Allahabad University PhD admission 2023 is open now. The last date to register for the CRET 2023 PhD admission has been extended to November 24, 2023. Interested candidates can register online on the official website @allduniv.ac.in. The registration fee is INR 1800 for Unreserved /OBC /EWS and INR 900 for SC / ST/ PwD candidates. Admission to the program will be based on the Combined Research Entrance Test (CRET) conducted by the university followed by a personal Interview conducted by the respective department. Check Allahabad University Admission 2023

PhD at Allahabad University is a 4-year doctoral program that can be pursued in a full-time or part-time mode. The program is offered in more than 40 specialisations available across Science, Commerce, Arts, Management and Law, among other streams. Candidates who holds a master degree in the relevant discipline with a minimum of 55% marks from a recognised university are eligible for admission.

Allahabad University Ph.D Eligibility Criteria

Candidates should follow the eligibility criteria which is given below:

  • Applicants should qualify CRET for admission to the D.Phil. Program.
  • Applicants should have secured a minimum of 55% in their PG course. However, the percentage is 50% with SC / ST / PH.
  • Students need at least 54% marks on average in their academic careers. However, the percentage is 49% in the case of SC / ST / PH.
  • ​Any candidate with the 3rd division in graduate and post-graduate courses will not be provided with admission.

Allahabad University Ph.D Admission Criteria

Admission to the PhD program will be based on the Combined Research Entrance Test (CRET) conducted by the university followed by a personal Interview conducted by the respective department. Candidates holding valid scores in UGC NET/ CSIR NET/ GATE entrance examination will be given preference for admission.

  • Regular teachers of the University of Allahabad and of any institution / Constituent Colleges maintained by it or admitted to its privileges and International Applicants / Officers of Armed Forces are exempted from appearing at CRET Level-1 but they must appear for the Level 2 test. 
  • The NET/JRF candidates are required to appear in CRET Level-1 and Level-2 examinations.
  •  All candidates (except those exempted from CRET Level-1), including NET/JRF, are required to appear in Level-1 examination.

  • Allahabad University Ph.D Application Process

  • Visit the official website of Allahabad University @allduniv.ac.in.
  • Register by entering details like full name, father's name, mother name, nationality, mobile number, email id, gender, etc.
  • Fill the registered id and password on the screen. Login with the details.
  • Fill the Allahabad University CRET 2023 Application Form.
  • Upload the documents and pay fees for the application form.
  • Take a printout of the Allahabad University CRET 2023 Application Form.
  • They prescribe the fees for different categories of applicants for CRET- 2023 areas follows:
  • For General / OBC Candidates : INR 1800/-
  • For SC / ST / PH Candidates : INR 900/-

Important Documents required are:

  • Passport-size Color Photograph
  • Scanned copy of the signature
  • Caste certificate (if any)
  • Mark Sheet of PG degree.

Read More: Allahabad University Admissions

Allahabad University CRET 2023 Exam Pattern

CRET (Combined Research Entrance Test) exam is divided into 3 different levels and is conducted by the University of Allahabad for entrance into PhD programmes. 

  • Level 1 includes a written test. There will be 50 questions (for Section A) each carrying 4 marks. Section B also includes 50 questions to evaluate the subject proficiency of the candidate. 
  • Level 2 is more of a subjective based test and the sections covers questions on subject expertise and research aptitude. Total time allotted for the completion of the section is 3 hours and total marks are 200. There will be three sections for this level including short, medium and long answer type.
  • Level 3 which is the final round is an interview round. This section also includes other forms of appraisals like presentations andGD. Those who clear in one level can only move to the next level. At least 50% for Unreserved (UR) applicants and 45% for EWS, OBC, SC, ST, and Person with Disability (PwD)
    applicants. in each of the sections of level I or level II is mandatory to get qualified for level III.

Allahabad University PhD Cut off

Applicants need these Minimum Qualifying Marks to be eligible for Level 2.

  • For General Category applicants: 30 % of 300= 90
  • For OBC Category applicants : 27 % of 300= 81
  • For SC / ST / PH category applicants: Nil

Allahabad University Course Details

The college offers D.Phil in various subjects. They are tabulated below:

Agriculture Botany Agriculture Zoology Anthropology Biochemistry Botany
Chemistry Computer Science Economics Agriculture Chemistry Ancient History
Arabic Bioinformatics Biotechnology Commerce Defence & Strategic Studies
Education English Geology Geography History
Mathematics Environmental Studies Music Philosophy Painting
Political Science Sanskrit Statistics Zoology Physical Education
Urdu Psychology Physics Persian Nutritional Science
Material Sciences Sociology Law Hindi Food Technology

Allahabad University Ph.D Placements 

After completing a Ph.D. course from Allahabad university, a student can easily track his/her potential and apply to jobs based on his/her exact skills and expertise.

The following are a few options that students can choose after pursuing a Ph.D.:

  • Researcher
  • Scientist
  • Lecturer & Professor
  • Senior Research Scientist
  • Author & Writer
  • Journalist
  • Editor & Critic
  • Human Services Worker
  • Independent Consultant
  • Philosophical Journalist
  • Industrial R&D Lab professionals

Allahabad University Ph.D FAQs

Ques. Is there a weightage of NET / JRF on their Written Subject Test score?

Ans. There is no weightage of NET / JRF on their Written Subject Test score for the course offered by Allahabad University. But if the students have cleared these examinations, they are exempted from giving CREt exam.

Ques. When the Allahabad University issued CRET 2023 Admit Card?

Ans. The official authority releases the admit card for Allahabad University CRET 2023. Candidates can download the admit card by logging in with their registered id and password. It consists of details like roll number, test center venue, and address, and timings. No candidate is allowed into the test center premises without the admit card. It is also required at the time of the interview.

Ques. What is the structure of the PhD course offered by Allahabad University?

Ans. The structure of a Ph.D. course involves pedagogy, coursework, qualifying exam, preparation of research proposal, and thesis work. In each stage of the course, performing the student will be evaluated throughout all the semesters.

Ques. Does Allahabad University give placement help to its students?

Ans. Yes, Allahabad University provides placement help and gives various internships to the students of many departments.

Ques. Is there any scholarship for students at the university?

Ans. No, there are no separate scholarships available for students at the University. Although scholarships offered by the Government can still be availed by the students for research purposes.