Jadavpur University M.Phil and Ph.D. Admissions 2021: Some research-based courses such as M.Phil. and Ph.D. Programs are given by Jadavpur University, West Bengal. The notification about Jadavpur University M.Phil. and Ph.D. Admissions 2021 will be published by the university soon. The University gives 15 M.Phil. courses in various subjects through several departments and 11 Ph.D. Courses. The application forms of Jadavpur University M.Phil. and Ph.D. Admissions 2021 will be available online in May and admissions to the programs will be done by July.
The University even offers several postgraduate and professional courses. The admission to the above-mentioned courses is done through Admission Test, including the Interview for many programs. The article holds all the important information about Jadavpur University M.Phil and Ph.D. Admissions in 2021. Read the article carefully.
Others might consider MPhil students as Ph.D. students who haven’t completed their doctorate and have instead left with ‘just’ an MPhil. But, MPhil is a valuable postgraduate qualification that many employers are looking for when hiring people for jobs such as researchers or other areas of academic study.
Jadavpur University M.Phil and Ph.D. Admissions 2021: Important Dates
| Submission of Application | 4th week of April 2021 (Tentative) |
| Date of Entrance Examination | 1st week of June 2021 |
| Announcement of Results | 4th week of June 2021 |
| Admission | 4th week of July 2021 |
| Commencement of Classes | 01st week of August 2021 |
M.Phil. DEGREE Details:
The duration of a Master of Philosophy degree is 1-2 years involving several semesters. The syllabus is a mixture of theory and practical. Scholars are trained to present their research findings. A pre-doctoral program – Master of Philosophy (M.Phil.) is pursued after completion of the Master’s Degree.
It can either be completely research-based or can include some coursework as well. Masters Degree in Philosophy (MPhil) is offered by many Indian Universities in a wide variety of subjects ranging from English, Mathematics, Physics to Management. Masters Degree Programs in Philosophy can also be pursued through distance learning programs as per the flexibility of the student.
After completing a Master of Philosophy through distance learning, one can continue further research through other doctoral programs as well.
Eligibility Criteria For Masters MPhil:
Current students of M.A/M.Sc courses who have appeared or due to appear in the final examination of MA/MSc or an allied subject at the postgraduate level, securing at least the minimum percentage of marks as mentioned under A in the total of all marks obtained in 1st, 2nd, and 3rd-semester examinations (in case of grade, the mid-value of the corresponding range of marks should be considered for calculation of the relevant percentage of marks) with at least 40% marks in each course/paper are eligible to apply.
For the above mention candidates, the percentage of marks obtained in the total of 1st, 2nd, and 3rd semesters examinations will be considered for preparing the merit list. At the time of counseling/admission, those students (if provisionally selected) must submit proof of completion of M.A/ M.Sc Final Examination, 2020 authenticated by the appropriate authority of his/her college/ institute/ LPU Application Form 2020.
Candidates will be required to submit their mark-sheet positively as per the previous year’s tentative date by14 Sept 2020. The admission procedure and selection criteria for admission to Master of Philosophy (M.Phil.) through distance learning, however, may vary from one Institute to another. Some Institutes have specific added eligibility criteria for admitting candidates into their distance learning M.Phil. program.
M.Phil Application Form
The application process for M.Phil. is completely online. The form can be accessed on the University website. Candidates will have to log in and enter their personal and educational information only once, regardless of how many departments they apply for. Click Submit button to save your data. You will then get a unique number. You can use this No. to log in to this system in the future. Select the department you wish to apply for. If you are eligible, click the Apply button. You will be generated a different Application number for each department that you apply for. You must note down that Application number. Make the payment of the Application Fee. Pay the fee and upload the SB Collect Reference No (starting with DU) on this website, and click on submit.
Application criteria of M.Phil.
If at the time of counseling/admission and verification of marks, it is found by the authority of the University that
- A student does not meet the eligibility criteria, he/she will not be considered for admission, even if he/she is provisionally selected for admission. Their provisional admission shall be canceled automatically if they are not declared to have passed securing at least the minimum percentage of marks as mentioned under A in the aggregate of all marks obtained in 1st, 2nd, and 3rd-semester examinations after the release of the results of the fourth-semester examination (or corresponding Part in the Annual System).
- Their provisional admission will be canceled even if they are declared eligible for Special Supplementary Examination 2020 or any such Examinations as per the Examination Rules of the University concerned.
- a student had entered incorrect marks in his/her online application form, then his/her merit position shall be revised accordingly. In case of mentioning marks more than what he/she has actually obtained (as in his/her mark sheets), he/she may be denied admission.
