Nagaland University Admissions 2019: M.Phil & Ph.D Programme Admissions Counselling

Nagaland University, Lumami invites online and offline application for admission into the M.Phil and Ph.D Courses for the Academic Year 2019-20.

1. M.Phil
For M.Phil: Subject to the conditions stipulated in the UGC Regulations and Ordinance of Nagaland University, the following persons are eligible to seek admission to the M.Phil. programme:
Candidates for admission to the M.Phil. programme shall have a Master’s Degree or a professional degree declared equivalent to the Master’s Degree by the corresponding statutory regulatory body, with at least 55% marks in aggregate or its equivalent grade ‘B’ in the UGC 7-point scale (or an equivalent grade in a point scale wherever grading system is followed) or an equivalent degree from a foreign educational institution accredited by an Assessment and Accreditation Agency which is approved, recognized or authorized by an authority, established or incorporated under a law in its home country or any other statutory in that country for the purpose of assessing, accrediting or assuring quality and standards of educational institutions.
A relaxation of 5% of marks from 55% to 50%, or an equivalent relaxation of grade, may be allowed for those belonging to SC/ST/OBC (non-creamy layer)/ Differently-Abled and other categories of candidates as per the decision of the Commission from time to time, or for those who had obtained their Master’s Degree prior to 19th September 1991. The eligibility marks of 55% (for an equivalent grade in a point scale wherever grading system is followed) and the relaxation of 5% to the categories mentioned above are permissible based only on the qualifying marks without including the grace mark procedures.

2. Ph.D
For PhD: Subject to the conditions stipulated in the UGC Regulations and Ordinance of Nagaland University, the following persons are eligible to seek admission to the Ph.D. programme:
Candidates for admission to the Ph.D. programme shall have a Master’s Degree or a professional degree declared equivalent to the Master’s Degree by the corresponding statutory regulatory body, with at least 55% marks in aggregate or its equivalent grade ‘B’ in the UGC 7-point scale (or an equivalent grade in a point scale wherever grading system is followed) or an equivalent degree from a foreign educational institution accredited by an Assessment and Accreditation Agency which is approved, recognized or authorized by an authority, established or incorporated under a law in its home country or any other statutory in that country for the purpose of assessing, accrediting or assuring quality and standards of educational institutions.
A relaxation of 5% of marks from 55% to 50%, or an equivalent relaxation of grade, may be allowed for those belonging to SC/ST/OBC (non-creamy layer)/ Differently-Abled and other categories of candidates as per the decision of the Commission from time to time, or for those who had obtained their Master’s Degree prior to 19th September 1991. The eligibility marks of 55% (for an equivalent grade in a point scale wherever grading system is followed) and the relaxation of 5% to the categories mentioned above are permissible based only on the qualifying marks without including the grace mark procedures.
Candidates who have cleared the M.Phil. Course Work with at least 55% marks in aggregate or its equivalent grade ‘B’ in the UGC 7-point scale (or an equivalent grade in a point scale wherever grading system is followed) and successfully completing the M.Phil. Degree shall be eligible to do research work leading to the Ph.D. Degree. A relaxation of 5% of marks from 55% to 50%, or an equivalent relaxation of grade, may be allowed for those belonging to SC/ST/OBC (non-creamy layer)/ Differently-Abled and other categories of candidates as per the decision of the Commission from time to time.
A person whose M.Phil. Dissertation has been evaluated and the viva voce is pending may be admitted to the Ph.D. programme of the same Institution.
Candidates possessing a Degree considered equivalent to M.Phil. Degree of an Indian Institution, from a Foreign Institution accredited by an Assessment and Accreditation Agency which is approved, recognized or authorized by an authority, established or incorporated under a law in its home country or any other statutory authority in that country for the purpose of assessing accrediting or assuring quality and standards of educational institutions, shall be eligible for admission to Ph.D. programme.

Selection Process: Persons with M. Phil. Degree from Nagaland University. Candidates qualified in any of the National Eligibility Test (NET), recognized by the UGC. Candidates with JRF. Candidates securing an average ‘A’ grade of 60% and above in the course work of M. Phil Programme of Nagaland University. Subject to availability of seats, candidates belonging to the following categories and fulfilling the criteria stipulated under clause 1 above may also be admitted on the recommendation of the Department: Regular employees of Nagaland University. Teachers of colleges affiliated to Nagaland University with an experience of at least Three (3) years of continuous service. Persons with at least 9 (nine) years experience in Administration, Management and having specialized knowledge in the proposed field of research to the satisfaction of the department concerned. Persons who have completed at least one year of research in a University/Institution after his/her registration, provisional or otherwise, under the supervision of a teacher.

Application Process: Applicants can apply ONLY through Online Mode of application Online Application Fee Payment:
a) All applicants must pay their application fees of Rs. 200/- through SBI I-Collect website using Debit/Credit Card/Net Banking etc., https://www.onlinesbi.com/sbicollect/icollec-thome.htm A payment acknowledgment slip/receipt should be downloaded from the SBI I-Collect for reference purposes. Transaction charges are not part of the Fee.
b) Applicants are advised to make payment of the Application Fee before starting to fill up the application form and keep the SBI I-Collect Payment reference number ready during the process of filling up the online admission form.
c) The Fee deposited through Credit Card/Debit Card/Net Banking in the SBI I-Collect will normally reach the University account after 24 hrs. Hence, it is the sole responsibility of the candidate to ensure that the fee is deposited well in time. Nagaland University shall neither be responsible for any delay in receipt of the payment nor shall be responsible, if the payment is refused or declined by the Bank. Candidates are STRONGLY advised to submit the fee well before the last date. All amount(s) paid by the Applicant, for application to the programme offered by ‘Nagaland University’ shall stand appropriated.
e) If applying to more than one department/program, separate application forms need to be submitted as well as separate payments have to be made. The same payment receipt should not be used for applying to more than one department. If such cases are discovered, the application forms will be rejected without any further communication to the applicant.

Important Dates:
Last Date: 05th August 2019
Formal processes like Screening/Written test/interview: 06th to 14th August

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