jnu phd geography entrance syllabus

"Only those candidates shall be considered for admission to the Ph.D. Programme who have –
Master’s Degree with 55% marks or its equivalent grade in a point scale wherever grading system is followed.  
OR
Obtained two years M.Phil. or equivalent degree with at least 55% marks of a recognized University/Institution in the field of energy studies or allied areas (with dissertation/seminar/viva) or one year M.Phil. degree with 55% marks in the filed of energy studies or allied areas with additional one year research experience of a recognized University/Institution and one publication and 55% marks or equivalent in Master’s Degree.

OR

A candidate seeking admission after a 4-year/8-semester bachelor’s degree programme should have a minimum of 75% marks in aggregate or its equivalent grade on a point scale wherever the grading system is followed.

Relaxation to SC/ST/OBC (Non creamy layer)/PWD/EWS as per the UGC Regulations 2022.

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"1) Energy Security: A Conceptual Study
2) Energy Security and International Relations
3) Political Economy of Energy Security
4) Energy and Geopolitics 
5) India’s Energy Security: Policies and Politics
6) Energy in Foreign policy 
7) Energy Security and Energy Governance
8) Global energy trends and scenarios
9) Debating Energy Security Transition: Role of Renewable Energy 
10) Energy Security and Global South
11) Energy and Environment
12) Energy Security and Cooperation: South Asia, Gulf, Central Asia and European Energy
13) Methodology of Energy Security Studies: Comparative, Historical and Mixed Method Research, quantitative and qualitative variable analysis in Energy Security. 
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"Master’s Degree in the field of Political Science, International Relations, Economics, History, Sociology, Defence/Strategic Studies or MA in any of the language officially recognised by the EU with 55% marks or its equivalent grade in a point scale wherever grading system is followed.  
OR

Obtained two years M.Phil. Degree in European Studies with at least 55% marks of a recognized University/Institution (with dissertation/ seminar/viva) or one year M.Phil. in European Studies with 55% marks with additional one year research experience of a recognized University/Institution and one publication and 55% marks or equivalent in Master’s Degree.
OR
A candidate seeking admission after a 4-year/8-semester bachelor’s degree programme in the field of Political Science, International Relations, Economics, History, Sociology, Defence/Strategic Studies or in any of the language officially recognised by the EU should have a minimum of 75% marks in aggregate or its equivalent grade on a point scale wherever the grading system is followed.
 
Relaxation to SC/ST/OBC (Non creamy layer)/PWD/EWS as per the UGC Regulations 2022.

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"The test is divided into two sections, research methodology and area studies. 

Section I - Meaning and importance of Research – Types of Research Concepts in Social Research: Data, Research Methods, Techniques, Concepts and Indicators, Variables, Sample, Research Designs, Selection and formulation of Research Problem, Hypothesis, Research Questions; Issues in social research: Subjectivity and Objectivity, Reliability and Validity,
Section II - The syllabus will be on contemporary issues, discourses, debates and developments in politics, society, foreign policy, security and economy of European states/ European Union.
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"Only those candidates shall be considered for admission to the Ph.D. Programme who have –
Obtained two-year Master’s degree in Economics with 55% marks or its equivalent grade in a point scale wherever grading system is followed.  
OR
 Obtained M.Phil. degree with at least 55% marks of a recognized university in Economics/ International Trade and Development (with dissertation/ seminar/viva).
 
OR
A candidate seeking admission after a 4-year/8-semester bachelor’s degree programme in Economics should have a minimum of 75% marks in aggregate or its equivalent grade on a point scale wherever the grading system is followed.

Relaxation to SC/ST/OBC (Non creamy layer)/PWD/EWS as per the UGC Regulations 2022.

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The entrance examination will contain questions covering research methodology and subject-specific knowledge. The syllabus will include Mathematical Economics, Statistics, Econometrics, Microeconomics, Macroeconomics, International Trade, and Development Economics including advanced and applied topics in these subjects taught at the Master’s level. 

"Only those candidates shall be considered for admission to the Ph.D. Programme who have – 

Master’s Degree in Political Science, History, Economics, International Relations and Area Studies, Humanities and other Social Science with 55% marks or its equivalent grade in a point scale wherever grading system is followed.  

OR

Obtained two years M.Phil. Degree in relevant discipline (Chinese studies/Japanese Studies/Korean Studies respectively) with at least 55% marks of a recognized University/Institution (with dissertation/seminar/viva) or one year M.Phil. in relevant discipline (Chinese studies/Japanese Studies/Korean Studies respectively) with 55% marks with additional one year research experience of a recognized University/Institution and one publication and 55% marks or equivalent in Master’s Degree.

OR
A candidate seeking admission after a 4-year/8-semester bachelor’s degree programme in Political Science, History, Economics, International Relations and Area Studies, Humanities and other Social Science should have a minimum of 75% marks in aggregate or its equivalent grade on a point scale wherever the grading system is followed.

Relaxation to SC/ST/OBC (Non creamy layer)/PWD/EWS as per the UGC Regulations 2022.

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The syllabus for the examination includes research methodology 50% and the rest 50% is tested on subjects related to broader East Asian/Global developments; Specifically China’s Foreign, Economic, Political & Social Issues. Major developments in East Asia are highlighted to test the candidate’s capabilities in conducting research in these areas.

"Only those candidates shall be considered for admission to the Ph.D. Programme who have – 

Master’s Degree in Political Science, History, Economics, International Relations and Area Studies, Humanities and other Social Science with 55% marks or its equivalent grade in a point scale wherever grading system is followed.  

OR

Obtained two years M.Phil. Degree in relevant discipline (Chinese studies/Japanese Studies/Korean Studies respectively) with at least 55% marks of a recognized University/Institution (with dissertation/seminar/viva) or one year M.Phil. in relevant discipline (Chinese studies/Japanese Studies/Korean Studies respectively) with 55% marks with additional one year research experience of a recognized University/Institution and one publication and 55% marks or equivalent in Master’s Degree.

OR
A candidate seeking admission after a 4-year/8-semester bachelor’s degree programme in Political Science, History, Economics, International Relations and Area Studies, Humanities and other Social Science should have a minimum of 75% marks in aggregate or its equivalent grade on a point scale wherever the grading system is followed.

Relaxation to SC/ST/OBC (Non creamy layer)/PWD/EWS as per the UGC Regulations 2022.

"

The syllabus for the examination includes research methodology 50% and the rest 50% is tested on subjects related to broader East Asian/Global developments; Specifically Japan’s Foreign, Economic, Political & Social Issues. Major developments in East Asia are highlighted to test the candidate’s capabilities in conducting research in these areas.

"Only those candidates shall be considered for admission to the Ph.D. Programme who have – 

Master’s Degree in Political Science, History, Economics, International Relations and Area Studies, Humanities and other Social Science with 55% marks or its equivalent grade in a point scale wherever grading system is followed.  

OR

Obtained two years M.Phil. Degree in relevant discipline (Chinese studies/Japanese Studies/Korean Studies respectively) with at least 55% marks of a recognized University/Institution (with dissertation/seminar/viva) or one year M.Phil. in relevant discipline (Chinese studies/Japanese Studies/Korean Studies respectively) with 55% marks with additional one year research experience of a recognized University/Institution and one publication and 55% marks or equivalent in Master’s Degree.

OR
A candidate seeking admission after a 4-year/8-semester bachelor’s degree programme in Political Science, History, Economics, International Relations and Area Studies, Humanities and other Social Science should have a minimum of 75% marks in aggregate or its equivalent grade on a point scale wherever the grading system is followed.

Relaxation to SC/ST/OBC (Non creamy layer)/PWD/EWS as per the UGC Regulations 2022.

"

The syllabus for the examination includes research methodology 50% and the rest 50% is tested on subjects related to broader East Asian/Global developments; Specifically Korea’s Foreign, Economic, Political & Social Issues. Major developments in East Asia are highlighted to test the candidate’s capabilities in conducting research in these areas.

"Only those candidates shall be considered for admission to the Ph.D. Programme who have – 
Master’s Degree with 55% marks or its equivalent grade in a point scale wherever grading system is followed.  
OR
  
Obtained two years M.Phil. Degree with at least 55% marks of a recognized University/Institution (with dissertation/seminar/viva) or one year M.Phil. with 55% marks with additional one year research experience of a recognized University/Institution and one publication and 55% marks or equivalent in Master’s Degree.  

OR
A candidate seeking admission after a 4-year/8-semester bachelor’s degree programme should have a minimum of 75% marks in aggregate or its equivalent grade on a point scale wherever the grading system is followed.

Relaxation to SC/ST/OBC (Non creamy layer)/PWD/EWS as per the UGC Regulations 2022

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"The syllabus will cover an overview of the history, politics, foreign policy, economy and sociology of the fifteen countries that comprised the former Soviet Union, namely: the Russian Federation, Belarus, Ukraine, Moldova, Georgia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan, Turkmenistan, Tajikistan, Azerbaijan, Armenia, Lithuania, Latvia and Estonia.

The prospectus broadly covers the thematic areas, such as : Comparative politics and theories of international relations; Research methods in Social sciences; Russian revolution, Soviet politics, industrialization debates, collectivization, Five-year plans, Soviet economy, Social system and foreign policy; Glasnost, perestroika, nationalist movements in the late 1980s’, Disintegration of USSR, end of Cold War; Post-Soviet transitions: Socio-political, economic developments, Nation and state-building processes in the former Soviet space; Globalisation, liberalization and its impact on former Soviet states; India’s relations with the post-Soviet states; Geopolitics, energy security, foreign policy, and strategic culture of the post-Soviet space; Gender, environment, water resources, migration, human security, civil society and media in the post-Soviet states; New regionalism in the post-Soviet space.  

"Only those candidates shall be considered for admission to the Ph.D. Programme who have – 

Master’s Degree with 55% marks or its equivalent grade in a point scale wherever grading system is followed.  

OR

Obtained two years M.Phil. Degree with at least 55% marks of a recognized University/Institution (with dissertation/seminar/viva) or one year M.Phil. with 55% marks with additional one year research experience of a recognized University/Institution and one publication and 55% marks or equivalent in Master’s Degree.

OR
A candidate seeking admission after a 4-year/8-semester bachelor’s degree programme should have a minimum of 75% marks in aggregate or its equivalent grade on a point scale wherever the grading system is followed.
  
 
Relaxation to SC/ST/OBC (Non creamy layer)/PWD/EWS as per the UGC Regulations 2022.
"

"Questions for the Entrance Examination will be drawn from the following areas:
1. Society and social issues in South Asia
2. Modern history of South Asia
3. Contemporary international politics
4. Politics and political system in South Asian countries.
5. Foreign, security and economic policies of the South Asian States.
6. Economic growth and development of South Asian countries.
7. Environmental issues in South Asia
8. Regional cooperation and economic integration issues in South Asia.
9. Research methods in Social Sciences.  

"Only those candidates shall be considered for admission to the Ph.D. Programme who have – 

Master’s Degree with 55% marks or its equivalent grade in a point scale wherever grading system is followed.  
OR

Obtained two years M.Phil. Degree with at least 55% marks of a recognized University/Institution (with dissertation/seminar/viva) or one year M.Phil. with 55% marks with additional one year research experience of a recognized University/Institution and one publication and 55% marks or equivalent in Master’s Degree.

OR
A candidate seeking admission after a 4-year/8-semester bachelor’s degree programme should have a minimum of 75% marks in aggregate or its equivalent grade on a point scale wherever the grading system is followed.
    
Relaxation to SC/ST/OBC (Non creamy layer)/PWD/EWS as per the UGC Regulations 2022.

"

"The test will comprise both research methodology and area studies.  The following components include the syllabus:
Research Methodology
1. Types of Research: descriptive; empirical; analytical; historical and doctrinal
2. Survey research
3. Case study research
4. Comparative study research
5. Review of literature for research
6. Primary and secondary sources; use of libraries and archives
7. Inductive and deductive methods of reasoning
8. Qualitative and Quantitative methods: characteristics and application
9. Sampling: concept, logic and types
10. Observation including participant and non-participant
11. Research proposal and designing, research questions and hypothesis formulation
12. Research ethics

Area Studies 
1. Strategic Dimensions and Geopolitics of Central Asia, Mongolia and Afghanistan
2. International relations of Central Asia, Afghanistan and Mongolia,
3. Ethnicity and Religion in Central Asia, Afghanistan, Xinjiang, Inner Mongolia and Tibet.
4. Religious Extremism and Terrorism in Afghanistan, Central Asia and Xinjiang.
5. Society, Culture and Politics in Xinjiang, Inner Mongolia and Tibet.
6. Human Security and Gender Issues.
7. China's Nationalities Policy in Xinjiang, Tibet and Inner Mongolia.
8. Nation-building process in Central Asia, Mongolia and Afghanistan. 
9. Social, Political and Economic Issues in Central Asia, Mongolia and Afghanistan
10. Energy Resources in Central Asia and Mongolia
11. Transportation Networks and trade linkages
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"Only those candidates shall be considered for admission to the Ph.D. Programme who have – 

Master’s Degree with 55% marks or its equivalent grade in a point scale wherever grading system is followed.  
OR

Obtained two years M.Phil. Degree with at least 55% marks of a recognized University/Institution (with dissertation/seminar/viva) or one year M.Phil. with 55% marks with additional one year research experience of a recognized University/Institution and one publication and 55% marks or equivalent in Master’s Degree.

OR
A candidate seeking admission after a 4-year/8-semester bachelor’s degree programme should have a minimum of 75% marks in aggregate or its equivalent grade on a point scale wherever the grading system is followed.
  
  
Relaxation to SC/ST/OBC (Non creamy layer)/PWD/EWS as per the UGC Regulations 2022.

"

"Geo-cultural Aspects:
Land, People, Ecology, Environment, Languages and Culture 

Historical Aspects:
 Ancient African Empires 
 Indigenous political systems
 Atlantic slave trade-its impact and implications
 Industrial Revolution and the elimination of slave trade
Colonialism in Africa:
 European partition of Africa 
 Asian (Indian) migration into Africa
 Patterns of Colonial rule in Africa
 Legacy of Colonialism
 Growth of nationalism and Liberation Movements in Africa

Political Aspects:
 Political independence and Constitutional changes in Africa
 Growth of political parties and party-systems
 The role of military
 Democratisation process in Africa
 Rise and fall of Apartheid in South Africa
 Concepts of Pan-Africanism and African socialism

Economic Aspects:
 Nature of African Economy
 Underdevelopment and Dependency patterns in Africa
 Neo-colonial penetration and problems of economic independence
 Development strategies in post-independence period
 Structural adjustment programmes in Africa-an evaluation
 Problem of poverty in Africa
 Africa’s debt crisis
 Globalisation and its impact of Africa
 Regional economic cooperation and development (ECOWAS, SADC, COMESA, EAC and AEC)

Social Aspects:
 Problems of nation-building in Africa
 Role of education
 State of Human Rights in Africa
 Role of civil society and women
 Problem of AIDS in Africa
 Ethnic conflicts in Africa
 Social change and structural transformation

Africa and the World:
 Africa and the emerging International System
 Africa and European dominance
 Africa and the Cold War
 Post-Cold War scenario in Africa
 Africa and the New World Order
 Africa and the United Nations
 Inter-regional Cooperation 
 Role of the Organization of African Unity (OAU)
 Africa and the Non-aligned Movement (NAM)
 The Role and Relevance of the African Union (AU) 2001
 India-Africa Relations  

"Only those candidates shall be considered for admission to the Ph.D. Programme who have – 

Master’s Degree with 55% marks or its equivalent grade in a point scale wherever grading system is followed.  
OR
Obtained two years M.Phil. Degree with at least 55% marks of a recognized University/Institution (with dissertation/seminar/viva) or one year M.Phil. with 55% marks with additional one year research experience of a recognized University/Institution and one publication and 55% marks or equivalent in Master’s Degree.

