University of Allahabad Admission 2024

University of Allahabad

The University of Allahabad is a collegiate central university situated in Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh, India. It was founded on 23 September 1887 by an Act of Parliament and is recognized as the Institute of National Importance (INI). It is one of the oldest modern universities in India. Its origins lie in the Muir Central College, named after the Lt. Governor of North-Western Provinces, Sir William Muir in the year 1876, who suggested the idea of a Central University at the Allahabad, which later evolved to the present university.At one point, it was also known as the "Oxford of the East". Its Central University status was re-established through the University of Allahabad Act in the year 2005 by the Parliament of India.

Course Name Ph.D

Course Duration 3 Years

Course Level Degree

Course Place On Campus

Course Type Full Time / Doctorate/M.Phil

31 STREAMS ARE AVAILABLE FOR PHD

Commerce|Hindi|Political Science|Psychology|Mathematics|Economics|Education|Geography|Ancient History|Zoology|English|Sanskrit|Botany|Food Technology|Physics|Chemistry|Music|Urdu|Biochemistry|Defence & Strategic Studies|Anthropology|Biotechnology|Persian|Material Science|Arabic|Electronics Engineering|Philosophy|Statistics|Physical Education|Sociology|Applied Geology

Course Information

Ph.D. (Doctor of Philosophy) is a doctorate course degree, which is granted by many of universities in India and abroad, including Allahabad University. Ph.D. is a distinctive research-based study course that prepares you to become a competent researcher to carry out research in specific areas such as in Economics, Computer Science, Cosmetology, Commerce, Law, Linguistics, Management,. The study course comprises of the substantial research work and presentation of the thesis which is to be accredited by fellow academicians. One can pursue a Ph.D. study course in a discipline or stream that he or she has studied in his or her post-graduation from Allahabad University.

* The Courses can be pursued as full-time as well as part-time.

* Admission is done through the CRET or GATE or UGC-NET marks

* The minimum eligibility criteria is that the aspirants should have completed their Master’s course degree.

Allahabad University Ph.D Minimum Eligibility Criteria

Aspirants should follow the minimum eligibility criteria which is given below:

* Caveats should qualify CRET for admission to the D.Phil. study Program.

* Candidates should have secured a minimum of 55% marks in their PG course. However, the percentage is 50% for the SC / ST / PH.

* Candidates need at least 54% of marks on average in their academic careers. However, the percentage is 49% in the case of the SC / ST / PH category.

* Any student with the 3rd division in the graduate and post-graduate study courses will not be provided with admission.

Allahabad University Ph.D. course Admission guidelines

The CRET Application Form by Allahabad University is released on the official website of the university. candidates can fill the form online only. No one is supposed to fill over more than one application form. The application form fee amount is non-refundable.

How to Apply?

* Visit the official website of the university.

* Register by entering all the details like full name, father's name, mother name, nationality, mobile number, email id, gender, etc.

* Fill the registered id and the password on the screen. Login with the details.

* Fill out the Allahabad University CRET Application Form.

* Upload the required documents and pay the number of fees for the application form.

* Take a printout of the Allahabad University CRET Application Form.

* They prescribe the fees for different categories of the applicants for CRET-areas follows:

* For General or OBC Aspirants: INR 1600/-

* For SC or ST or PH Aspirants: INR 800/-

Important Documents required are as follow:

* Passport-size Color Photograph

* Scanned copy of the signature

* Caste certificate (if any)

* Mark Sheet of PG degree.

Allahabad University CRET Exam Pattern

CRET is Combined Research Entrance Test is divided into 3 different levels and is conducted by the University of Allahabad for entrance into Ph.D. study programs. 

* Level 1 includes a written exam. There will be 50 questions (for Section A) each carrying 4 marks. Section B also includes the 50 questions to evaluate the subject proficiency of the students. 

* Level 2 is more of a subjective-based exam and the sections cover questions on the subject expertise and research aptitude. The total time allotted for the completion of the section is 3 hours and the total marks are 200. There will be 3 sections for this level including the short, medium, and the long answer type.

* Level 3 which is the final round is a personal interview round. This section also includes the other forms of the appraisals like presentations and group discussions. Those who clear in 1st level can only move to the next level. At least 40% marks scored in each of the sections of level I or level II is mandatory to get qualified for the level

Allahabad University Ph.D. course Placements 

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

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

* Researcher

* Scientist

* Lecturer & Professor

* Senior Research Scientist

* Author & Writer

* Journalist

* Editor & Critic

* Human Services Worker

* Independent Consultant

* Philosophical Journalist

* Industrial R&D Lab professionals