KBCNMU PET 2025

Kavayitri Bahinabai Chaudhari North Maharashtra University

Kavayitri Bahinabai Chaudhari North Maharashtra University

Mode of ExamOnline
LevelPh.D.
Level of ExamState Level

The KBCNMU PET (Ph.D. Entrance Test) is an admission test organized by Kavayitri Bahinabai Chaudhari North Maharashtra University, Jalgaon, for candidates aspiring to enroll in the university's Ph.D. program. The test is designed to assess the eligibility and preparedness of candidates for advanced research studies. It consists of two distinct papers.

Paper-I focuses on Research Methodology and General Aptitude, covering essential skills such as logical reasoning, analytical ability, and understanding of research principles. Paper-II evaluates the candidate's knowledge in their specific subject area, ensuring that they have a strong foundation in their chosen field of study.

Each paper includes 50 multiple-choice questions (MCQs), requiring a thorough understanding of the topics to perform well. To qualify, candidates must achieve a minimum score of 50% in each paper. However, for candidates belonging to reserved categories, a relaxation is provided, and they need to secure at least 45% marks. Successfully clearing the PET is an essential step for gaining admission to the university's prestigious Ph.D. program.

Documents Required

  1. Application form

  2. Master's degree certificate

  3. Mark sheets of all semesters

  4. Caste certificate (if applicable)

  5. Non-creamy layer certificate (if applicable)

  6. Disability certificate (if applicable)

  7. Experience certificate (if applicable)

  8. No Objection Certificate (NOC) from the employer (if employed)

  9. Research proposal

  10. Passport-sized photographs

Fees

The fee structure includes:

  • Provisional Registration Fee: ₹1000

  • Admission Fee: ₹1500

  • Tuition Fee: ₹8000 per year

  • Library Fee: ₹1500 per year

  • Course Work Fee: ₹3000

  • Coursework Examination Fee: ₹1500

  • University Development Fund: ₹1000 per year

  • Other miscellaneous fees

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KBCNMU PET Eligibility Criteria

  1. Educational Qualification: Candidates must have a Master's degree or equivalent with at least 55% marks (50% for reserved categories).

  2. Relaxation: A relaxation of 5% marks is allowed for SC/ST/NT/VJ-DT/OBC (non-creamy layer)/differently-abled/EWS candidates.

  3. Exemptions: Candidates who have qualified for fellowship exams like CSIR/UGC/ICAR/ICMR/DST/DBT or have international/national/state-level fellowships are exempted from PET.

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KBCNMU PET Syllabus

The syllabus for the KBCNMU Ph.D. Entrance Test (PET) is divided into two parts:

  1. Research Methodology (Common for all subjects):

    • Research Aptitude
    • Research Design
    • Data Collection and Analysis
    • Research Ethics
    • Statistical Methods
  2. Subject-Specific Knowledge: This section focuses on the advanced topics related to the candidate’s chosen field of study. It typically aligns with the PG syllabus of the respective subject.

For detailed content, the syllabus often follows guidelines provided in their official notification documents.

Paper Pattern

The PET exam consists of two papers:

  1. Paper I (Research Methodology):

    • Total Marks: 100
    • Objective Type (Multiple Choice Questions)
    • Focus: Research Aptitude, Quantitative Analysis, and Research Techniques.
  2. Paper II (Subject-Specific):

    • Total Marks: 100
    • Includes both Objective and Subjective Questions.
    • Tests in-depth knowledge of the subject related to the candidate's field of research.

Each paper typically has a time duration of 2 hours, and candidates must secure qualifying marks in both sections.

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Application Start Date :
Application End Date :
Exam Date :

15th October 2022

Result Date :
Conducted By :

National Board of Examinations (NBE)

Official Website : https://nmu.ac.in