Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)*
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About the Programme :
Ph.D. programme offered by Department of Anthropology and Tribal Studies is strictly in accordance to the following :
Admission Notification :
Notification for admission to Ph.D. programme is usually flashed in the beginning of each academic year.
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Eligibility Criteria :
Ph.D. in Anthropology and Tribal Studies
Master Degree in Anthropology / Sociology / Folklore / Tribal Studies / Law / Human Rights / Social Work / Tribal Law and Governance / English / Comparative Literature / Indigenous Culture Studies / Media Studies / History and Archaeology / Rural Development / Tribal Development / Gender Studies / Women Studies / Semiotics / Philosophy / Religion Studies / Development Studies / Cultural Studies / Tribal Language / Performance Studies - with 55% marks or equivalent grade. Relaxation of 5% for SC/ST/OBC (NCL)/PWD applicants.
Qualified UGC-NET with valid JRF in the discipline of : Anthropology / Archaeology / Comparative Literature / English / Folk Literature / History / Human Rights and Duties / Indian Culture / Law / Mass Communication and Journalism / Museology and Conservation / Philosophy / Public Administration / Social Work / Sociology / Tribal and Regional Language-Literature / Women Studies / Performing Art; OR Qualified Ph.D. Entrance Test.
There is no age bar for pursuing the programme.
Candidates who have NOT qualified for JRF need to appear in Ph.D. Entrance Test.
Process of Admission :
Candidates who fulfill the above mentioned eligibility conditions will be called for interview to discuss their research interest through presentation (preferably PowerPoint) before a duly constituted committee. Apart from research interest area, the interview shall also gauge the - (a) competence of candidate for proposed research, (b) suitability of research work to be undertaken at University, and (c) whether the proposed area of research can contribute to addition of new knowledge?
Merit List shall be prepared in the following manner (Total - 100 marks) :
Fixed weightage for NET (with valid JRF) : 70 marks
Proportionate weightage for percentage of marks secured in Ph.D. Entrance Test : (Maximum : 70 marks)
Interview : 30 marks
Number of Seats :
The number of candidates to be admitted in Ph.D. programme is decided by the Department on a 'year to year basis' depending on manageable number of vacant seats available with eligible supervisor/s of the Department.
The concurrent reservation rules as mandated by the Government of India / University Grants Commission (UGC) / Central University of Jharkhand, shall be applied accordingly.
Fee Structure :
1st Semester - Rs. 12,055
2nd Semester - Rs. 5,223
3rd Semester - Rs. 5,335
4th Semester - Rs. 5,449
5th Semester - Rs. 5,567
6th Semester - Rs. 5,689
7th Semester - Rs. 5,815
8th Semester - Rs. 5,944
9th Semester - Rs. 6,077
10th Semester - Rs. 6,214
11th Semester - Rs. 6,355
12th Semester - Rs. 6,500
Fellowship / Stipend :
Admitted candidates who have valid UGC-JRF / National Fellowship for OBC / SC / ST / Persons with Disabilities OR any other equivalent fellowship are eligible for receiving Rs. 37,000/- per month (as fellowship) + Rs. 10,000 (annual contingency) + House Rent Allowance (as per norms) for first two years. Consequent upon satisfactory progress, it is upgraded as per the norms of funding agency.
All others admitted students shall receive : Rs. 8000/- per month (as University Fellowship) + Annual Contingency.
Research Students :
Year Wise List of Admitted Research Students : [Link]
Accepted Format of Certificates (required at the time of admission) :
Queries / Clarification :
For any queries or clarification, feel free to contact :
Mobile : +91-9334230506
E-mail : head.dts@cuj.ac.in