SRI GURU GRANTH SAHIB WORLD UNIVERSITY FATEHGARH SAHIB (ESTABLISHED UNDER PUNJAB STATE ACT 20/2008 AND APPROVED BY UGC) ADMISSION TO Ph.D. PROGRAMME-2017 Applications are invited for admission to Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D) programme in Commerce and Management, Chemistry, Physics, Biotechnology, Nanotechnology, Sikh Studies, Economics, History, Library and Information Science, Physical Education, Botany, Law, Sociology, Psychology, Education, Zoology, Food Processing Technology, and Mechanical Engineering. Prospectus and Application form can be obtained from the university on payment of Rs. 500/- or may be downloaded from university website. The completed application form along with the required fee (application and Entrance Test fee) and documents should be submitted in person or through registered post or speed post to the Admission Cell of the University. Schedule for Ph.D. Admissions (2017) S. No Contents Dates Day 1. Submission of forms: (a) without late fee July 10, 2017 Monday (b) with late fee of Rs. 500/- July 24, 2017 Monday 2. Entrance Test July 28, 2017 Friday * Schedule of Interviews for different subjects will be available on University website: www.sggswu.edu.in For more information about university and courses, please click www.sggswu.edu.in or Contact at Tel. No. 01763-234249, 234210 Page 1 of 10
SRI GURU GRANTH SAHIB WORLD UNIVERSITY FATEHGARH SAHIB (ESTABLISHED UNDER PUNJAB STATE ACT 20/2008 AND APPROVED BY UGC) ADMISSION TO Ph.D. PROGRAMME-2017 GUIDELINES FOR Ph.D. ENTRANCE TEST -2017 1. The Ph.D. test will be held on July 28, 2017 (Friday) in University Campus only. Registration will start at 9:00 am sharp. 2. Application cum registration form can be obtained from the university on payment of Rs. 500/- through demand draft in favour of Registrar, Sri Guru Granth Sahib World University, Payable at Fatehgarh Sahib or by cash payment at the spot. 3. In case the admission form is downloaded from the University website, it should be submitted complete in all respects along with Application cum Registration fee of Rs.500/- in the form of demand draft in favour of Registrar, Sri Guru Granth Sahib World University, Payable at Fatehgarh Sahib. 4. The Entrance test fee of Rs. 1,000/- is to be paid through demand draft in favour of Registrar, Sri Guru Granth Sahib World University, Payable at Fatehgarh Sahib along with the application form. Entrance test fee can also be deposited by cash at the spot. In such a case, the fee receipt should be enclosed with the application form. 5. Candidates have to download the admit card from University website www.sggswu.edu.in and submit the same after pasting self-attested photograph along with the Application Form. 6. The test will comprise of following two papers, each of 60 minutes: a) Paper-I (Common for all subjects) : Will contain 60 objective type multiple choice questions Scope: General Aptitude, Reasoning, Numerical/Mental Ability, Indian education system, Analytical skills/research aptitude, Environment, Language proficiency, Teaching Aptitude and any other topic covered in Paper I of the NET. b) Paper-II (for subject opted by candidate for admission) : Will contain 60 objective type multiple choice questions Scope: Core areas relating to the concerned discipline/subject. c) The syllabus of the test will be the same as the syllabus of UGC syllabus for NET or GATE. d) A minimum of 40% marks are required in each paper to qualify the test. e) All candidates should appear in the entrance test for admission to Ph.D. program. However, those candidates who have qualified UGC NET (including JRF)/ UGC-CSIR NET (including JRF) SLET/GATE or have passed M.Phil. program may be exempted from Paper-II. Applications of foreign students who wish to seek admission directly (without sponsorship) to Ph.D programme shall be examined by a committee set up by the Vice-Chancellor. They will have to appear for the interview. The date for same will be notified separately. f) Candidates except those mentioned under (e) above must appear in both the papers of the entrance test. Page 2 of 10
