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PhD 2023-24 Research Entrance Test (RET) is scheduled to be held on Feb 18, 2024.
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All admissions to PhD programmes at Banaras Hindu University shall be through a national-level Research Eligibility Test (RET). So as to identify the scholastic capabilities and aptitude for research, there are three levels of this test as mentioned below:
- Test A: To assess Logical and Analytical Capability
- Test B: To assess Subject Knowledge Test
- Test C: Research proposal and Personal Interview to test aptitude for research
Tests A and B take place on a single day at multiple centres across the country while Test C will take place at BHU in the concerned Department/School/Centre. Candidates who are exempted from appearing for Tests A and B (RET-exempt category), but would be required to qualify the Test C to become eligible for registration for PhD.
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The below table mentions all the specialisations that are offered for PhD by the related Faculty at Banaras Hindu University:
|
Faculty |
Specialisations in which PhD degrees are offered |
|---|---|
|
Visual Arts |
Applied Arts, Painting, Textile Design, Plastic Arts, Pottery & Ceramics |
|
Performing Arts Dance |
Dance (Bharat Natyam), Dance (Kathak), Instrumental Music (Sitar), Instrumental Music (Tabla), Instrumental Music (Flute), Instrumental Music (Violin), Musicology, Vocal. |
|
Social Sciences |
Economics, History, Political Science, Public Administration, Psychology, Personal Management & Industrial Relations, Sociology, Subaltern Studies, Peace Research, Social Work, Nepal Studies |
|
Sanskrit Vidya Dharma Vijnan |
Jyotish Ganit, Jyotish Falit, Rigveda, Samveda, Shukla Yajurveda, Krishna Yajurveda, Vyakaran, Dharma Shastra, Mimansa, Jain Darshan, Bauddh Darshan, Vedanta, Sankhyayoga, Nyaya Vaisheshik, Prachin Nyaya, Puranetihas, Dharm Vijnan, Agam Tantra, Sahitya, Vaidic Darshan |
The faculty-wise eligibility criteria for PhD programmes are tabulated below:
|
Faculty |
Eligibility Criteria |
|---|---|
|
- Arts - Social Sciences - Science - Visual Arts |
Master’s degree in the concerned subject with at least 55% aggregate or equivalent grade point in the qualifying exam
|
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Sanskrit Vidya Dharma Vijnan |
Acharya degree in the relevant subject OR Acharya or equivalent degree in any one of the allied subjects with at least 55% aggregate or equivalent grade point in the qualifying exam |
|
Law |
A pass in one of the Master’s degrees with at least 55% in aggregate or equivalent grade point average in the qualifying exam |
In addition to being eligible for PhD, candidates seeking admission to BHU for PHD also need to be eligible for RET conducted by the university. Check RET Information Bulletin
The table given below mentions the important dates for BHU PhD:
| Dates | Past Events |
|---|---|
18 Feb '24 | Ph.D. Research Entrance Test (RET) |
14 Jan '24 | Ph.D. (RET) for Exempted category 2023 candidates |
BHU Ph.D.Seats
| Institutes | Seats |
|---|---|
| Vasant Kanya Mahavidyalaya | 60 |
| Banaras Hindu University | 2 |
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