This document provides information about the Ph.D. Entrance Test conducted by Osmania University for admission to Ph.D. programs. It outlines the eligibility criteria including a postgraduate degree with 55% marks. It describes the test pattern as a 70-question computer-based multiple choice exam. Minimum qualifying marks are 50% for open category and 45% for reserved categories. The medium is English except for language subjects. Qualifying the test does not guarantee admission which depends on availability and performance in interview.
This document provides information about the Ph.D. Entrance Test conducted by Osmania University for admission to Ph.D. programs. It outlines the eligibility criteria including a postgraduate degree with 55% marks. It describes the test pattern as a 70-question computer-based multiple choice exam. Minimum qualifying marks are 50% for open category and 45% for reserved categories. The medium is English except for language subjects. Qualifying the test does not guarantee admission which depends on availability and performance in interview.
This document provides information about the Ph.D. Entrance Test conducted by Osmania University for admission to Ph.D. programs. It outlines the eligibility criteria including a postgraduate degree with 55% marks. It describes the test pattern as a 70-question computer-based multiple choice exam. Minimum qualifying marks are 50% for open category and 45% for reserved categories. The medium is English except for language subjects. Qualifying the test does not guarantee admission which depends on availability and performance in interview.
This document provides information about the Ph.D. Entrance Test conducted by Osmania University for admission to Ph.D. programs. It outlines the eligibility criteria including a postgraduate degree with 55% marks. It describes the test pattern as a 70-question computer-based multiple choice exam. Minimum qualifying marks are 50% for open category and 45% for reserved categories. The medium is English except for language subjects. Qualifying the test does not guarantee admission which depends on availability and performance in interview.
Ph.D. Entrance Test is one of the eligibility criteria for admission into Ph.D. programmes offered by Osmania University in different subjects in the faculties of Arts, Commerce, Education, Engineering, Informatics, Law, Oriental Languages, Social Sciences, Science, and Technology. A list of subjects in which the Ph.D. Entrance Test - 2022 will be conducted is given in Annexure-I. 1. Eligibility Conditions: To be eligible to appear for Ph.D. Entrance Test - 2022 being conducted by Osmania University in the subjects pertaining to faculties mentioned above, a candidate must have obtained a Post- Graduate degree from a recognized university or a Post-Graduate degree through distance mode from a recognized university and approved by the concerned authority, in the concerned subject or in an allied subject (see Annexure-II for the list of allied subjects) approved by Osmania University securing not less than 55% marks (50% marks in case of SC/ST/BC/PWD candidates). If the results of Post Graduate Degree are declared in the form of Grades/Credits/Cumulative Grade Points/Average in their marks card/Transcripts, such Grades/Points shall be converted into percentage of marks to assessthe minimum eligibility criteria.
The candidates have to appear in the Ph.D. Entrance Test in the subject in which they wish to pursue Ph.D. (For e.g. A candidate with M.Com. qualification may pursue Ph.D. in Business Management provided he/she appears and qualifies in the Ph.D. Entrance Test in the subject of Business Management).
However, the following categories of the candidates are exempted from appearing in the Ph.D. Entrance test.
1. Those who are awarded Junior Research Fellowship in a national level test namelyUGC/ CSIR/ ICMR / ICAR / DBT/ INSPIRE fellowships
2. However, if any of the above category candidates wishes to get admission in Category-II, then he/she needs to get through the O.U. Ph.D. Entrance Test – 2022.
Note: i. The eligibility of the candidates is not being verified at the time of application and or at the time of issuing of hall tickets. Therefore, it is the candidate’s responsibility to ensure that he/she is eligible for the Ph.D. programme in a subject in which he/she is applying. ii. The candidates those who are pursuing Post Graduate degree and whose results are not declared are NOT ELIGIBLE. 2. Test Pattern & the Medium of the Test: The Entrance examination is conducted through computer based test (CBT) mode for 70 marks consist of 70 multiple choice questions (MCQ’s).
The Entrance Test will consist of any 3 or 4 varieties of objective type items such as analogies, classification, matching, comprehension of a research study / experiment / theoretical point of view, etc., with multiple answers besides the usual multiplechoice items. The MCQs will be framed only from the syllabus of Entrance test.
1 Medium of Entrance test: The medium of Entrance Test will be in English only,except for language subjects.
3. Registration Fee: The Registration fee for online submission of application form is Rs.1500/- (Rs.1000/- in case of SC/ST/BC/PWD candidates). The procedure for payment of Registration fee is available in the website: www.ouadmissions.com
4. Syllabus for Entrance Test:
The syllabus in various subjects for Ph.D. Entrance Test will be made available in O.U. websites, https://www.osmania.ac.in/ and www.ouadmissions.com Candidates may download the syllabus of the concerned subject from the above websites.
