Gautam Buddha University (GBU), Greater Noida invites applications for admission to PhD Programs in various disciplines for the academic session 2023-24. The last date to apply for Gautam Buddha University PhD Admission 2023 is May 31, 2023.

After the application process, the university will conduct the GBU-ET 2023 PhD on June 25, 2023 and the admit card for the same will be released on June 16, 2023. The result will be published on June 30, 2023 and interview for shortlisted candidates will be held from July 06 to July 07, 2023. The final result will declare on July 08, 2023.

Gautam Buddha University (GBU) Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh offers MPhil and PhD Admission based on an entrance examination and interview conducted by the university.

Candidates with a master's degree in relevant subjects are eligible to apply for admission. Application forms can be filled online through the official website of GBU. Application fee of INR 1200/- (general category) and INR 600/- (for SC/ST category) should be submitted through Net Banking/Debit/Credit Card. SET/NET/JRF qualified candidates will get preference and will be exempted from the online entrance examination.

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Gautam Buddha University PhD Important Dates

Event Date
Last Date to Apply for Gautam Buddha University PhD Admission 2023 May 31, 2023
GBU ET 2023 Admit Card Release June 16, 2023
GBU ET 2023 PhD Date June 25, 2023
GBU ET 2023 Result Declaration June 30, 2023
Interview for PhD Admission 2023 July 06 and 07, 2023
Final Result Declaration July 08, 2023

Gautam Buddha University PhD Eligibility

Course wise Eligibility

M.Phil

M.Phil. (Buddhist Studies) Master's degree holder in relevant subjects. A minimum of 55% marks (50% marks for candidates who belong to the SC/ST category) should be secured in the qualifying examination from any recognized university. Preference will be given to Post-graduate students of Buddhist Studies, History, Pali, Sanskrit, and Philosophy.
M.Phil. (Clinical Psychology) Candidates must have a Postgraduate degree in Psychology with minimum of 55% marks for general candidates and 50% marks for candidates who belong to SC/ST category from a recognized university in India

PhD

PhD (Electrical Engineering) & PhD (Mechanical Engineering) Candidate must possess M.Tech./ME degree in a relevant discipline from any recognized university with a minimum of 55% aggregate marks (50% marks for candidates who belong to SC/ST category).
PhD (Applied Chemistry) Master’s degree in Chemistry from a recognized university with a minimum of 55% aggregate marks (50% marks for SC/ST category candidates).
PhD (Applied Physics) Candidate must possess a Master’s degree in Physics from a recognized university with minimum of 55% aggregate marks (50% marks for candidates who belong to SC/ST category)
PhD (Applied Mathematics) Candidate must possess a Master’s degree in Mathematics from this university or any other recognized university with minimum of 55% aggregate marks and 50% marks (for candidates belonging to SC/ST category)
PhD (Biotechnology) Candidate must possess a Master’s degree in any discipline of Life Sciences from a recognized university with a minimum of 55% aggregate marks (50% marks for candidates who belong to SC/ST category).
PhD (Architecture and Planning) Candidate must possess M.Tech./ME degree in civil engineering/ chemical/ environmental/ biotechnology in a relevant area from this university or any other recognized university with a minimum of 55% aggregate marks and 50% marks (for candidates belonging to SC/ST category)
Doctor of Philosophy in Law Candidate must possess an LLM degree from a recognized university in India with minimum 55% aggregate marks (50% marks for candidates who belong to SC/ST category)

Gautam Buddha University PhD Admission Process

Admission to M.Phil and PhD will be based on the entrance examination and interview conducted by the university.

  • University will upload a merit list of qualified candidates for the entrance exam
  • Qualified students will be invited for an interview via mail
  • The final merit list will be uploaded according to the performance in the entrance examination and interview.
  • SET/NET/JRF qualified candidates will be exempted from the entrance test

The entrance test will have three sections  - Subject Awareness, English proficiency, and General Knowledge.

Subject Awareness will have a maximum weightage that of 70% marks. The rest of the two sections will carry 15% weightage each.

GBU conducts GPTR or General Proficiency Test for Research Programs for admission to Doctoral programs. The exam will be of 2 hours duration and carry 100 marks. The pattern for GPTR is given below:

Subject Marks
Research Methodology and General Awareness 15 Marks
English Proficiency 15 Marks
Subject Awareness 70 Marks

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How to Apply?

Application forms for Gautam Buddha University PhD Admission 2023 can be filled out online through the official website of GBU.

  1. Visit the official website of GBU at gbu.epravesh.com.
  2. Select on course and tap the “Apply” link.
  3. Register by entering name, email id and contact number.
  4. Tap “Create Account”
  5. Enter the required personal information
  6. Type academic details
  7. Upload scanned photographs and supporting documents
  8. Pay application fee of INR 1200/-(general category) and INR 600/-(SC/ST category)
  9. Click “Submit”
  10. Take a printout of the submitted application form for future reference 

Required Documents

  • School / Degree Certificates
  • Marks / Grade Statements
  • Date of Birth Certificate
  • Marksheet of the last qualifying examination
  • Category certificate (if applicable)