SRI GURU GRANTH SAHIB WORLD UNIVERSITY, FATEHGARH SAHIB

(ESTABLISHED UNDER PUNJAB STATE ACT 20/2008 AND APPROVED UNDER SECTION 22 OF UGC ACT)


APPLICATIONS FOR ADMISSION TO Ph.D. 2014
Applications are invited for admission to Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D) programme in
Management, Economics, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science & Engineering,
Nanotechnology, Biotechnology, Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, English, Sikh Studies,
Punjabi, Environmental science and Physical Education.
Prospectus and Application form can be obtained from the university on payment of
Rs. 500/- wef. 28
th
April 2014 or may be downloaded from university website.
The completed application form along with the required application and Entrance Test
fee and documents should be submitted in person or through registered post or speed
post to the Admission Cell of the University.
The entrance test will be held on 15t
h
of May 2014.(Thursday)
Details regarding eligibility and procedure of admission are available on the
university website.
Last date for submission of application form:
Without late fees: May 09, 2014.
With late fees of Rs.500/-: May 12, 2014.
For more information about university and courses, please click www.sggswu.org or contact
at Tel. No. 01763-232300, 232311, 232310, 232345, 232340; Toll Free No. 1800 180 2803

Registrar

SRI GURU GRANTH SAHIB WORLD UNIVERSITY, FATEHGARH SAHIB
PhD Entrance Test Guidelines (Session - 2014-15)

1. The PhD test will be held on May 15, 2014 (Thursday) at 11:00 am in University Campus
only. Registration will start at 9:00 am sharp.
2. The test will be held in the subjects of Business Management, Economics, Physics,
Chemistry, Mathematics, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science and Engineering,
Nano-Technology, Bio-Technology, Physical Education, English, Sikh Studies,
Environmental Science and Punjab.
3. (a) Application cum registration form can be obtained from the university on payment of
Rs. 500/- through demand draft in favour of Registrar, Sri Guru Granth Sahib World
University, Payable at Fatehgarh Sahib or by cash payment at the spot.
(b) In case the admission form is downloaded from the University site, it should be
submitted complete in all respects alongwith Application cum Registration fee of
Rs.500/- in the form of demand draft.
4. Last date for submission of application form for PhD is May 9, 2014.
5. The Entrance test fee of Rs. 1,000/- is to be paid through demand draft in favour of
Registrar, Sri Guru Granth Sahib World University, Payable at Fatehgarh Sahib along
with the application form. Entrance test fee can also be deposited by cash at the spot. In
such a case, the fee receipt should be enclosed with the application form.
6. Candidates have to submit duly filled Admit Card with self-attested photograph latest by
May 9, 2014 (Friday). The Admit card can be downloaded from the website.
7. The test will comprise of following two papers, each of 60 minutes:
(a) Paper I (Common for all subjects) : Will contain 60 objective type multiple
choice questions
Scope: General Aptitude, Reasoning, Numerical/Mental Ability, Indian education
system, Analytical skills/Research aptitude, Environment, Language proficiency,
Teaching Aptitude and any other topic covered in Paper I of the NET.
(b) Paper II (for subject opted by candidate for admission) : Will contain 60
objective type multiple choice questions
Scope: Core areas relating to the concerned discipline/subject.
8. The syllabus of the test will be the same as the syllabus of UGC syllabus for NET or
GATE.
9. A minimum of 40% marks are required in each paper to qualify the test.
10. The candidates who have qualified UGC (NET)/ UGC-CSIR (JRF) examination/
SLET/ GATE and foreign students sponsored by ICCR or any other applicable test
conducted by notified authority of Government of India for the purpose, will be exempted
from Ph.D entrance test, subject to approval of the Vice-Chancellor. Applications of
other foreign students who wish to seek admission directly (without sponsorship) to
Ph.D programme shall be examined by a committee set up by the Vice Chancellor.They
will have to appear for the interview. The date for same will be notified separately.
11. A minimum of 40% marks are required in each paper to quality the test.
12. The candidates have to appear in both the papers.
13. There is no negative marking for the test.
14. Candidates must attach one self-addressed envelop of 9cmx4cm with stamps worth Rs
10/-.
15. Candidates studying in final year can apply provisionally in anticipation of their result.




