Information Bulletin
For admission to Ph.D. – 2025
Sido Kanhu Murmu University, DumkaIntroduction
Sido Kanhu Murmu University (SKMU), Dumka invites applications in offline mode from eligible candidates for admission to the Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) Programme in various disciplines/subject for the academic session 2025-2026. The admission process will be conducted in accordance with the provisions of the UGC (Minimum Standards and Procedure for the Award of Ph.D.) Regulations, 2022, dated 07 November 2022, duly adopted by the University vide Notification No. 30/23 dated 27 February 2023, along with the University-specific rules and regulations.
Provisional Seat Matrix
| Subject | Seats available | SC | ST | BC1 | BCII | EWS | UR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bengali | 20 | 2 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 8 |
| Botany | 25 | 3 | 7 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 10 |
| Chemistry | 13 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Commerce | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 10 |
| Economics | 25 | 3 | 7 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 12 |
| English | 29 | 3 | 8 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 5 |
| Hindi | 31 | 4 | 8 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 12 |
| History | 37 | 4 | 10 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 15 |
| Math | 8 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 |
| Philosophy | 49 | 5 | 13 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 20 |
| Physics | 31 | 4 | 8 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 12 |
| Political Science | 41 | 5 | 11 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 16 |
| Psychology | 31 | 4 | 8 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 12 |
| Sanskrit | 15 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 6 |
| Santali | 7 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Sociology | 6 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| Urdu | 8 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 |
| Zoology | 9 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4 |
| Total | 386 | 46 | 102 | 30 | 21 | 33 | 154 |
Note: Horizontal reservation will be provided as per the policy of the Government of Jharkhand. The Provisional Seat Matrix is subject to change at any stage, as per the requirements of the University.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Date of Advertisement | 25 August, 2025 |
| Commencement of Offline Application | 25 August, 2025 |
| Last Date for Submission of Filled Application Form | 20 September, 2025 |
| Publication of Eligible Candidates List | 2nd Week of October, 2025 |
| Date of Interview | 3rd Week of October, 2025 |
| Declaration of Result | To be Announced Later |
Eligibility
- The applicant must have a Master’s Degree or an equivalent qualification in the concerned subject from a recognized university, with at least 55% marks in aggregate or an equivalent grade on a point scale (wherever grading system is followed).
- AND
- The applicant must have qualified JRF / NET / NET (Ph.D.)/ GATE/JET examination conducted by NTA / IISc & IITs/JPSC etc.
Note: A relaxation of 5% marks (minimum 50%) or equivalent grade will be given to candidates belonging to the following categories, as per UGC norms: SC/ST/OBC-NCL/PWD/EWS. The candidate must have qualified the JRF/NET/NET-Ph.D./GATE/JET exam on or before the date of advertisement.
Categories of Eligible Candidates
All eligible applicants will be classified into one of the following categories:
- Category I: Regular Assistant Professors currently working in the constituent colleges under Sido Kanhu Murmu University (SKMU) AND/OR Candidates who have qualified JRF or GATE.
- Category II: Candidates who have qualified for any of the following – NET, NET (Ph.D.), JET.
Selection Procedure
The selection process will be conducted on the basis of 100 marks in total.
| Category | Selection Criteria | Weightage / Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Category-I | Interview only | 100 Marks |
| Category-II | NET/NET (Ph.D.) / JET Score + Interview | 70% Weightage from NET / NET (Ph.D.) / JET Score 30 Marks for Interview |
Application Process
The application process will be conducted only in offline mode. Candidates are required to follow the steps given below:
- Download the Application Form from the official University website (available under the link “Application Form”).
- Fill in all required details carefully and attach all necessary self-attested documents.
- Submit the completed application form along with supporting documents to the University office through either of the following modes: By Speed Post, or By hand submission at the designated counter during 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM on working days.
Submission Address: The Controller of Examinations, Administrative Building-II, Sido Kanhu Murmu University, Dighi Campus, Dumka- Pakur Road, Dumka, Jharkhand – 814110.
Application Fees
| Category | Fees |
|---|---|
| General/BC-I/BC-II/EWS Candidates | ₹2000/- |
| SC/ST/Differently-Abled Candidates | ₹1000/- |
Mode of Payment
The application fee can be paid through any of the following modes:
- Demand Draft (DD): The DD must be drawn in favour of “Registrar, Sido Kanhu Murmu University”, payable at Dumka.
- Bank Challan: Candidates may deposit the fee using the bank details below.
| Bank Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Name of the Bank | Indian Bank / Allahabad Bank |
| Branch Code | 5072 |
| IFSC Code | IDIB000D679 |
| Account Number | 7743181071 |
Important Notes regarding Application Fees: The Application Processing Fee, once paid is non-refundable. Reserved category candidates from outside the State of Jharkhand will be treated as UR category candidates. Candidates must submit the original Demand Draft or Bank Challan along with the duly filled application form at the time of submission.
Submission of Application
Candidates must submit the following documents along with the duly filled-in application form in an A4-size envelope. On the top of the envelope, the following details must be clearly mentioned:
- Application for Ph.D. Admission 2025
- Name of the Candidate
- Subject Applied For
- Category
List of Documents to be Enclosed:
- Duly filled-in Application Form.
- Self-attested copies of all educational certificates and mark sheets (from matriculation onwards).
- Award Letter (for JRF, if applicable).
- JRF/NET/NET (Ph.D.) /GATE/JET Certificate.
- Marksheet of NET/NET (Ph.D.) / JET/GATE examination.
- Caste Certificate and Residential Certificate (if applicable).
- EWS Certificate (if applicable).
- PwD Certificate (if applicable).
- No Objection Certificate (NOC) from employer (for employed candidates).
- Original Demand Draft / Bank Challan as proof of payment of application fee.
- Two recent passport-size photographs.
Grounds for Rejection
An application is liable to be rejected under any of the following conditions:
- Submission of an incomplete application form.
- Non-payment of the prescribed application processing fee.
- Failure to submit the requisite supporting documents.
- Receipt of the application after the last date specified in the notification.
General Instructions and Important Information
- If no eligible candidate is available in a reserved category, the vacant seat(s) will be filled in accordance with the provisions of SANKALP of the Government of Jharkhand, No. 1434 dated 15/02/2019, regarding admission and reservation policy.
- Reservations will be implemented strictly as per the rules of the Government of Jharkhand.
- Candidates belonging to BC-I and BC-II categories must submit a valid caste certificate for the current year in the prescribed format issued by the Government of Jharkhand.
- Candidates applying under the Economically Weaker Section (EWS) category must submit a valid certificate for the current year in the prescribed format of the Government of Jharkhand.
- The University reserves the right to revise the number of seats and disciplines at any stage of the admission process.
- The detailed admission schedule, publication of the list of candidates eligible for interview, date of interview, etc., will be notified from time to time on the University website.
- No TA/DA will be provided to candidates appearing for the interview.
- The University reserves the right to change or modify the admission schedule if necessary.
