Ph.D. Entrance Test for DU, JNU, BHU and BBAU –2023 NTA SCORE FOR ADMISSION IN PARTICIPTING
UNIVERSITIES
Ph.D. Entrance Test for DU, JNU, BHU and BBAU –2023 NTA SCORE
a) The NTA Score of Ph.D. Entrance Test for DU, JNU, BHU and BBAU –2023 would be valid for admission
to the academic year 2023-24 only.
b) Scores and candidate data would be shared with the University where he/she has applied for.
c) Each University will draw the merit list based on the score provided by NTA.
d) Evaluation of multiple-choice questions of all the Test Papers will be carried out using final answer keys and the raw (actual) marks obtained by a candidate will be considered further for computation of the result of
Ph.D. Entrance Test for DU, JNU, BHU and BBAU –2023.
ADMISSIONS
a) Merely appearing in Ph.D. Entrance Test for DU, JNU, BHU and BBAU –2023 does not give any right to
the candidate for admission to the desirous University.
b) The selection and admission is subject to fulfilling”
The admission criteria, eligibility, rank in merit list, medical fitness, verification of original documents and
such other criteria as may be prescribed by the University, the candidate is applying for.
c) Admissions are to be done at the level of the Central and Participating Universities for their respective
programs. After the declaration of the Ph.D. Entrance Test for DU, JNU, BHU and BBAU –2023 result
by NTA, the respective Universities will declare the counselling/ admission schedule and merit list based on
the Ph.D. Entrance Test for DU, JNU, BHU and BBAU –2023 score and any other criteria of the respective
University.
For all admission-related procedures/queries, the candidates are advised to refer to the website of applied
University.
ELIGIBILITY AND QUALIFICATIONS
AGE LIMIT
NTA has no age limit for the candidates for appearing in the Ph.D. Entrance Test 2023. The candidates who have passed
their postgraduate/equivalent examination or appearing in 2023 irrespective of their age can appear in Ph.D. Entrance
Test for DU, JNU, BHU and BBAU –2023 examination. However, the candidates will be required to fulfill the age
criteria of the University in which they are desirous of taking admission.
Note:
For admission in Universities through Ph.D. Entrance Test for DU, JNU, BHU and BBAU2023, the existing policies regarding quota, category, relaxation, reservations, qualification,
subject combinations, preferences etc. of the respective University shall be applicable.
As the eligibility criteria for admission may be unique for every University, the candidates
should visit the University website to which they are applying for their respective programs.
Before applying the Candidates are advised to satisfy themselves that they possess the
eligibility criteria laid down by the University they are applying to.
Mere appearance in the Entrance Test or securing pass marks at the test does not entitle
a candidate to be considered for admission to the Programme unless he/she fulfils the
Programme wise eligibility conditions of the University they are applying to.
EXAMINATION SCHEME
MODE OF EXAMINATION
Ph.D. Entrance Test for DU, JNU, BHU and BBAU –2023 will be conducted in Computer Based Test mode
only.
MEDIUM OF QUESTION PAPERS
Other than the Ph.D. Entrance Test for different languages, Ph.D. Entrance Test for DU, JNU, BHU and
BBAU –2023 will be conducted in English language only.
. STRUCTURE OF QUESTION PAPERS
For Ph.D. Entrance Test for DU, JNU, BHU and BBAU –2023, the mode of examination is given below:
- The Question paper will have two Sections.
- Section 1- Research Methodology and Section 2- Subject specific.
- Each Question paper will have 100 MCQ Questions in English only except Languages.
- All Questions are Compulsory.
- Duration of Examination – 3 Hours (180 min.)
- A Candidate can choose a maximum of three courses, subject to one course in a slot as per timetable.
- The list of Subjects is mentioned below. Participating universities are requested to bunch their courses around
these subjects. Eligibility should be the main criteria for bunching. - The Subjects are divided into logical subject combinations which will have a common Research Methodology
Section I and Section 2 would be domain specific.
EVENTS DETAILS
Correction in the particulars of Application Form on
Website only
09-09-2023 to 11-09-2023 (up to 11:50 P.M.)
Downloading of Admit Card from NTA Website Will be announced later on website
Date(s) of Examination Will be announced later on website
Duration of Examination 180 minutes (03:00 Hours)
Timing of Examination Shift-1 Will be announced later
Shift-2 Will be announced later
Centre, Date and shift of Examination As indicated on the Admit Card
Display of Recorded Responses and Provisional
Answer Key on the Website
Will be announced later on website
Declaration of Result on NTA Website Will be announced later on website
Website(s)
https://phd-entrance.samarth.ac.in, www.nta.ac.in
Important Dates and Fee Details for Ph.D. Entrance Test for DU, JNU, BHU and BBAU – 2023
Online submission of Application Form 09-08-2023 to 08-09-2023 (up to 09:00 P.M.)
Last date of successful transaction of Examination fee 08-09-2023 (up to 11:50 P.M.)
Fee Payable by Candidates in INR
(Through: Net-Banking/ Debit Card /Credit Card / UPI/Wallet)
In India (Fee In ₹)
Category Application Fee (for one
Test Papers)
Fee for additional Test Paper (Per
Test Paper)
General ₹ 1200 ₹ 800
OBC-NCL/Gen-EWS ₹ 1100 ₹ 700
SC/ ST/ Third Gender ₹ 1000 ₹ 700
PwBD ₹ 1000 ₹ 700
MARKING SCHEME
i) Each question carries 04 (four) marks.
ii) For each correct response, candidate will get 04 (four) marks.
iii) For each incorrect response, 01 (one) mark will be deducted from the total score.
iv) Un-answered/un-attempted response will be given no marks.
v) To answer a question, the candidate needs to choose one correct option.
vi) However, after the process of Challenges of the Answer Key, in case there are multiple correct options or
change in key, only those candidates who have attempted it correctly as per the revised Final Answer Key
will be awarded marks.
vii) In case a Question is dropped due to some technical error, full marks shall be given to all the candidates
irrespective of the fact who have attempted it or not.
*Examination will be conducted on multiple days in two shifts per day schedule and date sheet will be
available on the website. Keep viewing it for updates.
Very Important:
Applicants should carefully check the course and its eligibility criteria as provided by the participating universities.
Syllabus of Ph.D. Entrance Test for DU, JNU, BHU and BBAU –2023:
Syllabi would be available on the website.
Entrance syllabus for Question papers would be available on NTA Website https://phd-entrance.samarth.ac.in
It is proposed that the syllabi for the Subjects would be based on the following:
- Syllabus of UGCNET https://www.ugcnetonline.in/syllabus-new.php.
- Syllabus of CSIRNET https://www.csirhrdg.res.in/Home/Index/1/Default/2666/78
- In case syllabus is not available for some of the subject in the above mentioned then it would be taken from the
participating Universities.
