NTA PhD Entrance Test 2023 Applications For DU, JNU, BHU and BBAU

Vision

TherightcandidatesjoiningbestinstitutionswillgiveIndiaherdemographic dividend.

Mission

Toimproveequityandqualityineducationbyadministeringresearchbased valid,reliable,efficient,transparent,fairandinternationallevel assessments.Thebestsubjectmatterexperts,psychometriciansandIT deliveryandsecurityprofessionalswillensurethatthecurrentgapsin existingassessmentsystemsareproperlyidentifiedandbridged.

NTAwillcreateasystemwhichwillpromoteteaching(byteachers), learning(bystudents)andassessment(byparentsandinstitutions).NTA stronglybelievesinquality,efficiency,effectiveness,equityandsecurityof assessments.Topracticethesevalues,NTAwillconstantlyengagewithits stakeholders,viz.students,parents,teachers,expertsandpartner institutions.

CBT ComputerBasedTest

EWS EconomicallyWeakerSection

GOI GovernmentofIndia

MCQ MultipleChoiceQuestion

MoE MinistryofEducation

NDA Non-DisclosureAgreement

NeGP Nationale-GovernancePlan

Ph.D. DoctorofPhilosophy

NTA NationalTestingAgency

OBC-NCL

OtherBackwardClasses-NonCreamyLayer

PwBD PersonswithBenchmarkDisabilities

RPwD TheRightsofPersonswithDisabilitiesAct,2016

SC ScheduledCastes

ST ScheduledTribes

UPI UnifiedPaymentInterface

UR Unreserved

UT UnionTerritory

VLE VillageLevelEntrepreneur

IMPORTANTINFORMATIONANDDATESATAGLANCE (PleaserefertoInformationBulletinfordetails)

FeePayablebyCandidatesinINR (Through:Net-Banking/DebitCard/CreditCard/UPI/Wallet)

InIndia(FeeIn₹)

Note:

 An applicant can make payment through net-banking/debit/credit card/UPI/Wallet.

 GST and other taxes as applicable by Govt. of India/ Bank to be paid by the candidate.

 Applicants are advised to read Payment instructions carefully before paying the application fee.

ImportantInstruction

 An applicant can apply for a maximum of three (03) Test Papers.

 An applicant can apply for one Test Papers by paying application fees of Rs. 1200/- (General applicants) or Rs. 1100/- (OBC-NCL/Gen-EWS) or Rs. 1000/- (SC/ST/Third Gender/PwBD Applicants) for Ph.D. Programmes.

 Further, for applying for additional Test Papers a fee of Rs. 800/- (General applicants) or Rs. 700/- (OBC-NCL/GenEWS/ SC/ST/Third Gender/PwBD Applicants) per paper is to be paid.

EVENTS

CorrectionintheparticularsofApplicationFormon Websiteonly

DownloadingofAdmitCardfromNTAWebsite

Date(s)ofExamination

DETAILS

Willbeannouncedlateronwebsite

Willbeannouncedlateronwebsite

DurationofExamination 180minutes(03:00Hours)

TimingofExamination Shift-1

Centre,DateandshiftofExamination

DisplayofRecordedResponsesandProvisional

AnswerKeyontheWebsite

Shift-2

Willbeannouncedlater

Willbeannouncedlater

AsindicatedontheAdmitCard

Willbeannouncedlateronwebsite

Willbeannouncedlateronwebsite Website(s)

DeclarationofResultonNTAWebsite

https://phd-entrance.samarth.ac.in,www.nta.ac.in

“Candidates are requested to fill in the Application Form carefully. Once the Application Form is submitted, no corrections will be permitted”

Note: Multiple Application Forms submitted by a candidate will not be accepted at any cost.

I. ThefeecanbesubmittedonlyonlinethroughNetBanking,CreditCard,DebitCardandUPIServices.Inadditionto theexaminationfee,ProcessingchargesandGSTasapplicablearetobepaidbythecandidatetobytheconcerned Bank/PaymentGatewayIntegrator.Fordetails/procedure,pleaseseeAppendix-II.

II. TheConfirmationPageoftheonlineApplicationFormwillbegeneratedonlyaftersuccessfulpaymentofthefeeby theCandidate.IncasetheConfirmationPageisnotgeneratedafterpaymentoffee,thenthecandidatemayhaveto approachtheconcernedBank/PaymentGateway(inthehelplinenumbersandemailgivenin Appendix- II)for ensuringthesuccessfulpaymentorforobtainingtherefundofduplicate/multiplepayments.

1. Candidatesmustreadcarefullytheinstructions(includinghowtofilluptheApplicationFormonline)giveninthe InformationBulletinavailableontheNTAWebsite.(s) Candidatesnotcomplyingwiththeinstructionsshallbe summarilydisqualified.

2. Candidatescanapplyfor Ph.D. Entrance Test for DU, JNU, BHU and BBAU – 2023 through the “Online” mode only.Noothermodewillbeaccepted.

3. Submissionof ApplicationForm couldbemadebythecandidateonlinethroughtheNTAwebsite:https://phdentrance.samarth.ac.in

1. InstructionsforfillingOnlineApplicationForm:

 Toensureyoureligibility,downloadInformationBulletinandReplicaofApplicationForm.Readthem carefully.

 ToApplyOnline,followthestepsgivenbelow.

Step1: RegistrationForm:Candidatesshould:

RegisterfortheOnlineApplicationFormandnotethesystem-generatedApplicationNumber.Supplytherequired detailswhilefillingtheOnlineApplicationForm.TocreatePASSWORD,chooseaSecurityQuestionandenter yourAnswer.Aftersuccessfulsubmissionofthepersonaldetails,anApplicationnumberwillbegenerated.This willbeusedtocompletetheremainingStepsoftheApplicationFormandwillalsoberequiredforallfuture reference/correspondence.Forsubsequentlogins,thecandidatewillbeabletologindirectlywiththerespective system-generatedApplicationNumberandcreatedPassword.

Step2: ApplicationForm:

TheCandidatescanloginwiththesystem-generatedApplicationNumberandpre-createdPasswordforcompleting theApplicationFormincludingfillingupofpersonaldetails,applyingforthePaper,choosingtheExamination Cities,providing detailsofEducationalQualifications,anduploadingimagesanddocuments(ifany).

UploadScannedImagesofCandidate’sPhotographandSignature.

i. Therecentphotograph(withoutmask)shouldbeeitherincolororblack&whitewith80%facevisible includingears,againstawhitebackground.

ii.Scannedphotographandsignature(clearlylegible)shouldbeinJPG/JPEGformat

iii.Thesizeofthescannedphotographshouldbebetween10kbto200kb(clearlylegible).

iv.Thesizeofthescannedsignatureshouldbebetween4kbto30kb(clearlylegible)

[Note:TheCandidatemustuploadonlyhis/herownphotographandsignatureasmentionedabove(andnotofanybody else)inacorrect/propermanner.

Incase,itisfoundatanytimeinthefuturethattheCandidatehasused/uploadedthephotographandsignatureofsomeone elseinhis/herApplicationForm/AdmitCard,or he/she has tampered his/her Admit Card/Result/Score Card, the act of the candidate shall be treated as Unfair Means (UFM)/ Practice and he/she shall be subject to action as contemplated under the provisions of the Information Bulletin relating to Unfair Means/ Practices.

It is the responsibility of the candidate to check her/his photograph and signature before submission of the Application Form. In case the photograph or signature is blurred or not visible for the purpose of identity of the candidate, the application will be rejected and no option for correction or revision will be permitted thereafter.

Step3: FeePayment:

AftercompletingStep1andStep2,paytherequisiteexaminationfee.Thefeecanbesubmittedonlyonlinethrough NetBanking,CreditCard,DebitCard,UPIServices.ProcessingchargesandGSTasapplicablearechargeableto thecandidate(inadditiontotheexaminationfee)bytheconcernedBank/PaymentGatewayIntegrator.

Onlyaftersuccessfulfeepayment,theConfirmationPageoftheonlineApplicationFormwillbegeneratedonly aftersuccessfulpaymentbytheCandidate.IncasetheConfirmationPageisnotgeneratedafterpaymentoffee,then thecandidatemayhavetoapproachtheconcernedBank/PaymentGateway(inthehelplinenumberande-mailgiven intheInformationBulletin)forensuringthesuccessfulpaymentorforobtainingtherefundofduplicate/multiple payments.

Forfuturereference.

 download,saveandprintacopyoftheConfirmationPageoftheApplicationForm(whichwouldbe downloadableonlyaftersuccessfulremittanceoffee)

 All3Stepscanbedonetogetherorseparately.

1.Theapplicationwillbeconfirmedonlyafterthesuccessfultransaction/receiptoftheprescribedapplicationfee.

2. CandidatesshallensurethatalltheinformationenteredbythemintheirrespectiveonlineApplicationFormiscorrect, includingthereon e-mail address and mobile number.

3. InformationprovidedbythecandidatesintheirrespectiveonlineApplicationForm,like,nameofthecandidate,contact details,addressdetails,category,PwBDstatus,educationalqualificationdetails,dateofbirth,choiceofexamcities,etc. willbetreatedasfinal.

