MUHS PhD Admission 2023: Dates, Fees, Eligibility, Selection, Exam

MUHS PhD Admission 2023 is going to begin soon. Maharashtra University of Health Sciences (MUHS) offers a full-time and part-time Ph.D. program in 122 specializations under the faculty of Medicine, Ayurveda, Dentistry, Homoeopathy, and Allied Health Sciences and Interdisciplinary fields. The minimum duration of the course is 3 years. The minimum eligibility to apply for the Ph.D. program offered at MUHS is a Master’s Degree in the relevant field. Admissions are done on the basis of candidates’ scores in an entrance examination i.e. PET followed by a personal interview. Check: MUHS Admission 2023

MUHS Ph.D. Important Dates 2023

MUHS Ph.D. Eligibility Criteria

Candidates or the teaching candidate seeking admission to the Ph.D. Degree program offered at MUHS, Nashik shall fulfill the following eligibility criteria:

• Must have a Post Graduate qualification with a minimum of 50% aggregate marks in the concerned subject of Health Sciences or in the prescribed allied subject.
• The Ph.D. Scholar (s) having Post Graduate Diploma in schedule II of the respective Central Councils and / D.N.B. qualification shall also be considered eligible only, if such candidate has published a minimum of two research papers in National / International Journal(s).
• In case the Ph.D. Scholar possesses Post Graduate degree from a foreign university, he/ she shall have to submit equivalence of Indian Post Graduate degree from the competent authority.
• For Teaching Candidates: No Objection Certificate from the Head of the Institute shall be mandatory at the time of application.
• In exceptional cases, candidates holding Under Graduate Qualification in Health Sciences, with proven ability and 15 (Fifteen) Years’ professional experience might be considered eligible upon the recommendation of the Board of Research Council.

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MUHS Ph.D. Admission Criteria

Admission to the Ph.D. program of MUHS is done on the basis of a Pre Entrance Test followed by a personal interview.

• An Optical Mark-up Reader Based Written Examination / Written Test is conducted known as PET.
• A merit list will be released on the basis of candidates’ qualifying scores in MUHS PET.
• The Personal Interview of the Successful Candidates shall be organized within the University Premises.
• After the successful interview, the committee will allow guide/supervisor & center to the aspirant as per the choice of candidate but strictly on merit, in the form of written allotment letter.

How to Apply?

The application form can be submitted online or offline mode.

Online Mode

• Visit the official website of the university @muhs.ac.in.
• Go to the MUHS Ph.D. PET Application link from the home page.
• Fill the application form with the correct information.
• Upload the required documents.
• Pay the application fee as per the requirement.
• Submit the application form.
• Note down the application number for further usage.

Offline Mode

• Candidates can download the application form from the official website of Maharashtra University of Health Sciences or can collect the application form from the concerned office. 
• Submit the filled application form along with all self-attested Xerox copies of academic documents and a Demand Draft (DD) in favor of “The Registrar, M.U.H.S. Nashik” to the concerned office at the varsity’s premises.

Application Fee

• General category: Rs.2000/-.
• Reserved Category: Rs.1500/-. 

Documents Required

• 10th class mark sheet
• 10+2 scorecard
• Bachelors and Master’s Degree Certificate
• Income certificate (if applicable)
• Caste Certificate (if feasible)
• Passport size Photographs
• Aadhar card

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MUHS Ph.D. Entrance Test (PET) Exam Pattern

MUHS conducts a Pre-Admission Entrance Test (PET) for admission to its Ph.D. program which is a written objective multiple-choice questions-based exam. There will be no negative marking for wrong answers. The exam pattern is given below:

MUHS Ph.D. Course Details

MUHS offers the Ph.D. program in 122 specializations in various health and allied disciplines namely Medical, Dental, Ayurveda, Homeopathy, Nursing, Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy, and Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology. Tabulated below are the details of the specializations:

Course Duration

The duration of the Ph.D. program offered at MUHS is 3 years which is divided into 6 semesters. The duration can be extended as per the rules and regulations of the varsity.

A Ph.D. Research Scholar admitted as ‘Full time’ can be converted into ‘Part time’ in special circumstances after approval of the University.

Prescribed Coursework

• After successful registration and within six months from the date of final registration, the Ph.D. Scholars will have to undergo a Pre-Ph.D. orientation course of 7 days organized by the College / Institute or at any other place recognized and declared by the University from time to time.
• The candidate is required to submit the certificate of participation approved by the Technical Committee.
• Also, the candidate will have to submit a six-monthly progress report duly signed by the respective Guide to the University by all Ph.D. Scholars from time to time failing to which the admission shall be liable to be canceled.
• The Candidate shall publish at least two research papers in National / International Journal(s) or submit the evidence of acceptance of papers, related to his Research Topic in a recognized National or International journal before submission of Final Thesis to the University.
• The Ph.D. scholar shall be exempted from writing and submission of the final Thesis if he has published at least five research papers in the National / International Research Journal(s) having an impact factor of more than 0.5 each, on the topic of his research.
• It is required to submit such research papers (two hard copies) to the University after two years of approval of title and synopsis, for the purpose of Pre Ph.D. Viva-voce.
• The Pre Ph.D. The viva-voce committee may suggest the concerned Ph.D. scholar publish one or more research papers in addition to earlier five research papers on the concerned topic of Ph.D.
• The research papers shall be evaluated as Thesis. The procedure for evaluation, open viva-voce, and defense shall be the same as prescribed in this Direction for the Ph.D. Thesis.
• After completion of course work, within two months from the date of course completion, the candidate shall forward the application to the University, through his Research Guide and Head of Research Institute along with 02 hard copies of Draft Thesis in Spiral binding, Soft copy of draft Thesis (PDF format) by e-mail, 02 CDs containing soft copies of draft Thesis in PDF format and 06 copies of the draft Thesis summary for the Pre Ph.D. Viva Voce.
• The candidate shall submit four hard copies of the final Thesis along with 02 CDs containing soft copies in PDF format and 10 copies of the thesis summary.

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MUHS Ph.D. Research Assistantship

MUHS provides research assistantship to Ph.D. scholars to conduct research and publish them. Till now, various research papers have been published in many reputed magazines, books, and publications. Besides, the varsity provides research fellowship opportunities in various sponsored government and non-government organizations on a stipend basis. However, a student has to initiate a minimum amount of time every week.

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