OR
A candidate seeking admission after a 4-year/8-semester bachelor’s degree programme should have a minimum of 75% marks in aggregate or its equivalent grade on a point scale wherever the grading system is followed.
  
Relaxation to SC/ST/OBC (Non creamy layer)/PWD/EWS as per the UGC Regulations 2022.

"

Syllabus for Entrance Examination covers research methodology and domain knowledge of West Asia and North Africa (WANA) region including its geographical area ; Political and Social Systems; Military and  Politics; Arab Nationalism, Turkish Nationalism; Zionism; Islamism & Islamist Movement; Political Economy of GCC States, Rentier Economy, Inter and Intra-State Conflicts; Regional Conflicts; Intellectual Traditions in Arab World and Iran; Foreign Policy analysis of major regional powers of the area, notably Egypt, Turkey, Syria, Israel, Saudi Arabia and Iran will be covered. In addition, the syllabus will also focus on the role of global powers in the region along with India's West Asia Policy, its interests and objectives. 

"Only those candidates shall be considered for admission to the Ph.D. Programme who have – 

Master’s Degree with 55% marks or its equivalent grade in a point scale wherever grading system is followed.  
OR

Obtained two years M.Phil. degree with at least 55% marks from a recognized University/Institution (with dissertation/seminar/viva) or One year M.Phil. with 55% marks with additional one year research experience of recognized University/Institution and one publication and 55% marks or equivalent in Master’s Degree.

OR
A candidate seeking admission after a 4-year/8-semester bachelor’s degree programme should have a minimum of 75% marks in aggregate or its equivalent grade on a point scale wherever the grading system is followed.

Relaxation to SC/ST/OBC (Non creamy layer)/PWD/EWS as per the UGC Regulations 2022.

"

Questions are set keeping in mind the MA syllabi of disciplines in the Social Sciences and Humanities from which candidates may apply to the Centre. Questions are broad enough for candidates to apply their knowledge of the discipline in which they have their MA degree. It is expected that candidates are widely read in their respective disciplines.

"Only those candidates shall be considered for admission to the Ph.D. Programme who have – 

Master’s Degree in Persian with 55% marks or its equivalent grade in a point scale wherever grading system is followed.  
OR

Obtained two years M.Phil Degree in Persian with at least 55% marks of a recognized University/Institution (with dissertation/ seminar/viva) or one year M.Phil degree in Persian with 55% marks with additional one year research experience of a recognized University/Institution, and one publication and 55% marks or equivalent in Master’s degree.

OR
A candidate seeking admission after a 4-year/8-semester bachelor’s degree programme in Persian should have a minimum of 75% marks in aggregate or its equivalent grade on a point scale wherever the grading system is followed.

Relaxation to SC/ST/OBC (Non creamy layer)/PWD/EWS as per the UGC Regulations 2022.
"

"1. Research Methodology
I) References
ii) Applied Mechanisms of Research -
iii) Research Writings
iv) Use of Manuscripts, Archives and Texts in Research Works
2. Trends in Persian Literature: Prose and Poetry
This will cover major works of the contemporary authors/poets, their age and society in which they lived. The texts of literary works shall be studies from political, historical and sociological point of views to discern the currents and cross currents of society. The contributions of authors/poets to bring positive upheaval in society shall be the focal point of study.
3. History of Persian Literature
This will cover the history of Persian Literature in which the major works, their influences and movements caused by them in the Persian speaking world will be taken into account. The entire study shall be undertaken within the framework of socio-political history and the major events of the country having literary relevance will be properly emphasized.
4. Indo-Persian Cultural Interactions
This will briefly cover Indo-Persian Cultural interactions under the following broad topics:
i) Contacts between Indian & Persian Courts and their impact on life and letters of the countries.
ii) Translation of Indian texts and traditions in Persian and vice versa.
iii) Literary interactions between India and the Persian World
iv) Cultural events of literary significance, etc.
v) Cultural Exchange Programme after 1947 and diplomatic contacts between India and the Persian world.
5. Literary Interactions
a) Persian literary translations in Indian languages and European language.
b) European works of universal significance in Persian Language.
c) Indian literature etc. in Persian language.
d) Contemporary themes and subjects in Persian literature vis a vis world literature.
6. Indo-Persian Literature:
Historiography, Mysticism, Indian Style of writing (Prose & Poetry) etc. 
"

"Only those candidates shall be considered for admission to the Ph.D. Programme in Arabic who have – 

Master’s Degree in Arabic Language with 55% marks or its equivalent grade in a point scale wherever grading system is followed.  

OR

Obtained two years M.Phil Degree in Arabic Language and Literature with at least 55% marks of a recognized University/Institution (with dissertation/seminar/viva) or one year M.Phil degree in Arabic Language and Literature with 55% marks with additional one year research experience of a recognized University/Institution. 

OR
A candidate seeking admission after a 4-year/8-semester bachelor’s degree programme in Arabic Language should have a minimum of 75% marks in aggregate or its equivalent grade on a point scale wherever the grading system is followed.

Relaxation to SC/ST/OBC (Non creamy layer)/PWD/EWS as per the UGC Regulations 2022.

"

"1. History of Arabic literature - pre-Islamic, Islamic, Umayyid, Abbasid and modern periods, literature of Al Maghreb, emigrant literature.
2. Criticism – schools and trends
3. Major works of Indian writers in Arabic studies
4. Major centre of Arabic and Islamic learning in India
5. Classical and Modern Prose 
6. Classical and modern poetry
7. Theory of translation
"

"Only those candidates shall be eligible/considered for admission to the Ph.D. Programme who have – 

Master degree in Japanese from a recognized Indian or Foreign university with minimum 55% marks or its equivalent grade in a point scale wherever grading system is followed.  

OR
Obtained two years M.Phil in Japanese with at least 55% marks of a recognized University/Institution (with dissertation/seminar/viva) or one year M.Phil in Japanese with 55% marks with additional one year research experience of a recognized University/Institution, and one publication and 55% marks or equivalent in Master’s degree.
OR
A candidate seeking admission after a 4-year/8-semester bachelor’s degree programme in Japanese should have a minimum of 75% marks in aggregate or its equivalent grade on a point scale wherever the grading system is followed.
Desirable: 1. Experience of study/research in Japan
2. Publication in the proposed field of study. 

Relaxation to SC/ST/OBC (Non creamy layer)/PWD/EWS as per the UGC Regulations 2022.
"

"• Major literary works in Japanese literature
• In depth Knowledge to discuss about some literary works and authors such as Kawabata Yasunari, Akutagawa Ryunosuke, etc in Japanese
• Literary trends in Japan
• Current affairs in Japan 
• Indo-Japanese relations in social, cultural, economic, political spheres
• Cultural, and social history of Japan, contemporary society in Japan.
• The research theme in which the candidate is interested, Details of the area in which the candidate would like to pursue research. 
"

"Only those candidates shall be considered for admission to the Ph.D. Programme who have – 

Master’s Degree with 55% marks or its equivalent grade in a point scale wherever grading system is followed.  
OR

Obtained two years M.Phil Degree with at least 55% marks of a recognized University/Institution (with dissertation/seminar/viva) or one year M.Phil degree with 55% marks with additional one year research experience of a recognized University/Institution, and one publication and 55% marks or equivalent in Master’s degree.
OR

A candidate seeking admission after a 4-year/8-semester bachelor’s degree programme should have a minimum of 75% marks in aggregate or its equivalent grade on a point scale wherever the grading system is followed.

Relaxation to SC/ST/OBC (Non creamy layer)/PWD/EWS as per the UGC Regulations 2022.

"

The questions for the exam will cover research methodology, Korean language, linguistics, literature, culture, history, current affairs of Korea and translation studies. The examination will be in Korean language. The exam will be Computer Based Test (CBT) in Korean.  

"Only those candidates shall be considered for admission to the Ph.D. Programme who have – 

Master’s Degree in Chinese with atleast 55% marks or its equivalent grade in a point scale wherever grading system is followed.  

OR

Obtained two years M.Phil in Chinese with at least 55% marks of a recognized University/Institution (with dissertation/seminar/viva) or one year M.Phil in Chinese with 55% marks with additional one year research experience of a recognized University/Institution, and one publication and 55% marks or equivalent in Master’s degree in Chinese. 
OR

A candidate seeking admission after a 4-year/8-semester bachelor’s degree programme in Chinese should have a minimum of 75% marks in aggregate or its equivalent grade on a point scale wherever the grading system is followed.

Relaxation to SC/ST/OBC (Non creamy layer)/PWD/EWS as per the UGC Regulations 2022.

"

The questions for the exam will cover research methodology, Chinese and Chinese literature, history, civilization and culture, linguistics & language, translation studies, didactics of teaching a foreign language, etc. the  examination will be conducted in the Chinese language.

"Only those candidates shall be considered for admission to the Ph.D. Programme who have – 

Master’s Degree with 55% marks or its equivalent grade in a point scale wherever grading system is followed.  
OR

A candidate seeking admission after a 4-year/8-semester bachelor’s degree programme should have a minimum of 75% marks in aggregate or its equivalent grade on a point scale wherever the grading system is followed.

Relaxation to SC/ST/OBC (Non creamy layer)/PWD/EWS as per the UGC Regulations 2022.
"

The questions for the exam will cover research methodology, French & Francophone literature, history, civilization and culture, linguistics & language, translation studies, didactics of teaching a foreign language. The examination will be conducted in the French language.

"Only those candidates shall be considered for admission to the Ph.D. Programme who have – 

Master’s Degree with 55% marks or its equivalent grade in a point scale wherever grading system is followed.  
OR

Obtained two years M.Phil Degree with at least 55% marks of a recognized University/Institution (with dissertation/seminar/viva) or one year M.Phil degree with 55% marks with additional one year research experience of a recognized University/Institution, and one publication and 55% marks or equivalent in Master’s degree. 
OR

A candidate seeking admission after a 4-year/8-semester bachelor’s degree programme should have a minimum of 75% marks in aggregate or its equivalent grade on a point scale wherever the grading system is followed.

Relaxation to SC/ST/OBC (Non creamy layer)/PWD/EWS as per the UGC Regulations 2022.

"

"1. Common for all streams
• Research methodology
• Research Interest
• Research proposal
2. Particular streams
• German Literature
• German Linguistics
• Translation
• German History
• Didactics / German as Foreign Language
"

"Only those candidates shall be considered for admission to the Ph.D. Programme who have Master’s Degree in Hindi/Hindi Translation with 55% marks or its equivalent grade in a point scale wherever grading system is followed and English or any Indian language as one of the subject at B.A. level other than Hindi.
Or
Master’s Degree in any Indian/foreign language/any discipline with 55% marks or its equivalent grade in a point scale wherever grading system is followed and Hindi as one of the subject at B.A. level.
OR

A candidate seeking admission after a 4-year/8-semester bachelor’s degree programme in Hinid/Hindi Translation should have a minimum of 75% marks in aggregate or its equivalent grade on a point scale wherever the grading system is followed and English or any Indian language as one of the subject at B.A. level other than Hindi.

Relaxation to SC/ST/OBC (Non creamy layer)/PWD/EWS as per the UGC Regulations 2022.
"

"Ph.D. programme syllabus of the entrance test shall consist of 50% of Research Methodology and 50% shall be Subject specific.

Candidates seeking admission in Hindi Translation are expected to have detailed knowledge of the tradition of translation in India, specially the tradition of translation in Hindi—
• Basic knowledge of Research Methodology
• Basic knowledge of Hindi/Indian Literature 
• Knowledge of the different forms of translation,
• Introduction and critical views on translation theories
• Major translation thinkers and their contribution
• Cultural aspects of translation
• Methodology of translation
• Translation and structure of language
• Major works of translation
• Indian Multilingualism and Translation
• Role of Translation in Social Change
• Technology and Translation
• Emerging issues in Translation
• Translation of Technical Terminology
• Computer Assisted Translation Tools
• Idea of Indian Literature/World Literature and Translation
• Role of Translation in Comparative Literature
"

"Master’s Degree in Russian with 55% marks or its equivalent grade in a point scale wherever grading system is followed.  

OR

A candidate seeking admission after a 4-year/8-semester bachelor’s degree programme in Russian should have a minimum of 75% marks in aggregate or its equivalent grade on a point scale wherever the grading system is followed.

Relaxation to SC/ST/OBC (Non creamy layer)/PWD/EWS as per the UGC Regulations 2022.

"

"The Entrance Examination for this level is Computer Based Test (CBT) in Russian Language. The questions will be based on the Post graduate syllabi of the Centre of Russian Centre. The Test will consist of 50% questions on Research Methodology in the fields of Linguistics, Literature and Theory of Translation and 50% questions on Russian Grammar, 19th & 20th Century Soviet & Russian Literature, Translation of phrases & sentences and Culture. 

Candidates who qualify the CBT will be invited for a viva-voce which will be conducted in Russian. The candidate will be required to prepare a brief research proposal for the viva-voce based on his/her area of interest.
"

"Only those candidates shall be considered for admission to the Ph.D. Programme who have – 

Master’s Degree in Spanish with 55% marks or its equivalent grade in a point scale wherever grading system is followed.  

OR
Obtained two years M.Phil Degree in Spanish with at least 55% marks of a recognized University/Institution (with dissertation/seminar/viva) or one year M.Phil degree in Spanish with 55% marks with additional one year research experience of a recognized University/Institution, and one publication and 55% marks or equivalent in Master’s degree.

OR

A candidate seeking admission after a 4-year/8-semester bachelor’s degree programme in Spanish should have a minimum of 75% marks in aggregate or its equivalent grade on a point scale wherever the grading system is followed.

Relaxation to SC/ST/OBC (Non creamy layer)/PWD/EWS as per the UGC Regulations 2022.
"

The questions for the exam will cover research methodology, Spanish & Latin American literature, history, civilization and culture, linguistics & language, translation studies, didactics of teaching a foreign language. The examination will be conducted in Spanish language.

"Only those candidates shall be considered for admission to the Ph.D. Programme who have –

Master’s Degree in Linguistics with 55% marks or its equivalent grade in a point scale wherever grading system is followed.  
OR

Obtained two years M.Phil Degree in Linguistics with at least 55% marks of a recognized University/Institution (with dissertation/seminar/viva) or one year M.Phil degree in Linguistics with 55% marks with additional one year research experience of a recognized University/Institution, and one publication and 55% marks or equivalent in Master’s degree in Linguistics.
OR

A candidate seeking admission after a 4-year/8-semester bachelor’s degree programme in Linguistics should have a minimum of 75% marks in aggregate or its equivalent grade on a point scale wherever the grading system is followed.

Relaxation to SC/ST/OBC (Non creamy layer)/PWD/EWS as per the UGC Regulations 2022.

"

"In order to get admitted into the Centre for Linguistics to do Ph.D., the students are tested for their knowledge that they acquire during their post-graduation in Linguistics from various Universities. The students are also tested for their very basic understanding of research aptitude which also involves critical thinking.
The examination will be computer based test and will be conducted in English as a medium of instruction.
"

"Master’s degree or equivalent with at least 55% marks or its equivalent grade in a point scale wherever grading system is followed in Life Sciences/Biological, Physical, Chemical, or Agricultural Sciences/ Biotechnology/ Botany/ Zoology/ Bioinformatics/ Genetics/ Microbiology/ Systems Biology/ Computational Biology/ Ayush or any other branch of biological sciences.

OR
MBBS/BDS with 75% marks in aggregate or its equivalent grade on a point scale wherever the grading system is followed

OR

A candidate seeking admission after a 4-year/8-semester bachelor’s degree programme with research in Life Sciences/Biological, Physical, Chemical, or Agricultural Sciences/ Biotechnology/ Botany/ Zoology/ Bioinformatics/ Genetics/ Microbiology/ Systems Biology/ Computational Biology/ Ayush or any other branch of biological sciences should have a minimum of 75% marks in aggregate or its equivalent grade on a point scale wherever the grading system is followed.