4. NTA does not edit/modify/alter any information entered by the candidates after completion of the application process, under any circumstances. Any request for change in information after the completion of the correction window will not be entertained. Therefore, candidates are advised to exercise utmost caution in filling of the Application Form.

5. NTA disclaims any liability that may arise to a candidate(s) due to incorrect information provided by him/her in his/her online Application Form.

6. CandidatesmustensurethattheemailaddressandmobilenumbertoberegisteredintheironlineApplicationFormare theirown, asrelevant/importantinformation/communicationwillbesentbyNTAthroughe-mailontheregisteredmail addressand/orthroughSMSontheregisteredmobilenumberonly.

7. NTAshallnotberesponsibleforanynon-communication/miscommunicationwithacandidateintheemailaddressor mobilenumberprovidedotherthanhis/herown.

8. Candidates are also requested to download and install the SANDES application as a secondary channel to receive timeto-time notifications from NTA. Steps to install & download SANDESAPP

HowtodownloadSANDESAPP

SANDESAPPcanbedownloadedandinstalledsystem-generatedMobileDeviceasfollow:

 VisittheGooglePlayStoreonyourMobileDevice.

 Searchforthe“SANDESApp”inthesearchbar.

 Itthendisplaystheappintheplaystore.

 ClickonInstall,andthentheappgetsdownloadedinyourmobile.

Candidates are advised to visit the NTA Website and check their e-mails regularly for the latest Updates

9. CandidatesshallappearattheirowncostattheExaminationCentreonthedate,shift,andtimeindicatedontheirAdmit CardsissuedbytheNTAthroughitsWebsiteinduecourse.

10. Note:

i. The final submission of the Online Application Form will remain incomplete if Step-3 is not completed. Such forms will automatically stand rejected and no correspondence on this account will be entertained.

ii. The entire application process for Ph.D. Entrance Test for DU, JNU, BHU and BBAU– 2023 is online, including uploading of scanned images/documents, payment of fees, and printing of Confirmation Page, Admit Card, etc. Therefore, candidates should not send/ submit any document(s) including Confirmation Page to NTA through Post/ Fax/ WhatsApp/ Email/ by Hand.

iii. NTA is facilitating an additional platform of Umang and Digi Locker to download their documents like Confirmation Page, Admit Card, Score Cards, etc. Instruction for this will be provided in subsequent phases. Candidates are advised to visit the NTA Website and check their e-mails regularly for the latest updates.

iv. Usage of Data and Information: NTA/Government of India can use the data provided by the End Users (test taker in this case) for the internal purpose(s) including training, research and development, analysis, and other permissible purposes (s). However, this information is not for use by any third party or private agency for any other use.

Choice of Exam City Centers displayed to the candidates will be based on the permanent and correspondence addresses filled during Online Application Form of Ph.D. Entrance Test for DU, JNU, BHU and BBAU – 2023

vi. Candidates are advised to fill in only one Application Form and to take utmost care while filling in the mobile number and e-mail address. Candidates are also advised to use the mobile number and email address that are accessible to them such as of their parent/ guardian. The same mobile number and email address can be used for one Application Form only.

Brief Advisory

Candidates are advised to carryonly the following with them into the examination venue:

i. Duly filled Admit card, downloaded from the NTA Website (a clear printout on A4 size paper.)

ii. A simple transparent Blue/black ink Point Pen

iii. Additional photograph (same as uploaded on the Online Application Form) to be pasted on the attendance sheet.

iv. AnyoneoftheauthorizedphotoIDs(mustbeoriginal,valid,andnon-expired)–SchoolIdentityCard/ PAN card/ Driving License/ Voter ID/ Passport/ Aadhaar Card (with photograph)/E-Aadhaar with photograph/ Ration Card with photograph/Bank Passbook with Photograph.

v. PwBD certificate issued by the authorized Medical Officer, if claiming the relaxation under PwBD category

vi. Personaltransparent water bottle

Note:

1. AllCandidatesshallensurethattheinformation(likeownname,mother’sname,father’sname,gender,date of birth, category, PwBD status, mobile number, e-mail address, photograph and signature, choice of cities for exam Centre, etc.) provided by them in their online Application Form iscorrect. Candidatesare advised to take utmost care in filling correct details in the Online Application Form. After the window is closed, no request for change in the particulars and uploaded scanned images at any stage will be considered by NTA, under any circumstances. NTA will not entertain the corrections sent by the candidate through Post/Fax/WhatsApp/E-mail/byHand.

2. Incaseitisfoundatany timeinthefuturethattheCandidatehasused/uploadedthe photograph,signature, and certificate(s) of someone else in his/ her Application Form/Admit Card or he/she has tampered with his/her Admit Card/result, it would be treated as Unfair Means (UFM)/ Practices on his/her part and the actionswillbetakenundertheprovisionsofUnfairMeans/Practices,asdetailedintheInformationBulletin.

v.

3. CandidateswillNOTbeallowedtocarryInstruments,GeometryorPencilbox,Handbag,Purse,ornaments, any kind of Paper/ Stationery/ Textual material (printed or written material), Eatables (loose or packed), Mobile Phone/ Earphone/ Microphone/ Pager, Calculator, DocuPen, Slide Rules, Log Tables, Camera, Tape Recorder, Electronic Watcheswith facilitiesof calculator, any metallic item or electronic gadgets/ devices in theExaminationHall/Room.

4. Candidates are advised to keep visiting NTA website and University websites (in which they are applying) for the latest updates/public notices/ notifications/ announcements to be issued from time to time regarding thePh.D.EntranceTestforDU,JNU,BHUandBBAU–2023.

Candidates are requested to retain a copy of the Confirmation Page, Admit Card, and Score Card of the Ph.D. Entrance Test for DU, JNU, BHU and BBAU –2023 as the same will not be available after 31 January 2024

CHAPTER–1

INTRODUCTION

1.1. AboutNationalTestingAgency(NTA)

TheMinistryofEducation(MoE),GovernmentofIndia(GoI)hasestablishedtheNationalTestingAgency(NTA)as anindependent,autonomous,andself-sustainedpremiertestingorganizationundertheSocietiesRegistrationAct (1860)forconductingefficient,transparent,andinternationalstandardizedtestsinordertoassessthecompetencyof candidatesforadmissiontopremierhighereducationinstitutionswithamissiontoimproveequityandqualityin educationbydevelopingandadministeringresearch-basedvalid,reliable,efficient,transparent,fairandinternational levelassessments.

NTAhascreatedasystemthatpromotesteaching(byteachers),learning(bystudents),andassessment(byparents andinstitutions).NTAstronglybelievesinthequality,efficiency,effectiveness,equity,andsecurityofassessments. Topracticethesevalues,NTAisconstantlyengagingwithitsstakeholders,viz.students,parents,teachers,experts, andpartnerinstitutions.

TheobjectivesofNTA, inter alia,include:

1. Toconductefficient,transparent,andinternationallevelstandardizedtestsinordertoassessthecompetency ofcandidatesforadmission.

2. Toundertakeresearchoneducational,professional,andtestingsystemstoidentifygapsintheknowledge systemsandtakestepsforbridgingthem.

3. Toproduceanddisseminateinformationandresearchoneducationbasedonstandardsofprofessional development.

TheNationalTestingAgency(NTA)hasbeenentrustedbytheUniversityGrantsCommission(UGC),withthetask ofconductingPh.D.EntranceTestforDU,JNU,BHUandBBAU–2023

1.2. RoleofNTA

TheRoleofNTAisconfinedtoregistrationofcandidates,conductoftheEntrancetest,declaringandpostingof answerkey,invitingchallenges,finalizingAnswerKeys,preparinganddeclaringofresultandpostingtheScoreCard. Merit list is prepared by participating Universities/ organizations. Universities may conduct their individual counsellingbasedonthescorecardofPh.D.EntranceTestforDU,JNU,BHUandBBAU–2023providedbyNTA.

Inthiscontext,anyletters/e-mails/grievances/queries/RTIapplications/Courtcasespertainingtoadmission relatedmatters/proceduresdoesnotcomeunderNTA.Therefore,thesamemaybeaddressedtothe concernedUniversities.

2.1. MODEOFEXAMINATION

Ph.D.EntranceTestforDU,JNU,BHUandBBAU–2023willbeconductedinComputerBasedTestmode only.

2.2. MEDIUMOFQUESTIONPAPERS

Other than the Ph.D. Entrance Test for different languages, Ph.D. Entrance Test for DU, JNU, BHU and BBAU–2023willbeconductedinEnglishlanguageonly.

2.3. STRUCTUREOFQUESTIONPAPERS

ForPh.D.EntranceTestforDU,JNU,BHUandBBAU–2023,themodeofexaminationisgivenbelow:

1. TheQuestionpaperwillhavetwoSections.

2. Section1-ResearchMethodologyandSection2-Subjectspecific.

3. EachQuestionpaperwillhave100MCQQuestionsinEnglishonlyexceptLanguages.

4. AllQuestionsareCompulsory.

5. DurationofExamination–3Hours(180min.)

6. ACandidatecanchooseamaximumofthreecourses,subjecttoonecourseinaslotaspertimetable.

7. ThelistofSubjectsismentionedbelow.Participatinguniversitiesarerequestedtobunchtheircoursesaround thesesubjects.Eligibilityshouldbethemaincriteriaforbunching.

