banking Technology | MBA (Banking Technology)/ PGDM of IIMs/ equivalent Management Degree with Banking/ Finance specializations/ M.E./ M.Tech. (Computer Science/ Information Technology)/ MCA / M.Sc. (Computer Science)/ M.Sc. (Information Technology) / other professional degrees like C.A., ICWAI, ACS, CAIIB, etc. with a minimum of 60% of marks in all degrees | ||
| Biochemistry & Molecular Biology | Master’s degree in Biochemistry/ Molecular Biology/ Biotechnology/ Microbiology/Life Sciences/Zoology/Botany or in any other related areas | 4 | |
| Bioinformatics | Master’s degree in Bioinformatics/ Life Sciences/ Chemistry/ Applied Mathematics/ Statistics/Computer Science/ Physics/ IT & Engineering or any other relevant area | 12 | |
| Biotechnology | Master’s degree in Agriculture/Bioinformatics/ Biochemistry/ Biotechnology/Botany/ Microbiology/ Veterinary Science/ Zoology or in any other related areas | 9 | |
| Chemistry | Master’s degree in Chemistry/Chemical Sciences and any other related areas in Chemistry. Candidates wishing to apply for the fields of Physical Chemistry should have studied Mathematics at +2 level and those for theoretical Chemistry should have studied allied mathematics at B.Sc. level. For organic and inorganic chemistry fields, mathematics at +2/B.Sc level is not mandatory. | 22 | |
| Commerce | Master’s degree in Commerce | 4 | |
| Computer Science & Engg./ Computer Science | M.E. / M.Tech in Computer Science and Engineering/ Network and Internet Engineering/ Network and Information Security or Information Technology OR MCA/ M.S./ M.Sc. in Computer Science/ Information Technology/ Software Engineering | 9 Full time 2 Part time | |
| Disaster Management (Port Blair, Andamans) | Master’s degree in Geology/ Geography/ Geo-Physics/ Chemistry/ Physics/ Maths/ M.Tech./ ME in Computer Science or related field | ------ | |
| Drama & Theatre Arts | Master's degree in Drama & Theatre Arts or any discipline in Performing Arts and should have knowledge and experience in Drama and Theatre Arts | ||
| Earth Sciences | Master’s degree in Geology/Applied Geology/Marine Geology/ Geophysics | 8 | |
| Ecology & Environmental Sciences | Master’s degree in Ecology & Environmental Sciences or any related branch of Science or Technology | ------ | |
| Economics | Master’s degree in relevant subject | 6 | |
| English | ---- | ||
| Education | M.Ed/M.Ed. (Elementary Education)/ M.A. Education with B.Ed./ M.Sc.Education /M.Ed. (Educational Technology) | 8 | |
| Electronic Media | Master’s Degree in Electronic Media, Journalism, Mass Communication, Fine Arts, Visual Arts & Performing Arts | ---- | |
| Electronics & Communication Engineering | B.E./B.Tech. degree followed by M.E/M.Tech. degree in Electronics/ Communication Systems/ Electronics and Communication Engineering/ Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering / other related specializations | 4 | |
| Environmental Technology | Master’s degree in relevant subject | 4 | |
| European Studies | ---- | ||
| Food Science & Nutrition | Master’s degree in Food Science & Nutrition/ Home Science/ Microbiology/ Biotechnology | ||
| Food Science & Technology | Master’s degree in Food Science and Technology/Food Process Engineering/ Agricultural Engineering/ Chemical Engineering/ Microbiology/Industrial Biotechnology/ Biotechnology/Food Engineering/Food Technology | ||
| French | Master’s degree in French | ||
| Green Energy Technology | Bioenergy and Biofuels: M.Tech Biotechnology OR M.Tech. Energy/ Green Energy Technology/ Nanotechnology/ Environmental Engineering with B.Tech in Biotechnology. Materials for Energy Conversion and Storage: M.Sc. Physics/ Chemistry (with allied Mathematics at BSc level)/ Materials Science OR M.Tech. Energy /Green Energy Technology with B.E./B.Tech in Electrical Engineering/ Electronics Solar Thermal Energy Technology: M.Sc. Physics OR M.Tech Energy/ Thermal Engineering/ Green Energy Technology Solar Photovoltaics: MSc -Physics/ Material Science OR M.Tech Material Science/ Nanotechnology /Energy/ Green Energy Technology with B.E /B.Tech in Material Science /Electronics Engineering | 12 | |
| Hindi | Master’s degree in Hindi | 4 | |
