SRI GURU GRANTH SAHIB WORLD UNIVERSITY FATEHGARH SAHIB ADMISSION TO Ph.D. PROGRAMME-2018 Advt No. 42/2018 Applications are invited for admission to Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D) programme in the following disciplines: 1. Biotechnology 2. Botany 3. Chemistry 4. Computer Science 5. Electronics Engineering 6. Law 7. Nanotechnology 8. Physics 9. Religious Studies 10. Zoology 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 (2018) Sr. No. Contents Dates Day 1. Submission of forms August 27, 2018 Monday 2. Entrance Test August 30, 2018 Thursday 3. Declaration of Result August 31, 2018 Friday Schedule of Interviews: Subject Dates Day Biotechnology, Botany, Chemistry, Electronics Engineering, Nanotechnology September 04, 2018 Tuesday Computer Science, Law, Physics, Religious Studies, Zoology September 05, 2018 Wednesday For more information about university and courses, please click www.sggswu.edu.in or Contact at Tel. No. 01763-234277, 234234, 234210 Page 1 of 10
SRI GURU GRANTH SAHIB WORLD UNIVERSITY FATEHGARH SAHIB ADMISSION TO Ph.D. PROGRAMME-2018 GUIDELINES FOR Ph.D. ENTRANCE TEST -2018 1. The Ph.D. test will be held on August 30, 2018 (Thursday) 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 the following two papers, each of 60 minutes duration: 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 UGC-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-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 are exempted from Paper-II. Applications of foreign students who wish to seek admission directly (without sponsorship) to Ph.D programme shall be examined Page 2 of 10
SRI GURU GRANTH SAHIB WORLD UNIVERSITY FATEHGARH SAHIB ADMISSION TO Ph.D. PROGRAMME-2018 by a committee set up by the Vice-Chancellor. They will have to appear for the interview. The date for the same will be notified separately. f. Candidates except those mentioned under (e) above must appear in both the papers of the entrance test. g. There is no negative marking for the test. h. Candidates must attach one self-addressed envelope of 9cmx4cm with stamps worth Rs 10/-. i. Candidate awaiting the result of qualifying examinations can apply provisionally in anticipation of his/her result. Eligibility Criteria for Admission: (i) (ii) (iii) Master s degree with at least 55% marks o r 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 from a recognized Indian or Foreign University in the subject concerned or allied-subject. 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. 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 of different components for determining merit for admission to Ph.D. programme is as under: Components Weightage Percentage of Marks in Graduation 5 Percentage of Marks in Post-Graduation 30 Interview 10 Publications** 5 (Max.) Page 3 of 10
SRI GURU GRANTH SAHIB WORLD UNIVERSITY FATEHGARH SAHIB ADMISSION TO Ph.D. PROGRAMME-2018 ** Maximum 5 points will be given for the publications as per the following criteria: a) In case, the candidate is first author: For each published paper in: International Journal = 3 points National Journal = 1 point b) 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. SUBJECTS & SUBJECT CODES Sr. No. Department Subject Codes 1 Biotechnology 06 2 Botany 16 3 Chemistry 02 4 Computer Science 08 5 Electronics Engineering 23 6 Law 20 7 Nanotechnology 05 8 Physics 03 9 Religious Studies 09 10 Zoology 18 Page 4 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, 2018 Name of Department: 1) Name (In Block Letters):... 2) Father s / Husband s Name:... 3) Mother s Name:... Passport Size Photograph 4) i. Correspondence Address:...... ii. Permanent Address...... iii. Mobile No.:... iv. Phone No.:... v. E-mail ID:... vi. Fax:... 5) i. Date of Birth:... ii. Gender:... iii. Nationality:... iv. Marital Status:... v. Aadhaar No:... vi. Whether SC/ST/Physically Handicapped... (if yes, a certificate must be attached) 6) Details of Universities/Institutions attended (from 10th Standard onwards) (Attested copies of marks 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) Page 5 of 10
7) (a) Professional Examination passed (attested copy of certificate must be attached): (I) GATE (II) UGC/CSIR-NET Subject Score and Date of qualifying Valid up to Subject Score and Date of qualifying Valid up to 8) (a) Professional Experience (Teaching/Research/Industrial), if any, (Documentary evidence to be attached). Sr. No Name of organization Position held Type of work From Period To i ii iii Sr. No i ii iii iv (Attach extra sheets, if required) (b) Particulars of Publications (if any): Title of the Paper/Book Name of the Journal/Publisher ISSN/ISBN Place and Year of Publication (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 in force or as amended from time to time. I understand 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 is false or incorrect. I shall abide by the decision of the University, which shall be final. Place: Date: Signature of the Applicant Page 7 of 10
Documents to be submitted with Admission cum Registration Form The following documents should be submitted with the Admission cum Registration form: 1. Application Fee of 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 deposited 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/Matriculation b) Senior Secondary/10+2 c) Graduation d) Post-Graduation e) M.Phil. 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 8 of 10
Sri Guru Granth Sahib World University Fatehgarh Sahib Ph.D. Entrance Test 2018 ADMIT CARD Center of Examination: Application Form No.: Roll No.: (for office use only) Subject: Candidate's Name: Subject Code: Father's/Husband's Name: Date of Birth: Gender: Self-Attested Passport Size Photograph Category: Mailing Address: Signature of Candidate Date of Exam: Discipline: 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. Professor In-charge Examination Page 9 of 10
NO OBJECTION CERTIFICATE FOR COURSE WORK/ PURSUING Ph.D. (To be submitted by candidates who are working in some institution) To The Dean Research Sri Guru Granth Sahib World University Fatehgarh Sahib Reference No.:... Dated:... 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 Sri Guru Granth Sahib World University, Fatehgarh Sahib. It is certified that he/she has completed years of service in our organization/ institute as an employee. 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 Competent Authority Page 10 of 10