PHD Genetics 2023

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University of Calcutta

Research Eligibility Test-2023_Phase II


(For admission to Ph.D. Programme)
Department of Genetics,
University of Calcutta
Taraknath Palit Siksha Prangan,
35, Ballygunge Circular Road, Kolkata 700 019

Applications are invited for admission to the Ph.D. Programme in the Department of Genetics.
Candidates willing to pursue research work leading subsequently to the Ph.D. (Sc.) degree in
Genetics, University of Calcutta, should apply in plain paper in the format attached herewith
(downloadable from University Website) to the Department of Genetics, University of Calcutta
(by post/ by hand at office of Department of Genetics, University of Calcutta.

The eligible candidate will have to appear for an offline written MCQ examination, the details of
which are appended below. Successful candidates will be called for an interview where apart
from answering fundamental questions, they are also expected to discuss their research
interest/area based on a Statement of Purpose (SoP) not exceeding 1000 words that the
candidates need to submit at the time of initial application. The final selection for joining the
PhD program along with the allocation of supervisor will be made on the basis of this Interview.
The candidates seeking admission in the PhD programme must have obtained at least 55% of
marks in aggregate in their M.Sc. examination from any UGC recognized university/at least 50%
of marks in M.Phil/M.Tech.

Those candidates with valid DBT/ICMR/ICAR/UGC-CSIR: NET/SET/SLET/GATE/Teacher


Fellowship/DST INSPIRE Fellowship or equivalent or who passed M.Phil/M.Tech or equivalent
examination need not appear for the written test. Nevertheless, they are to submit a complete
application including the SoP.

Self-attested copies of all testimonials {including M.Sc, M.Tech., M.Phil mark-sheets (as per
applicable) and DBT/ICMR/ICAR/UGC-CSIR NET/SET/SLET/GATE/Teacher Fellowship/INSPIRE
Fellowship or equivalent examination/fellowship (as applicable)} must be submitted by the
candidate along with the application. The SC/ST/OBC certificates must also be produced, as
relevant. Incomplete applications will becancelled.

Department of Genetics presently has 3 vacancies for which reservation policies would follow as
set by the Higher Education Department, Govt. of West Bengal vide Notification no. 07-Edn
/IU-89/13 dated 2nd January, 2014 [according to West Bengal State Higher Educational
Institutions (Reservation in Admission) Act, 2013].

Important Dates:
1. Duration of submission of application: 29.09.2023 to 12.10.2023. Application along with all
testimonials and SoP should be sent to Department of Genetics (Office), University of
Calcutta, Taraknath Palit Siksha Prangan, 35, Ballygunge Circular Road, Kolkata - 700019
(by post/ by hand at office of Department of Genetics, University of Calcutta between 1:00 –
5:00 pm on all working days).
2. List of eligible candidates for written examination to be conveyed via email:
13.10.2023
3. Date of RET (written part) Examination (offline) (MCQ type: 50 questions: duration:
12 noon-1pm): 06.11. 2023
4. Date of declaration of results of the written part of RET (to be conveyed via email: )
on: 07.11.2023
5. Date of offline RET interview for successful candidates in the RET written part and
also for the candidates with valid DBT/ICMR/ICAR/UGC-CSIR:
NET/SET/SLET/GATE/Teacher Fellowship/DST INSPIRE Fellowship or equivalent or
who passed M.Phil/M.Tech or equivalent examination (see page 1): 08.11.2023 (12
noon onwards)
6. Names of successful candidates will be published in the University website and also
the successful candidates emailed personally.
The syllabus for RET written examination will be fundamentally based on the current M.Sc.
(Genetics) syllabus of the University of Calcutta (downloadable from university website).
However, knowledge of Chemistry, Statistics and basics of computer applications would also be
tested.

Mode of examination:
1. The offline RET written examination will be held at Department of Genetics, University of
Calcutta. The RET written question paper will be an MCQ paper of 100 marks. There will be 50
questions, each carrying +2 for correct answer and -1 for incorrect answer; no marks will be
provided if the question is not attempted. The duration of this exam would be 1 hour.

2. Candidates will fill up their particulars like name, address etc. before answering the MCQ
questions and submit the answer sheet within the stipulated time of the examination.

3. The qualified candidates will be intimated through email. The time of interview of each
candidate will be informed through email.

Dr. Arunava Mandal


Head of the Department
Department of Genetics
University of Calcutta
Taraknath Palit Siksha Prangan,
35, Ballygunge Circular Road, Kolkata 700 019
Application Form for the Ph.D. Programme 2020 in Genetics, University of Calcutta

Name (in block letters) :

Date of Birth :

Father’s/Mother’s Name :

Marital Status :

Whether SC/ST/OBC :

Permanent Address :

Phone No. :

E-mail ID :

Academic Qualification :

Name of the Year Board/University Subjects Div./Class % of Marks


Examinations taken

Whether qualified in NET/GATE/EQUIVALENT

EXAM/FELLOWSHIP:

Present position :

Signature of the candidate :

Date:

Place:

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