PU: Central University of Haryana

Information about Academic Programmes during 2015-16

University is offering the following Programmes under various Schools in the academic year 2015-16:

Post-Graduate Programmes (Duration: 2 Years)

1. Master of Arts (Economics)
2. Master of Arts (Education)
3. Master of Arts (English)
4. Master of Arts (Hindi)
5. Master of Arts (History)
6. Master of Arts (Political Science)
7. Master of Arts (Psychology)
8. Master of Arts (Sociology)
9. Master of Business Administration (MBA)
10. Master of Commerce (M.Com)
11. Master of Computer Applications (M.C.A.)
12. Master of Arts (Journalism and Mass Communication) (MA-JMC)
13. Master of Law (LL.M)
14. Master of Library & Information Science
15. Master of Science (Environment Science)
16. Master of Science (Geography)
17. Master of Science (M.Sc.) Chemistry
18. Master of Science (M.Sc.) Physics
19. Master of Science (Mathematics)
20. Master of Science in Statistics (M.Sc. Statistics)

Note: Duration of all PG Courses is 2 Yrs. spread over 4 Semesters

(Each Semester of 6 Months)
Research Programmes (RP)
M. Phil Programmes (Duration: 1 year)
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.

M.Phil (Economics)
M.Phil (Education)
M.Phil (English)
M.Phil (Hindi)
M.Phil (Political Science)

Ph.D Programmes
1. Ph.D (Economics)
2. Ph.D (Education)
3. Ph.D (English)
4. Ph.D (Hindi)
5. Ph.D (Management)
6. Ph.D (Political Science)
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Detailed Information about the Programmes

(Schools-wise & Department-wise)
1. School of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences
School of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences is the oldest & founding school of the University. This
school started functioning during the academic year 2009-10 with the Department of Economics &
Department of Political Science offering research programmes. Department of Education started in the
academic year 2010-11 with the two year PG programme: MA in Education. Department of History &
Archeology; Department of Psychology & Department of Sociology will be functional from the academic
year 2014-15. These departments along with Department of Political Science would offer PG programmes
of two years duration which are divided into four semesters & based on choice based credit system
(CBCS). Department of Education would offer M.Phil & PhD in Education from the academic year 201415.
Sr. Department Programme
Eligibility
Number of
No.
Seats
Available
1
Economics Master of Arts (i) Bachelors degree in any discipline or
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(Economics) Economics from a recognized Indian or
foreign university (foreign recognition to be
as per AIU list) with a minimum of 50%
aggregate marks or equivalent grade and have
secured 50% marks in Economics (50% for
SC/ST or differently abled categories).
or
(ii). 55% (50% for SC/ST or differently abled
categories) or more marks in Graduate/Post
Graduate degree in any other discipline or
subject from a recognized Indian or foreign
university (foreign recognition to be as per
AIU list)
M.Phil
A candidate shall be eligible for admission to
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(Economics) the programme of study leading to the Degree
of Master of Philosophy (M.Phil), hereinafter
called the programme, if he/she had taken
Masters degree of any recognized University
in relevant subject with at least 55% marks
(50% for SC/ST or differently abled
categories) or a degree recognized by the
University for this purpose as its equivalent.
Procedure for Admission to M.Phil: The
procedure includes holding written test and
interview, which shall carry weightage of
60% and 40% respectively. Candidates who
have
cleared
NET/JRF/SLET/Teacher
Fellowship shall be exempted from the
written test. In such cases the interview shall
carry 100% weightage.
Note: For the candidates seeking admission in
M.Phil Programmes and appearing in
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PhD
(Economics)

CUCET-2015 (Central Universities Common

Entrance Examination) shall in no way be
considered in Exemption Category and in
their case interview shall have the weightage
of 40 marks. Therefore, candidates are
advised to go through the procedure of
admission well before applying.
A candidate shall be eligible for admission to
the Ph.D. programme, if he/she:
i)

