PhD Entrance Exams

Complete guide to cracking UGC NET, CSIR NET, GATE, and other national-level PhD entrance tests

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PhD Entrance Exams

National-level examinations for PhD admissions and fellowships

UGC
NET

UGC NET

  • Conducted by: NTA
  • Frequency: Twice yearly
  • Stipend (JRF): ₹31,000/month
  • Eligibility: Master's (55%)
  • Next Exam: June 2024
CSIR
NET

CSIR NET

  • For Subjects: Science streams
  • Frequency: Twice yearly
  • Stipend (JRF): ₹31,000/month
  • Eligibility: MSc/Integrated BS-MS
  • Next Exam: December 2024
GATE

GATE

  • For: Engineering/Technology
  • Frequency: Yearly
  • Stipend (PhD): ₹31,000-35,000/month
  • Eligibility: BTech/BE
  • Next Exam: February 2025
ICAR
AICE

ICAR AICE

  • For: Agricultural Sciences
  • Frequency: Yearly
  • Stipend (SRF): ₹35,000/month
  • Eligibility: Master's in Agriculture
  • Next Exam: July 2024

How to Apply for PhD

Step-by-step process for PhD admissions

1

Qualify Entrance

Clear UGC NET/CSIR NET/GATE or university-specific PhD entrance test

2

Find Supervisor

Identify and contact potential PhD guides in your research area

3

Prepare Proposal

Develop 5-10 page research proposal with literature review

4

Submit Application

Complete university application with required documents before deadline

Top Universities for PhD

Premier Indian institutions offering doctoral programs

Indian Institute of Science

Bangalore

₹35,000Stipend
3%Acceptance
GATECSIR NET

Jawaharlal Nehru University

New Delhi

₹31,000Stipend
5%Acceptance
UGC NETJRF

University of Delhi

Delhi

₹25,000Stipend
8%Acceptance
Entrance TestNET

Banaras Hindu University

Varanasi

₹28,000Stipend
6%Acceptance
RETNET

PhD Stipend in India

Financial support available for Indian PhD scholars

FellowshipAmount (₹/month)DurationEligibility
UGC JRF₹31,0005 yearsUGC NET Qualified
CSIR JRF₹31,0005 yearsCSIR NET Qualified
GATE PhD₹31,000-35,0005 yearsGATE Qualified
INSPIRE₹35,0005 yearsMerit-based
University Fellowship₹25,000-30,0003-5 yearsInstitutional Criteria

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