BBAU PhD admission 2023 is ongoing. NTA has released the entrance test schedule for PhD admissions. NTA PhD Entrance Test 2023 for BBAU PhD admission will be held on October 26, 27, 30, and October 31.

This university offers a Ph.D. course for students who hold a Master's degree. This course offers 25 specializations for the students to choose from. As per BBAU, admission is open for PhD programs in Biotechnology, Zoology, Human Development and Family Studies, Food and Nutrition, Sociology, History, Political Science, Public Administration, Economics, Library and Information Science, CS, Management, Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics, Statistics and Education among other disciplines. Admission will be based on the entrance exam which will be conducted. Students will also have to appear for interview and synopsis presentation phases. Students who have qualified in ICAR/ ICMR/ CSIR/ DBT/ GPAT/ GATE/ SLET/ JRF or NET exams can refrain from attending the entrance exam. Check BBAU Lucknow Admission 2023

BBAU, Lucknow PhD Eligibility Criteria

  • Students must hold a Master's degree in a relevant subject from a university recognized by UGC.
  • Students must have obtained at least 55% aggregate score or at least 7 GPA.
  • 5% relaxation is offered for students belonging to SC/ST categories.
  • Students must also apply and appear for the entrance exam conducted by the University. 

BBAU Lucknow PhD Admission Dates 2023

Events Dates
NTA PhD Entrance Test Registrations Start Date August 09, 2023
NTA PhD Entrance Test Registrations Last Date September 22, 2023
PhD Entrance Test Application Form Correction September 23 – September 24, 2023
NTA PhD Entrance Test October 26, 27, 30, and 31, 2023

BBAU Lucknow PhD Admission 

Students can apply for this course online. Selections are based on performance in the entrance exam and interview rounds. Check the step-by-step guide to apply for BBAU PhD Admission 2023 mentioned below:

  • Students can visit the official website of the University and select ‘Online Admissions’.
  • Then, students must first register themselves by entering basic details and verification.
  • Now, proceed to fill the application form. Students will have to enter their personal and educational details accurately.
  • Scanned copies of the student's Photograph, Signature, Thumb Impression, ID proof, and relevant Marks Card must be uploaded.
  • An application fee of INR 1000 (students belonging to the General category) and INR 500 (for students belonging to SC/ST categories) must be paid through online mode via Bank Payment Gateway SBI.
Direct Link: BBAU Lucknow PhD Admission Form 2023

Documents Required:

  1. Graduation Mark sheet and certificate.
  2. Post-Graduation Mark sheet and certificate.
  3. Class X and XII Mark sheet and certificate.
  4. Valid entrance test scorecard.
  5. Original and photocopy of application form.
  6. Migration certificate if needed.

Entrance Exam Details

  • Students who have applied for the Ph.D. course must download the admit card from the website itself.
  • Details about the exam center will be specified in the same.
  • The syllabus for this exam will be as prescribed by UGC-NET/ ICAR/ CSIR/ ICMR/ DBT/ GPAT/ GATE/ PCI/ NCTE.
  • Students must produce the following on the day of the
    • Admit Card. 
    • Passport size photograph
    • One ID proof like Aadhaar, Voter ID, License, etc.
    • PwD certificate (if applicable)

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BBAU, Lucknow PhD Course Details 

This 3-year full-time course offers 25 specializations from each department of the University which are tabulated below:

History Political Science
Sociology Horticulture
Environmental Science Home Science
Information Technology Library & Information Science
Hindi Human Rights Law
Law Biotechnology
Zoology Management
Mass Communication and Journalism Environmental Microbiology
Pharmaceutical Sciences (Pharmacology) Pharmaceutical Sciences (Pharmaceutics)
Mathematics Physics
Statistics Education
Computer Science Economics
Chemistry

BBAU, Lucknow PhD Syllabus

The syllabus for semester 1 is common for all the specializations.

Paper name Credits
Research Methodology 4
Discipline-specific optional paper 4
Advanced paper 1 4
Advanced paper 2 4

Further semester courses will be based on the specialization taken up and it's requirements.

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BBAU, Lucknow PhD Placement

The University Central Placement Cell supports and trains the students to get placed in top industries of the country and abroad. Students get detailed placement assistance at the Training & Placement Cell that stays in constant contact with the industry. Some of the activities conducted are:

  • Preparing CV's and Covering Letter of students
  • Aptitude Tests and Interview Techniques training
  • Identifying potential placement opportunities.
  • Industrial Visits
  • Collect feedback from the companies etc

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FAQs

Ques. How to rectify a mistake made in the application form of BBAU, Lucknow?

Ans. Students cannot edit the application form once submitted. There will be no correction window. Hence, students must verify thoroughly before submitting the same.

Ques. What is the PhD entrance exam pattern of BBAU, Lucknow?

Ans. The exam will consist of 100 questions for a duration of 2 hours without any negative markings.

It will consist of 50 questions from the research Methodology and 50 questions from the specific subject.

Ques. Where are the exam centers located for PhD entrance test of BBAU, Lucknow?

Ans. There are a total of 115 exam centers all over India. Some of the centers located in major cities are Patna, Ranchi, Guwahati, Shillong, Kolkata, Jaipur, Noida, Lucknow, New Delhi, Mysuru, Tirupathi, Vijayawada, Bengaluru, Chennai, Mumbai, Pune, etc.

Students can visit the official website for the complete list.

Ques. Can students pursue this course of BBAU, Lucknow through distance or part-time mode?

Ans. No, this is strictly a full-time and the students must attend physical classes on the university campus.

Foreign students will be admitted based on the guidelines specified by UGC or other regulations.

Ques. Can students who are yet to complete the M.Phil course apply for a PhD program at BBAU, Lucknow?

Ans. Yes, students whose dissertation has been evaluated with viva voce as the only pending factor, can apply for this course. 

Students who hold an M.Phil degree from a foreign university recognized by any Indian Assessment authority can apply too.