Ph.D. Admission Notification

Ph.D. ADMISSION NOTIFICATION – SESSION - JULY 2018

Applications are invited from eligible candidates for admission to the Ph.D. program in various disciplines for the July 2018 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
Physics 7
Political Science 5
English 10
Botany 3
Mathematics 8
Management 10
Education 4
Bio-Technology 4
Computer Science 8
Commerce 8
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:
  • 70% weightage to performance in the Written Entrance Test
  • 30% weightage to Interview
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: 18th March 2018
  • Last Date to Submit Application Form: 10th April 2018
  • Tentative Date for Entrance Examination: 30th April 2018
  • Mode of Examination: Offline / Online
FOR ANY QUERIES: Email: contactus@vmsuniversity.in