We here at JGU accept JGU Ph.D. Applications form continuously over the year on a rolling basis. First in the fall semester (on 1 August) and the second in the spring semester (on 1 February). The last dates for applying to JGU Ph.D. programme for both semesters are available on the JGU Ph.D. website. We would like to inform you about the step-by-step process for Ph.D. admission at JGU.
Step 1: Fill out the online application through the JGU website at (https://admissions.jgu.edu.in/). The online application form required to upload the following documents;
Step 2: Appear in an online AI proctoring Research Entrance Examination conducted by JGU. The syllabus of the entrance test shall consist of 50% objective questions based on research methodology/ research aptitude/ logical reasoning/area or subject-related contextual updates and 50% subjective questions based on subject/ area-specific questions.
Note: Entrance Examination exemption (as per the concerned JGU school requirement) to those Applicants who have qualified UGC/CSIR/ JRF/NET/GATE/CEED or any other similar examination.
Step 3: After scoring a valid cut off score (decided by school Doctoral Committee) in the research entrance exam, the candidate has to appear for an Interview with the School Doctoral Committee (SDC). Candidate has to present his/her tentative research idea referring to the current state of knowledge & recent development from the proposed area of research.
be less than 3 years from the date of enrolment (36 months) & 6 years (72 months) respectively from the date of provisional registration of the candidate. However, incase the performance of the research scholar has been exceptionally good and proven through substantial publications, the period can be reduced by six months.
JGU has limited seats (maximum up to 2 scholars each school/institute per year) to admit scholars on a full-time basis under the JGU fellowship scheme. Please find below the details of the JGU fellowship scheme applicable w.e.f. 01/02/2020 to the JGU Ph.D. scholar:
| Particulars | Full-time Ph.D. Candidate | Part-time Ph.D. Candidate | In Service JGU Staff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registration Fee | Rs 10,000/- | Rs 10,000/- | Rs 10,000/- |
| Institute amenities security deposit (refundable) | Rs 10,000/- | Rs 10,000/- | NIL |
| Semester Fee (till 6th Year) | Rs 50,000/- | Rs 100,000/- | Rs 75,000/- |
| Semester Fee (6th year onwards) | Registration Fee + Rs 100,000/- | Registration Fee + Rs 125,000/- | Registration Fee + Rs 100,000/- |
| Dissertation Submission Fee | Rs 25,000/- | Rs 25,000/- | Rs 25,000/- |
| **The fees will be subject to changes as decided by the University from time to time** | |||
The fees will be subject to changes as decided by the University from time to time.
Note: JGLS (Jindal Global Law School), JSLL (Jindal School of Languages and Literature) and JSIA (Jindal School of International Affairs), JSGP (Jindal School of Government and Public Policy) do not accept admission in the Spring semester. If any candidate applies, then their application will be considered for the Fall semester only.
A regular full-time research scholar shall attend classes on a regular basis till completion of the course work (one year).
A part-time/ sponsored research scholar shall spend a minimum of 7 days during a semester to seek professional guidance from his/ her Supervisor/ Co-Supervisor and/ or avail the library/ laboratory facilities.
University Doctoral Committee(UDC) has powers to allow an overseas candidate to do Residency in his/ her City provided the University has some kind of collaboration with the University/ Institute concerned.
| School | Spring Semester | Fall Semester |
|---|---|---|
| JGLS (Jindal Global Law School) | No in-take Spring Semester | 5 June |
| JGBS (Jindal Global Business School) | 4 November | 5 June |
| JSIA (Jindal School of International Affairs) | No in-take Spring Semester | 5 June |
| JSGP (Jindal School of Government and Public Policy) | No in-take Spring Semester | 5 June |
| JIBS (Jindal Institute of Behavioural Sciences) | 4 November | 5 June |
| IIHED (International Institute for Higher Education Research and Capacity Building) | 4 November | 5 June |
| JSBF (Jindal School of Banking & Finance) | 4 November | 5 June |
| JSLL (Jindal School of Languages and Literature) | No in-take Spring Semester | 5 June |
| JSES (Jindal School of Environment & Sustainability) | 4 November | 5 June |
| JSLH (Jindal School of Liberal Arts and Humanities) | 4 November | 5 June |
| JSJC (Jindal School of Journalism and Communication) | 4 November | 5 June |
| JSPH (Jindal School of Public Health and Human Development) | 4 November | 5 June |
| School | Spring Semester | Fall Semester |
|---|---|---|
| JGLS (Jindal Global Law School) | No in-take Spring Semester | Within 2β3 weeks of Application Deadline |
| JGBS (Jindal Global Business School) | Within 2β3 weeks of Application Deadline | Within 2β3 weeks of Application Deadline |
