📢 Ph.D Admission Notification 2025–26 for Working Professionals at Berhampur University
Berhampur University, Odisha, has officially released the Ph.D Admission Notification for Working Professionals (Academic Session 2025–26). This program is designed for mid-level and senior-level professionals who wish to pursue research in diverse fields while continuing their professional careers.
🎯 Aim of the Programme
The Ph.D Programme for Working Professionals provides an opportunity to engage in impactful research across sciences, humanities, commerce, management, and technology. The objective is to:
- Promote innovative, socially relevant, and industry-driven research.
- Enhance research, consultancy, and academic skills.
- Provide career growth in academia, consultancy, R&D, and policymaking.
- Support industry experts, technocrats, bureaucrats, scientists, managers, executives, NGO professionals, and entrepreneurs in advancing their professional knowledge.
📚 Departments Offering Ph.D Programmes
Ph.D. slots are available in 27 departments, including:
- Biotechnology, Botany, Zoology
- Chemistry, Physics, Environmental Science
- Commerce, Business Administration, Economics
- English, History, Odia, Linguistics
- Education, Special Education, Women’s Studies
- Law, Journalism & Mass Communication, Political Science
- Computer Science, Mathematics, Marine Biology, Oceanography
- Tourism & Travel Studies, Library & Information Science, and more.
✅ Eligibility Criteria
- Minimum 5 years of work experience in a reputed organization.
- A Master’s degree with at least 55% marks (or equivalent grade) in any discipline.
- OR an Executive Postgraduate Programme from IITs/IIMs (minimum 6.0 CGPA on a 10-point scale).
- Candidates must submit:
- Good character certificate.
- No Objection Certificate (NOC) from employer.
- Self-declaration (for entrepreneurs).
📝 Selection Process
- Ph.D Entrance Test (except for UGC-NET/CSIR/GATE/SET/M.Phil. qualified candidates).
- 50% Research Methodology
- 50% Subject-specific
- Research Proposal Presentation & Viva Voce before the Departmental Research Committee.
📅 Important Dates
- 📌 Notification Release: 01 September 2025
- 📌 Last Date to Apply (Hard Copy Submission): 15 September 2025
- 📌 Admit Card Issue: 20 September 2025
- 📌 Entrance Exam & Viva Voce: 26 September 2025 (11:00 AM, at respective departments)
- 📌 Publication of Selected List: 12 October 2025
- 📌 Last Date for Admission Fees & Documents: 20 October 2025
- 📌 Finalization of Admission: 25 October 2025
- 📌 Commencement of Virtual Classes: 26 October 2025
💰 Fee Structure
- Application Fee: ₹2,000/-
- Admission Fee: ₹5,000/-
- Registration Fee: ₹5,000/-
- Course Work Fee: ₹10,000/-
- Other Fees (Library, Exam, etc.): ₹4,000/-
👉 Total at Admission: ₹24,000/- - Thesis Processing Fee: ₹25,000/- (at submission stage)
🌐 How to Apply
- Download the application form from the official website 👉 www.buodisha.edu.in
- Fill in details, attach required documents, and pay the processing fee.
- Submit the hard copy by Speed/Registered Post to:
Deputy Controller of Examinations, Berhampur University, Bhanja Bihar, Berhampur – 760007, Odisha.
📌 Key Highlights
- Duration: Minimum 3 years, Maximum 6 years.
- Coursework: Same as regular Ph.D., with online weekend classes.
- Progress Reports: Yearly presentation & 15 days mandatory campus interaction.
- Research Requirement: At least 2 publications in UGC Care/Refereed Journals before thesis submission.
🔗 Official Notification & Application Form
📥 Download Prospectus & Application Form
👉 This is an excellent opportunity for working professionals looking to advance their research careers, contribute to academia, and enhance their professional growth.