SRI GURU GRANTH SAHIB WORLD UNIVERSITY FATEHGARH SAHIB (ESTABLISHED UNDER PUNJAB STATE ACT 20/2008 AND APPROVED BY UGC) ADMISSION TO Ph.D. PROGRAMME-2017 g) There is no negative marking for the test. h) Candidates must attach one self-addressed envelop of 9cmx4cm with stamps worth Rs 10/-. i) Candidate studying in final year can apply provisionally in anticipation of his/her result. Eligibility Criteria for Admission: a) Master s degree with at least 55% marks or 5.5 CGPA out of 10 (50% marks or equivalent CGPA for SC/ST candidates, OBC (non creamy layer), differently abled persons who have at least 40% disability) or those who had obtained their Master's Degree prior to 19 th September, 1991 of Sri Guru Granth Sahib World University, Fatehgarh Sahib or an equivalent degree of a recognized Indian or Foreign University in the subject concerned or allied-subject. b) The eligibility of foreign students shall be determined on the basis of recognition of their degree s equivalence to (a) above by Association of Indian Universities, New Delhi or any other notified authority for the purpose by the Government of India. c) Candidates possessing a Degree considered equivalent to M.Phil. Degree of an Indian Institution, 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, shall be eligible for admission to Ph.D. programme. Selection Criteria for Admission: Weightage for different components for determining merit is as under: Components Weightage Percentage of Marks in Graduation 5 Percentage of Marks in Post Graduation 30 Interview 10 Publications** 5 (Max.) ** Maximum 5 points will be given for the publications as per following: In case candidate is first author: For each published paper in; International Journal = 3 points National Journal = 1 point In case the candidate is second or third author, half of the points mentioned above. In case of a book, selection committee will decide about the weightage, considering the quality of book. Page 3 of 10
SRI GURU GRANTH SAHIB WORLD UNIVERSITY FATEHGARH SAHIB (ESTABLISHED UNDER PUNJAB STATE ACT 20/2008 AND APPROVED BY UGC) ADMISSION TO Ph.D. PROGRAMME-2017 SUBJECTS & SUBJECT CODES Sr.NO. Department Subject Codes 1 School of Commerce and Management 1 2 Chemistry 2 3 Physics 3 4 Nanotechnology 5 5 Biotechnology 6 6 Physical Education 7 7 Sikh Studies 9 8 Mechanical Engineering 11 9 Economics 13 10 History 14 11 Food Processing Technology 15 12 Botany 16 13 Library & Information Science 17 14 Zoology 18 15 Education 19 16 Law 20 17 Sociology 21 18 Psychology 22 Page 4 of 10
SRI GURU GRANTH SAHIB WORLD UNIVERSITY FATEHGARH SAHIB (ESTABLISHED UNDER PUNJAB STATE ACT 20/2008 AND APPROVED BY UGC) ADMISSION TO Ph.D. PROGRAMME-2017 Ph.D Slots 2017-18 Sr. No. Department Slots Available 1 School of Commerce and Management 2 Chemistry 8 3 Physics 14 4 Nanotechnology 6 5 Biotechnology 2 6 Physical Education 1 7 Sikh Studies 1 8 Mechanical Engineering 7 9 Economics 2 10 History 2 11 Food Processing Tech 2 12 Botany 2 13 Library & Information Science 14 Law 2 15 Zoology 1 16 Sociology 3 17 Education 2 18 Psychology 4 6 6 Page 5 of 10
For Office Use Date of Receipt: Reg No. : Sri Guru Granth Sahib World University Fatehgarh Sahib, Punjab Application Form for Admission cum Registration to Ph.D. Programme, 2017 Name of School/ Department: 1. Name (In Block Letters):. 2. Father s / Husband s Name:.. 3. Mother s Name:. 4. Address: (a) For correspondence (Including Mobile no.) Photograph (Paste) (b) Permanent (c) Email: (d) Phone : (e) Fax : 5. (a) Date of Birth : Aadhaar No... (b) Gender: (c) Nationality:.. Marital Status: (d) Whether SC/ST/Physically Handicapped (if yes, a certificate must be attached) 6. Details of Universities/Institutions attended (from 10 th Standard onwards) (Attested copies of mark sheets/ grade cards of each examination passed must be attached) University / College / Board Degree obtained (with discipline) Year % Marks / CGPA / CPI Class /Div. Obtained Subjects taken (Attach extra sheets, if required) 7. (a) Professional Examination passed (attested copy of certificate must be attached): (I) GATE (II) UGC/CSIR Subject Score and Date Valid up to Subject Score and Date Valid up to of qualifying of qualifying Page 5 of 10
8. (a) Professional Experience (Teaching/Research/Industrial), if any, (Documentary evidence to be attached). Sr. Name of organization Position Type of work Period No held From To (i) (ii) (iii) (Attach extra sheets, if required) (b) Sr. No Particulars of Publications (if any): Title of the Paper/ Book Name of the Journal/ Publisher Place and Year of Publication (i) (ii) (iii) (iv) (Attach a list of publications/projects etc. separately) 9. (a) If employed, name of the present employer: (b) Total period of service up to the date of application: 10. List of Enclosures: Page 6 of 10
