DAVV PhD Admissions: 700+ Apply, Deadline Extended Further

• DAVV received over 700 PhD applications, with admissions conducted through NET and the Doctoral Entrance Test (DET).
• Management and commerce offer the most seats; economics and data science face tough competition.
• NET-based admissions have raised standards, with candidates also required to clear Research Advisory Committee interviews.

Devi Ahilya Vishwavidyalaya (DAVV) got more than 700 applications for enrollment in PhD programs. The university is carrying out the PhD admissions in two phases – NET based for several courses and the Doctoral Entrance Test for engineering and pharmacy programs, with DET set for June 16.

This is the second occasion in one academic year that the university is holding admissions for doctoral programs. The university postponed the registration deadline to May 30 to allow more applicants. This year, the management stream offers the largest number of seats, with 185 available, supervised by 49 research mentors.

Commerce comes next with 111 positions and 27 instructors. Conversely, disciplines such as biochemistry and economics possess merely three seats each. Although there are few seats available, the demand for economics has surged significantly, potentially resulting in intense competition. For PhD admissions based on UGC-NET qualifications, 519 candidates applied for 524 available seats in 22 subjects.

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These encompass English literature, electronics, law, life sciences, Hindi literature, physical education, among others, totaling 168 accredited research supervisors. In engineering fields, where admissions occur via DET, 173 applicants registered for merely 89 spots.

Among these, pharmacy boasts the most availability with 30 seats, whereas data science provides just one seat. Other fields such as applied mathematics, applied physics, computer engineering, information technology, and mechanical engineering have restricted seats and mentors, increasing the competition.

Experts assert that the transition to NET-based PhD admissions in 22 disciplines has elevated academic standards. Educators stated that NET guarantees qualified candidates, as it is among the toughest exams nationwide. However, even after passing NET, candidates must clear the challenging Research Advisory Committee interviews in more than 15 subjects to obtain final admission. 

Due to different seat availability in various subjects, candidates might experience competition in certain fields, while experiencing simpler admission in others. The primary enrollment procedure will begin in June.