SBCC Ph.D. FAQs
Ques. Which subjects are available for Ph.D. at Shri Binzani City College, and how many seats are there?
Ans. Ph.D. is offered in three subjects at Shri Binzani City College: Commerce, English, and Political Science. The Ph.D. in English has a seat intake of 20 seats as per available data. Seat intake for Commerce and Political Science is as per RTMNU norms and the number of approved research supervisors (guides) in each department. Students are advised to contact the respective department directly to confirm seat availability and guide availability before applying.
Ques. Is the RTMNU PET mandatory for Ph.D. admission at Shri Binzani City College?
Ans. The RTMNU PET (Ph.D. Programme Entrance Test) is mandatory for most candidates seeking Ph.D. admission at RTMNU-affiliated colleges, including Shri Binzani City College. However, candidates who hold a valid UGC-NET/JRF, CSIR-JRF, or equivalent qualification may be exempted from PET as per RTMNU Direction No. 7 of 2026. Candidates must check the official RTMNU Ph.D. portal for the complete list of exemptions and conditions.
Ques. What is the format of the RTMNU PET 2026 examination?
Ans. The RTMNU PET 2026 is an online examination divided into two sections. Section A is common for all candidates across all faculties and consists of 50 MCQ questions (40 on Research Methodology and 10 on General Aptitude), carrying 1 mark each, to be completed in 90 minutes. Section B is subject-specific and tests the candidate's knowledge of their chosen research subject. The complete syllabus for both sections is available on the official RTMNU Ph.D. portal at www.nagpuruniversity.ac.in.
Ques. What is the duration of the Ph.D. programme at Shri Binzani City College, and can it be extended?
Ans. The Ph.D. programme at Shri Binzani City College has a minimum duration of 3 years and a maximum of 6 years, as per UGC guidelines and RTMNU norms. In exceptional cases, the university may grant an extension beyond 6 years subject to the approval of the Research and Recognition Committee (RRC) and as per RTMNU Direction No. 7 of 2026. Students are expected to submit their thesis within the stipulated time frame.
Ques. Are there any fellowships available for Ph.D. scholars at Shri Binzani City College?
Ans. Ph.D. scholars at Shri Binzani City College can avail of national-level fellowships such as UGC-JRF (Rs. 37,000/month for JRF, Rs. 42,000/month for SRF), CSIR-JRF, Rajiv Gandhi National Fellowship (for SC/ST candidates), and Maulana Azad National Fellowship (for minority community candidates). These fellowships are awarded based on national-level entrance tests and are not college-specific. Scholars who are not fellowship holders should check with the RTMNU Ph.D. Cell for any university-level financial support.
Ques. How do I find a research supervisor (guide) for Ph.D. at Shri Binzani City College?
Ans. After qualifying the RTMNU PET or obtaining exemption, candidates must identify a research supervisor (guide) from the approved list of guides at Shri Binzani City College. The list of approved guides in Commerce, English, and Political Science is available with the respective department heads. Candidates are advised to contact the department directly, discuss their research interests, and obtain a No Objection Certificate (NOC) from the prospective guide before completing the Ph.D. registration formalities on the RTMNU portal.
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