| History | Master degree in History/ Ancient History & Archaeology | ----- | |
| International Business | MBA (International Business), (Marketing, Finance, HR, Tourism, Systems), MIBA, M.Com., Master’s degree in Foreign Trade, Economics, and other relevant disciplines | 6 | |
| Law | Master’s degree in Law | ----- | |
| Library & Information Science | Master’s degree in Library and Information Science | ||
| Management | Master’s degree in Business Administration, Management, Commerce, Industrial Engineering, Operations Research, Statistics, Public Administration, Industrial Management, Production Engineering, Foreign Trade, Sociology, Social Work, Economics, Psychology, Tourism, Hospitality, Hospital Management, Mass Communication and other relevant disciplines. Candidates with affiliation to professional bodies such as ICAI, ICSI and ICWAI and any other relevant disciplines may also be considered | ------ | |
| Marine Biology (Port Blair, Andaman) | Master’s degree in Marine Biology / Zoology / Botany / Biochemistry / Biotechnology / Fisheries / Life Science | 8 | |
| Mass Com | Master’s degree in Mass Communication, Journalism, Electronic Media | ------ | |
| Maritime Studies | M.A. in Political Science/International Relations/South Asian Studies/Security Studies/Economics/History/Maritime | ||
| Mathematics | Master’s degree in Mathematics | 4 | |
| Microbiology | Master’s degree in Microbiology/ Biotechnology/ Botany/ Biochemistry/Veterinary Science/ Zoology/Medicine or in any other related areas | 10 | |
| Nanoscience & Technology | M.Sc. Physics, M.Sc. Chemistry, M.Sc. Biotechnology, M.Tech in Nanoscience and Technology & M.Tech. Material Science | 14 | |
| Philosophy | Master’s degree in Philosophy | ---- | |
| Physical Education & Sport | Master’s degree in Physical Education | 7 | |
| Physics | Master’s degree in Physics/ Material Science and Technology | 20 | |
| Politics & International Studies | Master’s degree in Political Science, International Relations, Area Studies, Public Administration and Defence Studies | ----- | |
| Sanskrit | Master’s or Acharya degree in Sanskrit | 6 | |
| Social Exclusion and Inclusive Policy | Master degree in Anthropology/ Sociology / Social Work | ----- | |
| Social Work | Master’s degree in Social Work | 5 | |
| Sociology | Master’s degree in Sociology | 6 | |
| South Asian Studies | M.A. in Political Science/ International Relations/ South Asian Studies/ Economics/ related Social Sciences | ----- | |
| Southern Asia Studies | M.A. in Political Science/ International Relations/ South Asian Studies/ Economics/ History/ Sociology/ Defence Studies or related disciplines | ||
| Statistics | Master’s degree in a relevant subject | ||
| Tamil | |||
| Women’s Studies | |||
| Tourism Studies | M.B.A Tourism, M.T.A, M.A. (Tourism), M.T.M, Master's degree in Hospitality Management, M.B.A |
Pondicherry University PhD Admission 2020 Selection Process
The PhD final admission will be given based on the following criteria:
- Entrance Exam (via Computer-based mode) - 70 %
- Personal Interview & Academic Record - 30 %
- NET/JRF qualified candidates with fellowships will be given direct admission.
- The minimum cut off mark for general candidates shall be half of the average of the entrance examination marks scored by all the candidates in the respective subject. The minimum cut of mark for OBC/SC/ST/ Differently Abled candidates will be 10% below the cut off marks of the general category candidates.
Pondicherry University PhD Admission 2020 Inter-Se-Merit
The following criteria shall be followed where candidates secure the same marks in the written test :
- The candidates with more positive marks in the entrance examination will be given a higher rank.
- If the tie will still persist then the candidate with less negative marks in the entrance examination will be preferred.
- Twelfth standard (+ 2) or equivalent exam marks will be given a priority.
- 10th standard marks or equivalent exam
- Age of the candidates (in days).
- In cases of ties that remain unresolved after applying the above five criteria, the criteria evolved by the University as deemed fit would be applied for resolution of the tie.
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