Jananayak Chandrashekhar University Ph.D Admission 2025: Apply Online
Jananayak Chandrashekhar University (JNCU), Ballia, Uttar Pradesh, has officially announced the Ph.D Admission 2025 process through the Research Entrance Test (RET) for various subjects. Eligible candidates can apply online from August 8, 2025 via the university’s Samarth portal.
Important Dates – JNCU Ph.D Admission 2025
- Start of Online Application: 08 August 2025
- Last Date for Application: 08 September 2025
- Last Date with Late Fee (₹500): 15 September 2025
- Admit Card Download: 20 September 2025
- Entrance Test Date: 28 September 2025
Official Website: www.jncu.ac.in
Application Portal: jncuadm.samarth.edu.in
Eligibility Criteria
- Educational Qualification: Postgraduate degree in the concerned subject with minimum 55% marks or equivalent grade.
- Relaxation: 5% for SC, ST, OBC (Non-Creamy Layer), EWS, and differently-abled candidates.
- Final year PG students can also apply, provided they meet eligibility at the time of admission.
Exemption from Written Test
Candidates exempted from the first stage (Test A) include:
- Regular teachers of JNCU campus and affiliated government/aided colleges.
- Foreign students (including NRIs).
- Candidates with NET/JRF, GATE, or CEED qualifications.
Selection Process
The RET consists of two stages:
- Test A (Written Test – 140 Marks)
- Paper 1: 70 MCQs on research aptitude, methodology, and ethics.
- Paper 2: 70 MCQs on subject-specific knowledge.
- No negative marking.
- Test B (Interview – 60 Marks)
- Only candidates scoring at least 50% (45% for reserved categories) in Test A will qualify for the interview.
Application Fee
- General / EWS / OBC: ₹1500 + ₹100 registration fee.
- SC / ST / PWD: ₹1000 + ₹100 registration fee.
Payment can be made via UPI, Net Banking, NEFT, Debit/Credit Card.
Subjects and Seat Availability
JNCU offers Ph.D. seats in 31 subjects including Agriculture, Botany, Chemistry, Commerce, Education, English, History, Political Science, Sociology, Zoology, and more. Seat numbers may vary based on availability with research supervisors.
How to Apply for JNCU Ph.D. Admission 2025
- Visit jncuadm.samarth.edu.in.
- Complete registration and log in.
- Fill in the application form and upload required documents.
- Pay the application fee.
- Download and print the application form and payment receipt for reference.
Required Documents
- Passport-size photograph & signature (scanned)
- Educational certificates (10th, 12th, Graduation, Post-Graduation)
- ID Proof (Aadhar Card)
- NET/JRF/GATE Certificate (if applicable)
- No Objection Certificate (for employed candidates)
📢 Tip for Applicants: Prepare using the UGC NET/JRF, CSIR, and ICAR syllabus for better chances of success.
For more details, visit:
📍 Jananayak Chandrashekhar University, Saheed Smarak, Near Surha Taal, Ballia – 277001, U.P.
🌐 Website: www.jncu.ac.in
📧 Email: jncuballia@gmail.com
For complete details, candidates can visit the official website www.jncu.ac.in