Assam University Phd In Economics

Hi I have completed master degree course and want to do PhD in Economics from Assam University so provide me the details of eligibility criteria and the admission requirement? Also tell me the original documents required at the time of admission?

Can you tell me in detail about the eligibility criteria for admission in PhD in Economics Program under Department of Economics of Assam University?

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The Department of Economics is one of the first six departments of Assam University which began its journey in 1994. It imparts quality education through different academic programmes and supervision of scholars at Ph.D. and M.Phil levels.

The department has been laying special emphasis on developing proper understanding of the socio-economic problems and specifies of North East India. The on-going researches in the department cover such areas as agricultural economics, social sectors, human development, environmental economics, and gender studies, among others.


Eligibility Criteria

One should have a Master's degree or a professional degree declared equivalent to Master's degree with at least 55% marks in aggregate, or its equivalent grade or an equivalent degree from a foreign educational institution accredited by an Assessment and Accreditation Agency which is approved, recognized or authorized, by an authority established, recognised or incorporated under a law in its home country or any other statutory authority in that country empowered for assessing, accrediting or assuring quality and standards of educational institutions.


One who has cleared 4 paper M.Phil course work with minimum 55 % marks in aggregate or its equivalent grade 'B' or those who have already completed the course work in M.Phil as per the UGC Regulations, 2016 with minimum 55% marks in aggregate or its equivalent grade in the prevalent AUS grading scale and successfully completed the M.Phil. Degree shall be eligible to proceed to do research work leading to the Ph.D. Degree in an integrated programme in the University. A relaxation of 5% of marks, from 55% to 50%, or an equivalent relaxation of grade, is for those belonging to SC/ST/ OBC (non-creamy layer)/ differently-abled and other categories as per the decision of the GOI.


One seeking admission against OBC quota must submit income certificate of the current financial year in support of his/ her belonging to OBC (NCL) category, from the appropriate authority.


A student of Assam University whose M.Phil. Dissertation has been evaluated and the viva voce is pending, may be admitted to the PhD Program of the University.


One possessing a Degree considered equivalent to the M. Phil. Degree of an Indian Institution, from a Foreign Educational Institution accredited by an Assessment and Accreditation Agency which is approved, recognized or authorized by an authority, established, recognized or incorporated by law in its home country or any other statutory authority in that country empowered for assessing, accrediting or assuring quality and standards of educational institutions, is eligible.


Application Procedure


One may apply online on payment of Rs.500/- (for General and OBC students) and Rs.300/- (for SC/ST/PWD students) through e-chalan/online.

One may apply up to a maximum 2 courses either for MPhil and PhD Courses or only MPhil/ PhD Program offered by allied departments. However, separate application should be submitted for each course with requisite application fees.

For details of vacancy positions (availability of seats), one must visit profile of the respective Academic Department published in the Admission Prospectus.

A help desk for filling up of online application is opened at the computer centre of Assam University for applicants not having access to internet connection.


Contact Detail:
Assam University ,
Silchar – 788 011, Assam, India
Email: vc@aus.ac.in, registrar@aus.ac.in
Fax : 91-03842-270802
Phone Nos : +91-03842-270806