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MGKVP Varanasi PhD Courses & Fees 2023: Admission Dates, Eligibility & Seats

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At the doctoral level, MGKVP Varanasi offers a PhD programme across 36 specialisations. The minimum and maximum duration of the programme ranges between three and six years, respectively. Read on to know more about the PhD course offered by Mahatma Gandhi Kashi Vidyapith (MGKVP), Varanasi are as follows:

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MGKVP Varanasi PhD Admission 2023: Eligibility, Selection & Fee

Given in the table below are the eligibility and other admission-related details of the programme:

Feature	Details
Duration	3-6 years
Specialisations	36
Name of specialisations	English, Hindi, Sanskrit, History, Mathematics, Physics, etc. Check all PhD specialisations here
Seat intake	668
Eligibility	Master’s degree in the relevant stream with a minimum 55% aggregate from a recognised university
Selection criteria	RET (Research Entrance Test conducted by the university) or UGC NET/ CSIR NET/ GATE (at least 75% score)/ JRF
Application fee	INR 850 (for General & OBC category); INR 750 (for SC and ST category)
Admission brochure 2022-23	Download Now

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The information mentioned above is sourced from the PhD Admission Brochure 2022-23.
Candidates can check the specialisation-wise seat intake for PhD in the admission brochure available in the above table.

MGKVP Varanasi PhD Application Process 2023

Candidates seeking admission to the PhD programme should apply for the desired specialisation by submitting an application form. The application is available on the university's official website, i.e., www.mgkvp.ac.in. The infographic below demonstrates the step-wise application process for the PhD programme:

The application fee for PhD is as follows:

Category	Application Fee
General & OBC category	INR 850
SC and ST category	INR 750

List of Documents required:

The list of documents required at the time of the application for the PhD programme is given below:

Class 10 and Class 12 mark sheets
UG & PG degree certificate & mark sheets
Photo identity proof such as like Aadhaar Card/ PAN Card
Original Transfer certificate (TC)
Original Character certificate (CC)
Migration certificate (original)
Passport-size photograph (coloured)
Anti-Ragging affidavit by both candidate and parents on Stamp paper certified by a Notary (original and one copy)
Self-attested copy of income and caste certificate (SC/ST/OBC)
Self-attested copy of disability certificate (if applicable)
EWS certificate (if applicable)

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Q. How do I get into MGKVP for PhD?

A. Students seeking admission to PhD at MGKVP are required to visit the official website of the university, i.e., www.mgkvp.ac.in and register for the RET exam by adding all the required details. After registration, students must fill out the RET application form by adding al the required details, upload the scanned copy of their photograph and signature and pay the application fee. This application fee is non-refundable under all circumstances. All the students seeking admission to a PhD must appear for this entrance exam. However, there is an option for students who have appeared for UGC NET, JRF, GATE and NET exams to skip the RET exam conducted by the university provided they meet the minimum requirements of eligibility in these exams.

Q. Can I get direct admission for PhD at MGKVP?

A. The students seeking admission to a PhD must appear for RET (Research Entrance Test) conducted by the university. However, there is an option for students who have appeared for UGC NET, JRF, GATE and NET exams to skip the RET exam conducted by the university provided they meet the minimum requirements of eligibility in these exams. To be eligible for this course, however, students must have completed their postgraduate degree in the relevant subject with at least 55% aggregate. Additionally, those who have completed an MPhil degree with 55% aggregate are also eligible to apply for this course.

Q. Is MGKVP a good university for PhD?

A. MGKVP is one of the oldest universities in Uttar Pradesh that offers a doctoral-level PhD programme across 36 specialisations. With a huge variety of subjects and specialisations, this course is offered across numerous streams of Science, Humanities, Management and Commerce subjects. The availability of diverse specialisations and seat intake up to 60 for a few specialisations proves that MGKVP is selected by good number of students every year. In addition to this, the students of Uttar Pradesh with state domicile are also eligible for various scholarship options available only for PhD students.

Q. What is the pattern of RET exam conducted by MGKVP for PhD admission?

A. The RET exam paper is divided into two sections/papers. The details are as follows:

The first section/paper will include questions around General Awareness, Aptitude, Academic and related issues. There will be a total of 10 questions. All the questions will be of one mark and the students will get a total of two hours to finish this exam.
The second section/ paper will be inclusive is research aptitude-based questions. There will be a total of 200 questions of one mark each.

There will be no negative marking for both papers and students are required to get at least 40% scores in both individual papers. However, the total qualifying score is 50% of the overall score.

Q. What is the eligibility criteria for PhD at MGKVP?

A. The minimum eligibility criteria to pursue PHD at MGKVP is that students must have completed their UG and PG degrees with a minimum aggregate of 55%. Those who have done an MPhil degree with 55% aggregate are, however, also eligible for admission to this course. Final admission to PhD is subject to the Research Entrance Test (RET) conducted by the MGKVP. However, students who have More details on the eligibility conditions of appearing for UGC NET, JRF, GATE and NET exams and have a valid core in the same are exempted from RET.

Q. What is the application fee for PhD at MGKVP?

A. The application fee for PhD for different categories is as follows:

Category	Application Fee
General & OBC category	INR 850
SC and ST category	INR 750

Q. How can I apply for PhD at Mahatma Gandhi Kashi Vidyapith?

A. Candidates seeking admission to the PhD programme should apply for the desired specialisation by submitting an application form. The application is available on the university's official website, i.e., www.mgkvp.ac.in. The infographic below demonstrates the step-wise application process for the PhD programme: The application fee for PhD is as follows:

Category	Application Fee
General & OBC category	INR 850
SC and ST category	INR 750

Q. What all documents are required for PhD admission at MGKVP?

A. The list of documents required at the time of the application for the PhD programme is given below:

Class 10 and Class 12 mark sheets
UG & PG degree certificate & mark sheets
Photo identity proof such as like Aadhaar Card/ PAN Card
Original Transfer certificate (TC)
Original Character certificate (CC)
Migration certificate (original)
Passport-size photograph (colored)
Anti-Ragging affidavit by both candidate and parents on Stamp paper certified by a Notary (original and one copy)
Self-attested copy of income and caste certificate (SC/ST/OBC)
Self-attested copy of disability certificate (if applicable)
EWS certificate (if applicable)

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