DEEN DAYAL UPADHYAYA GORAKHPUR

UNIVERSITY
(Accredited A++ By NAAC)

Ph.D Admission Brochure- 2024

Admission Portal Civil Lines, Gorakhpur,U.P.-273009[India]

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 Ph.D Admission Information Brochure

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 MESSAGE
I welcome you all on the occasion of the commencement of the PhD admission
process for the session 2024-25 at Deen dayal Upadhyaya Gorakhpur University,
Gorakhpur.

The Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Gorakhpur University, continuously achieving excellence

in various academic fields since its inception, has earned a high sublimity at the
national and international level due to its invaluable treasure of excellent teachers,
hardworking officers, employees and extremely talented students.

The university has the good fortune of seeing many of its teachers being felicitated
with numerous awards including Padma Samman and Shanti Swarup Bhatnagar
Award. Many teachers and students here have adorned high academic, literary,
scientific and political positions in the country.

Being rated as the highest A++ category institution by the National Assessment and
Accreditation Council (NAAC), the university has made its place in prestigious ranking
lists at the global level. The university has also recently been selected for the PM -
Usha Yojana for conducting quality research.

We are moving ahead as an excellent educational institution that, in line with the
objectives of the National Education Policy 2020, by enabling our students to explore
their talents in cultural, social and sports fields also along with their studies, research
and innovation.

With Best Wishes,

Prof. Poonam Tandon

Vice Chancellor

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 ABOUT US

Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Gorakhpur University, founded in 1957, is the first university in
Uttar Pradesh to emerge as a leading higher-studies centre after Independence. It has
earned an A accreditation from NAAC for its relentless pursuit of its motto, “Let the noble
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thoughts come to us from all directions,” which reflects its openness to diverse
perspectives, cultures, and values in its academic and organizational spheres.

The university bears the name of the eminent political philosopher, Pandit Deen Dayal
Upadhyaya. It is situated in Gorakhpur, where it draws inspiration from the spiritual,
philosophical, patriotic, and philanthropic heritage of Gautam Buddha, Sant Kabir, Guru
Gorakshnath, Bismil, Hanuman Prasad Poddar and the world-famous Gita Press.

The university spans 190.96 acres and comprises of eight faculties with forty departments
that have been instrumental in providing holistic education to the people of Eastern Uttar
Pradesh, Western Bihar and Nepal since its inception. As a residential-cum-affiliating
State University with academic jurisdiction over three districts of Eastern Uttar Pradesh, it
boasts of a rich academic legacy, distinguished alumni, competent, qualified and
committed faculty members, transparent and efficient administrative system, ample career
growth opportunities, advanced research facilities, and a lively and secure campus.

The university has more than 12,000 enrolled students, of whom more than 50% are
women. It has successfully implemented a range of innovative schemes and programs to
impart holistic education to its students.

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 VISION

To be an institution of academic excellence, generate knowledge through research by

integrating local wisdom with global expertise, nurture talent and promote intellectual
growth in keeping with the University motto of "आ नो भद्राः क्रतवो यन्तु विश्वतः" (Let noble
thoughts come to me from all directions) and serve humanity with a commitment
towards social, economic, cultural and spiritual development of society and the nation.

MISSION
To provide the students with an academically congenial and safe environment
conducive to their holistic development.
To achieve and ensure intellectual excellence through effective teaching, latest
research and relevant co-curricular activities.
To equip the students with academic and professional skills, ethical values and
leadership qualities to enable them to contribute towards social, regional and national
development.
To sensitize the University fraternity to the needs of the region through knowledge-
transfer and outreach programmes.
To strive towards the optimum use of available resources in sustainable, clean, green
and eco-friendly.
To promote the principles of social, cultural land religious co-existence among the
students, faculty members, administrative officers and ministerial staff of the
University.

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 NOTIFICATION OF Ph.D ENTRANCE TEST 2024-25
Only those Candidates can appear in this Ph.D entrance test who have completed
their post-graduation on or before 2024.
Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Gorakhpur University, Gorakhpur hereby invites online applications for
admission to Ph.D programmes for Regular , Part time and International research scholar from
eligible candidates for the academic session 2024-2025. Details related to admission,
programmes, Ph.D entrance test schedule and eligibilities are available on the website
www.ddugu.ac.in and dduguadmission.in. Candidates desirous of admission are advised to
keep checking the above-mentioned website regularly for authentic information related to
admission.
Important Dates

Date of Online Registration & Payment of 15.02.2025 – 05.03.2025

Application Fee

Last Date ofFee

Entrance Submitting Online
Applicable Applicationof different
for Candidates 08.03.2024
Categories
2. Form
Last Date of Corrected Online Application 10.03.2024
3. Form

4. Date of downloading admit cards 20.03.2024

5. Dates of entrance examination 3rd week of March, 2025

6. Declaration of entrance results Last week of March, 2025

General/OBC

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 SEATS AVAILABLE
(REGULAR AND PART-TIME)

Total Seats(Regular)- University 495

Total Seats (Regular)- Colleges 640
Total Seats (Part-time)- University 38

SL DEPARTMENT REGULAR REGULAR PART-TIME TOTA

.N /SUBJECT NAME (University- (College- (Only L
o supervisor) supervisor) University-
supervisor)
Agriculture
Statistics
Agriculture
Extension
Agrono
my
Agriculture
Engineering
Animal Husbandry &
Dairying
Entomolo
gy
Genetics and Plant
Breeding
Horticultur
e
Plant Pathology
Soil Conversion
Soil
Science
Ancient History,
Archaeology & Culture

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Note : Number of Seats may increase/decrease.

