ACADEMIC PROGRAMMES AND ELIGIBILITY

The Central University of Punjab is offering following Master’s Degree and

Ph.D. Programmes during the Session 2018-19:
2017-18:

(A) Master’s Degree Programmes - 2 years (4 Semesters)

SCHOOL OF BASIC AND APPLIED SCIENCES

CENTRE FOR ANIMAL SCIENCES

Sr. Programme Eligibility No. of
No. Seats
1. M. Sc. Life Sciences Bachelor’s degree in any branch of Life Sciences 25
(Specialization in with 55% marks (50% in case of SC/ST/OBC/PWD)
Animal Sciences) from a recognized Indian or foreign University.
CENTRE FOR APPLIED AGRICULTURE
2. M.Sc. Food Science Bachelor’s degree in Basic Science / Agriculture
and Technology Science or Allied Subjects with 55% marks (50% in
15
case of SC/ST/OBC/PWD) from a recognized Indian
or foreign University.
3. MBA Bachelor’s degree in Agriculture and related
(Agribusiness)*
disciplines with 55% marks (50% in case of
15
SC/ST/OBC/PWD) from a recognized Indian or
foreign University.
CENTRE FOR BIOCHEMISTRY AND MICROBIAL SCIENCES
4. M.Sc. Life Sciences Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences or related field 15
(Specialization in with 55% marks (50% in case of SC/ST/OBC/PWD)
Microbial Sciences) from a recognized Indian or foreign University.
5. M.Sc. Life Sciences Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences or related field 25
(Specialization in with 55% marks (50% in case of SC/ST/OBC/PWD)
Biochemistry) from a recognized Indian or foreign University.
CENTRE FOR CHEMICAL SCIENCES
6. M.Sc. Chemistry Bachelor's degree in any branch of Sciences with 25
55% marks (50% in case of SC/ST/OBC/PWD) and
Chemistry as one of the subject from a recognized
Indian or foreign University.
7. M.Sc. Chemistry
Bachelor's degree in any branch of Sciences with 15
(Specialization in
55% marks (50% in case of SC/ST/OBC/PWD) and
Applied Chemistry)
Chemistry as one of the subject from a recognized
Indian or foreign University.
CENTRE FOR COMPUTATIONAL SCIENCES
8. M.Sc. Chemistry Bachelor’s degree in Science with Chemistry as a 05
(Computational subject with 55% marks (50% in case of
Chemistry) SC/ST/OBC/PWD) in aggregate from a recognized
Indian or foreign University.
9. M.Sc. Physics Bachelor’s degree in Science with Physics and 05
(Computational Mathematics as main subjects with 55% marks
Physics) (50% in case of SC/ST/OBC/PWD) in aggregate
from recognized Indian or foreign University.
10. M.Sc. Life Sciences Bachelor’s degree in any branch of Life 15
(Specialization in Sciences/Pharmaceutical Sciences/ Mathematical
Bioinformatics) Sciences/Computer Sciences (or
applications)/Physical Sciences/Chemical
Sciences/Veterinary Sciences/Agricultural
Sciences/Medical Sciences or an engineering
degree in a related stream with 55% marks (50% in
case of SC/ST/OBC/PWD) from a recognized Indian
or foreign University.

CENTRE FOR MATHEMATICS AND STATISTICS

11. M.Sc. Mathematics Bachelor’s degree in Science with Mathematics as 25
main subject with 55% marks (50% in case of
SC/ST/OBC/PWD) in aggregate from a recognized
Indian or foreign University.
12. M.Sc. Statistics Bachelor’s degree with Statistics as a main subject 15
with 55% marks (50% in case of SC/ST/OBC/PWD)
in aggregate from a recognized Indian or foreign
University.

CENTRE FOR PHARMACEUTICAL SCIENCES AND NATURAL PRODUCTS

13. M. Pharm. Bachelor’s degree in Pharmacy or equivalent with
Pharmaceutical 55% (50% in case of SC/ST/OBC/PWD) marks from
Sciences (Medicinal a recognized Indian or foreign University and
Chemistry) preference will be given to candidates having valid 24
GPAT score.

