Compare BBAU Lucknow vs Central University of Punjab Bathinda

• Candidate must have qualified UGC/CSIR/ASRB-NET, ICMR-JRF, GATE, GPAT, DBT-BET & JEST (Physics) with existing validity and must have some financial assistance such as UGC/CSIR/ICMR/DBT-JRF, financial assistance from Govt. agencies {Like Rajiv Gandhi National Fellowship (RGNF), Maulana Azad National Fellowship (MANF) etc.} / Industrial Fellowship or working in CUPB projects. 
• The valid UGC/CSIR/ASRB-NET, ICMR-JRF, GATE, GPAT, DBT-BET & JEST (Physics), Qualified Candidates will be exempted from test, however they have to apply in the CUCET and appear in interview. 
• The cut-off marks to qualify the entrance test will be 50% (45% for SC/ST/OBC/PWD). Candidates scoring less than 50% (45% for SC/ST/OBC/PWD) marks will not be considered. 

• Candidates who have cleared the M.Phil. course work with at least 55% marks in aggregate or its equivalent grade 'B' in the UGC 7-point scale (or an equivalent grade in a point scale wherever grading system is followed) and successfully completing the M.Phil. Degree shall be eligible to proceed to do research work leading to the Ph. D. Degree in the same Institution in an integrated program. A relaxation of 5% of marks, from 55% to 50%, or an equivalent relaxation of grade, may be allowed for those belonging to SC/ST/OBC(non-creamy layer)/differently-abled and other categories of candidates as per the decision of the Commission from time to time.
• A person whose M.Phil. the dissertation has been evaluated and the viva voce is pending may be admitted to the Ph.D. program of the same Institution.
• 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 the Ph.D. program.

A candidate must have passed the Master’s degree in Environmental Sciences / Environmental Engineering / Environment Science & Technology / Biotechnology / Botany / Chemistry / Civil Engineering with specialization in Environment / Energy & Environment with 60% marks {55% for SC/ST/OBC(NCL)/PWD} from a recognized Indian or foreign University.