Punjabi University Patiala M.Phil Ph.D Entrance Test 2010

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Punjabi University Patiala
(Estd under the Punjab Act No 35 of 1961)

 

 

 

 

Admission notice for M.Phil/Ph.D course work 2010-11

M.Phil courses: Apply on entrance test cum admission form; appear in entrance test on 04.09.2010; appear in Interview on 13.09.2010 if score in entrance test is more than 40%

Ph.D Programme: Through entrance test; apply on entrance test cum admission form; appear in entrance test on 04.09.2010; if score more than 50% in entrance test, contact and select a guide of your choice for Ph.D Programme and apply on enrollment cum admission form for Ph.D Programme to the Head of respective department by 10.09.2010; appear for Interview on 13.09.2010

Entrance test is exempted for those candidates who qualified entrance test in 2009: select a guide of your choice for Ph.D Programme and apply on enrollment cum admission form to the Head of the respective Department for enrollment by 10.09.2010; appear for Interview on 13.09.2010 if intended to join Ph.D course work to be conducted by the Department in the current session (2010-11) or can apply for enrollment to Ph.D Programme any time of the year but will be considered for Ph.D course work to be conducted in the next session (2011-12)

Roll numbers: Roll numbers for the entrance test will be issued by the concerned Department. The roll number slips will not be sent by post. The candidates should collect their roll number slips from the Department half an hour before the start of examination on 04th September, 2010

Examination centre: The entrance test will be held at the respective Department

Result: The result will be displayed on the notice board on 09.09.2010

Modalities for the M.Phil cum Ph.D entrance test

Admission criteria: The admission to M.Phil courses and Ph.D Programme during the academic session 2010-11 will be made on the basis of Joint entrance test

Entrance test: The entrance test for each course will be conducted by the concerned department which will be of two hour duration. The head of the department will be the in-charge of the entrance test. In case of M.Phil Punjabi, the Head of the Department of Punjabi, Punjabi University, Patiala will be the overall in-charge of the test which will be conducted at Punjabi University campus, Patiala

The test would comprise two question papers of one hour duration and of 100 marks each. First the objective type question paper will consists of 50 questions while second the descriptive paper will contain 10 question and the candidates will attempt any five. There will be no negative marking

The qualifying marks in the entrance test will be 40% for the M.Phil course and 50% for Ph.D programme. A relexation of 5% marks would be given to SC/ST candidates in both the cases

Syllabus for entrance test: The entrance test would be based on the compulsory papers out of the current post graduate syllabus of the respective subject. For further information contact the concerned Head of the Department

Date and time: The test will be conducted on 04th September, 2010 (Saturday) as per the following time schedule 10.00 a.m. to 12:00 noon all the subjects except Linguistics and Lexicography, Public Administration and Religious Studies; 2.00 p.m. to 4.00 p.m. Linguistics and Lexicography, Public Administration, Religious Studies

The candidates who have already qualified Ph.D entrance test conducted by Punjabi University need not appear in the entrance test. They will be considered for doing Ph.D course work scheduled to be started from 20th September, 2010 for the session 2010-11. Such candidates will have however, to fill up enrollment-cum-admission form and appear for interview on 13.09.2010 (10.00 a.m.). If they have already paid Rs 1000/- then they are not required to pay the enrollment fee. The last date of submission of enrollment-cum-admission form for the candidates exempted from entrance test is 10.09.2010

Rules for the Ph.D programme

Eligibility: A candidate seeking enrolment for Ph.D Programme must satisfy the following academic criteria (i) Master’s degree in the concerned/allied subject (as determined by the departmental research board) with 55% marks at Master’s degree and 50% marks at Bachelor’s degree level (SC candidates will get 5% relaxation in post graduation marks, as per rules) or (ii) M.Phil./M.Litt. degree with B+ or equivalent or (iii) in case of Defence personnel who have obtained Master’s degree on the basis of staff college, registration will be allowed if the candidate has obtained at least 60% marks in the Master’s degree or (iv) candidates who have passed CA/ ICWA/ Company Secretary examinations are eligible for getting registered for Ph.D degree or (v) all whole time teachers either of recognized private colleges or of govt colleges who are serving within the jurisdiction of Punjabi University, Patiala with five years teaching experience are eligible for getting registered for Ph.D degree

