Pune University PhD Admission 2022: Application, Eligibility & Fee

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Mani Khanna
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3 mins readUpdated on May 5, 2022 12:26 IST

Savitribai Phule Pune University (also known as UniPune, SPPU and Pune University) offers a wide range of doctoral courses across faculties, namely Commerce and Management, Humanities & Interdisciplinary Studies, Science & Technology, Engineering, Architecture and Pharmacy, among others. Candidates eligible for Pune University PhD admission are required to apply online on the official website of the University.

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  • Pune University PhD Admission 2022: Highlights
  • Pune University PhD Admission 2022: Eligibility and Selection
  • Pune University PhD Application Process 2022

Pune University PhD Admission 2022: Highlights

The following table gives a brief snapshot of Pune University PhD admission 2022:

Particulars

Highlights

Duration

3-6 years

Number of faculties offering PhD

6+

Selection criteria

PET/ UGC NET/ CSIR NET/ GATE/ SLET

Course fee

6,500-12,000

Registration fee

1,300

Pune University PhD Admission 2022: Eligibility and Selection

Candidates willing to get admission to PhD at Pune University must have the following eligibility qualifications:

  • Master's degree or a professional degree equivalent to the master’s with at least 55% aggregate
  • Candidates who have cleared the MPhil course work with at least 55% aggregate in aggregate or its equivalent grade 'B' in the UGC 7-point scale

Pune University PhD admission is subject to an entrance exam conducted by SPPU, i.e. PhD Entrance Test (PET). However, those who have qualified in UGC NET (including JRF)/ CSIR NET (including JRF)/ SLET/ GATE or teacher fellowship holders are exempted from the university-conducted entrance exam.

The University admits candidates via a two stage process (for those willing to secure admission via PET):

Stage 1: PET

The entrance test is of 100 marks (consisting of 100 MCQs of one mark each) with 50% aggregate as qualifying marks. The test contains the following type of questions:

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  • 50%: Based on research methodology
  • 50%: Subject specific

The test is conducted at the centre(s) to be notified in advance. Changes of centres, if any, is also notified to students advance.

Stage 2: Interview

During this round, candidates are required to discuss their research interest/area through a presentation before a duly constituted Department Research Committee.

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Pune University PhD Application Process 2022

Candidates seeking admission to Pune University PhD 2021 can apply online on the official website http://bcud.unipune.ac.in/phd_entrance/applicant/login.aspx and submit their application forms online. There is no requirement to submit the required documents or application form offline. Mentioned below is a step by step process for Pune University PhD application process 2021

Step 1: Visit the official website of the university http://www.unipune.ac.in/ and click on ‘PhD Admission Process 2022’.

Step 2: Candidates are redirected to http://bcud.unipune.ac.in/phd_entrance/applicant/login.aspx which is the PhD admission portal of SPPU.

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Step 3: Register by filling out all the details as asked.

Step 4: After successful registration, login using the registration credentials, fill up the form with all the mandatory details and submit it.

Pune University PhD Application Fee 2022

The registration fee details for PhD and its entrance exams is as follows:

Particulars

Fee (in Rs)

PhD registration fee

1,300

Registration for PET exam (open category)

1,000

Registration for PET exam (reserved category)

750

Registration fee for candidates exempted from entrance exam (open category)

800

Registration fee for candidates exempted from entrance exam (reserved category)

600

Documents required for Pune University application process 2022

  • Photocopy of statement of marks for last qualifying exam
  • Photocopy of statement of marks of the last semester of qualifying exam
  • Photocopy of caste certificate/ non-creamy later certificate issued by the Government of Maharashtra – for reserved category candidates
  • Photocopy of valid income certificate issued by Government of Maharashtra
  • Photocopy of the medical certificate issued by a civil surgeon in case of PwD category

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