Saturday, September 1, 2012

University of Calcutta Admission to Ph.D Programme in Women’s Studies 2012-2013


University of Calcutta 
Women’s Studies Research Centre 
Alipore Campus 
1, Reformatory Street, Kolkata-700027 

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Applications are invited for admission to an interdisciplinary Ph.D programme in Women’s Studies, Women’s Studies Research Centre, University of Calcutta, 1, Reformatory Street, Kolkata-27 with specialization in the parent discipline of the candidate. Candidates should apply in the prescribed proforma obtainable from Calcutta University, College Street Campus. The eligible candidates will have to appear in a written examination of two hours duration to be held in this Centre on  12/09/2012  at 2.00 p.m. The list of successful candidates will be displayed in the Notice Board of the Centre /Calcutta University Website on 19/09/2012. They will have to appear in an interview on 26/09/2012 with a Statement of Purpose/Research brief (500 Words). The final selection for joining this programme will be on the basis of the interview.  

Those candidates who have already passed M.Phil/UGC/CSIR(JRF) Examinations /NET/ SET/SLET/Teacher Fellowship or equivalent examinations need not appear at the written examination  and can directly apply to appear at the interview. 

The list of finally selected candidates will be displayed in the website /notice board on 17/10/2012 

Important Information 
a)  Entrance Test will comprise of: 
1. Multiple Choice Questions of 20 marks on Feminist Theory, Feminist Terms and     Definitions and Gender Policies 
2. 1 Comprehension of 30 marks 
3. 1 Essay Type Question of 50 marks  

Focus on Essay will be on Contemporary Gender related Topics.  
b)  No. of Seats: 5 
  
Revised regulation of Ph.D programme in all subjects is available in Calcutta University website. 

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