Raja Narendralal Khan Women’s College (RNLKWC) PhD Admission 2026-27
Raja Narendralal Khan Women’s College (RNLKWC) PhD Admission 2026-27 notification has been released for the academic session 2023-24, inviting online applications from Indian citizens for regular PhD programmes in Natural and Applied Sciences and Humanities and Social Sciences under the Research Centres affiliated to Vidyasagar University. This admission cycle offers opportunities in diverse subjects, with eligibility criteria including a master’s degree with 55% marks and relaxation for reserved categories. The application process is entirely online, and candidates must submit by January 28, 2026. Interviews are scheduled for February 2026. This programme is ideal for aspiring researchers seeking to advance their academic careers in a supportive, autonomous women’s college environment.
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Raja Narendralal Khan Women’s College (RNLKWC) PhD Disciplines & Subjects
The PhD programme at Raja Narendralal Khan Women’s College (RNLKWC) is offered in two broad categories. Below are the details of disciplines and subjects available for admission.
| Discipline | Subjects |
|---|---|
| Natural and Applied Sciences | Botany, Chemistry, Computer Science, Economics, Mathematics, Nutrition, Microbiology, Physics, Physiology, Zoology |
| Humanities and Social Sciences | Bengali, English, Hindi, History, Music, Political Science, Sanskrit |
Important Dates for Raja Narendralal Khan Women’s College (RNLKWC) PhD Admission
Key dates for the PhD admission process at Raja Narendralal Khan Women’s College (RNLKWC) are outlined below. Applicants must adhere to these deadlines.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Online Application Start Date | December 30, 2025 |
| Online Application End Date | January 28, 2026 (up to 11:59:59 PM) |
| Interview Date | Third week of February 2026 (Check college website for updates) |
Eligibility Criteria for Raja Narendralal Khan Women’s College (RNLKWC) PhD Admission
To apply for the PhD programme at Raja Narendralal Khan Women’s College (RNLKWC), candidates must meet the following criteria:
- Candidate must obtain a Master Degree in regular mode from any UGC recognized University/Institute with 55% of marks. A relaxation of 5% marks or its equivalent grade may be allowed for SC/ST/OBC (non-creamy layer)/Differently Abled, Economically Weaker Section (EWS), and other categories as per UGC norms.
- Candidate must have completed at least a total period of 5 years in UG and PG study from a UGC recognized Institution or University. For candidates with a 4-year/8-semester bachelor’s degree (Hons’ with Research), a minimum of 75% marks in aggregate or equivalent grade is required, with similar relaxation for reserved categories.
- Candidate should not be running any other full-time course of studies or registered for a PhD in any other Institute/University.
- Final semester UG (Hons. with Research)/PG students are eligible to apply provided they fulfill the above requirements during admission.
Important Notes for Raja Narendralal Khan Women’s College (RNLKWC) PhD Admission
Exemption from Written Test: Candidates who have qualified UGC-NET/UGC-CSIR/GATE/SET/CEED/regular M.Tech or any equivalent examination by UGC/Government agencies are exempted from the Written Admission Test and only need to appear for an interview.
Written Test Qualifiers: Candidates who have qualified the Written Admission Test (Research Eligibility Test-2023-24) conducted by Vidyasagar University can appear for the interview.
College Rights: The college reserves the right to impose additional eligibility conditions subject to approval by Vidyasagar University as per UGC guidelines.
Dispute Resolution: In case of any dispute related to interviews and merit list publication, the decisions of the Principal and Director of R&D Cell of the college shall be final.