Relaxation to SC/ST/OBC (Non creamy layer)/PWD/EWS as per the UGC Regulations 2022.

"1. Candidates will be tested in their basic knowledge on research methodology and core subjects of Life/Biological Sciences.
2. The test will contain questions based on research methodology/experimental techniques related to Life/Biological Sciences research. The test would also contain subject-specific questions encompassing different branches of Life/Biological Sciences taught at the postgraduate level in various UGC affiliated universities/ institutions in the country.
3. There is no specific syllabus designed for the test, but the candidates are advised to consult CSIR/UGC-NET JRF syllabus for guidance.

"Master’s degree or equivalent with at least 55% marks or its equivalent grade in a point scale wherever grading system is followed in Life Sciences/Biological, Physical, Chemical, or Agricultural Sciences/ Biotechnology/ Botany/ Zoology/ Bioinformatics/ Genetics/ Microbiology/ Systems Biology/ Computational Biology/ Ayush or any other branch of biological sciences.

OR
MBBS/BDS with 75% marks in aggregate or its equivalent grade on a point scale wherever the grading system is followed

OR

A candidate seeking admission after a 4-year/8-semester bachelor’s degree programme with research in Life Sciences/Biological, Physical, Chemical, or Agricultural Sciences/ Biotechnology/ Botany/ Zoology/ Bioinformatics/ Genetics/ Microbiology/ Systems Biology/ Computational Biology/ Ayush or any other branch of biological sciences should have a minimum of 75% marks in aggregate or its equivalent grade on a point scale wherever the grading system is followed.

Relaxation to SC/ST/OBC (Non creamy layer)/PWD/EWS as per the UGC Regulations 2022.
"

"1. Candidates will be tested in their basic knowledge on research methodology and core subjects of Life/Biological Sciences.
2. The test will contain questions based on research methodology/experimental techniques related to Life/Biological Sciences research. The test would also contain subject-specific questions encompassing different branches of Life/Biological Sciences taught at the postgraduate level in various UGC affiliated universities/ institutions in the country.
3. There is no specific syllabus designed for the test, but the candidates are advised to consult CSIR/UGC-NET JRF syllabus for guidance.
"

"Master’s degree or equivalent with at least 55% marks or its equivalent grade in a point scale wherever grading system is followed in Life Sciences/Biological, Physical, Chemical, or Agricultural Sciences/ Biotechnology/ Botany/ Zoology/ Bioinformatics/ Genetics/ Microbiology/ Systems Biology/ Computational Biology/ Ayush or any other branch of biological sciences.

OR
MBBS/BDS with 75% marks in aggregate or its equivalent grade on a point scale wherever the grading system is followed

OR

A candidate seeking admission after a 4-year/8-semester bachelor’s degree programme with research in Life Sciences/Biological, Physical, Chemical, or Agricultural Sciences/ Biotechnology/ Botany/ Zoology/ Bioinformatics/ Genetics/ Microbiology/ Systems Biology/ Computational Biology/ Ayush or any other branch of biological sciences should have a minimum of 75% marks in aggregate or its equivalent grade on a point scale wherever the grading system is followed.

Relaxation to SC/ST/OBC (Non creamy layer)/PWD/EWS as per the UGC Regulations 2022.
"

"1. Candidates will be tested in their basic knowledge on research methodology and core subjects of Life/Biological Sciences.
2. The test will contain questions based on research methodology/experimental techniques related to Life/Biological Sciences research. The test would also contain subject-specific questions encompassing different branches of Life/Biological Sciences taught at the postgraduate level in various UGC affiliated universities/ institutions in the country.
3. There is no specific syllabus designed for the test, but the candidates are advised to consult CSIR/UGC-NET JRF syllabus for guidance.
"

"Master’s degree or equivalent with at least 55% marks or its equivalent grade in a point scale wherever grading system is followed in Life Sciences/Biological, Physical, Chemical, or Agricultural Sciences/ Biotechnology/ Botany/ Zoology/ Bioinformatics/ Genetics/ Microbiology/ Systems Biology/ Computational Biology/ Ayush or any other branch of biological sciences.

OR
MBBS/BDS with 75% marks in aggregate or its equivalent grade on a point scale wherever the grading system is followed

OR

A candidate seeking admission after a 4-year/8-semester bachelor’s degree programme with research in Life Sciences/Biological, Physical, Chemical, or Agricultural Sciences/ Biotechnology/ Botany/ Zoology/ Bioinformatics/ Genetics/ Microbiology/ Systems Biology/ Computational Biology/ Ayush or any other branch of biological sciences should have a minimum of 75% marks in aggregate or its equivalent grade on a point scale wherever the grading system is followed.

Relaxation to SC/ST/OBC (Non creamy layer)/PWD/EWS as per the UGC Regulations 2022.

"

"1. Candidates will be tested in their basic knowledge on research methodology and core subjects of Life/Biological Sciences.
2. The test will contain questions based on research methodology/experimental techniques related to Life/Biological Sciences research. The test would also contain subject-specific questions encompassing different branches of Life/Biological Sciences taught at the postgraduate level in various UGC affiliated universities/ institutions in the country.
3. There is no specific syllabus designed for the test, but the candidates are advised to consult CSIR/UGC-NET JRF syllabus for guidance.
"

"Master’s degree or equivalent with at least 55% marks or its equivalent grade in a point scale wherever grading system is followed in Life Sciences/Biological, Physical, Chemical, or Agricultural Sciences/ Biotechnology/ Botany/ Zoology/ Bioinformatics/ Genetics/ Microbiology/ Systems Biology/ Computational Biology/ Ayush or any other branch of biological sciences.

OR
MBBS/BDS with 75% marks in aggregate or its equivalent grade on a point scale wherever the grading system is followed

OR

A candidate seeking admission after a 4-year/8-semester bachelor’s degree programme with research in Life Sciences/Biological, Physical, Chemical, or Agricultural Sciences/ Biotechnology/ Botany/ Zoology/ Bioinformatics/ Genetics/ Microbiology/ Systems Biology/ Computational Biology/ Ayush or any other branch of biological sciences should have a minimum of 75% marks in aggregate or its equivalent grade on a point scale wherever the grading system is followed.

Relaxation to SC/ST/OBC (Non creamy layer)/PWD/EWS as per the UGC Regulations 2022.

"

"1. Candidates will be tested in their basic knowledge on research methodology and core subjects of Life/Biological Sciences.
2. The test will contain questions based on research methodology/experimental techniques related to Life/Biological Sciences research. The test would also contain subject-specific questions encompassing different branches of Life/Biological Sciences taught at the postgraduate level in various UGC affiliated universities/ institutions in the country.
3. There is no specific syllabus designed for the test, but the candidates are advised to consult CSIR/UGC-NET JRF syllabus for guidance.
"

"Only those candidates shall be considered for admission to the Ph. D. Programme who have —
(a) Master’s Degree with 55% marks or its equivalent grade in a point scale wherever grading system is followed.  

OR

(b) Obtained two years M.Phil. degree with at least 55% marks of a recognized University/Institution (with dissertation/seminar/Viva) is essential or one year M.Phil. with 55% marks with additional one year research experience of a recognized University/ Institution, and one publication and 55% marks or equivalent in Master’s degree.

OR

A candidate seeking admission after a 4-year/8-semester bachelor’s degree programme should have a minimum of 75% marks in aggregate or its equivalent grade on a point scale wherever the grading system is followed.
Desirable: In addition to (a) or (b) students with specialization in the areas of informal sector and labour studies. Students from all disciplines in Social Sciences and Humanities can apply and should have 55% marks or equivalent in Master’s degree.
Relaxation to SC/ST/OBC (Non creamy layer)/PWD/EWS as per the UGC Regulations 2022.
"

The test is intended to evaluate the candidate’s general awareness in the following areas.  The Ph.D. programme focuses on interdisciplinary research on Indian informal sector and labour scenario. The programme encourages to work on themes such as–Political Economy of State, Development and Underdevelopment in the contemporary world, Labour History, Globalization and the changing forms of Labour, Global Production Systems, Informalisation in various sectors, Labour Market, Forms of Employment, Poverty, Migration, Urbanisation, Labour Rights and Regulation, Workers’ Organizations and Politics, Trade Unions, Resistance, Peasant Production, Non-farm Economy, Agrarian Change and Rural Development, Political Economy of Care, Discrimination on the basis of Caste, Gender and Community, Common Property Resources, Public Policies in the Unorganised Sector, and Sustainable Development. The objective of the programme is to enable students to understand the linkages between the formal and the informal sectors and between theory and empirical investigations in research work. 

Only those candidates shall be considered for admission to the Ph.D. programme who have: - Master’s Degree with 55% marks or its equivalent grade in a point scale wherever grading system is followed.

OR

A candidate seeking admission after a 4-year/8-semester bachelor’s degree programme should have a minimum of 75% marks in aggregate or its equivalent grade on a point scale wherever the grading system is followed.

Relaxation to SC/ST/OBC (Non creamy layer)/PWD/EWS as per the UGC Regulations 2022.

In the examination, the applicants will be examined in the topics covered by a standard M.A. Economics programme.

These would broadly include Microeconomics, Macro-economics, Economic Development, Indian Economy and Statistical and Econometrics Methods, Mathematical Methods in Economics, Research Methodology, The distribution of questions in the examination would be in conformity with UGC Regulations, 2016.

However, the certificate of 10+2 Mathematics is not required but the knowledge of 10+2 level mathematics is expected in this examination.

"Only those candidates shall be considered for admission to the Ph. D. Programme who have —

Master’s Degree with 55% marks or its equivalent grade in a point scale wherever grading system is followed.  
OR

Obtained two years M.Phil. degree with at least 55% marks of a recognized University/Institution (with dissertation/seminar/Viva) is essential or one year M.Phil. with 55% marks with additional one year research experience of a recognized University/ Institution, and one publication and 55% marks or equivalent in Master’s degree.

OR

A candidate seeking admission after a 4-year/8-semester bachelor’s degree programme should have a minimum of 75% marks in aggregate or its equivalent grade on a point scale wherever the grading system is followed.

Relaxation to SC/ST/OBC (Non creamy layer)/PWD/EWS as per the UGC Regulations 2022.

"

"The exam is structured to test the students on:
A.   Historical methods
B.   Historiographical debates and discussions
C.   Themes related to political, economic and social history and on aspects of religion and culture pertaining to Indian history for the ancient, medieval, modern and contemporary periods (including World history). 
"

"Only those candidates shall be considered for admission to the Ph. D. Programme who have —

Master’s Degree with 55% marks or its equivalent grade in a point scale wherever grading system is followed.  
OR

Obtained two years M.Phil. degree with at least 55% marks of a recognized University/Institution (with dissertation/seminar/Viva) is essential or one year M.Phil. with 55% marks with additional one year research experience of a recognized University/ Institution, and one publication and 55% marks or equivalent in Master’s degree.

OR

A candidate seeking admission after a 4-year/8-semester bachelor’s degree programme should have a minimum of 75% marks in aggregate or its equivalent grade on a point scale wherever the grading system is followed.

Relaxation to SC/ST/OBC (Non creamy layer)/PWD/EWS as per the UGC Regulations 2022.
"

"The exam is structured to test the students on:
A.   Historical methods
B.   Historiographical debates and discussions
C.   Themes related to political, economic and social history and on aspects of religion and culture pertaining to Indian history for the ancient, medieval, modern and contemporary periods (including World history). 
"

"Only those candidates shall be considered for admission to the Ph. D. Programme who have —

Master’s Degree with 55% marks or its equivalent grade in a point scale wherever grading system is followed.  
OR

Obtained two years M.Phil. degree with at least 55% marks of a recognized University/Institution (with dissertation/seminar/Viva) is essential or one year M.Phil. with 55% marks with additional one year research experience of a recognized University/ Institution, and one publication and 55% marks or equivalent in Master’s degree.

OR

A candidate seeking admission after a 4-year/8-semester bachelor’s degree programme should have a minimum of 75% marks in aggregate or its equivalent grade on a point scale wherever the grading system is followed.

Relaxation to SC/ST/OBC (Non creamy layer)/PWD/EWS as per the UGC Regulations 2022.

"

"The exam is structured to test the students on:
A.   Historical methods
B.   Historiographical debates and discussions
C.   Themes related to political, economic and social history and on aspects of religion and culture pertaining to Indian history for the ancient, medieval, modern and contemporary periods (including World history). 
"

"Only those candidates shall be considered for admission to the Ph. D. Programme who have —

Master’s Degree with 55% marks or its equivalent grade in a point scale wherever grading system is followed.  

OR

Obtained two years M.Phil. degree with at least 55% marks of a recognized University/Institution (with dissertation/seminar/Viva) is essential or one year M.Phil. with 55% marks with additional one year research experience of a recognized University/ Institution, and one publication and 55% marks or equivalent in Master’s degree.
OR

A candidate seeking admission after a 4-year/8-semester bachelor’s degree programme should have a minimum of 75% marks in aggregate or its equivalent grade on a point scale wherever the grading system is followed.

Relaxation to SC/ST/OBC (Non creamy layer)/PWD/EWS as per the UGC Regulations 2022.
"

"Applicants for the PhD programme will be examined for their analytical ability in topics covered by an M.A. programme in Political Science. These would broadly include Philosophy and Methods of the Social Sciences, Key Concepts in Political Theory, Contemporary Debates in Political Philosophy and Thought, Debates in Indian Politics (Constitution, Institutions, Processes and Public Policies), Issues in Comparative Politics, and International Relations.  Questions on various quantitative and qualitative research methods commonly used in social science research will also feature in the entrance test.  The Ph.D. programme syllabus of the entrance test shall consist of 50% of questions on the Research Methodology and 50% will be on other areas and sub-fields of Political Science as mentioned above. 

For more details about the programme and courses, please visit JNU website: http://www.jnu.ac.in/sss/cps
"

"Only those candidates shall be considered for admission to the Ph. D. Programme who have —

Master’s Degree with 55% marks or its equivalent grade in a point scale wherever grading system is followed.  

OR

Obtained two years M.Phil. degree with at least 55% marks of a recognized University/Institution (with dissertation/seminar/Viva) is essential or one year M.Phil. with 55% marks with additional one year research experience of a recognized University/ Institution, and one publication and 55% marks or equivalent in Master’s degree.
OR

A candidate seeking admission after a 4-year/8-semester bachelor’s degree programme should have a minimum of 75% marks in aggregate or its equivalent grade on a point scale wherever the grading system is followed.
Desirable: Candidates are admitted to Ph.D. Programme with relevant eligibility/qualification in the field of Geography, Economics, Population Studies and allied/related disciplines/areas. 

Relaxation to SC/ST/OBC (Non creamy layer)/PWD/EWS as per the UGC Regulations 2022.
"

"Students will be tested on research methodology and the relevant areas pertaining to the streams they apply for. The syllabus for the JNUEE has been framed keeping in mind the post graduate programs taught in most Indian universities.
 Regional Development: Geography (code: GEO)
Syllabus:
(A) Research Methodology: Recent trends in geographical thought and research concerns in the field; Cartographic methods; descriptive statistics; sampling techniques; correlation and regression analysis, geographical information system, Remote sensing, and GPS; Morphometric  techniques in areal and liner analysis, hydrograph and runoff estimation, evapotranspiration, methods  of soil analysis, ground water mapping and estimation, RS in LU-LC and biodiversity mapping, magnitude-frequency classification of natural disasters, methods of graphical representation of economic loss of disasters, age estimation of landforms. Methods of landscape surveying and mapping; socio-economic field survey methods.
(B) i. Physical Geography: Geomorphology, Oceanography, climatology, climate change, Hydrology, Biogeography, Ecosystems, Natural Resources and Natural Disasters (with special reference to India)
ii. Human Geography: Population distributed and growth: human settlements, urbanization, migration rural and agricultural geography: Spatial structure and temporal trends of economic activity; Social groups and communities, tourism; (with special reference to India)
iii. Regional Development: Concepts, strategies of regional development regional imbalances and levels of development in India; inclusive exclusions and exclusive inclusions, Globalization, natural resources and changing spatial division of labour."