8. TheSubjectsaredividedintologicalsubjectcombinationswhichwillhaveacommonResearchMethodology SectionIandSection2wouldbedomainspecific.

2.4. ListofProposedsubjectsForPh.D.EntranceTest-2023.

List of Ph.D. Courses to be tested under multiple Test Paper Codes

RasaShastra&BhaishjyaKalpane

Samhita&Sanskrit

ShalakyaTantra

ShalyaTantra

SiddhantaDarshan

Swasthavritta&Yoga

VikritVigyan

Bioinformatics

ExperimentalMedicine&Surgery

GeneralSurgery

Entomology

FruitScience

FloricultureandLandscaping

VegetableScience

PlantPhysiology

PlantPathology

GeneticsandPlantBreeding

SCPH23/SCPH05/SCPH14/SCPH06

LAPH16/HUPH07/HUPH04

SCPH01/SCPH05/SCPH28/SCPH23

SCPH01/SCPH05/SCPH28/SCPH23/SCPH06

LAPH16/HUPH06/HUPH03/SCPH14

COPH15/SCPH14/HUPH07

SCPH14/LAPH16/COPH15/SCPH05

SCPH32/SCPH33/SCPH34

SCPH01/SCPH06/SCPH28/SCPH18/SCPH12

COPH10/SCPH01/SCPH05/SCPH28/SCPH23/SCPH06

SCPH15/SCPH06/SCPH28

SCPH15/SCPH06/SCPH28

SCPH15/SCPH06/SCPH28

SCPH15/SCPH06/SCPH28

SCPH15/SCPH06/SCPH28

SCPH15/SCPH06/SCPH28

SCPH15/SCPH06/SCPH28

Ph.D.inHumanitiesandSocialScience

2.5 MARKINGSCHEME

i) Eachquestioncarries04(four)marks.

ii) Foreachcorrectresponse,candidatewillget04(four)marks.

iii) Foreachincorrectresponse,01(one)markwillbedeductedfromthetotalscore.

iv) Un-answered/un-attemptedresponsewillbegivennomarks.

v) Toansweraquestion,thecandidateneedstochooseonecorrectoption.

vi) However,aftertheprocessofChallengesoftheAnswerKey,incasetherearemultiplecorrectoptionsor changeinkey,onlythosecandidateswhohaveattempteditcorrectlyaspertherevisedFinalAnswerKey willbeawardedmarks.

vii)IncaseaQuestionisdroppedduetosometechnicalerror,fullmarksshallbegiventoallthecandidates irrespectiveofthefactwhohaveattempteditornot.

*Examinationwillbeconductedonmultipledaysintwoshiftsperdayscheduleanddatesheetwillbe availableonthewebsite.Keepviewingitforupdates.

VeryImportant:

Applicants should carefully check the course and its eligibility criteria as provided by the participating universities.

2.6 SyllabusofPh.D.EntranceTestforDU,JNU,BHUandBBAU–2023: Syllabiwouldbeavailableonthewebsite.

EntrancesyllabusforQuestionpaperswouldbeavailableonNTAWebsitehttps://phd-entrance.samarth.ac.in ItisproposedthatthesyllabifortheSubjectswouldbebasedonthefollowing:

1. SyllabusofUGCNEThttps://www.ugcnetonline.in/syllabus-new.php

2. SyllabusofCSIRNET https://www.csirhrdg.res.in/Home/Index/1/Default/2666/78

3. Incase syllabusisnotavailableforsomeofthesubjectintheabovementionedthenitwouldbetakenfromthe participatingUniversities.

COPH05,COPH12,FCPH01,ACPH01,ACPH04,HUPH02, SCPH02,SCPH03,SCPH05,SCPH07,SCPH08,SCPH09, SCPH11,SCPH15,SCPH16,SCPH18,SCPH20,SCPH24

COPH05,COPH12,FCPH01,ACPH01,ACPH04,HUPH02, SCPH02,SCPH03,SCPH05,SCPH07,SCPH08,SCPH09, SCPH11,SCPH15,SCPH16,SCPH18,SCPH20,SCPH24

2.7SchedulefortheEntranceTest

TimetableforPh.D.EntranceTest

COPH04 KoreanStudies

COPH08 JapaneseStudies

COPH12 MassCommunicationandJournalism/ MediaStudies

COPH13 NationalSecurityStudies

COPH14 ChineseStudies

COPH16 SocialExclusionandInclusivePolicy

COPH18 WestAsianStudies

COPH19 WomenStudies

HUPH03 History/HistoricalStudies[Ancient, Medieval,Modern]

HUPH11 SocialSystem

HUPH12 ComparativePolitics&PoliticalTheory

HUPH08 SocialSciencesinHealth

HUPH10 InformalSector&LabourStudies

ACPH01 CinemaStudies

ACPH02 HindustaniMusic

ACPH03 Karnataka/CarnaticMusic

COPH21 Russian&CentralAsianStudies ACPH04 VisualStudies

HUPH02 Geography/PoliticalGeography/Regional DevelopmentGeography ACPH05 PercussionMusic

HUPH04 Philosophy

ACPH06 TheatreandPerformanceStudies

HUPH05 PoliticalScience/PoliticalStudies/Public Administration ACPH07 FineArts

CHAPTER–3 ELIGIBILITYANDQUALIFICATIONS

3.5 AGELIMIT

NTAhasnoagelimitforthecandidatesforappearinginthePh.D.EntranceTest2023.Thecandidateswhohavepassed theirpostgraduate/equivalentexaminationorappearingin2023irrespectiveoftheiragecanappearinPh.D.Entrance TestforDU,JNU,BHUandBBAU–2023examination.However,thecandidateswill berequiredtofulfill theage criteriaoftheUniversityinwhichtheyaredesirousoftakingadmission.

Note:

 For admission in Universities through Ph.D. Entrance Test for DU, JNU, BHU and BBAU2023,theexistingpoliciesregardingquota,category,relaxation,reservations,qualification, subject combinations, preferences etc. of the respective University shall be applicable.

 As the eligibility criteria for admission may be unique for every University, the candidates shouldvisittheUniversitywebsitetowhichtheyareapplyingfortheirrespectiveprograms.

 Before applying the Candidates are advised to satisfy themselves that they possess the eligibility criterialaid down by the University theyare applying to.

 Mere appearance in the Entrance Test or securing pass marks at the test does not entitle a candidate to be considered for admission to the Programme unless he/she fulfils the Programme wise eligibility conditions of the University they are applying to.

CHAPTER–4 RESERVATION

4.5 Indian Nationals belonging to certain categories are admitted under the seats reserved for them in accordance withtherulesprescribedbytheGovernmentofIndia.Thecategoriesandtheextentofreservationareasfollows:

 GeneralcategorybelongingtoEconomicallyWeakerSection(GEN-EWS)–10%ofseatsineverycourse.The benefitofreservationwillbegivenonlytothoseGeneralcategorycandidateswhosatisfytheconditionsgivenin the OM No. 20013/01/2018-BC-II dated 17 January 2019, issuedbytheMinistryofSocialJusticeand Empowerment.Thecriteriafor GEN-EWS willbeaspertheprevailingnormsand/ornotificationsofthe GovernmentofIndia.

 OtherBackwardClassesbelongingtotheNon-CreamyLayer(OBC-NCL)–27%ofseatsineverycourse.

i. OBCsshouldbelistedinthecurrentupdatedcentrallistofOBCs(http://www.ncbc.nic.in).

ii. OBCs present in the State list but not covered in the central list of OBCs (as per the list in http://www.ncbc.nic.in)areNOTeligibletoclaimthereservation.

iii. ThecriteriaforOBC-NCLwillbeasperthenotificationoftheGovernmentofIndia.

iv. CandidatesbelongingtothecreamylayerofOBCare NOT entitledtoreservation.Suchcandidatesare treatedasbelongingtothegeneral(GEN),i.e.unreservedcategory,andtheywillbeeligibleonlyforthe OPENseats–theseatsforwhichallcandidatesareeligible.

 ScheduledCaste(SC)–15%ofseatsineachcourse.

 ScheduledTribe(ST)–7.5%ofseatsineachcourse.

 Persons with Disability (PwD) – 5% seatsineachoftheGENERAL,GEN-EWS,OBC-NCL,SC,andST categoryseats.

i. Candidateswithatleast40%(approvedDr.DeclarationCertificate)irrespectiveofthetypeofdisabilityshall beeligibleforthebenefitsofthePwDcategory.

ii. Leprosy-curedcandidateswhoareotherwisefittopursuethecoursesarealsoincludedinthiscategory.

iii. Candidateswithlessthan40%disability,butdifficultyinwriting,asprescribedbytheCompetentAuthority, arealsoincludedinthiscategory.

