Bharati Vidyapeeth Deemed University, Pune is accepting online applications for Common Entrance Test (CET) for admission into PhD Program for the academic session 2021-22.

Interested candidates can apply for admission into Bharati Vidyapeeth Deemed University, Pune before the last date, i.e., January 15, 2021, along with the application fee of INR 2500 for PhD (Non exempted) category, INR 1500 for PhD (Exempted).

The admissions to a PhD. The degree program will be on the basis of the merit secured by the candidate in an ‘All India Entrance Test’ held by the University and following all the eligibility conditions.

The BVP Pune PhD CET 2021 Exam will have 50% weightage for Research Methodology and 50% weightage for prescribed syllabus of mentioned subjects.

The PhD CET 2021 written entrance test will be of 100 marks for three hours of duration. A candidate must obtain at least 50% of marks (relaxation of 5% of marks from 50% to 45% for candidates belonging to SC/ST/differently-abled category) in the test to seek the admission. Only those candidates who have obtained 50% and more for the written test will be called for the interview round.

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BVP Pune PhD CET 2021: Eligibility Criteria 

Candidates should check the below-mentioned eligibility criteria before applying for BVP Pune PhD CET 2021;

• Completed a Master’s degree or a professional degree declared equivalent to the Master’s degree by the corresponding statutory regulatory body, with a minimum of 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) or an equivalent degree from a foreign educational institution recognized under a law in its home country.
• 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/ differently-abled and other categories of candidates.
• Candidates who have qualified the M.Phil. course work with a minimum of 55% marks in aggregate or its equivalent grade in a point scale if a grading system is followed and has completed the M.Phil. Degree shall be eligible to proceed to do research work leading to the PhD degree in the same university in an integrated programme. 
• The candidates holding a degree equivalent to M.Phil degree of an Indian institution or from a foreign recognized institution can also apply.
• Students who have UGC-NET (including JRF/AYUSH-NET) / UGC – CSIR NET (including JRF / SLET / valid GATE / GPAT / Project Fellows / Teacher fellowship or DST inspire fellowship, DBT fellowship, or Quality improvement programme (QIP), National Doctoral Fellowship Scheme (NDF) of AICTE or have qualified M.Phil. will be exempted from appearing at the ‘All India Entrance Test’ for the PhD admission.
• Candidates appearing for the final year of the postgraduate examination are also eligible to apply for the Entrance Test.

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BVP Pune PhD CET 2021: Important Dates

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