SGBAU PhD Admission 2023 is ongoing currently. Admission to the program is based on the PhD entrance test MPET scores and Interview. The provisional list of candidates shortlisted for entrance exam will be released by May 28-30, 2023. The MPET exam is scheduled to be held on July 15, 2023. 

Sant Gadge Baba Amravati University (SGBAU) is the State/public University imparting professional and non-professional education, research and training in various streams. SGBAU has around 80 affiliated colleges which offer admission to PhD programs. Only candidates with the relevant qualifying PG degree can register for the above mentioned research programmes. Seats are reserved for SC/ST/OBC candidates who are natives of the state of Maharashtra. Check SGBAU Admission 2023

SGBAU Important Date 2023

Events Dates
PhD Admission 2023 begins March 20, 2023
Last date of application for PhD Admission 2023 April 10, 2023
Publication of the list of applications received April 23, 2023
Scrutiny of application form April 25-May 25, 2023
Publication of Provisional list May 28-30, 2023
Grievance Redressal June 5-15, 2023
Publish the final list June 20, 2023
Admit Card Release July 1- July 10, 2023
MPET Dates July 15, 2023
Declaration of results July 20, 2023
Issuance of Mark Sheet/Certificate After July 21, 2023

SGBAU Ph.D Eligibility Criteria

M.Phil. – 1 year

Hindi/English/Marathi/Sanskrit/Botany/Physics/Mathematics/Statistics/Computer Science/Geology/Microbiology/Electronics/Bio Technology/Bio Chemistry/Sociology/ History/Political Science/Geography/Economics/Library & Information Science/ Education/Physical Education/Home Science)

Eligibility:

  • Candidate should have passed PG examination in the concerned subject with minimum 55% marks (40% in Economics)/equivalent grade in the qualifying examination. For the reserved category candidates, minimum required aggregate is 50% in all the branches except Economics.
  • Candidates working in an organization which have MOU with University, Regular/adhoc/ contract/ CHB faculty/Teaching cum Research Fellow from Educational institutions, R&D organizations and the professionals from Govt, public sector Undertaking can apply for part-time Ph.D.

Ph.D. - 3-5 years

(Faculty of Arts (including Fine Art) /Faculty of Science /Faculty of Law /Faculty of Medicine (Pharmaceutical Sciences) /Faculty of Commerce /Faculty of Education /Faculty of Engineering and Technology /Faculty of Social Sciences /Faculty of Home Science)

Eligibility:

Candidates must possess Master’s Degree with at least 55% marks (50% marks for SC/ST candidates) in the concerned subject from any recognized University.

SGBAU Ph.D Admission Process

Candidates shall be selected to the Ph.D./M.Phil. programme on the basis of the scores obtained in the entrance test, followed by the interview round.

Note: Candidates who have qualified UGC/CSIR (JRF) or possess regular M.Phil. degree in the relevant subject or teacher fellowship are not required to appear in the  Ph.D. Entrance/Aptitude Test. Selection of such candidates shall be based on the interview.

How to Apply?

  • Candidates are required to download the online application form available at the university website and fill it with all the relevant information
  • Candidate must print the duly filled-in application forms and send it along with the processing fee in the form of Demand Draft (DD) to the university office. DD should be made in favour of “Registrar, Sant Gadge Baba Amravati University, Amravati” and sent along with the completed application to the following address:

The Chairman,

Central Admission Committee,

Sant Gadge Baba Amravati University,

Amravati

Note: Application fee for Ph.D. is Rs. 1000/-

Enclosures:

  1. S.S.C. Mark sheet /S.S.C.  Certificate (Board)/ H.S.C. Mark sheet
  2. Marks sheet of all years of graduation degree/equivalent
  3. Marks sheet of all years of PG degree/equivalent
  4. Caste certificate
  5. NOC from a valid authority to prove that the candidate does not belong to creamy layer
  6. Two copies of Transfer certificate issued by Principal/ Head of Department of the institute last attended 
  7. Medical fitness certificate issued by the competent authority.
  8. No objection certificate from the concerned department in case is the candidate is working
  9. Passport size Photograph (self-attested)

SGBAU Ph.D Reservation Criteria

  • 70% of the total intake capacity is reserved for the internal students of the university
  • 20% seats are reserved for candidates of any other recognized Indian university
  • The remaining 10% seats are reserved for the candidates from any foreign university
  • Only the SC/ST/OBC candidates of Maharashtra State shall be considered under the reserved category. Other SC/ST/OBC candidates shall be treated as open category

SGBAU PhD FAQs

Ques. Is there any entrance exam for admissions to SGBAU PhD program?

Ans. Yes, Selections for SGBAU PhD program is based on PhD entrance exam known as MPET, those who qualify the exam are further called for an interview. 

Ques. What are the documents required while applying for SGBAU PhD program admissions?

Ans. The documents required during SGBAU PhD program admission are:

  • S.S.C. Mark sheet /S.S.C.  Certificate (Board)/ H.S.C. Mark sheet
  • Marks sheet of all years of graduation degree/equivalent
  • Marks sheet of all years of PG degree/equivalent
  • Caste certificate
  • NOC from a valid authority to prove that the candidate does not belong to creamy layer
  • Two copies of Transfer certificate issued by Principal/ Head of Department of the institute last attended 
  • Medical fitness certificate issued by the competent authority.
  • No objection certificate from the concerned department in case is the candidate is working
  • Passport size Photograph (self-attested)

Ques. How to check SGBAU PhD entrance exam results?

Ans. Follow the steps below to check SGBAU PhD entrance exam results:

  1. Visit the SGBA University official website: www.sgbau.ac.in
  2. Click on the PhD Cell tab present on the Home screen.
  3. You will find links to various notifications released related to the PhD program.
  4. Now, Click on the MPET Result link.
  5. Search for your name on the Pdf.

Ques. How is the Placement opportunities for SGBAU PhD student?

Ans. The placement and job opportunities of the college are really good and most of the SGBAU PhD Scholars are placed in some of the prestigious organizations. Fee structure is also affordable as compared to other universities. 

Ques. What are the career opportunities after completing SGBAU PhD program?

Ans. PhD is considered to be the highest qualification required in any field. Depending on your PhD stream you can get into whatever profession is suitable for you. However, most of the SGBAU PhD holders tend to become a professor at renowned institutes