"Only those candidates shall be considered for admission to the Ph. D. Programme who have —

Master’s Degree with 55% marks or its equivalent grade in a point scale wherever grading system is followed.  

OR

Obtained two years M.Phil. degree with at least 55% marks of a recognized University/Institution (with dissertation/seminar/Viva) is essential or one year M.Phil. with 55% marks with additional one year research experience of a recognized University/ Institution, and one publication and 55% marks or equivalent in Master’s degree.
OR

A candidate seeking admission after a 4-year/8-semester bachelor’s degree programme should have a minimum of 75% marks in aggregate or its equivalent grade on a point scale wherever the grading system is followed.
Desirable: Candidates are admitted to Ph.D. Programme with relevant eligibility/qualification in the field of Geography, Economics, Population Studies and allied/related disciplines/areas. 

Relaxation to SC/ST/OBC (Non creamy layer)/PWD/EWS as per the UGC Regulations 2022.
"

"Students will be tested on research methodology and the relevant areas pertaining to the streams they apply for. The syllabus for the JNUEE has been framed keeping in mind the post graduate programs taught in most Indian universities.
Regional Development:  Economics (Code: ECN)
(A) Research Methodology: Basic Statistics, Quantitative methods in Economics, Sources of Data on the Indian Economy.
(B) Economic theory and development theory (at the Master level); basic issues in Indian economy around themes like poverty, inequality, employment, banking, public finance, industry, agriculture, trade etc;  India’s development and policy choices; made over the years to address those challenges.

"Social Sciences and other disciplines allied to public health; Masters degree/ M.Phil. in Social Sciences, Humanities Management, Sciences, Technology and allied subjects/fields with at least 55% marks from a recognized University/Institutions or its equivalent grade in a point scale wherever grading system is followed.  

OR

A candidate seeking admission after a 4-year/8-semester bachelor’s degree programme in Social Sciences, Humanities Management, Sciences, Technology and allied subjects/fields should have a minimum of 75% marks in aggregate or its equivalent grade on a point scale wherever the grading system is followed.

Relaxation to SC/ST/OBC (Non creamy layer)/PWD/EWS as per the UGC Regulations 2022.
"

"PhD in Social Sciences and Health at the Centre of Social Medicine and Community Health is an interdisciplinary programme. The candidates are expected to have an understanding of diseases, health and wellbeing through the study of social, behavioural, economic, political, regional, spatial, cultural and environmental influences on health, health planning, policies and programmes and the application of social epidemiology and social science theories, concepts and methodologies for research in public health.

Basic concepts in Social Sciences and its relevance to public health
1. Social Stratification
2. Social Institutions and Groups
3. Culture
4. Characteristics of Rural and Urban Society
5. Sanskritisation
6. Social Capital and Cultural Capital
7. Poverty
8. Inequality
9. Globalization, liberalization, privatization
10. Motivation
11. Attitude, Perception and Behavior
12. Socialisation
13. Power
14. Conflict
15. Civil Rights, Democratic Rights and Human Rights
16. Social change
17. Social movements and civil society
18. Understanding Interconnections Between Economy, Polity And Society
19. Current Debates in Health

2. Application of Social Sciences to Health
1. Social Determinants of Health
2. Development and Health
3. Social inequalities and marginalisaltion in health
4. Climate change and its impact on health
5. Population and development
6. Social exclusion, discrimination and health
7. Importance of large data sets for public health
8. Health promotion and Illness prevention
9. Mental Health and Disability
10. Medical Pluralism
11. Accessibility, Availability and Affordability of Health Care
12. Universal Health Care
13. Recent social issues and their implications for health

3. Research Methodology
1. Qualitative methods in Social Sciences
2. Quantitative methods in Social Sciences 
3. Importance of Qualitative and quantitative research methods used in public health
4. Mixed methods
5. Ethics in Research
6. Statistical Methods 
"

"MD/MPH/M.Sc. (Nursing)/M.Phil degree with minimum 55% marks from a recognized University/Institution or its equivalent grade in a point scale wherever grading system is followed.  

OR

A candidate seeking admission after a 4-year/8-semester bachelor’s degree programme in clinical sciences viz. MBBS, AYUSH, BDS, BAMS, BUMS, BSMS, BHMS, BPT, BOT, B.Sc. (Nursing), BVSc or a professional degree in Allied Subjects/fields by the corresponding statutory regulatory body should have a minimum of 75% marks in aggregate or its equivalent grade on a point scale wherever the grading system is followed.

Relaxation to SC/ST/OBC (Non creamy layer)/PWD/EWS as per the UGC Regulations 2022.
"

"PhD in Public Health at the Centre of Social Medicine and Community Health is an interdisciplinary programme. The candidates are expected to have an understanding of diseases, health and wellbeing through the study of Biomedical, social, behavioural, economic, political, regional, spatial, cultural and environmental influences on health, health policies and programmes and the application of public health and health systems research concepts and methodologies.

1. Basic concepts in public health
1. History of Public Health
2. Concepts in Public Health
3. Epidemiology
4. Epidemiology of Specific Diseases
5. Health planning, policy and Public Health Administration
6. Health Management
7. Health economics
8. Nutrition
9. Environmental Sanitation
10. Demography and Family Planning
11. Mental Health
12. Application of Social Sciences in Health
13. Impact of urbanisation on health and disease.
14. School Health
15. Urban health

2. Research Methodology
1. Qualitative methods in Social Sciences
2. Quantitative methods in Social Sciences 
3. Importance of Qualitative and quantitative research methods used in public health
4. Mixed methods
5. Ethics in Research
6. Statistical Methods
"

"Only those candidates shall be considered for admission to the Ph. D. Programme who have —

Master’s Degree with 55% marks or its equivalent grade in a point scale wherever grading system is followed.  
OR

Obtained two years M.Phil. degree with at least 55% marks of a recognized University/Institution (with dissertation/seminar/Viva) is essential or one year M.Phil. with 55% marks with additional one year research experience of a recognized University/ Institution, and one publication and 55% marks or equivalent in Master’s degree.
OR

A candidate seeking admission after a 4-year/8-semester bachelor’s degree programme should have a minimum of 75% marks in aggregate or its equivalent grade on a point scale wherever the grading system is followed.

Relaxation to SC/ST/OBC (Non creamy layer)/PWD/EWS as per the UGC Regulations 2022.

"

"Candidates are expected to display a good research aptitude, analytical skills and usage of social science perspectives in answering questions from the following list of themes. 
1. Thinkers Classical Thinkers: 
a. Karl Marx, Emile Durkheim, Max Weber 
b. Advanced Social Theories: Postmdernism, Postcolonialism and Poststructuralism 
c Study of Monographs: Evans-Pritchard, Brownislaw Malinowski, Edmund Leach, Margaret Mead, Clifford Geertz 
2. Philosophical Foundation of Theories and Methodology 
3. Social Research/Research Methodology: Quantitative and Qualitative, Positivism, Interpretivism 
4. Social Structure, Continuity and Change 
5. Theories of Culture 
6. Social Stratification: Gender, Caste, Class, Tribe, Ethnicity, Disability 
7. Kinship, Family and Marriage 
8. Social Inequalities and Movements 
9. Education and Society 
10. Religion and Society 
11. State, Polity and Society 
12. Economy and Society 
13. Social Issues 
14. Agrarian and Urban Sociology 
15. Indian Sociology 
16. Industrial/Corporate Sociology 
17. Modernization, Globalization and Development 
18. Media Studies
"

"Only those candidates shall be considered for admission to the Ph. D. Programme who have —
Master’s Degree with 55% marks or its equivalent grade in a point scale wherever grading system is followed.  
OR
Obtained two years M.Phil./M. Pharm. degree with at least 55% marks of a recognized University/Institution (with dissertation/seminar/Viva) is essential or one year M.Phil. with 55% marks with additional one year research experience of a recognized University/ Institution, and one publication and 55% marks or equivalent in Master’s degree.
OR

A candidate seeking admission after a 4-year/8-semester bachelor’s degree programme should have a minimum of 75% marks in aggregate or its equivalent grade on a point scale wherever the grading system is followed.

Relaxation to SC/ST/OBC (Non creamy layer)/PWD/EWS as per the UGC Regulations 2022.
.
"

"Question in the entrance test will be based on the current affairs on science, technology, innovations and related policy debates. To test the domain knowledge of students, questions based on the various Masters level courses will also be asked. Questions on the various quantitative and qualitative research methods commonly used in social science research will also feature in the entrance test. For more details about our programme and courses, Please visit: http://www.jnu.ac.in/sss/cssp-programme_of_study

The Centre is pursuing research in areas/fields such as:
a) Science and technology policies including various sectors of economy, S&T in government and S&T policies and development issues in India and other countries;
b) Sociological and Historical Studies on S&T; Social shaping of technology; Scientists in laboratories and organizations; Scientific communities and professionalization of science;
c) Frugal and Grassroots Innovations; 
d) Responsible Research and Innovation (RRI);
e) Waste Management;
f) Law, Science and Technology; Cyber & Information Technology Law; Intellectural Property Rights; International S&T Treaties;
g) Economics of technological change and innovation studies; national, sectoral and regional innovation systems; clusters and technological change;
h) Technology Foresight and Assessment; Risk R&D and technology; Technology and hazards including disaster management related to technical change, innovation, methodologies, etc.;
i) Gender issues in S&T;
j) Globalisation and Emerging Technology; TNCs, FDI and impact on R&D; International affairs and relations in S&T for development; Area studies in science and technology policies and development covering developing and developed countries;
k) h) Epidemiology, health service structure, health policy analysis, health planning, health economics, biomedical waste management, importance of social sciences in public health, urbanization and health.
"

"Only those candidates shall be considered for admission to the Ph. D. Programme who have —

Master’s Degree with 55% marks or its equivalent grade in a point scale wherever grading system is followed.  
OR

Obtained two years M.Phil. degree with at least 55% marks of a recognized University/Institution (with dissertation/seminar/Viva) is essential or one year M.Phil. with 55% marks with additional one year research experience of a recognized University/ Institution, and one publication and 55% marks or equivalent in Master’s degree.
OR

A candidate seeking admission after a 4-year/8-semester bachelor’s degree programme should have a minimum of 75% marks in aggregate or its equivalent grade on a point scale wherever the grading system is followed.

Relaxation to SC/ST/OBC (Non creamy layer)/PWD/EWS as per the UGC Regulations 2022.

"

"Questions would be based on the M.A syllabus taught at the Centre for Philosophy. Please visit http://www.jnu.ac.in/sss/cop-mphil Each Unit will have 20 percent representation (20%) in the total number of questions. 
Please note that as per admission policy 50% of questions in the entrance examination for the Ph.D. Program will be from Research Methodology and rest 50% from domain knowledge. 

Apart from the above the candidate is expected to have sufficient knowledge of the following:  
UNIT –I 
Research Methodology:
1. Inductive, Deductive and probabilistic reasoning
2. Fallacies formal and informal 
3. Logical positivism
4. Dialectics 
5. Positivism
6. Hermeneutics 
7. Deconstruction s
8. Pragmatism 
9. Sceptical method 
10. Linguistic analysis 
11. Phenomenology and existentialism 
12. Thought experiments 
13. Principles of Verifiability and Falsifiability 
14. Holism and methodological individualism
15. Types of arguments in Indian philosophy 
16. Nature of inference (Anumāna) in Indian philosophy 
17.  Types of inferences 
18. Nature of concomitance (vyāpti) according to different schools of Indian philosophy 
19. Hypothetical reasoning (arthāpatti)
20. Aesthetics  
UNIT – II 
 Philosophical Theories and Concepts
1. Metaphysics 
i. Theories of mind and consciousness 
ii. Theories of meaning and truth 
iii. Realism and anti-realism 
iv. Freewill: Determinism, Indeterminism and Compatibalism  
v. Form and matter
vi. Theories of Self 
vii. Theories of Causation 
viii. Problem of personal identity 
ix. Problem of other minds 
x. Problem of matter 
xi. Essentialism
xii. Atomism
xiii. Dualism
xiv. Epiphenomenalism
xv. Anomalous Monism
xvi. Eliminative Materialism 
xvii. Behaviourism 
xviii. Substance Dualism
xix. Nature of Relations
xx. Critique of metaphysics  
2. Epistemology 
i. Theories of perception 
ii. Theories of knowing 
iii. Theories of Justification: Internalism and Externalism  
iv. Gettier Problem 
v. Definition of knowledge (Pramā) in Classical Indian philosophy 
vi. Theories of Error in Classical Indian philosophy
vii. Sources of knowledge Classical Indian philosophy
viii. Theories of Justification in Classical Indian philosophy (pramānyavāda)
UNIT –III
Ethics
a. Normative Ethics
i. Consequentialism 
ii. Kantian Deontology
iii. Virtue Theoretical Ethics 
iv. Contractarianism and Contractualism 
v. Natural Rights Theory
vi. Feminist Ethics 
b. Theories of Metaethics 
i. Cognitivism and Non-cognitivism
ii. Moore’s Non-naturalism
iii. Error Theory
iv. Prescriptivism 
v. Relativism
vi. Moral Realism and anti-realism
c. Applied Ethics 
i. Bio-medical Ethics 
ii. Animal Ethics 
iii. Theories of Punishment 
iv. Environmental Ethics 
v. Business Ethics 
d. Indian Ethical Tradition
i. Mīmāmsā Theory of Dharma, itikartavyatābodha, artha and bhāvnā, 
ii. Buddhist Ethics 
iii. Jaina Ethics 
iv. Theory of Obligation in Bhagvad Gītā
UNIT- IV
Social and Political Philosophy 
a.  Political Ideas: Equality, Justice, Liberty, Freedom, Rights
b. Individual and State
c. Democracy
d. Socialism
e. Marxism
f. Secularism
g. Sarvodaya
h. Gender equality
i. Contemporary theories and debates: Utilitarianism, Rawls’s Justice as Fairness,
j. Libertarianism, Communitarianism, Political liberalism, Multiculturalism, Feminism

UNIT -V

Contemporary Indian Philosophy: 
i. Gandhi, Ambedkar, Tagore, Aurobindo, Vivekananda
ii. Gandhi Tagore Debate
iii. Gandhi Ambedkar Debate
iv. Radhakrishnan 
v. K. C. Bhattacharyya 
vi. Jyotiba Phule
vii. Mohammad Iqbal
viii. Amartya Sen
"

"Only those candidates shall be considered for admission to the Ph. D. Programme who have —

Master’s Degree with 55% marks or its equivalent grade in a point scale wherever grading system is followed.  
OR

Obtained two years M.Phil. degree with at least 55% marks of a recognized University/Institution (with dissertation/seminar/Viva) is essential or one year M.Phil. with 55% marks with additional one year research experience of a recognized University/ Institution, and one publication and 55% marks or equivalent in Master’s degree.
OR

A candidate seeking admission after a 4-year/8-semester bachelor’s degree programme should have a minimum of 75% marks in aggregate or its equivalent grade on a point scale wherever the grading system is followed.

Relaxation to SC/ST/OBC (Non creamy layer)/PWD/EWS as per the UGC Regulations 2022.

