Dibrugarh University, Assam is a state university that offers research programs in various subjects. PhD Candidates (other than from Medical and Engineering streams) must have obtained at least 55% marks in Master's Degree or equivalent grade point. Admission to PhD courses is done through Dibrugarh University Research Admission Test (DURAT) followed by an Interview.  

Dibrugarh University PhD Key Highlights

  • Candidates with BE/B.Tech degree with a valid JRF/ NET/ GATE score can also apply for PhD program.
  • The University also offers admission at the undergraduate and postgraduate level for NRIs and foreign category students.
  • The minimum educational qualification for admission of Foreign/NRI students in various programs is the same as for Indian students.
  • Relaxation of 5% in all courses is given to SC/ST and OBC candidates.
  • The course is available in both offline and online modes.

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Dibrugarh University PhD Eligibility Criteria

  • Master’s Degree with at least 55% marks in or equivalent Grade point. Relaxation up to 5% marks belonging to the reserved categories.
  • All applicants (except foreign students) must clear the Dibrugarh University Research Admission Test (DURAT) which is conducted annually by the University.
  • The candidates having qualified the GATE / UGC-CSIR NET (including JRF)/ UGC-NET (including JRF)/ SLET/ GPAT or have passed M.Phil. Programme (regular mode in concerned subject) are exempted from appearing in the DURAT. However, these candidates have to apply for admission as per the University Notification and have to appear in an interview /viva-voce for admission.
  • A candidate with B.E./ B.Tech. degree with a valid JRF/GATE score may also be considered for PhD Admission.

Dibrugarh University PhD Admission Criteria

  • Application for DURAT is through online mode only. For submission of the Online Application Form, intending candidates are advised to follow the following instructions:
  • The candidate shall be required to register in the portal www.dibru.online by entering Full Name, Username, Password and a Mobile Numbers to login.
  • A print copy of the Application Form of the DURAT 2021 is generated after submission.
  • A copy of the DURAT 2021 Score Card was downloaded from the university website.
  • The copies of the Pass Certificates and Mark Sheets from HSLC to Masters Degree.
  • Caste Certificate {in case, the candidate belongs to SC/ ST or OBC/MOBC (non-creamy layer), Differently Abled category.}
  • No Objection Certificate (in case, the Candidate is employed).
  • The candidates applying under (f) and (g) shall have to submit a copy of the receipt of the Application Fee of Rs.500/- deposited at Punjab National Bank, Dibrugarh University.

The Application Process:

Eligible Candidates have to apply for admission with the required documents to the Department/ Centre/ Institute concerned on or before the last date.

Selection Process:

  • The Teaching Department/ Centre of Studies concerned shall receive the documents of the intending candidates.
  • The list of the candidates invited for Viva-Voce shall be notified by the University concerned in the website dibru.ac.in.

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Dibrugarh University PhD Course Details

  • PhD is a 3 year degree course in Dibrugarh University consisting of 6 semesters, 2 semesters per year.
  • There are various fields that students can opt for.
  • Minimum Eligibility is a Masters degree or equivalent entrance examination passed result.
  • It can be pursued part-time or full time.
  • The Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) programme covers the following areas: Humanities, Social Sciences, Law, Commerce, Science, Technology, Computer Sciences, Engineering, Medical Sciences including Homeopathy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Business Administration.
  • Duration- The duration of the PhD. Course in Dibrugarh University is a 3 year course which consists of 6 semesters in total, 2 per year.
  • Course Schedule- There shall be four Courses in One-Semester Course work for the PhD programmes conducted in Dibrugarh University comprising the following components:
Course Programmes
Course I Research Methodology (Core)
Course II Optional (Intra/ Inter-Departmental)
Course III Optional (to be offered by the prospective Supervisor concerned)
Course IV Assignment (under the guidance of the prospective Supervisor concerned)
  • Attendance Requirement- The attendance criteria of various academic programmes are mentioned in the Regulations of the academic programme concerned. If the minimum percentage of attendance is not fulfilled by a student, he/she may be permitted to appear in the examination as a ‘non- collegiate’ student on payment of a prescribed fine. In this regard, students are advised to consult with the Regulations concerned.