(a) GuidelinesforconductingwrittenexaminationforPersonswithBenchmarkDisabilitiesabove40%videletterdated 29August2018fromMinistryofSocialJusticeandEmpowerment

ProvisionsrelatingtoPersonswithDisability(PwD):

As per Section 2(t) of the RPwD Act, “Persons with Disability (PwD)” means a person with long-term physical, mental, intellectual, or sensory impairment which, in interaction with barriers, hinders his full and effective participation in society equally with others.

AccordingtoSection2(r)oftheRPwDAct,2016, “persons with benchmark disabilities” means a person with not less thanfortypercent(40%)ofaspecifieddisabilitywherespecifieddisabilityhasnotbeendefinedinmeasurabletermsand includesapersonwithdisabilitywherespecifieddisabilityhasbeendefinedinmeasurableterms,ascertifiedbythecertifying authority.

FacilitiesforPwDcandidatestoappearintheexam

AspertheguidelinesissuedbytheDepartmentofEmpowermentofPersonswithDisabilities(Divyangjan)undertheMinistry ofSocialJusticeandEmpowermentissuedfromtimetotimeonthesubject:“WrittenExaminationforPersonswith BenchmarkDisabilities”,forthecandidatewithoneofthebenchmarkdisabilities[asdefinedinSection2(r)ofRPwDAct, 2016],holdingaDisabilityCertificateintheprescribedformatintheRightsofPersonwithDisabilitiesRules,2017(link: https://upload.indiacode.nic.in/showfile?actid=AC_CEN_25_54_00002_201649_1517807328299&type=rule&filenam e=Rules_notified_15.06.pdf).

a. The facility of Scribe,incasehe/shehasaphysicallimitation,andascribeisessentialtowritetheexaminationon his/her behalf,beingsocertifiedintheaforesaidformatbyaCMO/CivilSurgeon/MedicalSuperintendentofa GovernmentHealthCareInstitution.

b. Compensatory time of onehour forexaminationofthreehoursduration,whethersuchcandidateusesthefacilityof Scribeornot.

(AscribetowritecanbeallowedonlywhenitiscertifiedinaformataspertheAnnexure-II)

SERVICES OF A SCRIBE

As per the office memorandum of the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment (Reference: F.No. 34-02/2015-DD-III dated August 29, 2018), the PwD candidates who are visually impaired OR have a disability in the upper limbs OR have lost fingers/hands thereby preventing them from properly operating the Computer Based Test platform may avail the services of a scribe (amanuensis).

The scribe will help the Candidate in reading the questions and/or keying in the answers as per the directions of the Candidate. A scribe will NEITHER explain the questions NOR suggest any solutions.

PwD candidates who desire to avail the services of a scribe need to opt for this during the online registration of Ph.D. EntranceTestforDU,JNU,BHUandBBAU–2023

It is to be noted that the Scribe will be provided by the National Testing Agency (NTA), on prior request only.

If it is found at any stage that a candidate has availed the services of a scribe and/or availed the compensatory time, but does not possess the extent of disability that warrants the use of a scribe and/or grant of compensatory time, the candidate will be automatically excluded from the process of evaluation, ranking, counselling, and admission. In case such a candidate has already been admitted to any Institution, the admission of the candidate will be cancelled.

Note:

1. Theminimumdegreeofdisabilityshouldbe40%(BenchmarkDisability)inordertobeeligibleforavailingreservation forpersonswithspecifieddisability.

2. Theextentof“specifieddisability”inapersonshallbeassessedinaccordancewiththe“Guidelinesforthepurposeof assessingtheextentofspecifieddisabilityinapersonincludedundertheRightsofPersonswithDisabilitiesAct,2016 (49 of 2016)” notifiedintheGazetteofIndiabytheMinistryofSocialJusticeandEmpowerment[Departmentof EmpowermentofPersonswithDisabilities(Divyangjan)]on4January2018.

3. NochangeinthecategorywillbeentertainedafterthelastdatespecifiedbyNTAfor Ph.D. Entrance Test for DU, JNU,BHUandBBAU–2023) Registration.

Candidates must note that the benefit of reservation will be subject to verification of their documents. If it is discovered at any stage that a candidate has used a false/fake/incorrect document, or has furnished false, incorrect, or incomplete information, in order to avail the benefit of reservation, then such a candidate shall be immediately excluded from all admission processes. In case such a candidate has already been given admission, the admission shall stand cancelled.

(b) Guidelinesforconductingwrittenexaminationforpersonswithspecifieddisabilities coveredunderthedefinition ofSection2(s)oftheRPwDAct,2016butnotcoveredunderthedefinitionofSection2(r)ofthesaidAct,i.e.persons havinglessthan40%disabilityandhavingdifficultyinwriting

I. TheseguidelinesmaybecalledasGuidelinesforconductingwrittenexaminationforpersonswithspecifieddisabilities coveredunderthedefinitionofSection2(s)oftheRPwDAct,2016butnotcoveredunderthedefinitionofSection2(r)of thesaidAct,i.e.personshavinglessthan40%disabilityandhavingdifficultyinwriting.

II. Thefacilityofscribeand/orcompensatorytimeshallbegrantedsolelytothosehavingdifficultyinwritingsubjecttoafter producingofacertificatetotheeffectthatpersonconcernedhaslimitationtowriteandthatscribeisessentialtowrite examinationonhis/herbehalffromthecompetentmedicalauthorityofaGovernmenthealthcareinstitutionasperthe PerformainAnnexure-II.

III. Themedicalauthorityforthepurposeofcertificationasmentionedinpoint(II)aboveshouldbeamulti-memberauthority comprisingthefollowing:-

i. ChiefMedicalofficer/CivilSurgeon/ChiefDistrictMedicalOfficer.....Chairperson

ii. Orthopedic/PMRspecialist

iii. Neurologist,ifavailable*

iv. ClinicalPsychologist/RehabilitationPsychologist/Psychiatrist/SpecialEducator

v. Occupationaltherapist,ifavailable*

vi. AnyotherexpertbasedontheconditionofthecandidateasmaybenominatedbytheChairperson.(*theChiefMedical Officer/CivilSurgeon/ChiefDistrictMedicalOfficermaymakefulleffortsforinclusionofneurologists,occupational therapistfromthenearestDistrictortheMedicalCollege/Institute,ifthesameisnotavailableintheDistrict)"

IV. Compensatorytimenotlessthan20minutesperhouroftheexaminationshouldbeallowedforpersonswhoareeligiblefor gettingthescribe.Incasethedurationoftheexaminationislessthananhour,thenthedurationofthecompensatorytime shouldbeallowedonpro-ratabasis.Compensatorytimeshouldnotbelessthan5minutesandshouldbeinthemultipleof 5.

InthecaseoftheInstitutesrun/aided/recognizedbyStateGovernments,thereservationpolicyoftherespectiveStateGovernments shallbeapplicable

CHAPTER–5

CHOICEOFEXAMCITYCENTRE

TheCitieswherethePh.D.EntranceTestforDU,JNU,BHUandBBAU–2023willbeconductedaregiveninAppendix I

Whileapplying, candidateshavetoselecttwocitiesoftheirchoicebasedontheirPermanentAddressorPresent Address. Effortswillbemadeto allotthe cityofexaminationto the candidatesinorderofchoiceoptedbythemintheir onlineApplicationForm.However,duetoadministrative/logisticreasons,adifferentcitycanbeallotted.

Incase,thereareveryfewcandidatesfromaCity,theNTAreservestherighttomergethecities.

ThedecisionoftheNTAregardingtheallotmentoftheCity/Centreshallbefinal.Nofurthercorrespondenceorrequestshall beentertained.

ChoiceofTestCentreCitiesbythecandidateislimitedtotheStateofPermanentAddressorPresentAddressonly

NTAwillnotberesponsibleforanyinconvenienceduetotheincorrectselectionofcitiesmadebythecandidates.

Note: NTA makes utmost effort to facilitate the best performance of each candidate, including PwD Candidates, while allotting City centers.

EveryeffortwillbemadetoallotaCentreinoneofthecitiesselectedbythecandidate,stillNTAreservestherightto allotaCentreinacityotherthanthecandidate’schoice(duetounforeseencircumstances)

AllotmentofCenterswillbedonemostlyinoneofthepreferredcitiesofthecandidatesandtherewillbenohuman intervention.

CHAPTER–6 ADMITCARD

e-AdmitCard

The e-Admit Card would be issued provisionally to the candidates through the NTA website: https://phdentrance.samarth.ac.in,subjecttothefulfillmentoftheeligibilityconditionsandreceiptoftheprescribedapplicationfeeby NTA.

DownloadtheAdmitCardfromtheNTAwebsite.ThecandidatewillappearintheexaminationatthegivenCentreonthedate andshift/timingasindicatedinhis/here-AdmitCard.

NocandidatewillbeallowedtoappearattheexaminationCentre,onthedateandshift/timeotherthanthatallottedto him/herinhis/herAdmitCard.