14. M. Pharm. Bachelor’s degree in Pharmacy or equivalent with

Pharmaceutical 55% marks (50% in case of SC/ST/OBC/PWD) from
Sciences a recognized Indian or foreign University and
(Pharmacognosy preference will be given to candidates having valid 18
and Phytochemistry) GPAT score.

15. M.Sc. Chemical Bachelor’s degree in Science or equivalent with 15

Sciences (Medicinal
Chemistry as a subject with 55% marks (50% in
Chemistry) case of SC/ST/OBC/PWD) in aggregate from a
recognized Indian or foreign University.
CENTRE FOR PHYSICAL SCIENCES
16. M.Sc. Physics Bachelor’s degree in Science with 55% marks (50% 25
in case of SC/ST/OBC/PWD) in aggregate in
Physics and Mathematics as main subject from
recognized Indian or foreign University.
CENTRE FOR PLANT SCIENCES
17. M. Sc. Life Sciences Bachelor’s degree in any branch of Life Sciences 25
(Specialization in with 55% (50 % in case of SC/ST/OBC/PWD) marks
Plant Sciences) from a recognized Indian or foreign University.

SCHOOL OF EDUCATION

CENTRE FOR EDUCATION

18. M.Ed. Candidates should have obtained at least 55% marks 50
(50% in case of SC/ST/OBC/PWD) or an equivalent
grade in the following Programmes:
(i) B.Ed. (ii) B.A.B.Ed. (iii) B.El.Ed. (iv) D.El.Ed. with an
undergraduate degree with 55% marks (50% in case
of SC/ST/OBC/PWD) in each.
19. M.A. Education Bachelor’s degree in any stream with 55% (50% in 15
case of SC/ST/OBC/PWD) marks from a recognized
Indian or foreign University.

SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY

CENTRE FOR COMPUTER SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY

20. M.Tech. B.Tech. / B.E. in Computer Science and Engineering / 24
Computer Information Technology / Electronics / Electronics &
Science & Communication from a recognized Indian or foreign
Technology University/ Graduates (AMIETE/AMIE) from Institution
21. M.Tech. of Electronics and Telecommunication Engineers 25
Computer (IETE) in Computer Science & Engineering with
Science & minimum 55% marks. (50% in case of
Technology SC/ST/OBC/PWD) Preference will be given to
(Cyber Security) candidates having valid GATE score.

SCHOOL OF ENVIRONMENT AND EARTH SCIENCES

CENTRE FOR ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY

22. M.Sc. Bachelor's degree in any branch of 25
Environmental Science/technology with minimum 55% marks (50%
Science and in case of SC/ST/OBC/PWD) from a recognized
Technology Indian or foreign University.
CENTRE FOR GEOGRAPHY AND GEOLOGY
23. M.Sc. Geology Hons. in Geology at B.Sc. Level/Bachelor's degree 15
with Geology as main subject with 55% marks (50%
in case of SC/ST/OBC/PWD) in the aggregate in
Science subjects.
24. M.A./M.Sc. M.A. Geography: Bachelor's degree in arts with 15
Geography Geography as main subject with 55% marks (50% in
case of SC/ST/OBC/PWD) in aggregate from
recognized Indian or foreign University.
 M.Sc. Geography: Bachelor's degree in Science with
Geography as main subject with 55% marks (50% in
case of SC/ST/OBC/PWD) in aggregate from
recognized Indian or foreign University.

SCHOOL OF GLOBAL RELATIONS

CENTRE FOR SOUTH AND CENTRAL ASIAN STUDIES (INCLUDING HISTORICAL

STUDIES)
25. M.A. Political 15
Bachelor's degree with Political Science / International
Science
Studies / International Relations as main subject with
(Specialization in
55% marks (50% in case of SC/ST/OBC/PWD) in
South and
aggregate from a recognized Indian or foreign
Central Asian
University.
Studies)
26. M.A. History Bachelor's degree in any discipline in Humanities or 15
(Specialization in Social Sciences with at least 55% marks in aggregate
South and (50% in case of SC/ST/OBC/PWD) or Bachelor’s
Central Asian degree in any other discipline with 60% marks in
Studies) aggregate (55% in case of SC/ST/OBC/PWD) from a
recognized Indian or foreign university.