"

"Since Women’s Studies is interdisciplinary in nature, the entrance exam will expect candidates to bring their disciplinary and interdisciplinary training in historical, political, economic, sociological, cultural, literary and representational perspectives in the way women, gender, and sexuality have been constituted as objects of study. Students are expected to have a thorough understanding of the relationship between gender and oter analytical categories like class, case, ethnicity, sexuality, community and nationality not only in a national, but also a cross cultural and transnational context. The candidates are expected to be broadly aware of different dimensions of women, gender and sexuality studies in Feminist Theory; Women’s Movements; Gender, Labour and Political Economy; Sexuality Studies; Law; Politics; Development; Globalization and its implications; Religion and Faith Practices; Caste, Ethnicity and Race; Gender and Space; Culture and Modernity; Literature, Art and Performance, and Visuality Studies.
Candidates are expected to have knowledge of feminist methodology, especially qualitative research methods such as ethnography, discourse analysis, oral history, archival research, and literary methods, but not just limited to these.

"Only those candidates shall be considered for admission to the Ph. D. Programme who have —

Master’s Degree with 55% marks or its equivalent grade in a point scale wherever grading system is followed.  

OR

Obtained two years M.Phil. degree with at least 55% marks of a recognized University/Institution (with dissertation/seminar/Viva) is essential or one year M.Phil. with 55% marks with additional one year research experience of a recognized University/ Institution, and one publication and 55% marks or equivalent in Master’s degree.
OR

A candidate seeking admission after a 4-year/8-semester bachelor’s degree programme should have a minimum of 75% marks in aggregate or its equivalent grade on a point scale wherever the grading system is followed.

Relaxation to SC/ST/OBC (Non creamy layer)/PWD/EWS as per the UGC Regulations 2022.

"

"The examination will deal with topics which are covered in any standard Masters level course pertaining to History, Anthropology, Economics, Political Science and Sociology.
In addition, the candidates are expected to have comprehensive understanding on the various dimensions of discrimination and exclusion faced by Scheduled Castes (SC), Scheduled Tribes (ST) Gender, Disability Exclusion in terms of different social aspects and various Minority groups in India. The interpretation of these societal dimensions can only be understood through a proper knowledge of research methodology. The definition of research methodology in itself is a difficult task, divided in terms of approaches ranging from the qualitative to quantitative. In addition to research methods the candidate acquainted in their respective subject at the Master level, is also expected to be familiar with the methods and measurement of exclusion and inclusion.
The candidates are expected to be aware of analysis based on large datasets published periodically by the Government and non-governmental agencies. These would include, but not limited to, Decennial Census reports, National Sample Survey Organisation reports (NSSO), National Family and Health Surveys (NFHS), National Crime Records Bureau reports (NCRB) and other alternative reports covering issues of discrimination and exclusion like Sachar Committee Report, Indian Exclusion reports, International Organisational reports like UN, ILO etc. Further the candidates should be aware of reports published by National Commission for Scheduled Castes (NCSC), National Commission for Scheduled Tribes (NCST), National Commission for Backward Classes (NCBC), National Human Rights Commission (NHRC). The candidates should have an indepth understanding of various facets of the Indian Constitution, Governmental policies for inclusion and developmental schemes addressing the issues of inter-sectionalities of Gender, SCs, STs, disabled and Minority groups.
"

"
Only those candidates shall be considered for admission to the Ph. D. Programme who have —

Master’s Degree with 55% marks or its equivalent grade in a point scale wherever grading system is followed.  

OR

Obtained two years M.Phil. degree with at least 55% marks of a recognized University/Institution (with dissertation/ seminar/Viva) is essential or one year M.Phil. with 55% marks with additional one year research experience of a recognized University/ Institution, and one publication and 55% marks or equivalent in Master’s degree.

OR

A candidate seeking admission after a 4-year/8-semester bachelor’s degree programme should have a minimum of 75% marks in aggregate or its equivalent grade on a point scale wherever the grading system is followed
Desirable: May have exposure in Social Sciences/Humanities/Media and Cultural Studies. 
Relaxation to SC/ST/OBC (Non creamy layer)/PWD/EWS as per the UGC Regulations 2022.
"

"Envisaged primarily as a centre for research and academic study, the Centre for Media Studies has been teaching and researching in the fields of media studies, which include: Histories of media, Political economy of Media, Media and issues of language, Media democracy and dimensions of rights and justice, violence and media, Media technologies and cultural industries, Media and the nature of connectivities, visual culture, theories and methods in media studies.

The syllabus for the Entrance Examination therefore is carefully prepared to harmonise the broader perspective on Media Studies as envisioned by the Centre and the pedagogic and professional needs in Media studies. It covers the evolution and contemporary nature of media in its myriad forms, i.e., print, visual, electronic and digital, etc. The candidates  are expected to have comprehensive understanding of media studies:- history, growth and development of print and electronic media; production content, models and theories of Media effect; Communication for development and social change; language and nature of reporting and principles and practices of  editing; role of news rooms; the nature of persuasion and  advertising; Corporate communication; Media laws and ethics; Constitution of India: its historical evolution and its importance. It also will have components of visual media covering television and film studies and will include the fundamental dimensions of language, aesthetics and movements in world as well as Indian Cinema.  Knowledge of the modern daymedia management and production, ICT and media is also expected. The candidates are expected to be aware of  media research methods in social sciences which includes, apart from  qualitative and quantitative methods and various research techniques, critical discussions on language and ethics in media studies. 

The programme encourages working on the themes related to media studies.
"

"Only those candidates shall be considered for admission to the Ph.D. programme who have:

M.Sc. in any branch of basic or applied sciences with 55% marks or its equivalent grade in a point scale wherever grading system is followed.  

OR

Obtained two years M.Phil. in any branch of basic or applied sciences with 55% marks of a recognized University/Institution (with dissertation/seminar/viva) or one year M.Phil. in any branch of basic or applied sciences with at least 55% marks with additional one year research experience of a recognized University/Institutional, and one publication and 55% marks or equivalent in M.Sc. 

OR

A candidate seeking admission after a 4-year/8-semester bachelor’s degree programme in any branch of basic or applied sciences should have a minimum of 75% marks in aggregate or its equivalent grade on a point scale wherever the grading system is followed.

Relaxation to SC/ST/OBC (Non creamy layer)/PWD/EWS as per the UGC Regulations 2022.

"

"All questions would be of the multiple choice type. The questions will be divided into two parts:
Part-A
This part will have questions on Research Methodology broadly covering the topics such as Judging the ability of Searching libraries, web-based information etc., Structuring of articles, referencing etc., Describing visual, audio or written images, Writing review of book/Report etc., importance of seminar/workshop/conference, General idea of plagiarism, Concept of logbook, workbook, field book etc., Names of journals, Important publishers, Site selection criteria, sample number criteria, sample storage methods, sample extraction and digestion methods, Mean, median, mode, standard deviation, standard error, correlation, time series, scatter plots, bars, line diagram, error bars, area plots, contours etc., Accuracy, precision, null hypothesis, errors, uncertainty, Knowledge about software: statistical, GIS and RS etc.
Part-B
This part will have questions of M.Sc. level from Physics, Chemistry, Geology, Biology and Environmental Sciences.
"

"Only those candidates shall be considered for admission to the Ph.D. programme who have:

M.Sc. in any branch of basic or applied sciences with 55% marks or its equivalent grade in a point scale wherever grading system is followed.  

OR

Obtained two years M.Phil. in any branch of basic or applied sciences with 55% marks of a recognized University/Institution (with dissertation/seminar/viva) or one year M.Phil. in any branch of basic or applied sciences with at least 55% marks with additional one year research experience of a recognized University/Institutional, and one publication and 55% marks or equivalent in M.Sc. 

OR

A candidate seeking admission after a 4-year/8-semester bachelor’s degree programme in any branch of basic or applied sciences should have a minimum of 75% marks in aggregate or its equivalent grade on a point scale wherever the grading system is followed.

Relaxation to SC/ST/OBC (Non creamy layer)/PWD/EWS as per the UGC Regulations 2022.

"

"All questions would be of the multiple choice type. The questions will be divided into two parts:
Part-A
This part will have questions on Research Methodology broadly covering the topics such as Judging the ability of Searching libraries, web-based information etc., Structuring of articles, referencing etc., Describing visual, audio or written images, Writing review of book/Report etc., importance of seminar/workshop/conference, General idea of plagiarism, Concept of logbook, workbook, field book etc., Names of journals, Important publishers, Site selection criteria, sample number criteria, sample storage methods, sample extraction and digestion methods, Mean, median, mode, standard deviation, standard error, correlation, time series, scatter plots, bars, line diagram, error bars, area plots, contours etc., Accuracy, precision, null hypothesis, errors, uncertainty, Knowledge about software: statistical, GIS and RS etc.
Part-B
This part will have questions of M.Sc. level from Physics, Chemistry, Geology, Biology and Environmental Sciences.
"

"The candidates interested in research in Cloud Computing, Computer Graphics, Computer Network, Computer Vision, Databases, Data Mining, Data Warehousing, Embedded Systems, Image Processing, Knowledge Engineering, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, MEMS, Mobile Networks, Modelling and Simulation, Natural Language Processing, Network Security, Optimization Theory, Parallel and Distributed Systems, Pattern Recognition, Programming Languages, Software Engineering, VLSI, Web Mining and Wireless Network will be considered for Admission to Ph.D. programme this year.

Only those candidates shall be considered for admission to the Ph.D. programme who have

Master’s Degree in Computer Science or Mathematics or Statistics or Operational Research or in any branch of Science or Master of Application (MCA) with 55% marks or its equivalent grade in a point scale wherever grading system is followed.  

OR

Master’s Degree in Electronics or Electrical & Electronics Engineering or Electronics & Communication Engineering or related areas with 55% marks or its equivalent grade in a point scale wherever grading system is followed.  

OR

Obtained two years M.Phil. degree with at least 55% marks of a recognized University/Institution (with Dissertation/Seminar/Viva), and with 55% marks or equivalent Master’s degree;

OR

One year M.Phil. with 55% marks with additional one year research experience of a recognized University/Institute, and one publication and with 55% marks or equivalent in Master’s degree.
OR

A candidate seeking admission after a 4-year/8-semester bachelor’s degree programme in Computer Science or Mathematics or Statistics or Operational Research or in any branch of Science should have a minimum of 75% marks in aggregate or its equivalent grade on a point scale wherever the grading system is followed.

Relaxation to SC/ST/OBC (Non creamy layer)/PWD/EWS as per the UGC Regulations 2022.

"

"50% of the questions will be from Research Methodology and remaining from the other specified topics.
PART A
Common Syllabus for the Computer Science and Microsystems Stream:
Research Methodology: Experimental Design; Fundamentals of Sampling; Data: types, quality measurement; Processing and Analysis of data; Hypothesis Testing (parametric, non-parametric), Theory of Probability.
Mathematics: Integral and Differential Calculus, Linear Algebra, Numerical Analysis, Modern Algebra.
PART B
Specific Syllabus for the Computer Science Stream:
Data Structures and Algorithms, Programming Languages (C, C++), Operating Systems, Discrete Mathematics, Automata Theory, Computer Architecture, Computer Networks, Database Management System."

"The candidates interested in research in Cloud Computing, Computer Graphics, Computer Network, Computer Vision, Databases, Data Mining, Data Warehousing, Embedded Systems, Image Processing, Knowledge Engineering, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, MEMS, Mobile Networks, Modelling and Simulation, Natural Language Processing, Network Security, Optimization Theory, Parallel and Distributed Systems, Pattern Recognition, Programming Languages, Software Engineering, VLSI, Web Mining and Wireless Network will be considered for Admission to Ph.D. programme this year.

Only those candidates shall be considered for admission to the Ph.D. programme who have

Master’s Degree in Computer Science or Mathematics or Statistics or Operational Research or in any branch of Science or Master of Application (MCA) with 55% marks or its equivalent grade in a point scale wherever grading system is followed.  

OR

Master’s Degree in Electronics or Electrical & Electronics Engineering or Electronics & Communication Engineering or related areas with 55% marks or its equivalent grade in a point scale wherever grading system is followed.  

OR

Obtained two years M.Phil. degree with at least 55% marks of a recognized University/Institution (with Dissertation/Seminar/Viva), and with 55% marks or equivalent Master’s degree;

OR

One year M.Phil. with 55% marks with additional one year research experience of a recognized University/Institute, and one publication and with 55% marks or equivalent in Master’s degree.
OR

A candidate seeking admission after a 4-year/8-semester bachelor’s degree programme in Computer Science or Mathematics or Statistics or Operational Research or in any branch of Science should have a minimum of 75% marks in aggregate or its equivalent grade on a point scale wherever the grading system is followed.

Relaxation to SC/ST/OBC (Non creamy layer)/PWD/EWS as per the UGC Regulations 2022.
"

"50% of the questions will be from Research Methodology and remaining from the other specified topics.
PART A
Common Syllabus for the Computer Science and Microsystems Stream:
Research Methodology: Experimental Design; Fundamentals of Sampling; Data: types, quality measurement; Processing and Analysis of data; Hypothesis Testing (parametric, non-parametric), Theory of Probability.
Mathematics: Integral and Differential Calculus, Linear Algebra, Numerical Analysis, Modern Algebra.
PART B
Specific Syllabus for the Microsystems Stream:
Digital logic, electrons in solids, energy band theory, charge carriers in semiconductors, drift-diffusion theory, p-n junctions, MOS transistor,  Basics of CMOS analog circuits,  Basics of CMOS digital VLSI circuits, Basics of MEMS and VLSI Technology.

"Candidates shall be considered for admission to the Ph.D. programme on the following basis: 

Candidates who have obtained M.Sc. degree (two years programme or five years Integrated programme) from a recognized University/Institution in Physics with at least 55% marks or its equivalent grade in a point scale wherever grading system is followed.  
OR
Obtained two years M.Phil. Degree for the corresponding subject with at least 55% marks from a recognized University/Institution (with dissertation/seminar/viva) or one year M.Phil. with 55% marks with the corresponding subject with additional one year research experience of a recognized University/Institution and one publication and 55% marks or equivalent in M.Sc.
OR

A candidate seeking admission after a 4-year/8-semester bachelor’s degree programme in Physics should have a minimum of 75% marks in aggregate or its equivalent grade on a point scale wherever the grading system is followed.

Relaxation to SC/ST/OBC (Non creamy layer)/PWD/EWS as per the UGC Regulations 2022.