Incaseacandidateisunabletodownloadhis/herAdmitCardfromthewebsite,he/sheshouldimmediatelyapproachtheNTA HelpLineNumber:011-40759000between10.00amto5.00pm.

The candidates are advised to read the instructions on the Admit Card carefully and strictly follow them during the examination.

Incaseofanydiscrepancyintheparticularsofthecandidateorhis/herphotographandsignatureshowninthee-AdmitCard andConfirmationPage,thecandidatemayimmediately approach the NTA Help Line between 10.00 am to 5.00 pm. In suchacase,thecandidatewouldappear inthe examinationwiththealreadydownloadedAdmit Card.However,NTA willtakenecessaryactiontomakecorrectionsintherecordlater.

The timing for downloading the Admit Card for the exam will be announced on the NTA website https://phdentrance.samarth.ac.in,

Note:

a. The Candidates may please note that Admit Cards will not be sent by post.

b. In no case, the duplicate Admit Card for Ph.D. Entrance Test for DU, JNU, BHU and BBAU – 2023) - 2023 would be issued at the Examination centers.

c. The candidates must not mutilate the Admit Card or change any entry made therein.

d. Candidates are advised to preserve their Admit Cards in good condition for future reference.

e. No Admit Card shall be issued to the candidates whose applications are found to be incomplete for any reasons (including indistinct/ doubtful photographs/unsigned Applications) or who do not fulfill the eligibility criteria for the examination.

f. Issue of Admit Cards, however, shall not necessarily mean acceptance of eligibility which shall be further scrutinized at subsequent stages of the admission process.

DatesofExamination

CHAPTER–7

SCHEDULEOFEXAMINATION

WillbeintimatedonNTAwebsite (Exactdate,shift,Subjectandcityofexaminationwillbemadeavailabletothe CandidatesontheirAdmitCards)

“ComputerBasedTest(CBT)”modeonly Shift Shift-1 Shift-2

ModeofExamination

TimingofExamination Tobeannouncedlater Tobeannouncedlater

DurationofExamination For3Hours(120Minutes) For3Hours(120Minutes)

*Note: Compensatory time for PwBD Candidates of 20 minutes for one-hour examination

EntryintheExamination Centre/Hall/Room,frisking, biometricregistration/record ofmanualattendanceby Invigilator,document verification/cross-checkingof AdmitCard,signature,and photomatchtobecompletedby Invigilator,etc.Instructionsby theInvigilator(s)

Candidateslogintoread instructions

TestCommences

TestConcludes

Willbeannouncedlateronwebsite

Willbeannouncedlateronwebsite

Willbeannouncedlateronwebsite

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CHAPTER–8

IMPORTANTINSTRUCTIONSFORTHECANDIDATES

1. CandidatesareadvisedtoreportattheExaminationCenterwellintimei.e.2hoursbeforecommencementofthe examination.

2. CandidatesshouldtaketheirseatsimmediatelyaftertheopeningoftheExaminationHall.Ifthecandidatesdonotreport intimeduetoanyreasoni.e.trafficjam,train/busdelay,etc.theyarelikelytomisssomeoftheimportantinstructionsto beannouncedintheExaminationRooms/Halls.NTAshallnotberesponsibleforanydelay.

3. Thecandidatemustshow,on-demand,theAdmitCarddownloaded/printedfromtheNTAwebsiteforadmissioninthe examinationroom/hall.TheTestCentreStaffondutyisauthorizedtoverifytheidentityofcandidatesandmaytakesteps toverifyandconfirmtheidentitycredentials.Candidatesarerequestedtoextendtheirfullcooperation.Acandidatewho doesnotpossessavalidAdmitCardandauthorizedPhotoIDshallnotbepermittedtotaketheexaminationunderany circumstancesbytheCentreSuperintendent.

4. AseatindicatingRollNumberwillbeallottedtoeachcandidate.Candidatesshouldfindandsitintheirallocatedseats only.Incaseacandidateventurestochangehis/herseatanddoesnotsitontheseatallottedtohim/hercouldface cancellationofcandidature.Nopleawouldbeentertainedinthisregard.

5. ThecandidateshouldensurethattheQuestionPaperavailableonthecomputerisasperhis/heroptedsubjectindicated intheAdmitCard.Incase,thesubjectoftheQuestionPaperisotherthanhis/heroptedsubject,thesamemaybebrought tothenoticeoftheInvigilatorconcerned.

6. ThecandidatesmayapproachtheCentreSuperintendent/Invigilatorintheroomforanytechnicalassistance,firstaid emergency,oranyotherinformationduringthecourseoftheexamination. ForanyqueriesorissuesregardingComputerBasedTest,thecandidatesmaycontactonHelplineNumbersavailableon Ph.D.EntranceTestforDU,JNU,BHUandBBAU–2023website.

7. Incaseacandidate,byfurnishingfalseinformation,appearsinmorethanoneshift/date,hiscandidaturewillbecancelled andhisresultwillnotbedeclared.

8. Forthosewhoareunabletoappearonthescheduleddateoftestforanyreason,re-testshallnotbeheldbytheNTAunder anycircumstances.

Note: Candidates shall appear at their own cost at the Centre on the Date, Subject and timing of Examination as indicated in their Admit Card issued by the NTA. Under no circumstances the choice of cities for the Centre and timingofexaminationprovidedintheAdmitCardshallbechanged.

CandidatesMUSTbringthefollowingdocumentsonthedayofexaminationatthetestcentre.Candidateswhowillnotbringthese willnotbeallowedtositintheexamination.

a.PrintcopyofdulyfilledAdmitCardalongwithSelfDeclaration(Undertaking)downloadedfromtheNTAWebsite(aclear printoutonA4sizepaper).

b.Onepassportsizephotograph(sameasuploadedontheOnlineApplicationForm)forpastingonthespecificspaceinthe AttendanceSheetatCentreduringtheexamination.

c.AnyoneoftheauthorizedphotoIDs(mustbeoriginal,valid,andnon-expired)–University/collegeIdentityCard/PANcard/ DrivingLicense/VoterID/Passport/AadhaarCard(Withphotograph)/E-Aadhaarwithphotograph/RationCardwith photograph/UniversityAdmitCardwithphotograph/BankPassbookwithPhotograph.

d.PwBDcertificateissuedbytheauthorizedmedicalofficer,forclaimingtherelaxationunderPwBDcategory or ForclaimingtherelaxationunderPwBDcategory,PwBDCertificateregardingphysicallimitationtowriteinan examinationasperAnnexuresI&IIgivenintheInformationBulletin, e.AsimpletransparentBlueblackinkballpenPointPen.

ROUGHWORK

Allcalculations/writtenworkistobedoneonlyintheRoughSheets(5)providedattheTestCentreintheExaminationRoom/Halland oncompletionofthetest,candidatesmusthandovertheRoughSheetstotheInvigilatoronduty.

CHAPTER–9

UNFAIRMEANS/PRACTICESANDBREACHOFEXAMINATIONRULES

9.1DEFINITION

Unfair Means/practice is an activity that allows a candidate to gain an unfair advantage over other candidates. It includes,butisnotlimitedto:

a) Beinginpossessionofanyitemorarticlewhichhasbeenprohibitedorcanbeusedforunfairpracticesincludingany stationeryitem,communicationdevice,accessories,eatableitems,ornaments,oranyothermaterialorinformation relevantornotrelevanttotheexaminationinthepaperconcerned;

b) Usingsomeonetowriteexamination(impersonation)orpreparingmaterialforcopying;

c) BreachingexaminationrulesoranydirectionissuedbyNTAinconnectionwithPh.D.EntranceTestforDU,JNU, BHUandBBAU–2023)2023examinationfromtimetotime;

d) Assistingothercandidatestoengageinmalpractices,givingorreceivingassistanceofanykinddirectlyorindirectly orattemptingtodoso;

e) Contactingorcommunicatingortryingtodosowithanyperson,otherthantheExaminationStaff,duringthe examinationtimeintheExaminationCentre;

f) Submittingmultipleapplicationsforthesamesubjectinthesameexambythesamecandidatewithdifferent identities;

g) Submittingmultipleapplicationsfordifferentsubjectsinthesameexambythesamecandidatewhenitisexpressly prohibitedinthatexam;

h) appearingindifferentsubjectsinthesameexamindifferentshiftsunderdifferentidentitieswhenitisexpressly prohibited;

i) Useofascribewithaqualificationequaltoorhigherthanthequalifyingexamprescribedaseligibilityrequirement foragivenexam;

j) Threateninganyoftheofficialsconnectedwiththeconductoftheexaminationorthreateninganyofthecandidates;

k) Usingorattemptingtouseanyotherundesirablemethodormeansinconnectionwiththeexamination;

l) Manipulationandfabricationofonlinedocumentsviz.AdmitCard,RankLetter,Self-Declaration,etc.;

m) Forcefulentryin/exitfromExaminationCentre/Hall;

n) UseorattempteduseofanyelectronicdeviceafterenteringtheExaminationCentre;

o) Affixing/uploadingofwrong/morphedphotographs/signaturesontheApplicationForm/AdmitCard/Performa;

p) Creatingobstaclesinsmoothandfairconductoftheexamination.

q) AnyothermalpracticesdeclaredasUnfairMeansbytheNTA.