The candidate has passed the Ph.D entrance test held by Punjabi University or is a holder of UGC-CSIR (JRF)/ NET/ SLET/ SET/ GATE/Teacher Fellowship

A candidate seeking admission to Ph.D course work will select a supervisor from the University and take written approval of the supervisor on the enrollment/admission form for Ph.D course work

Candidates who are holders of UGC-CSIR (JRF)/NET/SLET/SET/GATE/Teacher Fellowship are exempted from entrance test for taking admission to Ph.D course work. Candidates who have passed M.Phil degree with B+ grade are also exempted from the entrance test (ii) the candidates who qualify entrance test will be included in the pool of candidates for Ph.D, their candidature will remain valid for one year from the date of the entrance test (iii) the candidates qualifying entrance test will have to pass Ph.D course work before registration in the Ph.D programme of the University. However, they will have to choose supervisor from university on their own before taking admission to Ph.D course work or before enrolling for the Ph.D programme

The candidates who have obtained M.Phil degree with B+ grade through course work are exempted for doing Ph.D course work for getting registered to Ph.D programme. The candidates who have done M.Phil with B+ grade through course work but have not studied and passed the paper on Research Methodology are also required to pass the paper on Research Methodology after taking admission to Ph.D course work. They have to pay fees and other charges as applicable to other students taking admission to Ph.D course work

Ph.D course work: A candidate admitted to Ph.D course work must fulfill the following requirements (i) has been on the rolls on the department throughout the semester preceding the examination (ii) every candidate has attended a minimum of 75% of the delivered number of lectures in each paper (iii) the shortage in the attendance of lectures by the candidate will be condoned as per University rules

Curriculum: There will be four papers of four credit each. Out of the four papers, three papers are compulsory (including Research Methodology) and one is elective depending upon the specialization

Medium of Instruction and examination: The medium of instruction and examination shall be Punjabi or English except the language subject for which the medium shall be the language concerned. Provided the candidates in the subjects of Sanskrit, Persian and religious studies shall be permitted at their option to offer medium of examination as under Sanskrit (Sanskrit/Hindi/Punjabi/English); Persian (Persian/Urdu/Punjabi/English); Religious Studies (English or Punjabi)

Proficiency in Punjabi: The candidates pursuing Ph.D course work other than the subject of Punjabi shall be required to pass subject of Punjabi of Matriculation or equivalent examination, any time before viva-voce examination of Ph.D degree except those who have already passed examination in Punjabi of that level or higher level

Continuous Assessment and University Examination: In each paper a maximum of 50% weightage will be given to continuous assessment or seasonal work which shall be based on two house tests (30%) one seminars (10%) and one assignment (10%). The examination conducted by the University in each theory/practical course shall has 50% weightage

Eligibility to appear in University examination: Such candidates will be allowed to appear in the university examination who satisfy the following requirements (a) have been on the rolls of the Department concerned throughout the semester preceding the examination (b) have earned a minimum grade B in the seasonal work (c) have their names submitted to the Dean, Academic Affairs by the Head of the Department along with certificate to be signed by the Head of the Department of having attended not less than 75% of the total delivered lectures in each paper (Theory/Practical/Tutorials and Seminars) separately

In addition to the above, the ordinances of the University in respect of Ph.D Programme shall apply

The Candidate shall be allowed to apply for entrance test only in one subject

Rules for the degree of Master of Philosophy (M.Phil) through course work

Eligibility: A candidate will be eligible to supplicate for M.Phil degree only if he has undergone regular course work prescribed by the University (b) a candidate seeking admission to M.Phil course must satisfy the following academic criteria and shall apply on a prescribed form to the Head of the Department concerned on the dates to be notified by the University.

