Master of Arts

ELIGIBILITY CRITERION FOR PH.D. ADMISSION A.5.
1) General eligibility criterion for Admission in all academic units : Departments, Centres, Schools and Interdisciplinary Groups: Qualifying Degree:
1. Master’s or equivalent degree in Engineering/Technology
2. Bachelor’s degree in Engineering/Technology
3. Master’s or equivalent degree in science
4. Master's or equivalent degree in Arts/Commerce (or allied subjects)
For qualifying degree listed under (2), (3) & (4), candidates must also fulfil ONE of the following additional requirements: a) Valid GATE/CEED/ score b) Selected through National Eligibility Test – UGC NET including lectureship (Assistant Professorship) c) Selected through a National level examination conducted by MHRD or its agencies /Institutions such as UGC/ IIT/ IISc./ IISER/ IIIT etc. (d) Selected provisionally for the DST-INSPIRE Fellowship (provisional award letter to be produced) e) Minimum of TWO years of professional experience (acquired after obtaining the qualifying degree and completed before the starting of the semester in which admission is sought) 

IIT BOMBAY'S Phd EXAM

1.You MUST upload the following while submitting the Ph.D. Application.

 Scanned version of photograph.
 Scanned version of signature.
 Mark-sheet of the last semester/ Consolidated mark-sheet of the qualifying degree. Result awaited candidates have to upload their latest/previous semester mark-sheet.
 Caste Certificate (OBC-NC/SC/ST), if applicable. An affidavit for having applied in case the certificate is not yet received.
 Economically Weaker Sections(EWS) candidates needs to submit EWS certificate issued by the Competent Authority in the prescribed format.
 PwD Certificate, if applicable.
 Sponsorship certificate, if applicable.
 (please upload Sponsorship Certificate, If not available then attach Self-Declaration letter stating that the sponsorship certificate will be given at the time of Interview/ Admission).
 Project Staff/ Institute Staff should submit No Objection Certificate (NOC)’ a letter of recommendation from the Principal Investigator (PI)/ Head/Office-In-Charge at the time of application.
 Statement of Purpose (SoP), a sample of writing (if applicable), research proposal (if applicable), as a single file irrespective of the number of disciplines/ specialisations.

2. OBC-NC candidates may note that the limit of annual income is Rs. 8 lakhs for determining the creamy layer among Other Backward Classes (OBCs) candidates.
The OBC-NC certificate issued for the financial year 2024-25 by the Competent
Authority in the prescribed format must be uploaded in the ONLINE application form and submitted at the time of admission.
The OBC reservation update Information is available in the public domain http://www.iitb.ac.in/newacadhome/phd.jsp under OBC Reservation Update.

3. Economically Weaker Sections(EWS) candidates may note that the limit of annual income is Rs. 8 lakhs for determining the eligibility for benefit under Economically Weaker Sections(EWS) reservation.
The EWS certificate issued by the Competent Authority in the prescribed format must be uploaded in the ONLINE application form and submitted at the time of admission.
The EWS reservation update Information is available in the public domain http://www.iitb.ac.in/newacadhome/phd.jsp under EWS Reservation Update.

Students must submit self-attested copies of his/her qualifying degree certificate & final transcripts on or before 31st August, 2024 (admitted in Autumn Semester)/January 30, 2025(admitted in Spring Semester), failing which admission will stand cancelled.

GATE EXAM

Candidates who are currently studying in the 3rd or higher years of any undergraduate degree program or who have completed any government approved degree program in Engineering/ Technology/ Architecture/ Science/ Commerce/ Arts/ Humanities are eligible to appear for GATE 2025.

CSIR NET
The NTA sets the eligibility requirements. Every applicant is required to adhere to these requirements for the exam. It is recommended that candidates should review the eligibility requirements prior to completing the application. The eligibility criteria for the exam are listed
below.