Ph.D Specializations:

Course Specializations 
Ph.D. Anthropology
Applied Geology
Assamese
Bioinformatics
Biotechnology
Economics
Education
Computer Science
Chemistry
Commerce
English
Geography
History
Life Sciences
Management
Mathematics
Petroleum Technology
Pharmaceutical Sciences
Philosophy
Physics
Political Science
Sociology
Social Work
Statistics
Women Studies

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Dibrugarh University Ph.D Program Structure

Course Work

  • After getting admission, a student is required to take a Six-Monthly Course Work in the Department concerned, which will include quantitative techniques, computer administration etc.
  • The structure of the course work will be as per the provisions in Annexure Provided, in some exceptional cases, as permitted by the Research Council, a coursework programme may be conducted in the institute recognized by the University. The Research Council may also permit the centers of research to conduct the final term examinations.

Comprehensive Exam

  • After completing the course, candidates will be required to give an examination to test their understanding of the course.
  • Then, students will be forming a Research Advisory Committee (RAC) to guide their thesis. They will conduct a thesis proposal on a research query of their course in front of RAC.
  • The last step involves that the students submit a final thesis, and finally defend their dissertation in front of the RAC and this will lead to the completion of their PhD. Course degree.

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Dibrugarh University PhD Reservation Criteria

For Graduate students of Dibrugarh University: 80% of the total seats in every subject under M.A./M.Sc /M.Com programs are reserved.

Category- wise Reservation of seats is as follows:

  • Scheduled Caste (S.C.) -7%
  • Scheduled Tribes, Plains (S.T.P.)-10%
  • Scheduled Tribes, Hills (S.T.H.)-5%
  • Other Backward Classes -15%

Dibrugarh University PhD Scholarships

To provide monetary help to the students who belong to the economically weaker section of the society, Dibrugarh University gives scholarships to the students who are toppers but are financially weak. The scholarship’s payment is credited to every individual's Bank account. Aside from the scholarships, students are provided books every year with the assistance of this scholarship funding.

Scholarships aid given to the students of Dibrugarh college are as follows:

  • National Merit Scholarship
  • State Merit Scholarship
  • ST/SC Scholarship.
  • OBC/MOBC scholarship

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Dibrugarh University PhD Placements 

Dibrugarh University has a huge placement cell with a career advisory wing. Many companies offer internships and job opportunities for students to develop their skills. They also invite industry experts to have an interactive session with the students to provide them better exposure. Apart from that, pre-placement talks, personal interviews, group discussions, aptitude tests and grooming sessions are organized for students. 

Some of the companies offering placements are Cognizant Technology Solutions Corporation, Value Labs, Infosys, SubEx, Numaligarh Refinery Ltd., and many more.

Given below is the placement figures of the students of previous academics years:

Academic Year No. of Students Graduated No. of Students Placed Average Salary
2016-17 356 50 INR 1,38,000
2017-18 385 68 INR 1,44,000
2018-19 390 70 INR 1,50,000

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Dibrugarh University PhD FAQs

Ques. What are the specializations offered in the Dibrugarh University PhD course?

Ans. Anthropology, Applied Geology, Biotechnology, Bioinformatics, Chemistry, Commerce, Economics, Education, Geography, History, Life-Sciences, Management, Mathematics, Petroleum Technology, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Physics, Sociology, Social Work, Statistics.

Ques. What are the facilities provided by Dibrugarh University for PhD course?

Ans. Dibrugarh University has various facilities like Hostels for the students. The university further has a canteen, botanical garden, Auditorium and Conference Hall, Sports facility, health care facilities, library, daycare centre too

Ques. What is the admission fee to apply at Dibrugarh University PhD course?

Ans. The candidates selected for admission into the PhD or M.Phil Programmes shall have to deposit their Admission and Course Fees of Rs. 6,000/- only through Online Payment mode by using their Debit Card/ Credit Card/ NET Banking.

Ques. How many seats are there in Dibrugarh University PhD course?

Ans. There are a total of 2100 seats available at Dibrugarh University for all the courses. Candidates can apply for these courses on the official website of the institute.

Ques. How is the hostel facility for the PhD students of Dibrugarh University?

Ans. Dibrugarh University has 14 hostels for the students. The University is currently providing hostel accommodation to the deserving meritorious students - both boys and girls. Hostel seats are provided strictly on a merit basis depending on the availability of seats. Reservation of seats for S.C. and S.T. candidates is made as per rules of the University.