Pre-requisite for admission to M.Phil: Master’s degree in the concerned/allied subjects (as determined by the Departmental Research Board)

Eligibility for admission to M.Phil: B.A./B.Sc./B.Com with 50% marks and M.A./M.Sc/M.Com with 55% marks. A relexation of 5% marks would be given to SC/ST candidates at both the levels

Curriculum: M.Phil course shall consist of the prescribed courses plus dissertation. The minimum number of lectures will be 50 per course out of which candidate is required to attend 80% to become eligible for taking the examination; course work including practical and lab work; 4 credits x 6 papers = 24 credits (including paper entitled Research Methodology); dissertation = 26 credits; 60% for dissertation (60% external) 20% for viva-voce; 20% for seminar

The total number of papers to be taught in the class shall be six. A minimum of two papers shall be taught in each of the two semesters. For each subject the course will be divided into two groups (i) the M.Phil course committee may declare one or two course papers as core courses. These core courses will be studied by all the candidates admitted to the M.Phil course

Medium of the examination: The medium of instruction and examination shall be English except the language subject for which the medium shall be the language concerned. Further provided that candidates in the subject of Sanskrit, Persion and Religious Studies shall be permitted at their option to offer medium of examination as under; Sanskrit (Sanskrit, Hindi, Punjabi or English); Persion (Persion, Urdu, Punjabi or English); Religious studies (English or Punjabi)

Proficiency in Punjabi: The candidates pursuing M.Phil course other than the subject of Punjabi shall be required to pass subject of Punjabi of Matriculation or equivalent examination, any time before the award of M.Phil degree except those who have already passed examination in Punjabi of that level or higher level. Only candidates holding foreign passport will be exempted from this requirement

Weightage for seasonal work: In each course work 40% weightage will be given to seasonal work which shall be based on one house test (theory paper 20%, two seminars 10% and one assignment 10%). The examination conducted by the University in each theory/practical course shall has 60% weightage. Seasonal awards would be sent to the University after these have been compiled and approved by a committee consisting Head of the Department and all such teachers teaching the course. This meeting shall be held at least 15 days before the commencement of the examination

First semester examination: Such candidates will be allowed to appear in the 1st semester examination who satisfy the following requirements (a) have been on the rolls of the Department concerned throughout the semester preceding the examination (b) have earned a minimum grade B in the seasonal work (c) have their names submitted to the Dean, Academic Affairs by the Head of the Department along with certificate to be signed by the Head of the Department of having attended not less than 80% of the total delivered lectures in Theory/Practical/Tutorials and Seminars respectively (d) having attended prescribed course work but have not appeared or having appeared but could not qualify the examination in whole or part thereof, may appear in subsequent examinations with admissible number of chances

Second semester examination: A candidate shall not have more than one re-appear in the first semester examination. If a candidate fails in more than one paper he will be deemed to have failed in that semester and will be required to seek readmission in that semester which may or may not be granted to him as per the advice of the M.Phil course committee. The examination in the second semester shall be open to such candidates who satisfy the following requirements (a) have been on the rolls of the department throughout the second semester preceding examination (b) have earned at least grade B in seasonal work (c) have their names submitted to the Dean, Academic Affairs by the Head of the Department along with certificate to be signed by the Head of the Department of having attended the required number of lectures as provided under rule VI(c) (d) having attended the prescribed course work but have not appeared or having appeared but could not qualify the examination in whole or part thereof. Such candidate will have to clear his reappear examinations within the next two semesters

Approval of area of work and title of dissertation: Every candidate admitted to the course shall be required to pursue studies in an area to be decided by the M.Phil course committee. The exact title of Dissertation, the name of the supervisor will be supplied by the Head of the Department during the second semester

In case of complaint of harassment of the candidate by the Supervisor and loose of conduct between the candidate and the supervisor, the Dean Research and Dean of the Faculty under the Chairmanship of Vice-Chancellor may take an appropriate decision

A panel of examiners will be submitted by the Head of the Department before the end of the third semester or on the submission of dissertation whichever is earlier

Any change in the title/topic will be approved by the Dean, Academic Affairs on the recommendation of the M.Phil course committee