| JSIA (Jindal School of International Affairs) | No in-take Spring Semester | Within 2β3 weeks of Application Deadline |
| JSGP (Jindal School of Government and Public Policy) | No in-take Spring Semester | Within 2β3 weeks of Application Deadline |
| JIBS (Jindal Institute of Behavioural Sciences) | Within 2β3 weeks of Application Deadline | Within 2β3 weeks of Application Deadline |
| IIHED (International Institute for Higher Education Research and Capacity Building) | Within 2β3 weeks of Application Deadline | Within 2β3 weeks of Application Deadline |
| JSBF (Jindal School of Banking & Finance) | Within 2β3 weeks of Application Deadline | Within 2β3 weeks of Application Deadline |
| JSLL (Jindal School of Languages and Literature) | No in-take Spring Semester | Within 2β3 weeks of Application Deadline |
| JSES (Jindal School of Environment & Sustainability) | Within 2β3 weeks of Application Deadline | Within 2β3 weeks of Application Deadline |
| JSLH (Jindal School of Liberal Arts and Humanities) | Within 2β3 weeks of Application Deadline | Within 2β3 weeks of Application Deadline |
| JSJC (Jindal School of Journalism and Communication) | Within 2β3 weeks of Application Deadline | Within 2β3 weeks of Application Deadline |
| JSPH (Jindal School of Public Health and Human Development) | Within 2β3 weeks of Application Deadline | Within 2β3 weeks of Application Deadline |
| School | Spring Semester | Fall Semester |
|---|---|---|
| JGLS (Jindal Global Law School) | No in-take Spring Semester | Within 2 weeks of Research Aptitude Test |
| JGBS (Jindal Global Business School) | Within 2 weeks of Research Aptitude Test | Within 2 weeks of Research Aptitude Test |
| JSIA (Jindal School of International Affairs) | No in-take Spring Semester | Within 2 weeks of Research Aptitude Test |
| JSGP (Jindal School of Government and Public Policy) | No in-take Spring Semester | Within 2 weeks of Research Aptitude Test |
| JIBS (Jindal Institute of Behavioural Sciences) | Within 2 weeks of Research Aptitude Test | Within 2 weeks of Research Aptitude Test |
| IIHED (International Institute for Higher Education Research and Capacity Building) | Within 2 weeks of Research Aptitude Test | Within 2 weeks of Research Aptitude Test |
| JSBF (Jindal School of Banking & Finance) | Within 2 weeks of Research Aptitude Test | Within 2 weeks of Research Aptitude Test |
| JSLL (Jindal School of Languages and Literature) | No in-take Spring Semester | Within 2 weeks of Research Aptitude Test |
| JSES (Jindal School of Environment & Sustainability) | Within 2 weeks of Research Aptitude Test | Within 2 weeks of Research Aptitude Test |
| JSLH (Jindal School of Liberal Arts and Humanities) | Within 2 weeks of Research Aptitude Test | Within 2 weeks of Research Aptitude Test |
| JSJC (Jindal School of Journalism and Communication) | Within 2 weeks of Research Aptitude Test | Within 2 weeks of Research Aptitude Test |
| JSPH (Jindal School of Public Health and Human Development) | Within 2 weeks of Research Aptitude Test | Within 2 weeks of Research Aptitude Test |
| School | Spring Semester | Fall Semester |
|---|---|---|
| JGLS (Jindal Global Law School) | No in-take Spring Semester | Within 2 weeks of Interview Date |
| JGBS (Jindal Global Business School) | Within 2 weeks of Interview Date | Within 2 weeks of Interview Date |
| JSIA (Jindal School of International Affairs) | No in-take Spring Semester | Within 2 weeks of Interview Date |
| JSGP (Jindal School of Government and Public Policy) | No in-take Spring Semester | Within 2 weeks of Interview Date |
| JIBS (Jindal Institute of Behavioural Sciences) | Within 2 weeks of Interview Date | Within 2 weeks of Interview Date |
| IIHED (International Institute for Higher Education Research and Capacity Building) | Within 2 weeks of Interview Date | Within 2 weeks of Interview Date |
| JSBF (Jindal School of Banking & Finance) | Within 2 weeks of Interview Date | Within 2 weeks of Interview Date |
| JSLL (Jindal School of Languages and Literature) | No in-take Spring Semester | Within 2 weeks of Interview Date |
| JSES (Jindal School of Environment & Sustainability) | Within 2 weeks of Interview Date | Within 2 weeks of Interview Date |
| JSLH (Jindal School of Liberal Arts and Humanities) | Within 2 weeks of Interview Date | Within 2 weeks of Interview Date |
| JSJC (Jindal School of Journalism and Communication) | Within 2 weeks of Interview Date | Within 2 weeks of Interview Date |
| JSPH (Jindal School of Public Health and Human Development) | Within 2 weeks of Interview Date | Within 2 weeks of Interview Date |
Note: JGLS (Jindal Global Law School), JSLL (Jindal School of Languages and Literature) and JSIA (Jindal School of International Affairs), JSGP (Jindal School of Government and Public Policy) do not accept admission in the Spring semester. If any candidate applies, then their application will be considered for the Fall semester only.