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72 Months

Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Political Science shall be for a minimum duration of three years, including coursework, and a maximum of six years. Extension beyond the above limits will be governed by the relevant clauses as stipulated in the Statute/Ordinance of the individual Institution concerned offered by Mahapurusha Srimanta Sankaradeva Viswavidyalaya, Nagaon.


Eligibility Criteria

(A) Persons with a post-graduate degree (Master's degree) from any recognised University with at least 50% marks or equivalent grade point average (GPA). 5% relaxation (i.e., 45% marks) is tenable only for reserved category candidates.

(B) Persons working in national institutes/ government/private organisations nominated/sponsored by the respective employer. These persons should have a recognised post-graduate degree, with a minimum of marks.

(C) The above-noted rules will also apply to overseas candidates who have obtained a master's degree from the statutory Indian /Foreign Universities.

(D) Application for research in interdisciplinary subject areas and from applicants belonging to the faculty or subject other than the faculty or subject in which the research project is proposed to be undertaken shall be considered based on the proven competence of the candidate. Application for such research projects will be meticulously examined by the research supervisor and the research committee, subject to confirmation by the Vice-Chancellor of the University.

(E) Admission for foreign students with 50% marks in the Master's Degree or equivalent GPA, and a relevant Passport and Visa, may be considered, subject to the ratification of the Vice-Chancellor.

(F) During the pendency of the PhD program, the candidate will not pursue any other parallel program or course outside the program.

2. Eligibility Foreign Students:

Applications of foreign students with proper official documents, including a passport and a visa, either sponsored or non-sponsored, who are qualified for admission to the research programme, shall be examined by the Registrar, and the same will have to be ratified by the Vice-Chancellor, subject to the approval of the Academic Council of the University.

Admission Details

Candidates seeking admission to the Ph.D. program shall have to go through an entrance test to be held by the University.

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