If a student’s marks in any specific examination at Master’s level increases after evaluation of his/her result for that examination by the involved an Institute/ University after the last date of submission of online application, such extra marks shall not be considered thereafter and at the time of counseling/admission, and his/her rank position in the provisional merit shall not be changed.
Minimum Marks:
| Category | Minimum marks required in the Master Degree or allied subjects |
| General | at least 55% marks in total or its equivalent grade ‘B’ in the UGC 7-point scale |
| S.C. / S.T./ P.D./OBC-A/OBC-B | at least 50% or its equivalent grade. |
| Candidates who had completed their Master’s degree before 19 th September 1991 | at least 50% or its equivalent grade. |
Masters in Philosophy (MPhil) Admission Process:
One has to sit for entrance examination based on the aptitude test, subject knowledge, and personal interview for the admission for MPhil course Each University has its unique admission test which can be looked upon the concerned University’s portal.
M.Phil Syllabus and Course Description:
| Semester I | Semester II |
| Module I | Module III |
| Philosophical and educational perspective in Universal and human development | Excellence in education
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| Psychological perspective in education | Global citizenship and the human right education |
| Module II | Module IV |
| ICT and Research | Comparative teacher education |
| Contemporary development in educational technology | Interdisciplinary |
| Module V | |
| One written assignment per course | |
| One seminar or book review |
Ph.D. Application Form
Students can apply in the prescribed form accessible on the website. The duly filled-in Application form must be submitted with all the required enclosures.
Documents that should be attached with the application form:
- Two recent passport size pictures.
- Attested copies of all mark sheets and certificates.
- Madhyamik Admit card/certificate for verification of age.
- NET/SET certificate, if any.
- SC/ST/PD/OBC-A/OBC-B certificate, where applicable.
- A student who has a two-year M.Phil. Degree from any university other than Jadavpur University will be required to submit a certificate from the competent authority.
Application Fee
- The application fee for M.Phil. program is Rs. 500 which can be paid in online mode.
- students should pay the Application fee of the Ph.D. program Rs. 500 through a Demand Draft.
- The DD would be in favor of The Registrar, Jadavpur University, payable at Kolkata.
Scope Of Employment After M.PHIL:
- Lecturer
- Speaker
- Teacher
- Assistant Professor
- Human Services Worker
- Scientist
- Social Service Workers
- Research Assistant.
The Scheme Of MPhil Shall be as follows:
| Part-1- Examination | Marks |
| Course work (4 papers of Two hours, each carrying 50 marks) | 200 Marks |
| Part –II (A) Examination
(ii) Internal Assessment (Based on review essays & at least 2 seminars) Part-II (B) Examinations (i) Dissertation/Project Work (ii) Final comprehensive Viva-voce |
100 Marks
150 Marks 50 Marks |
| Total | 500Marks |
Important Points
- To pass, a candidate must obtain 50% marks in Part-I (in course work) & 50% marks in Part-II examination. Each successful candidate in the Part-I examination is eligible for the Part-II examination. Each successful candidate in both Part-I and Part-II shall be granted the degree.
- Only those candidates who have prosecuted the course of studies in the 1st year and passed the Part-I examination with 50% marks may submit the Dissertation / Project Work assigned to him in term of the laws, shall be eligible for admission to the Part-II examination, and sit for final comprehensive /Viva-voce Examination.
- Eligible candidates shall apply within the prescribed kind for admission to the current examination at the side of associate examination fee as be mentioned by the University from time to time. A student who has qualified in the Part-I examination shall be required to submit a dissertation before he appears at the final comprehensive viva-voce failing which his registration shall automatically stand canceled.
- Single examiner for course work and double examiners (one internal and one external examiner preferably from outside the home university) to assess the performance of the candidates at the viva voce examination conjointly to look at the dissertation/project work shall be appointed by the relevant P.G. Board of Studies on the suggestion of the M.Phil. Committee.
- Before the submission of the treatise, a student shall deliver pre-M.Phil. presentation within the Department which will be opened to any or all school members and analysis students for obtaining feedback and comments, which can fitly have incorporated within the draft thesis with the advice of the supervisors.
Classification of Successful Candidates:
The candidates who passed their written papers and dissertation in their first attempt shall be classified as follows:
| Total Marks secured in written papers & Dissertation | Classification |
| 1. 75% and above | I Class with Distinction |
| 2. Above 60% to below 75% | I Class |
| 3. Above 50% to below 60% | II Class |
*Candidates who pass the program in more than one attempt shall be declared to have completed the program under II Class.