Eligibility for Admission

A 2-year/4-semester master’s degree programme after a 3-year bachelor’s degree
programme or qualifications declared equivalent to the master’s degree by the
corresponding statutory regulatory body, with at least 55% marks in aggregate or its
equivalent grade in a point scale wherever grading system is followed.
Or
equivalent qualification from a foreign educational institution accredited by an assessment
and accreditation agency which is approved, recognized or authorized by an authority,
established or incorporated under a law in its home country or any other statutory authority in
that country to assess, accredit or assure quality and standards of the educational institution.

A relaxation of 5% marks or its equivalent grade would be allowed for those belonging to
SC/ST/OBC (non-creamy layer)/Differently-Abled, Economically Weaker Section (EWS)
and other categories of candidates as per the decision of the UGC from time to time.
Candidates who have completed the M.Phil. programme with at least 55% marks in aggregate
or its equivalent grade in a point scale wherever grading system is followed or equivalent
qualification from a foreign educational institution accredited by an assessment and
accreditation agency which is approved, recognized or authorized by an authority, established
or incorporated under a law in its home country or any other statutory authority in that country
to assess, accredit or assure quality and standards of educational institutions, shall be eligible
for admission to the Ph.D. programme. A relaxation of 5% marks or its equivalent grade would
be allowed for those belonging to SC/ST/OBC (non-creamy layer)/Differently-Abled,
Economically Weaker Section (EWS) and other categories of candidates as per the decision
of the UGC from time to time.

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Categories of the Ph.D. Programme
A candidate admitted to the Ph.D. Programme in a Department shall be classified under any
one of the following categories:
(a) Full-time Research Scholar
(b) Part-time Research Scholar
(c) International Research Scholar
No research scholar shall be permitted to take admission to any other degree/courses
during entire period of research.

Full-time Research Scholar

Full-time research scholar shall not accept, any paid assignment other than research fellowship,
research assistantship etc. during the period of research. The full-time research scholars shall be
regular students of the University irrespective of whether the Research Supervisor is from the
University or from an affiliated college.
However, regular teachers of the Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Gorakhpur University, Gorakhpur or
from affiliated colleges (aided or self-financed) of the Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Gorakhpur
University, Gorakhpur will be allowed to receive salary payment from their parent institutions.
They will be required to be present for the entire period of Course Work. For the remaining period
of the programme, their attendance either at their respective parent institution or at their
respective Department of the University will be accepted.

Part-time Research Scholar:

Part-time Ph.D. will be allowed provided all the conditions mentioned in the existing Ph.D.
Ordinance-2024 are met. A candidate shall be considered as part-time Research Scholar if he/she
is employed and has submitted No Objection Certificate from the Head of the
Institutions/Organizations where he/she is employed. The part-time research scholar shall stay at
the place of research work for a minimum of 90 days (residence period) during the entire period of
research work and shall give an undertaking to this effect at the time of registration. No
fellowship/scholarship shall be paid to the part-time Ph.D. students through any source.

A candidate who is being registered as part-time Ph.D. scholar must have at least five years of
continuous service experience at a senior level (interpretation of the Vice Chancellor in this regard
shall be final) in a recognized educational institution, Government; State Government(s); Armed
Forces; PSUs or Corporations listed in BSE or NSE. Candidate must submit a certificate in this regard
to the DRC.
The University shall obtain a “No Objection Certificate” through the candidate for a part-time Ph.D.
programme from the appropriate authority in the organization where the candidate is employed,
clearly stating that:
The candidate is permitted to pursue studies on a part-time basis.
His/her official duties permit him/her to devote sufficient time for research.
If required, he/she will be relieved from the duty to complete the course work.

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The selection of candidates for part-time Ph.D. programme shall be based on a separate test. 70%
weight shall be given to a write up of 1000 words submitted by the applicant and 30% weight to the
Work Experience; Academic Index; and performance in the interview.
The Departmental Research Committee (DRC) shall be required to propose the names of such
scholar (a maximum 03 times the declared number of seats) and seek final approval from the Vice
Chancellor.
Any matter related to part-time Ph.D., where the ordinances are silent shall be decided by the Vice
Chancellor.
A candidate who is being registered as part time Ph.D. research scholar must have at least five
years of continuous service experience in prestigious organizations. Candidate must submit the
certificate in this regard to the DRC at the time of Interview.
The Departmental Research Committee (DRC) shall be required to seek final decision and
approval of the Vice-Chancellor in case of admission of Part-time research scholars.
The part-time research scholars are also required to present their progress report duly signed by
Research Supervisor before the Research Advisory Committee (RAC) every six months.
Full time research scholars who are selected on a permanent post may be permitted to continue
as Part-Time Research Scholar after paying the additional fees provided all other rules would be
applicable to him / her as applicable to Part-Time category subject to approval by DRC and Vice
Chancellor. Such candidate must have completed at least two years in the university.

