• Candidates who have completed 1-year/2-semester master's degree programme 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. 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.

• A candidate seeking admission after a 4-year/8-semester bachelor’s 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. 

• A candidate who wishes to pursue inter-disciplinary research shall also be considered.

• 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.

Eligibility criteria for Marine Professionals for enrolment in Ph.D. program:

The marine professionals having any of the following educational qualifications will also be considered eligible for enrolment in PhD program at Ganpat University.

• Mariners having MEO Class I Certificate qualifications and 2 years of teaching experience at degree level as faculty at GUNI or DG Shipping-approved institutes.
• Mariners having a Certificate of Competency (master FG and MEO Class I) and industry experience of a minimum of 10 years.

Interdisciplinary PhD programme:

A candidate who wishes to pursue inter-disciplinary research shall also be considered.

ELIGIBILITY:

• Candidates who have completed 1-year / 2-semester master's degree programme 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 in any discipline, 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.
• 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.
• A candidate seeking admission after a 4-year / 8-semester bachelor’s 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.

• Regular (Full Time) Scholars:
  Registered student who wish to pursue full-time work for their Ph. D. may be permitted to work in the Centre/Department/Institution of the University on a full-time basis. Full-time candidates will sign the attendance register maintained in the concerned Institution. Ph.D. scholars, irrespective of discipline, shall be required to train in teaching /education/pedagogy/writing related to their chosen Ph.D. subject during their doctoral period. Ph.D. scholars may also be assigned 4-6 hours per week of teaching/research assistantship for conducting tutorial or laboratory work and evaluations. 
  A full-time Research Scholar shall be eligible for application for the scheme of Research Associateship of the University. 

• Part-Time Scholars:
  Ph.D. programmes through part-time mode shall be permitted, provided all the conditions stipulated in these Regulations are fulfilled. Candidate has to submit “No Objection Certificate” from the appropriate authority in the organisation where the candidate is employed, clearly stating that; (i) The candidate is permitted to pursue studies on a part-time basis. (ii) His/her official duties permit him/her to devote sufficient time to do research. (iii). If required, he/she will be relieved from the duty to complete the coursework.
   

• Register and Login to the online application link: Click here
• Enter the relevant correct data.
• Upload a scanned copy (Good readable quality) of the marksheets/certificate (Marksheets of the final semester of undergraduate and postgraduate Degree and Degree certificate of Postgraduate Program)
• Upload the Caste Certificate/ Gold Medal Certificate/ Valid Scorecard of GATE/GPAT/NET/SLAT, if applicable.
• Pay Ph.D. Entrance Exam fee Rs. 3000/- Online
• Submit the Application.
• The last date for application is 31st July, 2025

• A list of Eligible candidates for the Entrance Test will be displayed on the website of Ganpat University.
• Eligible candidates have to appear in the Entrance Test conducted by the University. The Syllabus for the Entrance Test is available on the University website. Click Here
• Date of Entrance Test: 08/08/2025, 10:00 a.m.
• Duration of Entrance Test: 1 Hour
• Reporting Time for Entrance Test:  15 minutes before commencing the Entrance Test.
• It is a computer-based, proctored Examination. A candidate can appear in the Examination online from anywhere OR at the Ganpat University Campus. The Option for Anywhere/Ganpat University has to be indicated during the Online application. Guidelines for the Computer-based online Examination: Click Here.
• The format of the question paper:
  • The PET (Ph.D. Entrance Test_ question paper is divided into three sections: A, B, and C.  All sections are equally weighted.
  • Section A is compulsory, and candidates should attempt either Section B or C.
  • Section -A :
    • Research Methodology: It is to evaluate the understanding of the candidates about research Methodology and its tools. It is based on Research Methodology components comprising 25 multiple-choice questions, each carrying 1 mark.
  • Section-B
    • Subject Specific: It is to evaluate the candidate’s understanding of core subject knowledge in which the candidate wishes to pursue the Ph. D. It shall be 25 multiple-choice questions, each carrying 1 mark.
  • Section-C
    • Subject Specific Research Statement: The objective of a research statement is to know the candidate’s expertise, passion, and potential contributions to his/her professional field. The questions are designed to test the candidate’s ability to understand the knowledge in his / her area of profession / study, formulate research questions, design studies, analyse data, and disseminate findings. It typically includes a candidate’s previous professional experiences, current challenges, and probable solutions through research and innovations.
    • This section comprises 2 to 4 descriptive types of questions, including writing a case study of their field.
• Candidate shall be admitted who qualify for fellowship/scholarship/in UGC-NET/UGC-CSIR NET/GATE/CEED and similar National Level Tests based on an Interview and not required to appear in the entrance Test. (Proof of qualification Mandatory). 
• (Amendment can be there as per the latest UGC Guideline)

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• A candidate with a minimum 50% marks in the Entrance Test will be eligible for a Personal Interview.
• Relaxation of 5% marks (from 50% to 45%) shall be given for SC/ST/OBC (Non creamy layer)/Differently able category/Economically Weaker Section (EWS) – Proof of Category is Mandatory.
• Candidate shall be admitted who qualify for fellowship/scholarship/in UGC-NET/UGC-CSIR NET/GATE/CEED and similar National Level Tests based on an Interview and not required to appear in the entrance Test. (Proof of qualification Mandatory). (Amendment can be there as per the latest UGC Guideline)
• The detailed schedule for the Personal Interview will be placed on the Ganpat University website after the declaration of the Entrance Test results.

• Based on the performance in the Entrance test and Personal Interview, and availability of a Recognised Research Supervisor (Guides) at Ganpat University, a list of shortlisted candidates will be displayed on the Ganpat University website.
• On payment of the Requisite Fee, the candidate shall be admitted to the Ph. D. Program.