"

"I. Mathematical Physics 
Linear vector spaces. Eigen values and eigen vectors. Linear ordinary 
differential equations of first & second order. Special functions. Partial 
differential equations. Green’s function. Fourier and Laplace 
transforms. Complex analysis: analytic functions, poles and residues, 
series expansion, and evaluation of integrals. 
II. Classical Mechanics 
Lagrangian and Hamiltonian formalism. Equations of motion. Central 
force problem. Conservation laws. Small oscillations and normal 
modes. Special theory of relativity. 
III. Electromagnetic Theory 
Gauss’s law. Laplace and Poisson equations, boundary value 
problems. Ampere's law. Electromagnetic induction. Maxwell's 
equations. Scalar and vector potentials. Gauge invariance. Conservation laws for electromagnetic fields. Electromagnetic waves in free space. Dielectrics and conductors. Reflection and refraction of 
electromagnetic waves. Dynamics of charged particles in static and 
uniform electromagnetic fields. 
IV. Quantum Mechanics 
Wavefunctions and operators. Heisenberg uncertainty principle. 
Schrödinger equation (time-dependent and time-independent). 
Eigenvalue problems (particle in a box, harmonic oscillator, hydrogen 
atom). Tunneling. Orbital and spin angular momenta. Addition of 
angular momenta. Time-independent perturbation theory. Variational 
method. Time dependent perturbation theory: Fermi's golden rule and 
selection rules. Identical particles and indistinguishability. 
V. Thermodynamics and Statistical Physics 
Laws of thermodynamics and their consequences. Thermodynamic 
potentials. Legendre transformation. Maxwell relations. Chemical 
potential, phase equilibria. Micro-canonical, canonical and grand- 
canonical ensembles and partition functions. Free energy and its 
connection with thermodynamic quantities. Classical and quantum 
statistics. Ideal Bose and Fermi gases. Blackbody radiation and 
Planck'sdistribution. First- and second-order phase transitions. 
VI. Atomic & Molecular Physics 
Quantum states of electrons in an atom. Relativistic corrections of 
atomic energy levels. LS & JJ couplings. Zeeman, Paschen-Bach &
Stark effects. Magnetic resonance. Born-Oppenheimer approximation. Electronic, rotational, vibrational and Raman spectra of diatomic molecules. Lasers: spontaneous and stimulated emission, Einstein A &B coefficients. Optical pumping, population inversion, rate equation. 
VII. Condensed Matter Physics 
Bravais lattices. Reciprocal lattice. Diffraction and structure factor. Bonding of solids. Elastic properties, phonons, lattice specific heat. Free electron theory of metals and electronic specific heat. Drude model of electrical and thermal conductivity. Hall effect and thermoelectric power. Band theory of solids: metals, insulators and semiconductors. Superconductivity: Type-I and type-II superconductors. Magnetism: types of magnetic ordering and Curie-Weiss law. 
VIII. Nuclear and Particle Physics 
Basic nuclear properties: size, shape and charge distribution, spin and parity. Binding energy, semi-empirical mass formula, liquid drop model. Nuclear force. Single-particle shell model, its validity and limitations. Rotational spectra. Elementary ideas of alpha, beta and gamma decays and their selection rules. Fission and fusion. Nuclear reactions. Classification of fundamental forces. Elementary particles and their quantum numbers (charge, spin, parity, isospin, strangeness, etc.). 
IX. Electronics 
Semiconductor devices (diodes, junctions, transistors, and field effect devices), device characteristics. Operational amplifiers and their applications. Digital techniques and applications (registers, counters, comparators and similar circuits). 
X. Research Methodology and Experimental Methods 
Data analysis. Error estimation. Measurement of electrical resistivity, Hall coefficient, magnetic susceptibility and thermal conductivity. Interference and diffraction experiments. Spectroscopic measurements such as Zeeman effect, Electron Spin Resonance, and Raman effect. Experimental determination of fundamental constants such as Planck’s constant, e/m, and Boltzmann constant.
"

"Candidates shall be considered for admission to the Ph.D. programme on the following basis: 

Candidates who have obtained M.Sc. degree (two years programme or five years Integrated programme) from a recognized University/Institution in Chemistry with at least 55% marks or its equivalent grade in a point scale wherever grading system is followed.  
OR

Obtained two years M.Phil. Degree for the corresponding subject with at least 55% marks from a recognized University/Institution (with dissertation/seminar/viva) or one year M.Phil. with 55% marks with the corresponding subject with additional one year research experience of a recognized University/Institution and one publication and 55% marks or equivalent in M.Sc.
OR

A candidate seeking admission after a 4-year/8-semester bachelor’s degree programme in Chemistry should have a minimum of 75% marks in aggregate or its equivalent grade on a point scale wherever the grading system is followed.

Relaxation to SC/ST/OBC (Non creamy layer)/PWD/EWS as per the UGC Regulations 2022.

"

"Research Methodology 
Analytical chemistry, chromatographic separation, crystallization, spectroscopic techniques, electro-and thermoanalytical methods. Data analysis: Mean and standard deviation; absolute and relative errors; linear regression; covariance and correlation coefficient. 

Organic Chemistry 
1. IUPAC nomenclature of organic molecules including regio - and stereoisomers. 
2. Principles of stereochemistry: Configurational and conformational isomerism in acyclic and cyclic compounds; stereogenicity, stereoselectivity, enantioselectivity, diastereoselectivity and asymmetric induction. 
3. Aromaticity: Benzenoid and non - benzenoid compounds – generation and reactions. 
4. Organic reactive intermediates: Generation, stability and reactivity of carbocations, carbanions, free radicals, carbenes, benzynes and nitrenes. 
5. Organic reaction mechanisms involving addition, elimination and substitution reactions with electrophilic, nucleophilic or radical species. Determination of reaction pathways. 
6. Common named reactions and rearrangements – applications in organic synthesis. 
7. Organic transformations and reagents: Functional group interconversion including oxidations and reductions; common catalysts and reagents (organic, inorganic, organometallic and enzymatic). Chemo, regio and stereoselective transformations. 
8. Concepts in organic synthesis: Retrosynthesis, disconnection, synthons, linear and convergent synthesis, umpolung of reactivity and protecting groups. 
9. Asymmetric synthesis: Chiral auxiliaries, methods of asymmetric induction – substrate, reagent and catalyst controlled reactions; determination of enantiomeric and diastereomeric excess; enantio-discrimination. Resolution – optical and kinetic. 
10. Pericyclic reactions – electrocyclisation, cycloaddition, sigmatropic rearrangements and other related concerted reactions. Principles and applications of photochemical reactions in organic chemistry. 
11. Synthesis and reactivity of common heterocyclic compounds containing one or two heteroatoms (O, N, S). 
12. Chemistry of natural products: Carbohydrates, proteins and peptides, fatty acids, nucleic acids, terpenes, steroids and alkaloids. Biogenesis of terpenoids and alkaloids. 
13. Structure determination of organic compounds by IR, UV - Vis, 1H &13C NMR and Mass spectroscopic techniques. 

Inorganic Chemistry 
1. Chemical periodicity: Classification of elements and periodicity in properties. 
2. Molecular Structure and Bonding: Valence bond theory, molecular orbital Theory, VSEPR theory. 
3. Acids and Bases: Lewis acids and bases, HSAB concept, Gas phase versus solution acidity, Solvent levelling effects, Surface acidity. 
4. Oxidation and Reduction: Analysis of redox cycles, Redox stability in water, Disproportionation/Comproportionation, Frost, Latimer and Pourbaix diagrams. 
5. Main group elements and their compounds: Allotropy, synthesis, structure and bonding, industrial importance of the compounds. 
6. Transition elements and coordination compounds: structure, bonding theories, spectral and magnetic properties, reaction mechanisms. 
7. Inner transition elements: spectral and magnetic properties, redox chemistry, analytical applications. 
8. Organometallic compounds: synthesis, bonding and structure, and reactivity. Organometallics in homogeneous catalysis. 
9. Cages and metal clusters. 
10. Bioinorganic chemistry: photosystems, porphyrins, metalloenzymes, oxygen transport, electron-transfer reactions; nitrogen fixation, metal complexes in medicine. 
11. Nuclear chemistry: nuclear reactions, fission and fusion, radio- analytical techniques, activation analysis, principles of determination of age of rocks and minerals, and Radio-carbon dating. 
12. Characterisation of inorganic compounds by IR, Raman, NMR, EPR, Mössbauer, UV-vis, NQR, MS, electron spectroscopy and microscopic techniques. 

Physical Chemistry 
1. Basic principles of quantum mechanics: Postulates; operator algebra; exactly-solvable systems: particle-in-a-box, harmonic oscillator and the hydrogen atom, including shapes of atomic orbitals; orbital and spin angular momenta; tunnelling. 
2. Approximate methods of quantum mechanics: Variational principle; perturbation theory up to second order in energy; applications. 
3. Atomic structure and spectroscopy; term symbols; many-electron systems and antisymmetry principle. 
4. Chemical bonding in diatomics; elementary concepts of MO and VB theories; Huckel theory for conjugated π-electron systems. 
5. Chemical applications of group theory; symmetry elements; point groups; character tables; selection rules. 
6. Molecular spectroscopy: Rotational and vibrational spectra of diatomic molecules; electronic spectra; IR and Raman activities – selection rules; basic principles of magnetic resonance. 
7. Chemical thermodynamics: Laws, state and path functions and their applications; thermodynamic description of various types of processes; Maxwell’s relations; spontaneity and equilibria; temperature and pressure dependence of thermodynamic quantities; Le Chatelier principle; elementary description of phase transitions; phase equilibria and phase rule; thermodynamics of ideal and non-ideal gases, and solutions. 
8. Statistical thermodynamics: Boltzmann distribution; kinetic theory of gases; partition functions and their relation to thermodynamic quantities–calculations for model systems. 
9. Electrochemistry: Nernst equation, redox systems, electrochemical cells; Debye-Huckel theory; electrolytic conductance – Kohlrausch’s law and its applications; ionic equilibria; conductometric and potentiometric titrations. 
10. Chemical kinetics: Empirical rate laws and temperature dependence; complex reactions; steady state approximation; determination of reaction mechanisms; collision and transition state theories of rate constants; unimolecular reactions; enzyme kinetics; salt effects; homogeneous catalysis; photochemical reactions. 
11. Colloids and surfaces: Stability and properties of colloids; isotherms and surface area; heterogeneous catalysis. 
12. Solid state: Crystal structures; Bragg’s law and applications; band structure of solids. 
13. Polymer chemistry: Molar masses; kinetics of polymerization.
"

"M.Sc in Physics/ Chemistry/ Mathematics/ Computer Science/ Statistics/ Operations research/ Life Sciences/Biotechnology/ Bioinformatics/ engineering and    related disciplines with minimum of 55% marks in the  qualifying degree or its equivalent grade in a point scale wherever grading system is followed.  

OR

A candidate seeking admission after a 4-year/8-semester bachelor’s degree programme in Physics/ Chemistry/ Mathematics/ Computer Science/ Statistics/ Operations research/ Life Sciences/Biotechnology/ Bioinformatics/ engineering and    related disciplines should have a minimum of 75% marks in aggregate or its equivalent grade on a point scale wherever the grading system is followed.

Relaxation to SC/ST/OBC (Non creamy layer)/PWD/EWS as per the UGC Regulations 2022.
"

"The Ph.D course will have a single entrance test with the following break up.
The syllabus of the entrance test shall consist of 50% of Research Methodology and 50% shall be Subject Specific.
Part A: General Reasoning
This part of the question paper is to assess the analytical and quantitative skills of the students acquired throughout their academic career.

Part B: 
Track 1: Physics, Chemistry
Physics:
Mathematical Physics: Linear vector space; matrices; vector calculus; linear differential equations; elements of complex analysis; Laplace transforms, Fourier analysis, elementary ideas about tensors. Classical Mechanics: Conservation laws; central forces, Kepler problem and planetary motion; collisions and scattering in laboratory and Centre of mass frames; mechanics of system of particles; rigid body dynamics; moment of inertia tensor; noninertial frames and pseudo forces; variational principle; Lagrange’s and Hamilton’s formalisms; equations of motion, cyclic coordinates, Poisson bracket; periodic motion, small oscillations, normal modes; special theory of relativity – Lorentz transformations, relativistic kinematics, mass- energy equivalence.
Electromagnetic Theory: Solution of electrostatic and magnetostatic problems including boundary value problems; dielectrics and conductors; Biot-Savart’s and Ampere’s laws; Faraday’s law; Maxwell’s equations; scalar and vector potentials; Coulomb and
Lorentz gauges; Electromagnetic waves and their reflection, refraction, interference, diffraction and polarization. Poynting vector, Poynting theorem, energy and momentum of electromagnetic waves; radiation from a moving charge.
Quantum Mechanics: Physical basis of quantum mechanics; uncertainty principle; Schrodinger equation; one, two and three dimensional potential problems; particle in a box, harmonic oscillator, hydrogen atom; linear vectors and operators in Hilbert space; angular momentum and spin; addition of angular momenta; time independent perturbation theory; elementary scattering theory.
Thermodynamics and Statistical Physics: Laws of thermodynamics; macrostates and microstates; phase space; probability ensembles; partition function, free energy, calculation of thermodynamic quantities; classical and quantum statistics; degenerate Fermi gas; black body radiation and Planck’s distribution law; Bose-Einstein condensation; first and second order phase transitions, critical point.
Atomic and Molecular Physics: Spectra of one- and many-electron atoms; LS and jj coupling; hyperfine structure; Zeeman and Stark effects; electric dipole transitions and selection rules; X-ray spectra; rotational and vibrational spectra of diatomic molecules; electronic transition in diatomic molecules, Franck- Condon principle; Raman effect; NMR and ESR; lasers.

Chemistry:
Organic Chemistry, Stereochemistry, Properties of gases, kinetic theory of gases, Thermodynamics, Chemical Bonding, Oxidation states, electrochemistry, Molecular Structure, spectroscopy, Chemical Kinetics
Quantum Mechanics, Statistical Mechanics
"

"M.Sc in Physics/ Chemistry/ Mathematics/ Computer Science/ Statistics/ Operations research/ Life Sciences/Biotechnology/ Bioinformatics/ engineering and    related disciplines with minimum of 55% marks in the  qualifying degree or its equivalent grade in a point scale wherever grading system is followed.  

OR

A candidate seeking admission after a 4-year/8-semester bachelor’s degree programme in Physics/ Chemistry/ Mathematics/ Computer Science/ Statistics/ Operations research/ Life Sciences/Biotechnology/ Bioinformatics/ engineering and    related disciplines should have a minimum of 75% marks in aggregate or its equivalent grade on a point scale wherever the grading system is followed.

Relaxation to SC/ST/OBC (Non creamy layer)/PWD/EWS as per the UGC Regulations 2022.

"

"The Ph.D course will have a single entrance test with the following break up.
The syllabus of the entrance test shall consist of 50% of Research Methodology and 50% shall be Subject Specific.
Part A: General Reasoning
This part of the question paper is to assess the analytical and quantitative skills of the students acquired throughout their academic career.

Part B: 
Track 2: Bioinformatics, Life Sciences 

Life Sciences/Biotechnology
Biomolecules & Cellular Organization, Fundamental Processes, Basic Concepts in Genetics & Immunology, Developmental Processes, Genome Structure & Organization, Gene Expression and Regulation, Basic Techniques in Molecular Biology and Recombinant DNA Technology

Bioinformatics
Sequence analysis and alignment algorithms, Phylogenetic Analysis, Databases, Sequencing Technologies, Structural Bioinformatics, Concepts in sequence analysis, Genomics and Transcriptomics, Sequencing methods, Sequence formats, Methods of gene expression profiling, Genetic/epigenetic variations
"

"M.Sc in Physics/ Chemistry/ Mathematics/ Computer Science/ Statistics/ Operations research/ Life Sciences/Biotechnology/ Bioinformatics/ engineering and    related disciplines with minimum of 55% marks in the  qualifying degree or its equivalent grade in a point scale wherever grading system is followed.  

OR

A candidate seeking admission after a 4-year/8-semester bachelor’s degree programme in Physics/ Chemistry/ Mathematics/ Computer Science/ Statistics/ Operations research/ Life Sciences/Biotechnology/ Bioinformatics/ engineering and    related disciplines should have a minimum of 75% marks in aggregate or its equivalent grade on a point scale wherever the grading system is followed.

Relaxation to SC/ST/OBC (Non creamy layer)/PWD/EWS as per the UGC Regulations 2022.

"

"The Ph.D course will have a single entrance test with the following break up.

Part A: General Reasoning
This part of the question paper is to assess the analytical and quantitative skills of the students acquired throughout their academic career.