SCHOOL OF HEALTH SCIENCES

CENTRE FOR HUMAN GENETICS AND MOLECULAR MEDICINE

27. M.Sc. Life Bachelor’s degree in any branch of Life Sciences with
Sciences 55% marks (50% in case of SC/ST/OBC/PWD) from
20
(Specialization in a recognized Indian or foreign University.
Human Genetics)
28. M.Sc. Life
Sciences Bachelor's degree in any branch of Life Sciences with
(Specialization in 55% marks (50% in case of SC/ST/OBC/PWD) from 20
Molecular a recognized Indian or foreign University.
Medicine)

SCHOOL OF LANGUAGES, LITERATURE AND CULTURE

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CENTRE FOR LANGUAGES AND COMPARATIVE LITERATURE

29. M.A. English Bachelor’s degree with English as a subject of study 20
with 55% marks (50% in case of SC/ST/OBC/PWD)
in aggregate.
30. M.A. Hindi Bachelor’s degree with 55% marks (50% in case of 20
SC/ST/OBC/PWD) and having studied Hindi as a
subject
31. M.A. Punjabi Bachelor’s degree with 55% marks (50% in case of 20
SC/ST/OBC/PWD) and having studied Punjabi as a
subject
 SCHOOL OF LEGAL STUDIES AND GOVERNANCE

CENTRE FOR LAW

32. LL.M. Bachelor’s degree in Law with 55% (50% in case of 20
SC/ST/OBC/PWD) marks from a recognized Indian or
foreign University.

SCHOOL OF SOCIAL SCIENCES

CENTRE FOR ECONOMIC STUDIES

33. Bachelor’s degree in Economics or relevant subjects 25
M.A. Economics
with 55% marks (50% in case of SC/ST/OBC/PWD)
from a recognized Indian or foreign University.
CENTRE FOR SOCIOLOGY
34. M.A. Sociology Bachelor's degree in any discipline in Humanities or 15
in Social Sciences with at least 55% marks (50% in
case of SC/ST/OBC/PWD) in aggregate from a
recognized Indian or foreign University.

SCHOOL OF INFORMATION & COMMUNICATIVE SCIENCES

CENTRE FOR MASS COMMUNICATION & MEDIA STUDIES

35. M.A. Mass Bachelor’s degree in any discipline with a minimum 30
Communication & of 55% marks (50% in case of SC/ST/OBC/PWD)
Journalism from a recognized Indian or foreign University.

SCHOOL OF MANAGEMENT

CENTRE FOR FINANCIAL ADMINISTRATION

36. M.Com. A Bachelor’s degree in Commerce with minimum of 30
55% marks or equivalent grade in aggregate (50% in
case of SC/ST/OBC/PWD).
Note:
 The University reserves the right not to offer the Programme in any particular
discipline due to administrative reasons or if the response to the Course is not
adequate (as per AC/EC decision). The decision of the University will be final in
this regard.
 The University reserves the right to change the number of seats in any
Programme.
 The Reservation/Relaxation will be given as per Government of India/University
Rules as adopted by the University time to time.

* For detail please visit University website www.cup.ac.in or www.cup.edu.in

ADMISSION CRITERIA TO MASTER’S DEGREE PROGRAMME FOR SESSION

2018-19
2017-18

 Admission to all Master’s Degree Programmes shall be based on the merit of the
students in Entrance Test of CUCET-2017
 No one shall be considered for admission unless he/she has appeared in the
CUCET-2017.
 The candidates are advised to remain in touch with the website for updated
information.
 (B) PH.D. PROGRAMMES

