– Based on national or university-level entrance exams. – Followed by a personal interview and research proposal presentation. – Ph.D. duration: 3 years (full-time) or 6 years (part-time).

Prominent Entrance Exams: – UGC NET, GPAT, JEST, CSIR NET, GATE, etc. – UGC-NET is a popular choice, held twice a year.

Eligibility Criteria: – Requires a Master's degree in the relevant field. – Minimum 50-55% aggregate marks or equivalent CGPA. – Valid score in a recognized Ph.D. entrance exam.

Latest Updates: – UGC NET June 2023 results declared on July 25, 2023. – Next cycle scheduled for December 2023 - January 2024.

Admission Cycles: – Generally conducted for Spring (Jan-June) and Autumn (July-Dec) Semesters. – Key dates vary, and candidates must regularly check university websites.

Government Universities Admissions: – Open for July Session in many central and state universities. – Admissions based on UGC NET/JRF scores or Research Entrance Test.

Private Universities Admissions: – Ongoing admissions in various private universities. – Conduct Research Entrance Tests; some accept fellowship exam results.

WBJEE 2024 Update: – Registration open until Jan 31, 2024. – WBJEE exam scheduled for Apr 28, 2014.