University of Calcutta is inviting applications for admission to the PhD Program in Applied Physics (Electrical Engineering) through the Research Eligibility Test (RET) 2025. The application fee is INR 100, payable online through SBI Collect, with options for hard copy submission or courier submission for eligible candidates.

Calcutta University PhD Admission Notice 2025

Admission Schedule For Calcutta University PhD Program 2025

The key dates for the PhD admission process are:-

Event Date
Last Date for Application Submission March 24, 2025
Publication of Eligible Candidates for Written Test March 24, 2025
Written Entrance Test April 9, 2025 (Physical Mode)
List of Candidates for Interview April 23, 2025
Interview & Research Proposal Presentation April 30, 2025
Final Selected Candidates List May 19, 2025

Eligibility Criteria For Calcutta University PhD Admission 2025

To be eligible for the PhD program at the University of Calcutta, candidates must meet the following criteria:-

  • Master's degree in Engineering/Technology with at least 65% aggregate marks or Grade B on UGC 7-point scale
  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Technology with First Class and Master's degree in Pure Science with at least 65% aggregate marks, eligible for the entrance test

Documents Required For Calcutta University PhD Admission 2025

Candidates must submit the following documents along with their application:-

  • Self-attested mark sheets (10th, 12th, UG, and PG)
  • Evidence of Research Work Done (if applicable)
  • A one-page abstract of the proposed research

Calcutta University PhD Selection Procedure 2025

The selection process consists of:-

  • Written Test: Specialization test based on subjects including Electrical Engineering, Instrumentation Engineering, Physics, Electronics, Communication Systems, and Computer Science
  • Qualifying Marks: 65%
  • Interview: Candidates who qualify will present their research proposal to a panel
  • Final Selection: Based on the merit of the research proposal, interview performance, and alignment with faculty research interest

The Research Eligibility Test (RET) 2025 offers 20 seats across five research areas: AI, Robotics, and Control Systems; Power Systems and Telecommunication; Power Electronics Applications: Renewable Energy; and Analysis of Biomedical Signals/Intelligent Health Monitoring.

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