Ph.D. Admission Notification

Ph.D. ADMISSION NOTIFICATION – SESSION - JULY 2017

Applications are invited from eligible candidates for admission to the Ph.D. program in various disciplines for the July 2017 session. Admission shall be under the latest UGC guidelines and the Ph.D. rules and regulations of the University, subject to the availability of supervisors in respective departments.  SUBJECTS OFFERED AND INTAKE CAPACITY:
Subject Intake
 English 4
Political Science 6
Physics 8
Botany 4
Management 6
ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA:  Postgraduate degree with a minimum of 55% marks (relaxable by 5% for SC/ST/OBC/ Minority candidates) in the relevant subject from a recognized university. SELECTION PROCEDURE: Selection will be based on: 70% weightage to performance in the Written Entrance Test 30% weightage to Viva-Voce EXEMPTION FROM ENTRANCE TEST: Candidates who possess a regular M.Phil. Degree or have qualified NET/SET is exempted from the written entrance test and will be directly called for the interview. APPLICATION PROCESS:
  • Candidates must apply using the prescribed application form available at the university website: vmsuniversity.in
  • Application Fee: ₹1500
  • Payment Options:
  • Online via Credit Card / Debit Card / Net Banking
  • OR by cash at the Accounts Section, Administrative Block, Vinayaka Missions Sikkim University 
BANKING DETAILS: Account Name: Vinayaka Mission Sikkim University
  • Bank: Punjab National Bank
  • Account No.: 4068002100001259
  • IFSC Code: PUNB0406800
  • Branch: Tadong, Gantok
  • The duly filled application form, along with the payment receipt and all relevant documents, must be:
  • Submitted physically to:
Office of the Dean – Research Vinayaka Missions Sikkim University Gangtok, Sikkim- 737102 Note: The University is not responsible for postal delays. Incomplete applications or those submitted after the deadline will not be accepted. IMPORTANT DATES:
  • Date of Starting of Application form: 20th April 2017
  • Last Date to Submit Application Form: 15th May 2017
  • Tentative Date for Entrance Examination: 28th May 2017
  • Mode of Examination: Offline / Online
FOR ANY QUERIES: Email: contactus@vmsuniversity.in