Part B: 
Track 3: Mathematics, Computer Science

Mathematics
Hydrodynamics: Classification of fluids, the continuum model, Lagrangian and Eulerian approach of description. Lagrangian and Eulerian methods. Equation of continuity. Boundary surface. Stream lines. Path lines and streak lines. Velocity potential. Irrotational and rotational motions. Vortex lines, vorticity vector, equi-potential surface streamlines, pathlines, Mass flux density, conservation of mass leading to equation of continuity, conservation of momentum and its mathematical formulation, Lagrange’s and Euler’s equations of motion, Bernoulli’s theorem, Equation of motion by flux method. Equations referred to moving axes, Impulsive actions, Stream function. Viscous flow, stress and strain analysis, stokes hypothesis, The Navier-stokes equation of motion, Poiseuille flow.
Advanced Differential Equations: Existence and uniqueness theorem, Sturm comparison and separation theorem, homogeneous linear system, Nonhomogeneous linear system, linear system with constant coefficient. Two-point boundary value problems, Green function,
Construction of green function, Sturm-Liouville system, Non-linear Differential Equation, Solution of PDEs by method of integral transforms (Laplace and Fourier), Boundary value problem, Maxima and minimum principles, Uniqueness and continuity Theorem.
Special Function: Calculus of Variation-Functional and its properties, Variational problems with fixed boundaries, Legendre polynomial and functions, Christoffel's summation formula, Bessel's Function, Modified Bessel's function, Bessel's equations. Hermite polynomials, Laguerre polynomials.
Linear Algebra: Vector spaces, Sub spaces, linearly dependent & linearly independent vectors, Basis, Dimension, linear transformation, Matrix representation of a linear transformation, Rank & Nullity theorem.
Finite dimensional vector spaces, Existence theorem for basis, Quotient space and its dimension. Rank of a matrix, Eigen values & Eigen vectors. Change of basis, Canonical forms, Diagonal forms, Triangular forms, Jordan forms, Quadratic forms, reduction and classification of quadratic forms, Orthogonal transformations, Unitary transformations, Positive semi definite matrices, Semi definite matrices.
Operational Research and Networking: Introduction to Linear Programming. Problem formulations. Linear independence and dependence of vectors. Convex sets. Extreme points. Hyperplanes and Half spaces. Directions of a convex set. Convex cones. Polyhedral sets and cones. Theory of Simplex Method. Simplex Algorithm. Transportation problem. Assignment problem.
Graph Theory and Petri nets: Selected topics in graph theory: basic definitions and notions, characterization of trees, vector vacuum of a graph, planarity of graphs, Hamiltonian and Eulerian cycles. Edge – and vertex colourings of graphs: chromatic number, chromatic index, map colour theorem, four – colour problem. Independence theory in combinatory. Directed digraphs. Flow networks. Applications. Petri nets and their types.
Probability and Statistics: Measures of central tendency and dispersion, Skewness and kurtosis, Probability, Conditional probability, Theorem of total probabilities, Bayes theorem, Random variables, Probability mass and density functions, Mathematical expectation and its properties, Moment generating functions, Binomial, Poisson, Geometric, Exponential and
Normal distributions and their properties, Method of least squares, Correlation and regression.

Computer Science and Programming
Computer Organization and Architecture

Machine instructions and addressing modes. ALU, data‐path and control unit. Instruction pipelining. Memory hierarchy: cache, main memory and secondary storage; I/O interface (interrupt and DMA mode).

Programming and Data Structures
Programming in C. Recursion. Arrays, stacks, queues, linked lists, trees, binary search trees, binary heaps, graphs.

Algorithms :-
Searching, sorting, hashing. Asymptotic worst case time and space complexity. Algorithm design techniques: greedy, dynamic programming and divide‐and‐conquer. Graph search, minimum spanning trees, shortest paths.

Theory of Computation Regular expressions and finite automata. Context-free grammars and push-down automata. Regular and contex-free languages, pumping lemma. Turing machines and undecidability.

Compiler Design
Lexical analysis, parsing, syntax-directed translation. Runtime environments. Intermediate code generation.

Operating System
Processes, threads, inter‐process communication, concurrency and synchronization. Deadlock. CPU scheduling. Memory management and virtual memory. File systems.

Databases
ER‐model. Relational model: relational algebra, tuple calculus, SQL. Integrity constraints, normal forms. File organization, indexing (e.g., B and B+ trees). Transactions and concurrency control.
Computer Networks
Concept of layering. LAN technologies (Ethernet). Flow and error control techniques, switching. IPv4/IPv6, routers and routing algorithms (distance vector, link state). TCP/UDP and sockets, congestion control. Application layer protocols (DNS, SMTP, POP, FTP, HTTP). Basics of Wi-Fi. Network security: authentication, basics of public key and private key cryptography, digital signatures and certificates, firewalls.
"

"Only those candidates shall be considered for admission to the Ph. D. Programme who have —
Master’s Degree with 55% marks or its equivalent grade in a point scale wherever grading system is followed.

OR

Obtained two years M.Phil. degree with 55% marks of a recognized University/Institution (with dissertation/seminar/Viva) or one year M.Phil. degree with 55% marks with additional one year research experience of a recognized University/Institution, and one publication and Master’s Degree with 55% marks or its equivalent grade in a point scale wherever grading system is followed. 

OR

A candidate seeking admission after a 4-year/8-semester bachelor’s degree programme, should have specialization in (1) Visual Studies, (2) Theare and Performance Studies or (3) Cinema Studies with a minimum of 75% marks in aggregate or its equivalent grade on a point scale wherever the grading system is followed.

Relaxation to SC/ST/OBC (Non creamy layer)/PWD/EWS as per the UGC Regulations 2022.
"

"Note: The programme is suited for students who come from a background in Visual Studies/ Art History and related disciplines. Candidates are expected to already be familiar with the discipline of art history and its theoretical concerns in general and with the development of Indian art and architecture in particular.  To appear for the entrance exam, prospective candidates should have a broad understanding of the intellectual history of the discipline and key philosophical concerns of image theories. They should be familiar with the topics listed below which are areas covered by Masters-level programmes. Questions set by the School are designed to assess the candidate’s ability to reflect upon and critically engage with themes and issues related to art and visual culture.

Candidates appearing for the entrance examination should be familiar with the following:

Contribution of theorists whose work has shaped/ impacted art historical, critical and anthropological discourse on the visual arts and visual culture.
Research Methodology and Historiography of the discipline: art criticism and art history writing and archival structures as subjects of inquiry and meta-critical practices.
Artworks as modes of symbolic communication and methodologies of decipherment of visual codes and visual language systems. 
Methodological approaches to interpreting the visual: iconography, semiotics, formalism, cultural materialism, psychoanalysis, narratology, phenomenology, affect theory, theories of gender, feminist and post-colonial critiques.
The entanglements of ethno-nationalism and art history
The interrelationship of textual and visual traditions in Indian art.
The social and political and conditions that govern the agency of art and artists and impact visual representations.
The relationship between political, economic and liturgical institutions and monumental built forms. 
Current debates about the agency and representation of caste, class and gender in pre-modern arts.
Capitalism, individualism and the relationship with artistic authorship.
Debates around authorship in Indian art.
Concepts of space and place in architecture and spatiotemporal understanding of built form including relationships between architecture and ritual performance.
The network of institutional agencies in which art works are embedded. Institutional critique and its own institutionalization.
Iconophilia, iconopraxis and iconoclasm.
Sectarian competetiveness and the “clash of icons.”
Technologies of art-making, intentionalities of choice and theoretical understanding of creative labour.
Interactivity, community art and relational aesthetics in contemporary visual culture.
The construction of heritage vis a vis national and global framework.
Photography theory, digital convergence and “remediation”. 
"

"Only those candidates shall be considered for admission to the Ph. D. Programme who have —
Master’s Degree with 55% marks or its equivalent grade in a point scale wherever grading system is followed.

OR

Obtained two years M.Phil. degree with 55% marks of a recognized University/Institution (with dissertation/seminar/Viva) or one year M.Phil. degree with 55% marks with additional one year research experience of a recognized University/Institution, and one publication and Master’s Degree with 55% marks or its equivalent grade in a point scale wherever grading system is followed. 

OR

A candidate seeking admission after a 4-year/8-semester bachelor’s degree programme, should have specialization in (1) Visual Studies, (2) Theare and Performance Studies or (3) Cinema Studies with a minimum of 75% marks in aggregate or its equivalent grade on a point scale wherever the grading system is followed.

Relaxation to SC/ST/OBC (Non creamy layer)/PWD/EWS as per the UGC Regulations 2022.

"

"Note: Theatre and Performance Studies covers a wide range of subjects, including the history of theatre, dance and music with a particular focus on the study of embodied performance. Students appearing for the entrance exam for the Theatre and Performance Studies stream should have some broad knowledge of the intellectual concerns and issues linked to the discipline. They should be familiar with the topics listed below which are areas covered by Masters level programmes. Questions set by the School are designed to assess the candidate’s ability to reflect upon and critically engage with themes and issues related to theatre and performance.

Candidates appearing for the entrance examination should be familiar with the following:

Concepts related to performance and aesthetics, such as rasa, dhvani, catharsis, tragedy, alienation, corporeality, embodiment, liminality, efficacy;
Basic knowledge and understanding of the discourse around primary texts such as Natyasastra, Dhvanyaloka, Abhinaya Darpana and The Poetics; 
Institutions of performance such as National School of Drama, Sangeet Natak Akademi, Ninasam, Kalakshetra, Kalamandalam;
Sufi and bhakti performing arts traditions;
Regional culture and performance practices (theatre, dance, music, puppetry and others) in India;
Histories and theories of political theatre;
Histories of Indian musical traditions;
Histories of traditions and transitions in dance;
Feminism, gender and performance;
Comic traditions in performance;
Nation, nationalism and performance;
Post-colonial performances;
Debates in modern Indian theatre, music and dance.
Applied theatre and performance;
Street theatre;
Globalisation and performance; 
Performance art
Discourses, theories and research methodologies around the emergence of disciplines of theatre and performance studies, dance studies, music studies.
"

"Only those candidates shall be considered for admission to the Ph. D. Programme who have —
Master’s Degree with 55% marks or its equivalent grade in a point scale wherever grading system is followed.

OR

Obtained two years M.Phil. degree with 55% marks of a recognized University/Institution (with dissertation/seminar/Viva) or one year M.Phil. degree with 55% marks with additional one year research experience of a recognized University/Institution, and one publication and Master’s Degree with 55% marks or its equivalent grade in a point scale wherever grading system is followed. 

OR

A candidate seeking admission after a 4-year/8-semester bachelor’s degree programme, should have specialization in (1) Visual Studies, (2) Theare and Performance Studies or (3) Cinema Studies with a minimum of 75% marks in aggregate or its equivalent grade on a point scale wherever the grading system is followed.

Relaxation to SC/ST/OBC (Non creamy layer)/PWD/EWS as per the UGC Regulations 2022.
"

"Note: The programmes draw students either from a background in Cinema/Film Studies or from other disciplines with an interest in the subject. Students appearing for the entrance exam for the Cinema Studies stream should have some broad knowledge of the intellectual concerns and issues linked to the discipline. They should be familiar with the topics listed below which are areas covered by Masters level programmes. Questions set by the School are designed to assess the candidate’s ability to reflect upon and critically engage with themes and issues related to cinema including:

Indian Cinema History 
Globalization and Indian Cinema 
National Cinema Debates
International Film Movements 
Issues and Debates in Research Methodology 
Media and Cultural Studies 
Sound and Colour in the History of Cinema 
Authorship Debates 
Theories of Genre
Melodrama: Forms and Histories 
Film Stardom and Celebrity Culture 
Early Debates and Discourses on Film 
Modernism, Mass Culture and Cinema
Media Aesthetics
Space, Architecture and Cinema 
Film/Media: Sound and Colour 
Theories of the Cinematic Avant Garde
The Cinematic Apparatus
Cinema and the Postmodern
Television and Video Theory
Post Cinematic and Post Celluloid Debates
Media Sensorium and Media Archaeology Debates
Embodiment and Affect in Film/Media
The Cultural Politics of Speed, Surveillance and Forensics in Cinema/Media
The Archive Effect and Memory
Digital Culture and the Internet
Questions on research methodology have to be posed in the context of these issues.
"

"Master's degree or equivalent in Sanskrit or in any allied subject with at least 55% marks or its equivalent grade in a point scale wherever grading system is followed.  

OR
Obtained two years M.Phil. Degree with at least 55% marks of a recognized University/Institution (with dissertation/seminar/viva) or one year M.Phil. with 55% marks with additional one year research experience of a recognized University/Institution and one publication and 55% marks or equivalent in Master’s degree.

Knowledge of Sanskrit is desirable.

OR

A candidate seeking admission after a 4-year/8-semester bachelor’s degree programme in Sanskrit or in any allied subject should have a minimum of 75% marks in aggregate or its equivalent grade on a point scale wherever the grading system is followed.

Relaxation to SC/ST/OBC (Non creamy layer)/PWD/EWS as per the UGC Regulations 2022.

"

Syllabus: The test will cover the following areas: Indian Philosophical Systems; Traditions of Yoga & Sādhanā, Sanskrit literature and Poetics; Sanskrit Grammar and Grammatical Theory; Modes of Disputation and Interpretation of Texts; Sanskrit Linguistics including Computational Linguistics; Vedic, Agamic and Purãnic Studies; Pali and Prakrit Studies; Indian Social Thought, Religious Studies; Sanskrit Manuscriptology; Issues in Sanskrit Studies and Researches; Research Methodology & Research Aptitude.

"
Only those candidates shall be considered for admission to the Ph.D. Programme who have:

a) Obtained M.Tech./M.E. degree in the area related to Electronics, Electrical, Computer Science, Information Technology, Software Engineering, Materials Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing/ Production Engineering with at least 55% marks or its equivalent grade in a point scale wherever grading system is followed.  
OR

b) Master's degree in the areas related to Electronics, Electrical, Computer Science, Information Technology, Material Science, Physics with at least 55% marks or its equivalent grade in a point scale wherever grading system is followed.

OR

A candidate seeking admission after a 4-year/8-semester bachelor’s degree programme in the area related to Electronics, Electrical, Computer Science, Information Technology, Software Engineering, Materials Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing/ Production Engineering should have a minimum of 75% marks in aggregate or its equivalent grade on a point scale wherever the grading system is followed.

Relaxation to SC/ST/OBC (Non creamy layer)/PWD/EWS as per the UGC Regulations 2022.

"

"Syllabus: 50% of the questions will be from research methodology and remaining 50% from bachelor’s/master’s level computer science engineering  
Research Methodology: Experimental design; fundamentals of sampling; data types, quality measurement; processing and analysis of data; hypothesis testing (parametric, nonparametric), theory of probability.
Computer Science: Engineering mathematics, Digital logic, Computer organisation and architecture, Programming and data structure, Algorithms, Theory of computation, Compiler design, Operating system, Database, Computer networks.

"
Only those candidates shall be considered for admission to the Ph.D. Programme who have:

a) Obtained M.Tech./M.E. degree in the area related to Electronics, Electrical, Computer Science, Information Technology, Software Engineering, Materials Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing/ Production Engineering with at least 55% marks or its equivalent grade in a point scale wherever grading system is followed.  
OR

b) Master's degree in the areas related to Electronics, Electrical, Computer Science, Information Technology, Material Science, Physics with at least 55% marks or its equivalent grade in a point scale wherever grading system is followed.

OR

A candidate seeking admission after a 4-year/8-semester bachelor’s degree programme in the area related to Electronics, Electrical, Computer Science, Information Technology, Software Engineering, Materials Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing/ Production Engineering should have a minimum of 75% marks in aggregate or its equivalent grade on a point scale wherever the grading system is followed.

Relaxation to SC/ST/OBC (Non creamy layer)/PWD/EWS as per the UGC Regulations 2022.

"

"Syllabus: 50% of the questions will be from research methodology and remaining 50% from bachelor’s/master’s level electronics and communication engineering  
Research Methodology: Experimental design; fundamentals of sampling; data types, quality measurement; processing and analysis of data; hypothesis testing (parametric, nonparametric), theory of probability.
Electronics and Communication: Engineering mathematics, Networks, Signal and systems, Electronic device, Analog circuits, 
Digital circuit, Control systems, Communications, Electromagnetics 
"

"
Only those candidates shall be considered for admission to the Ph.D. Programme who have:

a) Obtained M.Tech./M.E. degree in the area related to Electronics, Electrical, Computer Science, Information Technology, Software Engineering, Materials Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing/ Production Engineering with at least 55% marks or its equivalent grade in a point scale wherever grading system is followed.  
OR

b) Master's degree in the areas related to Electronics, Electrical, Computer Science, Information Technology, Material Science, Physics with at least 55% marks or its equivalent grade in a point scale wherever grading system is followed.

