Patna University PhD Admission 2025

Patna University, Patna, Bihar invites online application for PhD admission through PhD Admission Test (PAT) – 2025.

Eligibility for Ph.D. Admission Test (PAT) – 2025:

• Master’s degree with at least 55% marks in aggregate or its equivalent grade ‘B’ in the UGC 7-point scale (or an equivalent grade in a point scale wherever a grading system is followed).
• A relaxation of 5% of marks (from 55% to 50%) or an equivalent relaxation of grade will be allowed for candidates belonging to SC/ST/EBC/OBC/Differently-abled categories.
• Candidates shall ordinarily be permitted to pursue research for the Ph.D. degree in the subject in which they hold a Master’s degree.

Exemptions from the written Test of Ph.D. Admission Test (PAT) – 2025:

• Candidates who have secured grants for research such as fellowship /scholarship /associateship etc. by qualifying UGC NET /CSIR NET GATE MHRD Scholarships/Teacher Fellowship/DBT/ICMRICAR/DST-INSPIRE/CSSIR, ICHR etc.
• Assistant Professors, Associate Professors, and Professors appointed on a substantive post in the UGC pay scale in the Teaching departments or the University or a constituent college of the University who have successfully completed their probation with at least two years of uninterrupted service. (Teachers appointed in self-finance courses are not exempted).
• Non-teaching employees of the University holding a substantive appointment for more than five years and having at least 55% marks in a Master’s degree in the concerned subject, along with at least two research papers published in any reputed refereed journal or journals identified by the UGC.

Procedure for Ph.D. Admission Test (PAT) – 2025

• The PAT is a written test comprising two papers of 100 marks each.
  • Paper I – 100 marks – Objective/multiple-choice questions on general and research aptitude.
    • Multiple Choice type.
    • No negative marking.
    • Duration of examination – 1 hour.
    • Examination will be conducted on an OMR sheet.
    • Students are not allowed to take out the question booklet of Paper I.
  • Paper II – 100 marks – Subjective type in the concerned subject based on the syllabus (excluding elective papers) of the Post-Graduate courses of Patna University.
    • Subjective type.
    • Duration of Examination – 2 Hours.
    • The paper is divided into three groups based on the syllabus (excluding elective papers) of the Post-Graduate Course of Patna University.
      • Group A – Total Eight short answer type questions to be set, out of which five are to be answered (expected length of each answer – approximately 150 words). Marks: 30 (5 x 6 = 30)
      • Group B – Total seven questions to be set, out of which four are to be answered (expected length of each answer – approximately 200 words). Marks: 40 (4 x 10 = 40)
      • Group C – Total four questions to be set, out of which two are to be answered (expected length of each answer – approximately 500 words). Marks: 30 (2 x 15 = 30)
    • The candidates are directed to answer questions in sequential order.
• The minimum qualifying marks for the written test will be as follows:
  • For General candidates – 50% aggregate marks.
  • For Reserved category candidates – 45% aggregate marks.
• Applicants who have qualified for the PAT would be required to appear before an interview board.
  • Interview: Number of Questions – 50.
  • It is mandatory for all candidates, including exempted candidates, to appear before the interview Board.

• Start of application: 10 May, 2025
• Last date for application: 31 May, 2025
• Ph.D. Admission Test (PAT) 2025 schedule: June 2025

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