9.2ACTIONFORUSINGUNFAIRMEANS/PRACTICES

Duringthecourseof,before,oraftertheexaminationifacandidateindulgesinanyoftheaboveorsimilarpractices, he/sheshallbedeemedtohaveusedunfairpracticesandbookedunderUNFAIRMEANS(U.F.M.)case. The candidatecouldbedebarredfornext3yearsandshallalsobeliableforcriminalactionand/oranyotheraction asdeemedfit.

9.3 CANCELLATIONOFRESULT

TheresultofPh.D.EntranceTest–2023ofthecandidate(s)whoindulgeinunfairmeanspracticeswillbecancelled andwillnotbedeclared.Similarly,theresultofthosecandidateswhoappearfromtheCentreotherthantheoneallotted tothemorallowanothercandidate/persontowritetheexamonhisbehalfwillbecancelled.Nopleawillbeentertained inthisregard.?

CHAPTER–10

DISPLAYOFANSWERKEYFORCHALLENGE

10.1 DISPLAYOFANSWERKEYFORCHALLENGES

1.The NTA will display Provisional Answer Key of the questions on the NTA website: https://phdentrance.samarth.ac.in, after aPublicNotice,issuedtothiseffectonthesaidwebsite,toprovidean opportunitytothecandidatestochallengetheProvisionalAnswerKeyswithanon-refundableonlinepayment of ₹ 200/- perquestionchallengedasprocessingcharges.TheprovisionalAnswerKeyswillbedisplayedfor twotothreedays.

2.Onlypaidchallengesmadeduringstipulatedtimethroughkeychallengelinkwillbeconsidered.Challenges withoutjustification/evidenceandthosefiledonanyothermediumotherthantheprescribedlinkwillnotbe considered.

3.TheNTAdecisiononthechallengesshallbefinalandnofurthercommunicationwillbeentertained.NTAwill notinformtheCandidatesindividuallyabouttheoutcomeofthechallengesmade.

4.Thesubjectexpertswillexamineallthechallengesreceivedandthenafinalanswerkeywillbedisplayedand declared.

5.Theresultwillbecompiledbasedonthefinalanswerkeydeclared.Nogrievancewithregardtoanswer key(s)afterthedeclarationofresult/NTAScoreofPh.D.EntranceTestforDU,JNU,BHUandBBAU2023willbeentertained.

10.2 DISPLAYOFRECORDEDRESPONSES

TheNTAwilldisplaytherecordedresponsesandQuestionPaperattemptedbythecandidatesontheNTA website https://phd-entrance.samarth.ac.in priortothedeclarationoftheresult/NTAScore.Therecorded responsesarelikelytobedisplayedfortwotothreedays.

10.3 MARKINGSCHEMEOFEXAMINATION

ForMultipleChoiceQuestions:Toansweraquestion,thecandidatesneedtochooseoneoptioncorresponding tothecorrectanswerorthemostappropriateanswer.However,ifanyanomalyordiscrepancyisfoundafterthe processofchallengesofthekeyverification,itshallbeaddressedinthefollowingmanner:

(i) Correctanswerorthemostappropriateanswer:Four marks(+4)

(ii) Anyincorrectoptionmarkedwillbegivenminusonemark(-1).

(iii) Unanswered/MarkedforReviewwillbegivennomark(0).

(iv) Ifmorethanoneoptionisfoundtobecorrectthenfourmarks(+4)willbeawardedtoonlythosewho havemarkedanyofthecorrectoptions.

(v) IfalloptionsarefoundtobecorrectthenFourmarks(+4)willbeawardedtoallthosewhohave attemptedthequestion.

(vi) IfnoneoftheoptionsisfoundcorrectoraQuestionisfoundtobewrongoraQuestionisdroppedthen allcandidateswhohaveappearedwillbegivenfourmarks(+4).

CHAPTER–11

Ph.D.EntranceTestforDU,JNU,BHUandBBAU–2023NTASCOREFORADMISSIONINPARTICIPTING UNIVERSITIES

11.1Ph.D.EntranceTestforDU,JNU,BHUandBBAU–2023NTASCORE

a) TheNTAScoreofPh.D.EntranceTestforDU,JNU,BHUandBBAU–2023wouldbevalidforadmission totheacademicyear2023-24only.

b) ScoresandcandidatedatawouldbesharedwiththeUniversitywherehe/shehasappliedfor.

c) EachUniversitywilldrawthemeritlistbasedonthescoreprovidedbyNTA.

d) Evaluationofmultiple-choicequestionsofalltheTestPaperswillbecarriedoutusingfinalanswerkeysand theraw(actual)marksobtainedbyacandidatewillbeconsideredfurtherforcomputationoftheresultof Ph.D.EntranceTestforDU,JNU,BHUandBBAU–2023.

11.2. RE-EVALUATION/RE-CHECKINGOFRESULT

a) TheresultforPh.D.EntranceTestforDU,JNU,BHUandBBAU–2023willbeprocessedbasedonFinal AnswerKeys.NogrievancewithregardtoAnswerKey(s)afterDeclarationofResultof Ph.D. Entrance TestforDU,JNU,BHUandBBAU–2023willbeentertained.

b) ThemarksobtainedbyacandidatewillbeconsideredfurtherforcomputationoftheresultofPh.D.Entrance TestforDU,JNU,BHUandBBAU–2023.

c) Thereshallbeno re-evaluation/re-checking of the result.Nocorrespondenceinthisregardshallbe entertained.

d) .ThecandidatesaretodownloadtheirScoreCardsforPh.D.EntranceTestforDU,JNU,BHUandBBAU–2023fromthewebsite:https://phd-entrance.samarth.ac.in

e) NoScoreCardwillbedispatchedindividuallytothecandidates.

11.3. ADMISSIONS

a) MerelyappearinginPh.D.EntranceTestforDU,JNU,BHUandBBAU–2023doesnotgiveanyrightto thecandidateforadmissiontothedesirousUniversity.

b) Theselectionandadmissionissubjecttofulfilling”

Theadmissioncriteria,eligibility,rankinmeritlist,medicalfitness,verificationoforiginaldocumentsand suchothercriteriaasmaybeprescribedbytheUniversity,thecandidateisapplyingfor.

c) AdmissionsaretobedoneattheleveloftheCentralandParticipatingUniversitiesfortheirrespective programs.Afterthedeclarationofthe Ph.D. Entrance Test for DU, JNU, BHU and BBAU –2023 result byNTA,therespectiveUniversitieswilldeclarethecounselling/admissionscheduleandmeritlistbasedon thePh.D.EntranceTestforDU,JNU,BHUandBBAU–2023scoreandanyothercriteriaoftherespective University.

Foralladmission-relatedprocedures/queries,thecandidatesareadvisedtorefertothewebsiteofapplied University.

d) NTAhasnorolein”

The selection process - transfer / cancellation/ conversion of seats and admission of Ph.D. Entrance Test for DU, JNU, BHU and BBAU –2023. And refund of fees paid to Counselling Authorities/ Admission,etc.

Letters/e-mails/grievances/queries/RTIapplications/Courtcasespertainingtoadmission relatedmatters/procedureswillnotbeentertainedbyNTA.Thesematterscomeunderthe purview/jurisdictionofconcernedUniversity/ies

CHAPTER–12

COMMONSERVICECENTRES

12.1COMMONSERVICECENTRES/FACILITATIONCENTRES

ForCandidateswhomayfacedifficultyinsubmittingtheonlineapplicationformandotherrelatedtransactions duetovariousreasonscantakehelpfromtheCommonServicesCentre(CSC)scheme,ItispartoftheDigital IndiainitiativeoftheHon’blePrimeMinister,GovernmentofIndia.TheschemeisapartoftheambitiousNational e-GovernancePlan(NeGP)oftheGovernmentofIndiaandismanagedundertheMinistryofElectronicsand InformationTechnology,ateachvillagepanchayatlevelbyaVillageLevelEntrepreneur(VLE).

Therearemorethan1.5lakhsCommonServicescenters(CSC)acrossthecountrywhichprovidethedesired supporttocandidatesfromurbanaswellasruralareasinonlinesubmissionofApplicationFormandpaymentof fee,asapplicable,throughe-wallet.ThelistoftheCommonServicesCentreisavailableonthewebsite: www.csc.gov.in. To know the nearest Common Services Centre, please open the link - Find My Csc (https://findmycsc.nic.in/csc/).

13.1. CORRESPONDENCEWITHNTA

CHAPTER–13

MISCELLANEOUS

1. Allcorrespondencepreferablyistobeaddressedthroughe-mail.

2. Theemailqueryshallbeaddressedonlyifitcontainsthename,postaladdress,andcontactnumberofthecandidate only.AnyanonymousemailwithvagueorgeneralqueriesalreadycontainedintheInformationBulletinwillnotbe entertained.