Has M.Phil degree in the relevant

subject from the recognized university
or
ii)
Has qualified UGC/CSIR- JRF/NET
or SLET (Equivalent to NET/JRF as
per UGC norms) or a holder of
Teacher Fellowship or
iii)
Has
been
a
teacher
in
a
constituent/affiliated
college/department of the university
for at least two years, and have
previous research experience of at
least two years and have research
publication(s) comparable to MPhil
standards or
iv)
Is an in-service candidate with three
years experience of regular &
approved teacher/researcher in higher
education/research organization and
has masters degree with at least 55%
of marks (50% for SC/ST or
Differently Abled Categories) in the
relevant subjects.
Procedure for Admission to Ph.D
Programme: The procedure shall include
written test and interview, which shall carry
weightage of 60% and 40% respectively.
Candidates belonging to (i), (ii) and (iii)
above are exempted from the written test, and
in their case the interview shall carry 100%
weightage.
Note: For the candidates seeking admission in
PhD Programmes and appearing in CUCET2015 (Central Universities Common Entrance
Examination) shall in no way be considered in
Exemption Category and in their case
interview shall have the weightage of 40
marks. Therefore, candidates are advised to
go through the procedure of admission well
before applying.

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Education

Master of Arts Bachelor degree in any discipline from any

(Education) recognized university (foreign recognition to
be as per AIU list) with a minimum 50%
aggregate marks or equivalent grade (50% for
SC/ST or differently abled categories).
M.Phil
(Education)

A candidate shall be eligible for admission to

the programme of study leading to the Degree
of Master of Philosophy (M.Phil), hereinafter
called the programme, if he/she had taken
Masters degree of any recognized University
in relevant subject with at least 55% marks
(50% for SC/ST or differently abled
categories) or a degree recognized by the
University for this purpose as its equivalent.

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Procedure for Admission to M.Phil: The

procedure includes holding written test and
interview, which shall carry weightage of
60% and 40% respectively. Candidates who
have
cleared
NET/JRF/SLET/Teacher
Fellowship shall be exempted from the
written test. In such cases the interview shall
carry 100% weightage.
Note: For the candidates seeking admission in
M.Phil Programmes and appearing in
CUCET-2015 (Central Universities Common
Entrance Examination) shall in no way be
considered in Exemption Category and in
their case interview shall have the weightage
of 40 marks. Therefore, candidates are
advised to go through the procedure of
admission well before applying.
PhD
(Education)

A candidate shall be eligible for admission to

the Ph.D. programme, if he/she:
(i)

(ii)

(iii)

(iv)
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Has M.Phil degree in the relevant

subject from the recognized university
or
Has qualified UGC/CSIR- JRF/NET
or SLET (Equivalent to NET/JRF as
per UGC norms) or a holder of
Teacher Fellowship or
Has
been
a
teacher
in
a
constituent/affiliated
college/department of the university
for at least two years, and have
previous research experience of at
least two years and have research
publication(s) comparable to MPhil
standards or
Is an in-service candidate with three

years experience of regular &

approved teacher/researcher in higher
education/research organization and
has masters degree with at least 55%
of marks (50% for SC/ST or
Differently Abled Categories) in the
relevant subjects.
Procedure for Admission to Ph.D
Programme: The procedure shall include
written test and interview, which shall carry
weightage of 60% and 40% respectively.
Candidates belonging to (i), (ii) and (iii)
above are exempted from the written test, and
in their case the interview shall carry 100%
weightage.
Note: For the candidates seeking admission
in PhD Programmes and appearing in
CUCET-2015 (Central Universities Common
Entrance Examination) shall in no way be
considered in Exemption Category and in
their case interview shall have the weightage
of 40 marks. Therefore, candidates are
advised to go through the procedure of
admission well before applying.
3

History &
Archeolog
y

Pol. Sc.

Master of Arts Graduation from any recognized university

(History)
with a minimum 50 % marks or equivalent
grade in aggregate (45% for SC/ST or
differently abled categories)
Master of Arts Graduation from any recognized university
(Pol. Sc.)
with a minimum 50 % marks or equivalent
grade in aggregate (45% for SC/ST or
differently abled categories)
M.Phil (Pol. A candidate shall be eligible for admission to
Sc.)
the programme of study leading to the Degree
of Master of Philosophy (M.Phil), hereinafter
called the programme, if he/she had taken
Masters degree of any recognized University
in relevant subject with at least 55% marks
(50% for SC/ST or differently abled
categories) or a degree recognized by the
University for this purpose as its equivalent.
Procedure for Admission to M.Phil: The
procedure includes holding written test and
interview, which shall carry weightage of
60% and 40% respectively. Candidates who
have
cleared
NET/JRF/SLET/Teacher
Fellowship shall be exempted from the
written test. In such cases the interview shall
carry 100% weightage.