Centers offering Ph.D. Programme

Sl. No. Centre

1. Centre for Pharmaceutical Sciences and Natural Products.
2. Centre for Environmental Science and Technology
3. Centre for Law
4. Centre for Education
5. Centre for Computational Sciences
6. Centre for Economic Studies
7. Centre for Human Genetics and Molecular Medicine
8. Centre for Physical Sciences
9. Centre for Languages and Comparative Literature
10. Centre for Chemical Sciences
11. Centre for Animal Sciences
12. Centre for Plant Sciences
13. Centre for Biochemistry & Microbial Sciences
14. Centre for Mathematics & Statistics
15. Centre for Geography & Geology
16. Centre for Sociology
17. Centre for South and Central Asian Studies (including Historical Studies)
18. Centre for Computer Science & Technology
Note- Intake per discipline shall be subject to availability of seats and will be displayed
on University website.
Eligibility Criteria:

(i) The applicant should have a Master’s degree in the relevant subject with minimum of
60% marks (55% for SC/ST/OBC/PWD).
(ii) Candidate must have some financial assistance such as NET-JRF, financial
assistance from Govt. agencies {Like Rajiv Gandhi National Fellowship (RGNF), Maulana
Azad National Fellowship (MANF) etc.} and working in CUPB projects with fellowships.
NET-JRF will be exempted from test, however they have to appear in the interview.
(iii) Those without any financial assistance may appear in the test. If they qualify, they
can be admitted within one year if successful in getting some financial assistance.
CUT-OFF MARKS

The cut-off marks to qualify the entrance test will be 40% (35% for SC/ST/OBC/PWD).
Candidates scoring less than 40% (35% for SC/ST/OBC/PWD) marks will not be
considered.

EVALUATION OF PERFORMANCE

The performance of a candidate will be evaluated as under:

i. Entrance test- 75 marks

ii. Interview - 25 marks

2018-19
ADMISSION CRITERIA TO PH.D. PROGRAMME FOR SESSION 2017-18

1. No one shall be considered for admission unless he/she has appeared in the
-2018 however NET-JRF are exempted.
CUCET-2017,

2. The University will not grant any fellowship in any Centre.

3. The valid NET-JRF qualified candidate will be exempted from test and they will be
given the weightage of 75 marks of written test, however they have to apply in the
CUCET-2017
-2018 and appear in interview.

4. For admission to Ph.D. Programme, the candidates working in CUPB Research

Projects and those holding Financial Assistance from Govt. of India/RGNF/MANF
etc. are required to pass in the written entrance test as well as Interview for Ph.D.

5. The candidates who have fellowships from external sources will be first preferred
in case they qualify the test/interview and are eligible.

6. The candidates having any financial assistance such as RGNF, MANF, etc., will be
given priority over those without any financial assistance, subject to qualifying
entrance test.

7. Those without any financial assistance will be kept in a panel against the vacant
seats, if any, after those above are admitted. The panel shall be valid upto next
advertisement/admission process.

8. The candidates in the panel will be provisionally enrolled for Ph.D. and will be
eligible for getting their applications forwarded for outside agencies such as RGNF,
MANF, etc. any other, however, they shall not be allowed to begin Course Work till
they submit proof of financial assistance.
 9. If awarded a fellowship or selected in a project of Central University of Punjab, such
candidates shall be registered for Ph.D. and allowed to begin Course Work.

10. The Interview will be conducted at the level of Centre by the Coordinator of Centre
along with 02 Senior Faculty members. The Centre shall check the eligibility for
admission to Ph.D. Course. The Dean of the School will be Chairman/Coordinator
for Ph.D. Admission.

11. Interview Committee of the Centre will also verify all the original documents of the
candidates and shall be responsible for compliance of rules prescribed.

12. In case of candidate who are in a panel and wants to apply for the Financial
Assistance from Govt. Agencies like RGNF/MANF etc. will have to submit an
affidavit that, In case, he/she does not get fellowship within valid period of panel,
he/she will not have any claim on the admission to Ph.D. course.

IMPORTANT NOTE: Candidates are advised to go through the Ph.D Regulations of the
University available on the University website www.cup.ac.in & www.cup.edu.in