OR

A candidate seeking admission after a 4-year/8-semester bachelor’s degree programme in the area related to Electronics, Electrical, Computer Science, Information Technology, Software Engineering, Materials Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing/ Production Engineering should have a minimum of 75% marks in aggregate or its equivalent grade on a point scale wherever the grading system is followed.

Relaxation to SC/ST/OBC (Non creamy layer)/PWD/EWS as per the UGC Regulations 2022.

"

"Syllabus for PhD entrance JNUEE 2023-24 exam for Mechanical Engineering
Syllabus: 50% of the questions will be from research methodology and remaining 50% from bachelor’s/master’s level mechanical engineering
Research Methodology: Experimental design; fundamentals of sampling; data types, quality measurement; processing and analysis of data; hypothesis testing (parametric, nonparametric), theory of probability.
Mechanical Engineering: Engineering mathematics, Applied Mechanics and Design, Fluid Mechanics and Thermal Sciences, Materials, Manufacturing and Industrial Engineering
"

Only those candidates shall be considered for Admission to the Ph.D. programme, who have either --

Obtained masters degree or equivalent from recognized University /institution in any branch of biological sciences /chemical sciences with at least 55% marks or its equivalent grade in a point scale wherever grading system is followed.

OR
Obtained M.Pharm./M.VSc/MD degree with at least 55% marks (during 2014 or later) from a recognized University/Institution OR Candidates with M.Tech. degree with at least 55% marks in Biological/Chemical Sciences.

OR

Obtained two years M.Phil. Degree with at least 55% marks of a recognized University/Institution (with dissertation/seminar/viva) or one year M.Phil. with 55% marks with additional one year research experience of a recognized University/Institution and one publication and relevant Master’s Degree with 55% marks or its equivalent grade in a point scale wherever grading system is followed.

OR
MBBS with 75% marks in aggregate or its equivalent grade on a point scale wherever the grading system is followed

OR

A candidate seeking admission after a 4-year/8-semester bachelor’s degree programme in any branch of biological sciences /chemical sciences should have a minimum of 75% marks in aggregate or its equivalent grade on a point scale wherever the grading system is followed.

Relaxation to SC/ST/OBC (Non creamy layer)/PWD/EWS as per the UGC Regulations 2022.

Relaxation to SC/ST/OBC (Non creamy layer)/PWD/EWS as per the UGC Regulations 2022.

"Section A; General Aptitude/Research Methodology
Section B; Different Subject Areas of Molecular Medicine
Section A 
Aptitude / Research Methodology 
Basic Maths; geometry, statistics, Arithmetics, Log, Basic knowledge of Computer science. Chemistry:  Concept of Molarity, Normality, Related to Periodic Table, Organic Chemistry, Synthesis, Thermodynamics, Entropy, Enthalpy, Free energy, Law of Mass action, Reaction kinetics Physics; Newton’s law, radioactivity, Electricity, capacitance, optics, sound, gravity, spectroscopy. Basic Biology; Zoology/Botany - classification/Evolution Biology/Population Biology, General Aptitude and reasoning.
Section B 
Biochemistry: Metabolism, Nutrition, Biomolecules, Hormones, Enzymes, Omics. Microbiology:  Bacterial genetics, Antibiotics mode of action, Infectious disease, Industrial Biotechnology. Physiology, Diseases, Pharmacology, Genetics, Molecular Biology, Developmental Biology, Zoology, Population genetics. Botany, Molecular Biology, Advanced Chemistry; Spectroscopy, Molarity/Normality, Radioactivity, Atomic Structure, Acid base, pH. Medicinal Chemistry: Drug-receptor interaction, DNA, Protein, Hormones as receptor, Pharmacokinetics, G-protein coupled receptor, Pharmacodynamics. Cell biology: Organelles, Cell-Cell interaction, Cell signalling/ trafficking, Cell cycle. Drug resistance. Immunology 
Entrance test will contain questions on research methodology/experimental techniques in the relevant areas. 
"

"Master’s degree in Science/ Engineering with 55% marks of a recognized University/ Institution or its equivalent grade in a point scale wherever grading system is followed.  

OR

Obtained two years M.Phil. degree with at least 55% marks of a recognized University/Institution (with dissertation/seminar/Viva) or one year M.Phil. with 55% marks with additional one year research experience of a recognized University/ Institution, and one publication and 55% marks or equivalent in Master’s degree.

OR

A candidate seeking admission after a 4-year/8-semester bachelor’s degree programme in Science/Engineering should have a minimum of 75% marks in aggregate or its equivalent grade on a point scale wherever the grading system is followed.

Relaxation to SC/ST/OBC (Non creamy layer)/PWD/EWS as per the UGC Regulations 2022.

"

"NNSH (908) Nanoscience

Part-A: Research Methodology (Common for all)
1. General Science: General appreciation and understanding of science including matters of everyday observation and experience. 
2. Environmental awareness: Pollution and its impacts, climate change, sustainable development. 3. Current events: Knowledge of significant national and international events. 
4. General mental ability and reasoning: Reasoning and analytical abilities. 
5. Elementary Computer Science: Basic computer awareness and its uses. 
6. Interactive English: Grammar, vocabulary, sentence completion, usage, synonyms, antonyms, one word substitute, idioms/phrases, error detection and comprehension. 
7. Information and Communication Technology (ICT): Terminology and abbreviations used in ICT, applications of ICT in academics and research. 
8. Research aptitude: Basic Concepts- 1. Meaning, nature, significance and types of research. 2. End to end process of research, Formulation of research problem, Design strategies in Research- Descriptive Studies, Analytic Studies, Experimental studies, Intervention trials etc., research proposal, Synopsis, Hypothesis, Data collection, Literature survey, Sampling, Interviewing, questionnaire, Data processing, Interpretation, Report writing, Bibliography, Data presentation and summarization, Graphical presentation of data, Research Ethics. 3. Thesis/ Dissertation writing. 4. Article, research paper, seminar, conference, symposium, workshop etc. 5. Role of governing bodies/research organizations like UGC, CSIR, ICAR, ICSSR, ICPR, ISRO, DRDO etc. in research and development. 6. Role and use of computers in research.
9. Basic concepts of Statistical methods for research (Probability, Test of significance, Standard deviation, Measures of central tendency, Measures of variability, Measures of Relationship – Correlation, Hypothesis Testing – parametric and non-parametric tests;, Proportions, Relative risk, Odds ratio, Student t test, Anova, Error bars) 

Part-B: Subject Specific
In Part-B, candidate can choose any one of the Subject Streams: (Physical Sciences) or (Biological Sciences) or (Chemical Sciences) or (Engineering Sciences)for appearing in the Entrance Exam

Physical Sciences
Interference. Diffraction. Polarization. Basic principles of quantum mechanics: Postulates; Wave-particle duality. Commutators and Heisenberg uncertainty principle.  Schrödinger equation (time-dependent and time-independent). Exactly- solvable systems: particle-in-a-box, harmonic oscillator and the hydrogen atom. Tunneling through a barrier. Electrostatics: Gauss’s law and its applications, Laplace and Poisson equations, boundary value problems. Magnetostatics: Biot-Savart law, Ampere's theorem. Electromagnetic induction. Scalar and Vector potentials, Maxwell equations. The first and second laws of thermodynamics, Thermodynamic functions, Heat capacity, enthalpy, entropy. Bonding in solids, Crystal structures. Bravais lattices. Miller indices. Reciprocal lattice. Bragg’s law and applications; Diffraction and the structure factor. Defects in Solids, Elastic properties, phonons, lattice specific heat. Free electron theory and electronic specific heat. Drude model of electrical and thermal conductivity. Hall effect and thermoelectric power. Electron motion in a periodic potential, band theory of solids: metals, insulators and semiconductors. Dielectrics. Ferroelectrics. Magnetic materials. Superconductivity: type-I and type-II superconductors. 

Biological Sciences
Biomolecules and their relevant interactions: Biomolecules (carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, nucleic acids and vitamins). Stabilizing interactions (Van der Waals, electrostatic, hydrogen bonding, hydrophobic interaction, etc.). Biophysical chemistry (pH, buffer, reaction kinetics, thermodynamics, colligative properties). Bioenergetics, glycolysis, oxidative phosphorylation, coupled reaction, group transfer, biological energy transducers. Principles of catalysis, enzymes and enzyme kinetics, enzyme regulation and isozymes.
Cell Biology: Membrane structure and function. Cellular organization and function of organelles. Cell division and cell cycle. Cell communication and cell signalling. Microbes and infectious disease biology. Cancer.
Fundamental Processes: DNA replication, repair and recombination. RNA synthesis and processing. Protein synthesis.  
Immunology: Innate and adaptive immunity, antigens, antibody, antigen-antibody interactions, immune responses, immune response during bacterial (tuberculosis), parasitic (malaria) and viral (HIV) infections, congenital and acquired immunodeficiencies, vaccines.
Genetics: Gene, Allele, mutation types, cause and inheritance biology.
Human Physiology: Blood, coagulation, blood groups, haemoglobin. Endocrine glands, hormones and diseases, neuroendocrine regulation.

Chemical Sciences
Stereochemistry: IUPAC nomenclature,Configuration, Chirality, Isomerism. Conformational analysis and its effect on reactivity. Organic Reaction mechanisms, Free radicals, mechanism of nucleophilic substitution (SN1 and SN2) and elimination (E1 and E2). Addition to carbon-carbon multiple bonds, addition to alkenes and alkynes, transition metal organometallics. Addition to carbon-hetero multiple bonds. Oxidation and Reduction. Spectroscopy: Structure elucidation using UV-Vis, IR, 1H and 13C NMR. Photochemistry and pericyclic reactions: Features, classification. Natural Products and drugs of natural origin. Solutions: Ideal and non-ideal, methods of expressing concentrations of solutions, activity and activity coefficient, Raoult’s law, relative lowering of vapour pressure, molecular weight determination, Osmotic pressure, Elevation of boiling point and depression of freezing point.
Theory of Gases: Kinetic theory of gases, Maxwell-Boltzmann distribution law. Chemical Thermodynamics: Reversible and irreversible processes, First, second and third laws of thermodynamics, Ideal and non-ideal gases, Gibbs and Helmholtz energy, Free energy change and spontaneity. Chemical and Phase Equilibria: Law of mass action, Effect of temperature on K, Ionic equilibria in solutions, pH and buffer solutions, Hydrolysis, Solubility product; Phase equilibria–Phase rule. Electrochemistry: Conductance, Transport number, Galvanic cells, EMF and Free energy. Chemical Kinetics: Reactions of various order, Arrhenius equation, Collision theory, Theory of absolute reaction rate, Chain reactions, Enzyme kinetics, Catalysis. 
Periodic Table: Periodic classification of elements and periodicity in properties. Chemical bonding and shapes of compounds: Types of bonding; VSEPR theory and shapes of molecules, hybridization, dipole moment, lattice energy. Main group elements (s and p blocks): Group relationship and gradation in properties. Transition metals and inner transition metals (d and f block): Characteristics of 3d elements, oxide, hydroxide and salts of first row metals, coordination complexes, metal complexes.
Analytical Chemistry: Principles of qualitative and quantitative analysis, acid-base, oxidation reduction and precipitation reactions, use of indicators and organic reagents in inorganic analysis, radioactivity, nuclear reactions, applications of isotopes. 

Engineering Sciences
Unit-I: Electronic Transport in semiconductor, PN Junction, Diode equation and diode equivalent circuit. Breakdown in diodes, Zener diodes, Tunnel diode, Semiconductor diodes, characteristics and equivalent circuits of BJT, JFET, MOSFET, IC fabrication-crystal growth, epitaxy, oxidation, lithography, doping, etching, isolation methods, metalization, bonding, Thin film active and passive devices. 

Unit-II: Superposition, Thevenin, Norton and Maximum Power Transfer Theorems, Network elements, Network graphs, Nodal and Mesh analysis, Zero and Poles, Bode Plots, Laplace, Fourier and Z-transforms. Time and frequency domain responses. Image impedance and passive filters. Twoport Network Parameters. Transfer functions, Signal representation. State variable method of circuit analysis, AC circuit analysis, Transient analysis. 

Unit-III: Rectifiers, Voltage regulated ICs and regulated power supply, Biasing of Bipolar junction transistors and JFET. Single stage amplifiers, Multistage amplifiers, Feedback in amplifiers, oscillators, function generators, multivibrators, Operational Amplifiers (OP AMP) -characteristics and Applications, Computational Applications, Integrator, Differentiator, Wave shaping circuits, F to V and V to F converters. Active filters, Schmitt trigger, Phase locked loop. 

Unit-IV: Logic families, flip-flops, Gates, Boolean algebra and minimization techniques, Multivibrators and clock circuits, Counters-Ring, Ripple. Synchronous, Asynchronous, Up and down shift registers, multiplexers and demultiplexers, Arithmetic circuits, Memories, A/D and D/A converters. 

Unit-V: Modulation index, frequency spectrum, generation of AM (balanced modulator, collector modulator), Amplitude Demodulation (diode detector Other forms of AM: Double side band suppressed carrier, DSBSC generation ( balanced modulator), Single side band suppressed carrier, SSBSC generation (filter method, phase cancellation method, third method), SSB detection, Frequency and Phase modulation, modulation index and frequency spectrum, equivalence between FM and PM, Generation of FM (direct and indirect methods), FM detector (slope detector)
"

"M.Tech with 55% marks or its equivalent grade in a point scale wherever grading system is followed.  
OR

Master’s degree with at least 55% marks in social science or natural science or Humanities. 
OR

A candidate seeking admission after a 4-year/8-semester bachelor’s degree programme in social science or natural science or Humanities should have a minimum of 75% marks in aggregate or its equivalent grade on a point scale wherever the grading system is followed.

Relaxation to SC/ST/OBC (Non creamy layer)/PWD/EWS as per the UGC Regulations 2022.

"

"1. Domestic/Internal Security Studies of India
a. Insurgencies in the North East
b. Left Wing Extremism
c. Terrorism in Heartland
d. Coastal Security
2. External Security Studies of India
a. India-Pakistan-China Military Balance
b. International Terrorism
c. Maritime Security
d. Geopolitics & Geoeconomics and National Security
e. Nuclear doctrine, regime & security

3. Indian Strategic Thoughts and Military History of India
a. Kautilya’s Arthashastra
b. The Kural
c. Kamandaka’s Nitishastra
d. Panchtantra and Hitopdesa 
e. India-Pakistan War of 1965, 1971, 1999
f. India-China Border War of 1962
4. Emerging Technology and National Security
a. Science and Technology and National Security
b. Science Diplomacy
c. Biological Warfare, Chemical Warfare, Cyber warfare
d. Artificial Intelligence, Genetic Engineering, Quantum Computing, Nanotechnology, Unmanned Aerial Vehicles 
5. Studies of External Border of India
a. Frontiers & Boundaries 
b. Border disputes
c. India-Pakistan border
d. India-Bangladesh border
e. India-China border
f. India-Myanmar border
g. India-Nepal border
h. Maritime border
6. Non-traditional Security Studies of India
a. United Nation and Human Security
b. Contemporary Non-Traditional Security Discourses
c. Environmental Security (Health, Food and Water Security)
d. Terrorism and Transnational Crime
e. Migration and Demography
7. Research Methodology for National Security Studies of India
a. Research Methods, Types and formulation of Research Design
b. Hypotheses: Functions, Characteristics and Types; Formulation of Research Problem; Review of Literature; Concepts and Variables.
c. Sampling: Types of sampling; Data Collection-Primary and Secondary sources; tools of data collection
d. Introduction to Basic Statistics
e. Research ethics and plagiarism
8. Remote sending and GIS
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9 Tests
(2 Languages, 6 Domain Specific Subjects, 1 General Test OR 3 Languages, 5 Domain Specific Subjects, 1 General Test)