Eligibility Criteria for Admission:
a) Masters degree with at least 55% marks or 5.5 CGPA out of 10 (50% marks or
equivalent CGPA for SC/ST candidates and differently abled persons who have
atleast 40% disability) of Sri Guru Granth Sahib World University, Fatehgarh Sahib
or an equivalent degree of a recognized Indian or Foreign University in the subject
concerned or allied-subject.
b) The eligibility of foreign students shall be determined on the basis of recognition of
their degrees equivalence to (a) above by Association of Indian Universities, New
Delhi or any other notified authority for the purpose by the Government of India.
Selection Criteria for Admission:
Weightage for different components for determining merit is as under:
Components Weightage (Percent)
Percentage of Marks in Graduation 10
Percentage of Marks in Post Graduation 30
Percentage of Marks in Entrance Test* 50
Interview 10
Publications**(Additional Points) 5 (Max.)


* UGC-NET/ CSIR/ JRF Qualified candidates will be exempted from the test and the marks
secured by them in the said examination will be considered. In case of candidates who
qualified UGC-NET/ CSIR/ JRF in the years when marks were not mentioned; the merit will
be computed by doubling the remaining components.

** Maximum 5 points will be given for the publications:

In case candidate is first author:
For each published paper in;
International Journal = 3 points
National Journal = 1 point
In case the candidate is second or third author, half of the points mentioned above.
In case of a book, selection committee will decide about the weightage, considering the
quality of book.



Sri Guru Granth Sahib World University, Fatehgarh Sahib
PhD - May 2014

S.No. Subject Subject Code
1 Business Management 1
2 Chemistry 2
3 Physics 3
4 Mathematics 4
5 Nanotechnology 5
6 Biotechnology 6
7 Physical Education 7
8 English 8
9 Sikh Studies 9
10 Punjabi 10
11 Mechanical Engineering 11
12 Computer Science Engineering 12
13 Economics 13
14 Environmental Science 14







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Sri Guru Granth Sahib World
University
Fatehgarh Sahib, Punjab
Application Form for Admission cum Registration to Ph.D. Programme, 2014


Name of School/ Department: _______________________________________ Photograph

(Paste)
1. Name (In Block Letters): .
2. Fathers / Husbands Name: ..
3. Mothers Name: .
4. Address: (a) For correspondence (Including Mobile no.) (b) Permanent




(c) Email: (d) Phone : (e) Fax :
5. (a) Date of Birth :.
(e)Marital Status:
(f) Nationality: ..
(d) Whether SC/ST/Physically Handicapped
(if yes, a certificate must be attached)

6. Details of Universities/Institutions attended (from 10
th
Standard onwards)
(Attested copies of mark sheets/ grade cards of each examination passed must be
attached)
University /
College / Board
Degree obtained
(with discipline)
Year % Marks /
CGPA / CPI
Class /Div.
Obtained
Subjects taken





(Attach extra sheets, if required)
Male Female


7. (a) Professional Examination passed (attested copy of certificate must be attached):
(I) GATE (II) UGC/CSIR/ NET
Subject Score and Date
of qualifying
Valid up to

Subject Score and Date
of qualifying
Valid up to



8. (a) Professional Experience (Teaching/Research/Industrial), if any, (Documentary
evidence to be attached).
Sr.
No
Name of organization Position
held
Type of work

Period
From To
(i)
(ii)
(iii)
(Attach extra sheets, if required)

(b) Particulars of Publication (if any):
Sr.
No
Title of the Paper/ Book Name of the Journal/ Publisher Place and Year of
Publication
(i)
(ii)
(iii)
(iv)
(Attach a list of publications/projects etc. separately)

9. (a) If employed, name of the present employer:
(b) Total period of service up to the date of application:

10. List of Enclosures:






































Declaration
I hereby declare that the entries made in this application form are correct to the best of
my knowledge and belief. If admitted, I undertake to abide by the rules and regulations
of the University as exist and amended from time to time.
I note that the decision of the University is final with regard to selection for admission
and assignment to a particular supervisor. The University shall have the right to take
any action it deems fit, including expulsion, against me at any time after my admission, if
it is found that information furnished by me are false or incorrect. I shall abide by the
decision of the University, which shall be final.