3.Queriesfromrepresentatives,associates,orofficiatesoftheapplicantcandidatewillbedismissed

4.Thefollowinginformationshallnotberevealedbyphoneoremail:

a Internaldocumentation/status.

b Theinternaldecision-makingprocessofNTA.Anyclaim/counterclaimthereof.

c. Datesandvenueofinternalmeetingsornameofthestaff/officersdealingwithit.

d. AnyotherinformationwhichcannotberevealedasparNTArules.

13.2. WEEDINGOUTRULES

Therecordof Ph.D.EntranceTestforDU,JNU,BHUandBBAU–2023 willbepreservedmaximumupto 90daysfromthedateofdeclarationofthefinalresult.

13.3. LEGALJURISDICTION

AlldisputespertainingtotheconductofPh.D.EntranceTestforDU,JNU,BHUandBBAU-2023 ExaminationincludingResultsshallfallwithinthejurisdictionofDelhionly.TheDirector(Admin),NTA shallbetheofficialdesignateforthesame.

CertificateforpersonwithspecifieddisabilitycoveredunderthedefinitionofSection2(s)ofthe RPwD Act, 2016 but not covered under the definition of Section 2(r) of the said Act, i.e. persons having less than 40% disability and having difficulty in writing.

1. This is to certify that, we have examined Mr./Ms./Mrs. _________(name of the candidate), S/o/D/o________, a resident of ___________ (Vill/PO/PS/District/State), aged _________ yrs., a person with_____________ (nature of disability/condition), and to state that he/she has limitation whichhampershis/herwritingcapabilityowingtohis/herabovecondition.He/sherequiressupportof scribe for writing the examination.

2. The above candidate uses aids and assistive device such as prosthetics & orthotics, hearing aid (nametobe specified) whichis /areessential forthe candidatetoappear at the examination withthe assistance of scribe.

3. This certificate is issued only for the purpose of appearing in written examinations conducted by recruitment agencies as well as academic institutions and is valid up to _________ (it is valid for maximum period of six months or less as may be certified by the medical authority)

Signature of Medical Authority

Orthopedic/ PMR specialist

Clinical Psychologist/ Rehabilitation Psychologist /Psychiatrist/ Special Educator

Neurologist (if available) Occupational therapist (if available)

(Signature & Name)

Other Expert, as nominated by the Chairperson (if any)

Chief Medical Officer/Civil Surgeon/Chief District Medical Officer________ Chairperson

Name of Government Hospital/Health Care Centre with Seal Place:

Date:

CERTIFICATEFORSCRIBEAPPROVAL

Certificateregardingphysicallimitationtowriteinanexamination

CertificateNo.____________________________ Dated_________________________

ThisistocertifythatMr./Ms.________________________________________________________ Aged__________Years,Son/DaughterofMr./Mrs.______________________________________ R/o_____________________________________________________________________________

_________________________________________________________________________________,

AnnexureII

WithPh.D.EntranceTestfor DU, JNU, BHU and BBAU –2023 ApplicationNo.______________________andPh.D. EntranceTestfor DU, JNU, BHU and BBAU –2023 RollNo._______________________________________,hasthe following Disability (name of the Specified Disability) ___________________ in (percentage) of _____________________________________________(inwords)__________________________(inFigures).

 Pleasetickonthe“SpecifiedDisability”

(AssessmentmaybedoneonthebasisofTheGazetteofIndia.Extraordinary,Part-II,Section3Sub-section(ii),MinistryofSocial JusticeandEmpowerment)

SpecifiedDisability

1. Physical Disability Locomotor Disability

VisualImpairment

HearingImpairment

Speech & Language Disability

a. Leprosy cured person, b. cerebral palsy, c. dwarfism, d. muscular dystrophy, e. acid attack victims.

a.blindness,b.lowvision

a.deaf,b.hardofhearing

Permanentdisabilityarisingoutofconditionssuchas laryngectomy or aphasia affecting one or more componentsofspeechandlanguageduetoorganicor neurologicalcauses.

2. Intellectual Disability

3. Mental Behavior

5.

ii.Blooddisorder

a.specificlearningdisabilities/perceptualdisabilities: Dyslexia, Dysgraphia, Dyscalculia, Dyspraxia & DevelopmentalAphasia)

b.autismspectrumdisorder

a. mentalillness

a.multiplesclerosis

b.Parkinson’sdisease

a.Hemophilia,b.Thalassemia,c.Sicklecelldisease

More than one of the above specified disabilities includingdeafblindness

Thisistofurthercertifythathe/shehasphysicallimitationwhichhampershis/herwritingcapabilitiestowritetheExaminationowing tohis/herdisability.

Signature

Name:___________________

ChiefMedicalOfficer/CivilSurgeon/MedicalSuperintendent GovernmentHealthCareInstitutionwithSeal

Affix Passport size Photographof the candidate (sameas uploadedon the Online Application Form) duly attested by the issuing authority

List of States and City Centres for Ph.D. Entrance Test 202

ProcedureforOnlinePaymentofFeeandHelplineforPaymentRelatedQueries

Referpage6ofInformationBulletin

AftercompletingStep2ofthe Online ApplicationForm, thecandidatemayremittheexaminationfee (Step 3) in thefollowingmanner:

 CheckthevalidityoftheDebit/CreditCardandkeepitreadywithyouwhileloggingontothewebsitefor submittingtheApplicationForm.Thecandidatesshouldentertheinformationaskedforandmakepayment throughaDebit/CreditCard.

 ThroughNetBanking,checkthebalanceinyouraccountandkeepallcredentialsreadywithyouwhilelogging ontothewebsiteformakingpayment.Thecandidatesshouldloginwithhis/hercredentialsofnetbankingand makepaymentsaccordingly.

 ForpaymentthroughaUPIService,checkwhetherthereisarequisitebalanceintheBankAccount/Walletto whichtheconcernedUPIislinked.

 Forpaymentthrough,checkwhetherthereisarequisitebalanceintheAccount/Wallettowhichitislinked. Prescribed Examination Fee can be paid through any Bank/Payment Gateway in any Payment Mode [service/processingchargespertransactionandGSTapplicablethereon@18%aretobebornebythecandidate.

Note:Incase,thefeepaymentstatusisnot‘OK’,ortheConfirmationPageoftheOnlineApplicationisnotgenerated after fee payment (completion of Step 3) of the candidate is advised to contact the helpline number/email of the

GuidelinesforComputerBasedTest(CBT)

The major examinationsbeing conductedby NTA areComputer-Based Tests(CBT). A CBT requires candidatestositinfrontofacomputerterminal(node)allocatedtothemagainsttheirRollnumberandAdmit card.Afterloggingthecandidatewillgetdetailedinstructionsfortheexaminations.Atthedesignatedtimeofthe startoftheexamination,thecandidateswillbeabletoproceedandseethequestionsonthecomputerscreenusing thecomputermouse.Candidateswillhavetheoptiontochange/modify/edit/answersalreadyenteredatanytime duringtheexamination.

ProcedureforappearinginComputerBasedTest(CBT):

MOCKTEST:WARM–UPEXERCISE

(Sample/mocktestwillbeavailableonNTAwebsite:www.nta.ac.inforhands-onpractice)

(a) Acomputerterminal(node)indicatingRollNumberwillbeallocatedtoeachcandidate. Candidatesshouldfindandsitontheirallocatedcomputersonly.Anycandidatefoundtohavechanged room/hallorthecomputerontheirownotherthantheoneallottedwouldleadtocancellationof candidatureandnopleainthisregardwouldbeentertained.

(b) Forlogin,thecandidatewillhavetoentera login ID and password.Thecomputerterminal allottedtothecandidatewilldisplaytheWELCOMEloginscreen,Candidate’sphotographandNET subjectoptedbythecandidate. CandidateLoginPage CandidateWelcomeScreen

(c) Afterlogin,thecandidateshallbeabletoseethedetailedinstructionsfortheexamination.Candidatesareadvised togothroughtheinstructionscarefullyregardingthetypeofquestionsandmarkingscheme.Atthedesignatedtime ofthestartoftheexamination,thecandidateswillbeabletoproceedandseethequestionsonthecomputerscreen.

NOTE:Readtheinstructionscarefully GeneralInstructions:

1. ThetotaldurationoftheexaminationisindicatedontheAdmitCardissuedbytheNTA.

2. Theclockwillbesetattheserver.Thecountdowntimerinthetoprightcornerofthescreen willdisplaytheremainingtimeavailableforyoutocompletetheexamination.Whenthetimer reacheszero,theexaminationwillendbyitself.Youwillnotberequiredtoendorsubmityour examination.

3. TheQuestionPalettedisplayedontherightsideofthescreenwillshowthestatusofeach questionusingoneofthefollowingsymbols:

4. The‘MarkedforReview’statusforaquestionsimplyindicatesthatyouwouldliketolookat thatquestionagain.

5. Youcanclickonthe">"arrowwhichappearstotheleftofthequestionpalettetocollapsethe questionpalettetherebymaximizingthequestionwindow.Toviewthequestionpaletteagain,youcanclick on"<"whichappearsontherightsideofthequestionwindow.