5. Minimum Qualification Marks:
The minimum marks for qualifying the Ph.D. Entrance Test shall be 50% (35 Marks) in case of Open category candidates and 45% (32 Marks) in case of SC/ST/BC/PWD category candidates. 6. The Ph.D. Entrance Test is valid only for one time admission process concerned to the Ph.D. Admission Notification - 2022. 7. The Hall Tickets along with entrance schedules and necessary instructions will be made available in OU websites: https://www.osmania.ac.in and www.ouadmissions.com The candidates have to download the Hall Tickets and affix the latest passport size photograph (which is exactly similar to the one uploaded in the Online Application) in the space provided and get it attested by a Gazetted Officer / Principal of a college/ Head of the Department. Without the Hall Ticket, the candidate is not allowed to appear for entrance test.
8. The admission to Ph.D. course is subject to the concerned Rules and Regulations of Osmania University that are in force from time to time. Qualifying in the Ph.D. Entrance Test alone does not guarantee admission to Ph.D. programme. The admission is subject to availability of vacancies with the research supervisors in the concerned department, the candidate’s academic record, the performance of the candidate in the Ph.D. admission interview and the State Govt. reservation policy. For further details regarding the Ph.D. admissions in Osmania University and other Rules and Regulations, the candidates are advised to visit the OU Website, https://www.osmania.ac.in
9. The University invites applications separately for admission to Ph.D. Programmes through it’s website and press notification after the declaration of the Ph. D. Entrance Test results.
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ANNEXURE-I List of Subjects and Code Numbers for Ph.D. Entrance Test – 2022
510 Geology M.Sc. in Geography / Archaeology / Botany / Zoology / Chemistry / Geophysics / Environmental Sciences / Computer Sciences / Statistics / Mathematics / Applied Geochemistry / Metallurgy / Ceramic Technology / Geology as one of the subjects at under Graduate level except for Civil, Mining and Metallurgical Engineering.
511 Geophysics M.Sc (tech) three year/ M.Sc/ M.Phil/Ph.D in Mathematics, Physics, Geology, Provided the candidate has studied Maths, and Physics at B.Sc level.
513 Microbiology M.Sc./M.Phil./Ph.D in Biological Science / Biochemistry/ Botany/ Zoology/ Biotechnology/ Genetics/ Environmental Science/ or M.Sc. in Agriculture/ Dairy Science/ Home Science/ Veterinary Science/ M.Pharmacy/ M.D.Medicine/ M.Sc Nutrition with one paper in Microbiology either at the B.Sc or at the Post-Graduate level.
514 Nutrition M.Sc Degree from Osmania University or any other University recognized and approved by U.G.C with the subjects Nutrition , Applied Nutrition, Food and Nutrition ,Clinical Nutrition and Dietetics, Food Science and Quality Control, Bio-Chemistry and Microbiology.
516 Statistics M.Sc (Operations Research and Statistical Quality Control/ Operations Research) M.Stat , M.Sc.(Mathematics / Applied Mathematics / Mathematics with Computer Sciences) provided the candidate has studied Mathematics and Statistics at B.A./B.Sc level as two of the three Optional subjects.
Environmental Engineering, Energy Engineering, Polymer Engineering, Cryogenic Engineering, Mineral Processing, Industrial Safety Engineering, Oil Technology, Petroleum Engineering, Petro Chemical Engineering, Rubber Technology, Nano Technology, Instrumentation, Electro Chemical Engineering, Computer Aided Design and Industrial Relations & Management, Fiber Science and Technology, Food Technology (Post harvesting Technology & Food Engineering).
633 Food Technology
Dairy Technology, ii. Dairy Science, iii. Chemical Engineering / Chemical Technology, iv. Bio-Technology, v. Production Engineering, vi. Oils and Fats Technology, vii. Fermentation Technology, viii. Mechanical Engineering, ix. Post-harvest Engineering & Environmental Science.
634 Textile Technology
a. Chemical Engineering / Chemical Technology, ii. Mechanical Engineering, iii. Textile Chemistry, iv. Material Science & Engineering, v. Polymer Science & Technology, vi. Environmental Engineering, vii. Fashion Technology, viii. Apparels, Clothing & Textiles, ix. Fiber Science & Technology, x. Business Management & Textile Management.
