Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University PhD Admission 2025-26 Odd Semester

Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University invites application for PhD Admission 2025-26 Odd Semester.

Eligibility

• The Candidates who have completed:
  • The Candidates who have completed: 1 year/2- semesters Master’s Degree program after a 4 year/ 8 semester Bachelor’s Degree Programme or a 2-year/4 semester Master’s Degree Programme after a 3 year Bachelor’s Degree Programme or qualifications declared equivalent to the master’s degree by the corresponding statutory regulatory body, with at least 55% marks in aggregate or its equivalent grade in a point scale wherever grading system is followed. OR
  • Equivalent qualification from a foreign educational institution accredited by an assessment and accreditation agency which is approved, recognized or authorized by an authority, established or incorporated under a law in its home country or any other statutory authority in that country to assess, accredit or assure quality and standards of the educational institution. OR
  • A 4-year/8-semester Degree Programme should have a minimum of 75% marks in aggregate or its equivalent grade on a point scale wherever the grading system is followed.
  • A relaxation of 5% marks or its equivalent grade may be allowed for those belonging to SC/ST/OBC (non-creamy layer)/Differently-Abled, Economically Weaker Section (EWS) and other categories of candidates as per the decision of the Commission from time to time.
• Candidates who have completed the M.Phil. Programme with at least 55% marks in aggregate or its equivalent grade in a point scale wherever grading system is followed or equivalent qualification from a foreign educational institution accredited by an assessment and accreditation agency which is approved, recognized or authorized by an authority, established or incorporated under a law in its home country or any other statutory authority in that country to assess, accredit or assure quality and standards of educational institutions, shall be eligible for admission to the Ph.D. Programme.  A relaxation of 5% marks or its equivalent grade may be allowed for those belonging to SC/ST/OBC (non-creamy layer)/Differently-Abled, Economically Weaker Section (EWS) and other categories of candidates as per the decision of the Commission from time to time.
• Candidates, whose result of qualifying degree has not been declared can also apply. If selected and if the result of the qualifying degree of the candidate has not been declared as yet, (does not apply to cases of revaluation/re-appear etc.), the candidate may be offered provisional admission; however, the candidate is required to submit proof of having met the eligibility criteria within four months from the date of issue of provisional offer of appointment failing which the provisional admission shall be deemed to be cancelled without any further notice and the fee submitted will be forfeited.
• Candidates applying for admission to Ph.D. Programme on full-time basis having UGC/CSIR-NET/GATE/SLET are eligible for the University Assistantship. However, Non-NET/Non-GATE candidates are also eligible to apply for Ph.D. Programme and will be considered for assistantship as per merit of SMVDU Exam (written & interview) and SMVDU policy in this regard. (In case, a student leaves the University before completion of 02 years and is paid University Assistantship, he/she will refund all amount paid to him/her.)
• A candidate applying for admission to the Ph.D. program through Part-time mode:
  • Government employees or employees of PSU or research establishment or private industries should have a minimum experience of 02 years as on date of application.
  • Must have same minimum academic qualifications as mentioned at para above. Such candidates will, however, be required to submit ‘No Objection Certificate’ from their employer along with the Application Form at the time of admission, clearly stating the following:
    • The candidate shall be permitted to pursue studies on part-time basis.
    • His/Her official duties permit him/her to devote sufficient time for research.
    • If required, He/she will be relieved from the duty for the joining till the completion of course work.

Selection Procedure

Selection procedure comprises of Written Examination followed by Interview of the short listed candidates. (visit www.smvdu.ac.in for details).

Candidates who have qualified UGC-NET (including JRF)/UGC-CSIR NET (including JRF)/SLET/GATE/Similar National level tests/ DST-Inspire fellowship/ any other National Level Fellowships or have passed M.Phil. programme will be exempted from appearing for the written test as per rules.

Application Process

Online Applications can be filled at New Application Form Submission Interface of University for AY 2025-26 i.e. https://admission.smvdu.ac.in/.

Financial Assistance

Rs. 25,000/- pm + contingency is available for GATE/NET qualified candidates and also for NoN-NET/NoN-GATE candidates (selected through SMVDU test) as per University rules.

The last date for submission of complete Application Form is 30 May 2025

• Notification
• Eligibility
• Application Form
• SMVDU Website