International Research Scholar

Each supervisor can guide up to two international research scholars on a supernumerary basis
over and above the permitted number of Ph.D. scholars as specified in clause 5.4(c) of Ph.D
ordinance
The University will decide its own selection procedure for Ph.D. admission of international
students keeping in view the guidelines/norms in this regard issued by statutory/regulatory bodies
concerned from time to time.

Process of Selection/Admission
(A) Full Time Research Scholar
The final selection of candidates for Ph.D. Programme through RET shall be based on 70%
weightage in the entrance test (RET) and 30% to the performance in interview. In the interview,
candidates are required to discuss their research interest/area through a presentation before the
DRC and the following points should be ensured:
• The candidate possesses the competence for the proposed research.
• The research work can be suitably undertaken at the University.
• The proposed area of research shall contribute to new/addition of knowledge.
The paper of the Entrance Test (RET) shall consist of 70 multiple choice quiestions carrying 1
mark each.

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In case of a foreign nationals, weather self-financing or scholarship holder who is admitted
through the Embassy/High Commission of his/her country or admitted under a MoU with foreign
institutions are exempted from such RET and interview.

A candidate seeking admission to the Ph.D. Programme , shall be required to have secured:

(a) At least 50 % marks in Research Entrance Test (RET) in case of general Candidates.
or
(b) At least 45% marks in Research Entrance Test (RET) in case of reserved categories
(SC, ST, OBC, EWS, PWD). Reservation policies shall be applicable as per regulation of
Government of India and Government of Uttar Pradesh and as per the Minimum Standards
and Procedure for the Award of M.Phil./Ph.D. Degrees) Regulations, 2022.

A candidate, seeking admission to the Ph.D. Programme through RET, shall be required to
appear in an interview before the DRC for further assessment as part of the second step of
admission. After the written test a list of candidates qualified for interview will be notified. Marks
obtained by the candidate in the written testwill not be decleared untilthe final result.

The final merit of admission in Ph.D. programme shall be as follows:

Total Marks= Marks Secured in RET + Marks Secured in Interview/viva-voce Performance

Duration for Ph.D Programme

Ph.D.Programme shall be for a minimum duration of three years, including course work, and a
maximum duration of six years from the date of admission to the Ph.D. programme. Date of
admission would be reckoned w.e.f. the date of first Fee Receipt.

It is mandatory for all categories of research students full time part time and international to
complete the pre PhD course work.

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Ph.D Programme Fees Structure

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 Research and Development Cell
The UGC launched an initiative to establish a Research and Development Cell (RDC) in HEIs with
the mandate for promoting quality research that contributes meaningfully towards the goal of a
self-reliant India ("Atma-Nirbhar Bharat"), aligned with the provisions of NEP-2020. The RDC
would help create a research ecosystem for reliable, impactful, and sustained research output.
The essential elements of such an ecosystem, viz., generation of knowledge and facilitation of
research, innovation, and technology development for industrial & societal benefits, are
addressed by human resource (researcher & faculty), intellectual capital (knowledge& skills),
governance (regulation & policies) and financial resources (funding & grants). The Deen Dayal
Upadhyaya Gorakhpur University, Gorakhpur established the RDC on 03-12-2022 following the
guidelines issued by UGC, India.
At present, Prof. Dinesh Yadav, Department of Biotechnology is Director of R & D Cell.

VISION
To coordinate and effectively manage research activities in the University and affiliated colleges

MISSION
To facilitate and contribute to research activities in all disciplines so that they can lead to quality
publications, innovations, research grants, and intellectual properties by faculty members,
students, and staff of the University. Further, strengthening of Academia-industry collaborative
research to address the local and regional problems.

OBJECTIVES
⮚ To identify the priority research areas based on the expertise available in the University.
⮚ To promote scientific temper in research.
⮚ To seek research grants from different funding agencies.
⮚ To provide adequate infrastructural support for conducting research activities.
⮚ To initiate collaborative research and accordingly sign MoUs with Universities/Institutions of
repute.
⮚ To frame the research policy of the University.
⮚ To provide adequate support for the protection of Intellectual Property resulting from the
research activities carried out in the University.
⮚ To monitor the research activities at regular time intervals.
⮚ Linking teaching-research-extension activities.

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 Prof. Poonam Tandon
VICE CHANCELLOR

Prof. Shantanu Rastogi

PRO-VICE CHANCELLOR

Jai Mangal Rao Dhirendra Kumar Srivastava

FINANCE OFFICER REGISTRAR

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 DEEN DAYAL UPADHYAYA
GORAKHPUR UNIVERSITY
Ranking
Achievements

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