Ph.D. Admissions 2025–26

Dr. C. V. Raman University, Khandwa (Madhya Pradesh)

Ph.D. Admission Notification

Applications are invited from eligible candidates for admission to the Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) Programmes for the academic session 2025–26 at Dr. C. V. Raman University, Khandwa.

Important Dates

• Application Start Date: 22 November 2025
• Last Date of Registration: 30 December 2025
• Academic Session Commencement: As per university notification

Disciplines Offered (Ph.D. Programmes)

Ph.D. admissions are open in the following broad areas:

Arts & Humanities

• Hindi Literature
• English Literature
• Political Science

Science

• Physics
• Chemistry
• Zoology
• Botany

Commerce & Management

• Commerce
• Management

Education & Information Sciences

• Education
• Library Science
• Computer Science & Information Technology

Agriculture & Allied Sciences

• Agronomy Science
• Forestry Science
• Plant Molecular Biology
• Biotechnology

Ph.D. Entrance Examination

🔗Ph.D. Entrance Examination Form

Examination Mode

• Online mode

Entrance Examination Fee

• ₹2,000/- (Non-refundable)

Purpose of Entrance Exam

• To assess the candidate’s research aptitude
• Subject knowledge related to the chosen discipline
• Analytical and logical reasoning ability
• Research methodology fundamentals

(Final selection will be as per UGC norms and university regulations, including entrance test performance and interview/presentation.)

Eligibility & Application Process

Eligibility Criteria for Admission to Ph.D. Programme

(As per UGC Regulations 2022 – Clause 2)

Candidates seeking admission to the Ph.D. programme must fulfill any one of the following eligibility conditions:

1. Master’s Degree Route

Candidates must have successfully completed:

• One-year / Two-semester Master’s degree (after a 4-year undergraduate degree),
  OR
• Two-year / Four-semester Master’s degree programme

with:

• Minimum 55% marks in aggregate
  OR
• Equivalent Grade ‘B’ in the UGC 10-point grading scale
  (or equivalent grade where a grading system is followed)

The qualifying degree must be obtained from:

• An Indian university recognized by UGC, or
• A foreign educational institution accredited by a recognized assessment and accreditation agency in its home country.

2. Four-Year Bachelor’s Degree with Research

Candidates who have completed a:

• 4-year / 8-semester Bachelor’s degree with Research

must have:

• Minimum CGPA of 7.5 out of 10

to be eligible for admission to the Ph.D. programme .

3. M.Phil. Qualification

• Candidates who have completed M.Phil. coursework with minimum 55% marks or Grade ‘B’ (UGC 10-point scale) are eligible for Ph.D. admission.
• A candidate whose M.Phil. dissertation has been evaluated and recommended for award of degree may be admitted provisionally to the Ph.D. programme, even before the viva-voce or final defense.

4. Relaxation in Marks / CGPA

The following relaxations are applicable as per UGC norms:

• 5% relaxation in marks (from 55% to 50%) for:
• SC
• ST
• OBC (Non-Creamy Layer)
• Differently-Abled Persons
• Economically Weaker Section (EWS)
• Candidates who obtained their Master’s degree before 19 September 1991
• CGPA relaxation of 0.5 (i.e., minimum CGPA of 7.0 instead of 7.5) for the above reserved categories.

Note: Eligibility marks are calculated without including grace marks, if any.

Ph.D. Entrance Examination Details

Mode of Examination

• Online (Computer-Based Test)

Entrance Examination Fee

• ₹2,000/- (Non-refundable)
• Payment through Online Mode
• Candidates must mention UTR Number in the application form .

Exemption from Entrance Examination

• Candidates who have qualified UGC-NET are exempted from appearing in the Ph.D. Entrance Test.
• However, UGC-NET qualified candidates must:
• Submit the Ph.D. application form
• Appear before the Ph.D. Selection Committee for the interview/presentation process.

Selection Procedure

Admission to the Ph.D. programme shall be based on:

• Performance in the Entrance Examination (where applicable)
• Interview / Research Presentation before the Ph.D. Selection Committee
• Availability of research supervisors and infrastructure
• Compliance with UGC Regulations 2022 and University Ph.D. Ordinance.

Required Documents (Self-Attested Copies)

Candidates must submit Hardcopy to University Campus:

• UG mark sheets
• PG mark sheets
• M.Phil. mark sheets (if applicable)
• UGC-NET score card (if qualified)
• Proof of category (if applicable)
• Payment receipt (UTR number)

Application Process

• Candidates must download the Ph.D. Entrance Examination Form from the University website. (https://cvrump.ac.in/program/phd)
• The application form should be duly filled in all respects as per the prescribed instructions.
• Candidates are required to submit the completed application form along with self-attested copies of all required documents in hardcopy to the University Campus address within the stipulated deadline.
• Applicants must ensure that all information provided is accurate and complete.
• Incomplete, incorrect, or late applications will be rejected without any further correspondence

Why Choose CVRU for Ph.D.?

• Experienced and recognized research supervisors
• Interdisciplinary research opportunities
• Research-oriented academic environment
• UGC-compliant Ph.D. framework
• Supportive infrastructure and digital resources

Official Authority

Director
Research & Innovation Division
Dr. C. V. Raman University, Khandwa

📞 Contact Numbers: +91-6269001025, +91-6269001063