Sant Gadge Baba Amravati University (SGBAU) PhD Admission 2025

Sant Gadge Baba Amravati University, Amravati, Maharashtra invites online application for Ph.D. Entrance Test (PET).

Eligibility

• Master Degree of the University or an equivalent degree of any other recognized University in a relevant / interdisciplinary subject 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 grading system is followed) or an equivalent degree 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 for the purpose of assessing, accrediting or assuring quality and standards of educational institutions.
• A relaxation of 5% of marks, from 55% to 50%, or an equivalent relaxation of grade, may be allowed for those belonging to SC / ST / OBC (non-creamy layer) / Differently-Abled and other categories of candidates as per the decision of the Commission from time to time, or for those who had obtained their Master’s degree prior to 19th September, 1991. The eligibility marks of 55% (or an equivalent grade in a point scale wherever grading system is followed) and the relaxation of 5% to the categories mentioned above are permissible based only on the qualifying marks without including the grace mark procedures.
• Shall have qualified the Ph.D. Entrance Test (PET) conducted by the University.

Application Process

• New applicants please register yourself through registration button on PET 2025 Portal of SGBAU.
• Already registered users for PET-2025 can login using their login Id and password.
• Candidate must carefully read the below mentioned Instructions, Ordinance 1/2016 and Extra Ordinary Direction 20/2025 before filling the application form of PET-2025 Entrance Test. Ordinances and Directions are available with the online application form.

Required documents:

• Candidate shall upload the following documents along with online application:
  • Photocopy of Marks Statement of Master’s Degree. (Those who are appeared for final year Master’s Degree examination or if the result is awaited or withheld, in such a cases mark sheet should be submitted at the time of issue of PET certificate.) If candidates fails to produce required P.G. mark sheet certificate of PET shall not be issued.
  • Photocopy of the cast certificate in case of reserved category candidates (If applicable).
  • Photocopy of the valid non-Creamy layer in case of reserved  category candidates (If applicable).
  • Photocopy of the Medical Certificate issued by civil surgeon in case of Differently Abled candidates (If applicable).

Instructions for filling online application:

• Candidate can apply for PET-2025 through the ‘online’ mode only.
• Upload required scan images like passport size  photograph, Signature in jpg format having image size 50kb and certificates like marksheet, cast certificate etc. in PDF format having file size 50kb.
• Candidate can review and Edit application form at the stage of reviewing for the corrections if any.After submission it cannot be altered.
• Candidate can select any three examination centers out of five. However, right to allocation of examination center  is reserved with university.
• Once the online application is successfully submitted no correction in the online application form is entertained.
• Only one application is to be submitted by a candidate, in case of multiple applications candidate form will be rejected. No fees   will refund by the University.
• Download, save and print the copy of online application form for further reference.
• Admission Card will get available in candidate Login within two weeks prior to date of online examination.
• Candidate is advice to select correct Faculty and Subject as per mentioned in his/her Master Degree otherwise form will be rejected.
• Candidate who is in final year of examination of the course allotted for PET entrance test, the issuance of certificate or admission of such candidates is subject to their passing the qualifying examination.

• Start date of application form: 1st April 2025
• End date of application form: 15th April 2025
• PET 2025 Examination: Date Will Be Declared Soon.

• Notification
• SGBAU Ordinance No. 1 of 2016
• SGBAU Amravati Website