Place :

Date : Signature of the applicant


The following documents should be submitted with the form:
1. Application Fee Rs.500/- and Entrance test Fee: Rs. 1,000/-; through a Demand Draft in favour of
Registrar, SGGSWU, payable at Fatehgarh Sahib, Punjab. Fee can also be deposit by cash at the
spot.
2. Two passport size photographs.
3. Self-attested photocopies of DMCs and Certificate / Degrees of the following examinations
(a)Secondary Exam,
(b)Senior Secondary,
(C) Graduation DMC and Degree,
(d) Post Graduation DMC & Degree,
(e) M.Phil. Examination,
(f) UGC-NET certificates,
(g) Any other qualification etc.
4. The following documents will have to be submitted after selection:
a) Migration Certificate, in case of candidates who have passed their last examination from a
University other than SGGSWU.
b) Domicile Certificate.
c) In case of candidates in service, No Objection Certificate from Employer.






















Sri Guru Granth Sahib World University, Fatehgarh Sahib
PhD Entrance Test 2014
ADMIT CARD



Center of Examination:

Roll No.:


(for office use only)
Application Form No.

Subject:


Subject Code:



Candidate's Name:

Self-attested
Photograph




Father's/Husband's
Name:





Date of Birth:





Gender:





Category:





Mailing Address:

Signature of the Candidate






Date of Exam Paper Timings


15.05.2014 I 11:00 am to 1:00 pm


15.05.2014 II





Note: (1) Candidates without photograph and signature on the admit card will not be permitted to
appear in the examination.
(2) In case signature and/or photograph of a candidate is missing on the admit card, the candidate
will be allowed to sit in the examination only when he/she prodused the photograph and signature
on the downloaded admit card duly attested by the SDM/Group A Gazetted officer/Head of the
Institution last attended.





Deputy Registrar
Examination





Fee Structure for Ph.D. Research Work

Schedule of Fee payable for Ph.D Programme:
Entrance Test Rs. 1,000/-
Enrolment Fee Rs. 1,000/-
Registration Fee Rs. 5,000/-
Topic Modification Rs. 2,000/-
Course Work (to be paid in First/ Second
semester)
Rs. 30,000/-
Annual Fee* Rs. 35,000/- for Lab Courses
Rs. 30,000/- for Non Lab
Courses
Security (Refundable) Rs. 10,000/-
Thesis Evaluation Charges Rs. 10,000/-
* In the first year, the annual fee will be the half of the prescribed fee.
Extension of period for submission of synopsis
Upto two months Rs. 2,000/-
More than two months upto four months Rs. 4,000/-
More than four months upto one year Rs. 5,000/-
Beyond one year; permission and fee to be decided by the Vice-Chancellor

Condonation of delay:
I n the submission of Progress Report Delay:
Upto one month
More than a month but upto end of semester
After that the case will be referred to
Research Degree Board for cancellation

Rs. 1,000/-
Rs. 2,000/-
I n the Presentation Delay:
Upto one month (from 31
st
March)
More than a month but upto end of semester
(upto 30
th
September)
After that the case will be referred to
Research Degree Board for cancellation

Rs. 5,000/-
Rs. 7,500/-
I n the submission of Thesis after pre-submission presentation:
Upto two months Rs. 1,000/-
More than two months, upto four months Rs. 2,000/-


No-Objection Certificate for Course Work/ Pursuing PhD
(To be submitted by candidates who are working in some institution)



To, Reference No.
The Dean Research Date:
SGGSW University
Fatehgarh Sahib

Subject: No-Objection Certificate

Dear Sir,
We have no objection if Mr./Mrs./Ms. ___________________________ an
employee in our organization, is admitted to the Ph.D. Programme in the subject
of _________________________________ at your university.

It is certified that he/she has completed _____ years of service in our
organization/institute as an employee.

We shall grant him/her leave of absence to attend classes of course work/
research work at Sri Guru Granth Sahib World University, Fatehgarh Sahib
during the Ph.D. Programme.




Signature and Seal of the Authority








(This should be typed on the letter head of the employer organization)