University of Calcutta, Kolkata, West Bengal, has invited applications from eligible candidates for admission into PhD (Doctorate of Philosophy) programme in Zoology, to be offered in the upcoming session 2012. Admissions will be made on the basis of candidates’ performance in the entrance test, scheduled to be held on the date mentioned below, followed by an interview, to be conducted by the University.

Note:

• Candidates who have qualified M Phil / NET / SET / SLET / Teacher Fellowship do not have to appear for the written examination. However, they should qualify in the interview to secure admission.
• B Tech (Marine Engineering) at Marine Engineering & Research Institute, Kolkata and National Maritime Academy, Chennai
• Candidates appearing for the interview must submit a 500-word research proposal or Statement of Purpose (SOP) on the day of the interview.

Date of Exam
February 8, 2012

Test Centers
Department of Zoology, University of Calcutta

Fee
See the prospectus

How to Apply
Interested candidates should apply in the prescribed application format made available on the University’s official website: http://www.caluniv.ac.in/. The duly filled in application form, along with all requisite documents (details given on the website), should be submitted to the Head of Department (Zoology), Calcutta University, latest by January 20, 2012. For more details regarding application, eligibility criteria and admission procedure, candidates are requested to visit the University’s aforementioned official website.

Last Date of Submitting Application Form
January 20, 2012