6. Youcanclickonyour"Profile"imageonthetoprightcornerofyourscreentochangethe languageduringtheexamfortheentirequestionpaper.OnclickingontheProfileimage,youwillgeta drop-downtochangethequestioncontenttothedesiredlanguage.

7. Youcanclickon tonavigatetothebottomand tonavigatetothetopofthequestion area,withoutscrolling.

a) ClickonthequestionnumberintheQuestionPaletteattherightofyourscreentogotothatquestiondirectly. ClickontheappropriateanswerNotethatusingthisoptiondoesNOTsaveyouranswertothecurrentquestion.

b) ClickonSave&Nexttosaveyouranswerforthecurrentquestionandthengotothenextquestion.

c) Ifrequired,toreviewthequestions,clickon Mark for Review & Next tosaveyouranswerforthecurrent question,markitforreview,andthengotothenextquestion.

ProcedureforansweringaMultiple-ChoiceTypequestion:

8. HowtoNavigatetoaQuestion:

9. HowtoAnsweraQuestion: Toansweraquestion,dothefollowing:

a) Toselectyouranswer,clickonthebuttonthemostappropriateoption.

b) Todeselectyourchosenanswer,clickonthebuttonofthechosenoptionagainorclickontheClearResponse button.

c) Tochangeyourchosenanswer,clickonthebuttonofdesiredoption.

d) Tosaveyouranswer,youmustclickontheSave&Nextbutton

e) Tomarkthequestionforreview,clickonthe‘MarkforReview&Next'button.

10. Tochangeyouranswertoaquestionthathasalreadybeenanswered,firstselectthatquestionforanswering andthenfollowtheprocedureforansweringthatTypeofquestion.

Navigatingthroughsections:

TherearetwosectionsinthePh.D.Entrancetest.

11. Sectionsinthisquestionpaperaredisplayedonthetopbarofthescreen.Questionsinasectioncanbeviewed byclickingontheSectionname.Thesectionyouarecurrentlyviewingishighlighted.

12. Afterclickingthe Save and Next buttononthelastquestionforaSection,youwillautomaticallybetakento thefirstquestionofthenextsection.

13. Thereisaprovisiontoshufflebetweensectionsandquestionsanytimeduringtheexamination.Thisispermitted onlywithintheallottedtesttime.

14. Thecandidatecanviewthecorrespondingsectionsummaryaspartofthelegendthatappearsineverysection abovethequestionpalette.

15. Forthecorrectnessofthetranslationforaparticularlanguage,onlythe English version willbeconsideredas thefinalversionforevaluationpurposes.

NOTEIntheExaminationRoom

 Thekeyboardattachedtothecomputer,ifany,willbedisabledduringtheentiredurationofthe examination.Dependingonthetypeofquestion,theanswerstoquestionscaneitherbeenteredby clickingonthevirtualon-screenkeyboard(numericorotherwise)usingthecomputermouseor byclickingthechosenoption(s)usingthecomputermouse.Candidateswillhavetheoptionto change/modifyanswersalreadyenteredanytimeduringtheentiredurationoftheexamination.

 Incasethecomputer/mouseallottedtoanycandidatemalfunctionsanytimeduringthetest,he/she willbeimmediatelyallottedanothercomputersystemandthetimelostduetothiswillbeadjusted intheserversoastogivethecandidatethefullallottedtime.

 Theon-screencomputerclockcounterofeachcandidatewillbesetattheserver.Thecountdown timeronthetoprightsideofthecomputerscreenwilldisplaythetimeremaining(inminutes) availableforthecandidatetocompletetheexamination.Whenthetimerreacheszero,the examination will end by itself. The candidates will not be required to end or submit the examination.

 TheQuestionPalettedisplayedonthescreenwillshowthestatusofeachquestionusingoneof thefollowingsymbols:

DetailedInstructionforattemptingtheQuestions:

Thequestion(s)“AnsweredandMarkedforReview”statusforaquestionindicatesthatthecandidates wouldliketohavearelookatthatquestionagain.Acandidatehastheoptionofansweringaquestionand simultaneously“MarkedforReview”,theseanswerswillbeconsideredforevaluation.However,ifacandidate hassimplyput“MarkedforReview”foraquestionwithoutansweringit,thecorrespondingquestionmarked forreviewwithoutananswerwillnotbeconsideredforevaluation.

Itmaybenotedthatacandidatecanreturntoany“MarkedforReview”questionanytimeduringthe examinationbyclickingonthecorrespondingquestionnumbericondisplayedontheQuestionPaletteofthe correspondingsection.

1. Thecandidatescanclickonthe“>”arrowwhichappearstotheleftofthequestionpalettetocollapsethe questionpalettetherebymaximizingthequestionviewingwindow.Toviewthequestionpaletteagain,the candidatecanclickon“<”whichappearsontherightsideofthequestionwindow.

2. Candidatescanclickontonavigatetothebottomandtonavigatetothetopofthequestionarea,withoutscrolling. Usingthecomputermousethecandidatecanscrollupanddownthequestionviewingareaforviewingtheentire question.

3. Thefullpapercanbeviewedbyclickingthe“QuestionPaper”icononthetoprightcornerofthescreen.

4. BlankSheets(5)fordoingRoughWork/calculationsshallbeprovidedtothecandidates.TheBlanksSheets would have a Header page for the candidates to write down his/her Name and Roll Number. All calculations/writingworkistobedoneonlyintheBlankSheetsprovidedattheCentreintheExamination Room/Hallandoncompletionofthetestcandidatesmusthandovertheroughsheetstotheinvigilatoronduty intheRoom/Hall.

5. NavigatingtoaQuestion

TonavigatebetweenquestionswithinaPaper,thecandidateneedstodothefollowing:

(a) ClickonthequestionnumberintheQuestionPaletteattherightofthescreentogotothat numberedquestiondirectly.NotethatusingthisoptiondoesNOTsavetheanswertothecurrently displayedquestion.

(b) Clickon“SaveandNext”tosavetheanswertoanyquestion.Clickingon“SaveandNext” willsavetheanswerforthecurrentquestionandthenextquestionwillbedisplayedonthecandidate’s computerscreen.

(c) Clickon“MarkforReviewandNext”tomarkaquestionforreview(withoutansweringit) andproceedtothenextquestion.

TonavigatebetweenquestionswithinaPaper,thecandidateneedstodothefollowing:

ProcedureforansweringaMultiple-Choicetypequestion:

(a) Toselecttheoption(s),clickonthecorrespondingbutton(s)oftheoption(s).

(b) Todeselectthechosenanswer,clickonthebuttonofthechosenoptionagainorclickonthe“Clear Response”button.

(c) Tosavetheanswer,thecandidateMUSTclickonthe“SaveandNext”button.

(d) Tomarkthequestionforreview(withoutansweringit),clickonthe“MarkforReviewandNext” button.

(a) Sectionsinthequestionpaperaredisplayedonthetopbarofthescreen.Questionsinasection canbeviewedbyclickingonthesectionname.Thesectioninwhichthecandidateiscurrentlyviewing willbehighlighted.

(b) Afterclickingthe“SaveandNext”buttononthelastquestionforasection,thecandidatewill automaticallybetakentothefirstquestionofthenextsection.

(c) Candidatescanshufflebetweensectionsandquestionswithinsectionsanytimeduringthe examinationaspertheconvenienceonlyduringthetimestipulated.

(d) Thecandidatecanviewthecorrespondingsectionsummaryaspartofthelegendthatappears ineverysectionabovethequestionpalette.

(a) Thecandidatewill havetousetheon-screenvirtualkeyboard(thatwouldbe displayedjustbelowthequestionstatementofthesetypesofquestions)andtheattachedcomputer mousetoenterhis/heranswerinthespaceprovidedfortheanswer.

(b) Theanswercanbechanged,ifrequired,anytimeduringthetest.Tosavetheanswer,thecandidate MUSTclickonthe“SaveandNext”button.

6. AnsweringaQuestion

7. Navigatingthroughsections:

8. Procedure for answering questionsthat require inputsfrom the on-screen virtual keyboard (numeric or otherwise):

On-ScreenVirtualKeyboard

Navigation Panel

(c) Tomarkthequestionforreview(withoutansweringit),clickonthe“MarkforReviewandNext” button.

Thecandidateswillhavetheoptiontochangepreviouslysavedanswertoanyquestion,anytimeduring the entire duration of the test. To change the answer to a question that has already been answered, first select the corresponding question from the Question Palette, then click on “ClearResponse” to clearthe previouslyenteredanswerandsubsequentlyfollowtheprocedureforansweringthattypeofquestion.

Allcalculations/writingworkistobedoneonlyintheroughsheetprovidedattheCentreintheExamination Room/Hallandoncompletionofthetestcandidatesmusthandovertheroughsheetstotheinvigilatoronduty intheRoom/Hall.

9. ROUGHWORK:

ReplicaofPh.D.EntranceTestforDU,JNU,BHUandBBAU-2023Examination

ListofParticipatingUniversities

S.No. NameofUniversities

1 UniversityofDelhi

2 JawaharlalNehruUniversity

3 BanarasHinduUniversity

4 BabaBhimraoAmbedkarUniversity