Declaration I hereby declare that the entries made in this application form are correct to the best of my knowledge and belief. If admitted, I undertake to abide by the rules and regulations of the University as exist and amended from time to time. I note that the decision of the University is final with regard to selection for admission and assignment to a particular supervisor. The University shall have the right to take any action it deems fit, including expulsion, against me at any time after my admission, if it is found that information furnished by me are false or incorrect. I shall abide by the decision of the University, which shall be final. Place : Date : Signature of the Applicant The following documents should be submitted with the form: 1. Application Fee Rs.500/- and Entrance test Fee: Rs. 1,000/-; through a Demand Draft in favour of Registrar, SGGSWU, payable at Fatehgarh Sahib, Punjab. Fee can also be deposit by cash at the spot. 2. Two passport size photographs. 3. Self attested copy of Aadhar Card. 4. Self-attested photocopies of DMCs and Certificate / Degrees of the following examinations (a)secondary Exam, (b)senior Secondary, (C) Graduation DMC and Degree, (d) Post Graduation DMC & Degree, (e) M.Phil. Examination, (f) UGC/CSIR-JRF/GATE certificates, (g) Any other qualification etc. 5. The following documents will have to be submitted after selection: a) Migration Certificate, in case of candidates who have passed their last examination from a University other than SGGSWU. b) Domicile Certificate. c) In case of candidates in service, No Objection Certificate from Employer. Page 7 of 10
Sri Guru Granth Sahib World University, Fatehgarh Sahib PhD Entrance Test 2017 ADMIT CARD Center of Examination: Application Form No. Roll No.: (for office use only) Subject: Subject Code: Candidate's Name: Father's/Husband's Name: Date of Birth: Self-attested Photograph Gender: Category: Mailing Address: Signature of the Candidate Date of Exam Paper Timings Note: (1) Candidates without photograph and signature on the admit card will not be permitted to appear in the examination. (2) In case signature and/or photograph of a candidate is missing on the admit card, the candidate will be allowed to sit in the examination only when he/she has produced the photograph and signature on the downloaded admit card duly attested by the SDM/Group C Gazetted officer/head of the Institution last attended. Deputy Registrar Examination Page 8 of 10
Fee Structure for Ph.D. Research Work Schedule of Fee payable for Ph.D Programme: Entrance Test Rs. 1,000/- Enrolment Fee Rs. 1,000/- Registration Fee Rs. 5,000/- Topic Modification Rs. 2,000/- Course Work (to be paid in First semester) Rs. 30,000/- Annual Fee* Rs. 35,000/- Security (Refundable) Rs. 10,000/- Thesis Evaluation Charges Rs. 10,000/- * In the first year, the annual fee will be the half of the prescribed fee and is payable in second semester. Extension of period for submission of synopsis Upto one year Rs. 5,000/- Beyond one year; permission and fee to be decided by the Vice-Chancellor In the submission of Progress Report Delay: Upto one month More than a month but upto end of semester After that the case will be referred to Research Degree Board for cancellation In the Presentation Delay: Upto one month (from 31 st March) More than a month but upto end of semester (upto 30 th September) After that the case will be referred to Research Degree Board for cancellation Condonation of delay: Rs. 1,000/- Rs. 2,000/- Rs. 5,000/- Rs. 7,500/- In the submission of Thesis after pre-submission presentation: Upto two months Rs. 1,000/- More than two months, upto four months Rs. 2,000/- Page 9 of 10
No-Ob jection Certificate for Course Work/ Pursuing PhD (To be submitted by candidates who are working in some institution) Office of Dean Research To, No. The Dean Research SGGSW University Fatehgarh Sahib R eference Date: Subject: No-Objection Certificate Dear Sir, We have no objection if Mr./Mrs./Ms. _ an employee in our organization, is admitted to the Ph.D. Programme in the subject of _ at your university. It is certified that he/she has completed organization/institute as an employee. years of service in our We shall grant him/her leave of absence to attend classes of course work/ research work at Sri Guru Granth Sahib World University, Fatehgarh Sahib during the Ph.D. Programme. Signature and Seal of the Authority Page 10 of 10