1. A student who completed their Master’s degree in relevant field is eligible to apply for CSIR Net 2025.
2. Candidates have to score a minimum of 55% in their master's degree qualifying test or an equivalent.
3. Candidates applying for the Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) must be under 30 years of age.
4. Students in their final year or those who are awaiting their results may also apply to take the CSIR NET test.

UGC NET

Candidates can go through the given UGC NET 2025 eligibility criteria before filling out the application form:

CEED Exam

Candidates must have completed a degree/diploma/post graduate degree programme of minimum THREE years (after 10+2 level), or must be appearing for the final examination of such a program by July 2025, or must have passed the GD Arts diploma programme (10+5 level) by July 2025.

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CSIR NET

CSIR NET 2025 Syllabus

Paper I covers issues including reasoning ability, understanding, divergent thinking, and general awareness and with a focus on teaching etc. Paper II is subject-specific and contains comprehensive material related to the candidate's selected field of study.

UGC NET

UGC NET 2025 Exam Pattern

Checkout the complete UGC NET exam pattern below:

• Mode of Exam: The UGC NET 2025 exam will be conducted through online CBT (computer-based mode).
• Duration: Total 3 hours will be given to solve the exam.
• Papers: There will be 2 papers in exam i.e. Paper 1 & Paper II.
• Questions Type: Exam will consist of Objective type, Multiple Choice Questions only.
• Total Marks: 300 marks of questions will be asked in the exam.
• Language: In Hindi & English language the exam will be held.
• Number of Questions: Total 150 questions will be available in the paper.
• Marking Scheme: For every correct response, 2 marks will be awarded.
• Negative Marking: No negative marking will be there for wrong answers.

Check UGC NET 2025 paper wise marking scheme below:

UGC NET 2025 Syllabus

The UGC NET syllabus will be released separately for all the subjects by the authority. Appearing candidates in the exam must prepare subject wise for the exam.

A new subject “Indian Knowledge System” as added in the list of subjects from 2022 year. The syllabus will be different for both papers Paper I and Paper II. Topics will be asked from General Paper on Teaching & Research Aptitude, English, Law, Commerce, etc. The detailed syllabus of UGC NET 2025 will be checked by the candidates in two languages i.e. Hindi & English.

CEED EXAM

CEED 2025 will be in two parts (A & B). Part-A will have questions related to the following topics:
● Visualization and spatial reasoning: Ability to visualise and transform 2D shapes and 3D objects and their spatial relationships.
● Practical and scientific knowledge: Know-how of scientific principles and everyday objects.
● Observation and design sensitivity: The capacity to detect concealed properties in daily life and think critically about them. Attention to detail, classification, analysis, inference, and prediction.
● Environment and society: General awareness of environmental, social and cultural connections with design.
● Analytical and logical reasoning: Ability to analyse qualitative and quantitative information.
● Language: Proficiency in reading and comprehending Standard English.
● Creativity: Grasp of verbal and non-verbal analogies, metaphors, signs, and symbols.
● Art and Design knowledge: Awareness about art/artifact/product, artists/designers, art/design history, and trends.
● Design methods and practices: Knowledge of media, materials, production processes, and ergonomics. Part-B of CEED 2025 will have questions related to the following topics:
● Drawing: Ability to draw products, people or scenes in proportion with good line quality, composition, proportion, perspective, and shading.
● Creativity: Ability to think out-of-the-box and come up with unique as well as diverse solutions. 16 CEED 2025 Information Brochure
● Communication: Skills to communicate concepts and ideas clearly with the help of text and visuals.
● Problem identification: Skills to understand the user and the context, knowledge of properties of materials and their appropriate use in design. CEED 2025 is an aptitude test; hence, no specific textbook or guide is recommended for its preparation. Candidates may, however, practise their drawing, rendering and visualization skills.

Question papers of some previous years are available on the official CEED website. Note: The suggested topics are exhaustive and indicative of the nature of the questions. However, the CEED 2025 may not cover all the topics.

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