Rajiv Gandhi University Of Health Sciences PhD Entrance Test - Procedure For Admission

• All the candidates intending to register for Ph.D. programme shall appear for the Entrance Exam conducted by the University. An Entrance Test shall be qualifying test with qualifying marks as 50th Percentile. Percentile method be adopted for declaration of the result. The test consists of two papers, conducted over two sessions of three hours.

• The syllabus of the first theory paper consists of Basics of research methodology and will carry 50 marks.(10X5) The Second theory paper which will be subject specific, preferably with the competence of PG standard, will carry 50 marks.(10X5) There shall be eight questions with each questions carrying ten marks. The candidate shall answer any five questions out of eight questions in both the papers.

• The marks scored by the candidate for both the papers put together be considered for deciding the pass criteria. Percentile method is adopted for declaration of the result. Faculty wise 50th percentile shall be cut off point to declare for having passed Ph D entrance examination.

• If multiple candidates score equal marks in entrance examination, ranking will be based on marks scored in Post Graduation examination. In case, the Post Graduation marks are also same, then Under Graduate marks will be considered. If the Under Graduate marks are also same, then candidate who is senior in age will be considered for higher ranking.

• The Entrance Exam shall be conducted at the Centre(s) notified by the University.

• The Provisional list of affiliated institutions importing Ph. D course along with course in which Ph. D is offered and the list of Ph. D Recognized guides available in the Institutions is put on the website for candidates reference.

• The candidates who successfully clear the Entrance Exam are invited to discuss their research interest/area through a presentation before a duly constituted University Ph.D. Registration committee of the respective faculty.

• The interview/viva voce will also consider following aspects, viz. whether:
(i) To evaluate the research aptitude of the applicants
(ii) The candidate possesses the competence for the proposed research.
(iii) The research work can be suitably undertaken at the Institution/College.
(iv) The proposed area of research can contribute to new/additional knowledge.

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