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Note: For the candidates seeking admission in

M.Phil Programmes and appearing in
CUCET-2015 (Central Universities Common
Entrance Examination) shall in no way be
considered in Exemption Category and in
their case interview shall have the weightage
of 40 marks. Therefore, candidates are
advised to go through the procedure of
admission well before applying.
PhD (Pol. Sc.) A candidate shall be eligible for admission to
the Ph.D. programme, if he/she:
(i)

(ii)

(iii)

(iv)

Has M.Phil degree in the relevant

subject from the recognized university
or
Has qualified UGC/CSIR- JRF/NET
or SLET (Equivalent to NET/JRF as
per UGC norms) or a holder of
Teacher Fellowship or
Has
been
a
teacher
in
a
constituent/affiliated
college/department of the university
for at least two years, and have
previous research experience of at
least two years and have research
publication(s) comparable to MPhil
standards or
Is an in-service candidate with three
years experience of regular &
approved teacher/researcher in higher
education/research organization and
has masters degree with at least 55%
of marks (50% for SC/ST or
Differently Abled Categories) in the
relevant subjects.

Procedure for Admission to Ph.D

Programme: The procedure shall include
written test and interview, which shall carry
weightage of 60% and 40% respectively.
Candidates belonging to (i), (ii) and (iii)
above are exempted from the written test, and
in their case the interview shall carry 100%
weightage.
Note: For the candidates seeking admission in
PhD Programmes and appearing in CUCET2015 (Central Universities Common Entrance
Examination) shall in no way be considered in
Exemption Category and in their case
interview shall have the weightage of 40
marks. Therefore, candidates are advised to
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go through the procedure of admission well

before applying.
5

Psycholog
y

Sociology

Master of Arts Graduation from any recognized university

(Psychology ) with a minimum 50 % marks or equivalent
grade in aggregate (45% for SC/ST or
differently abled categories)
Master of Arts Graduation from any recognized university
(Sociology) with a minimum 50 % marks or equivalent
grade in aggregate (45% for SC/ST or
differently abled categories)

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2. School of Chemical Sciences

School of Chemical Sciences started functioning during the academic year 2013-14 with the Department of
Chemistry. This department offers MSc programme of two year duration which is divided into four
semesters & based on choice based credit system (CBCS).
Sr.
No.
1

Department

Chemistry

Programme

Eligibility

Master of
Science
(M.Sc.)
Chemistry

(i). B.Sc. (Hons.) Chemistry with 50% or

above marks in aggregate and 50% or above
marks in Chemistry from any recognized
Indian or foreign university (foreign
recognition to be as per AIU list) Or (ii).
Graduation in any branch of Science or
Engineering
with
Chemistry
and
Biology/Mathematics as two of the Subjects of
study with 55% or above marks in the
aggregate.

Number
of Seats
Available
30

3. School of Computer Science and Informatics

School of Computer Science and Informatics started functioning during the academic year 2013-14 with
the Department of Computer Sciences. Department of Library and Information Science will be functional
from the academic year 2014-15. These departments offer PG programmes which are divided into
semesters & based on choice based credit system (CBCS).
Sr. Department
Programme
Eligibility
Number
No.
of Seats
Available
1
Computer
Master of
Bachelors degree in any discipline from a
30
Science
Computer
recognized Indian or foreign university
Application
(foreign recognition to be as per AIU list)
(MCA-3 Years with a minimum of 50% aggregate marks or
duration)
equivalent grade with at least 50% marks
(45% for SC/ST) or equivalent grade in
Mathematical
Sciences
(Mathematics/Statistics/Operations
Research/Computer Science).
2
Library
Master of
Graduation from any recognized university
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and
Library &
with a minimum 50 % marks or equivalent
Informatio Information
grade in aggregate (45% for SC/ST or
n Science
Science
differently abled categories)
(M.Lib. &
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Info. Sc.)
2 yrs.
4. School of Earth, Environment and Space Studies
This school is also the latest school of the University to be functional from the academic year 2014-15. To
begin with, this school would have Department of Environmental Sciences & Department of Geography
offering two years PG programmes namely Master of Science (Environment Science) & Master of Science
(Geography) divided into four semesters & based on choice based credit system (CBCS).
Sr. Department Programme
Eligibility
Number
No.
of Seats
Available
1
Environmenta
Master of
B.Sc. (Hons.)/B.Sc.(10+2+3) with a minimum
30
l Sciences
Science
50% marks or equivalent (45% for SC/ST)
(Environme
nt Science)
2
Geography
Master of
Graduation from any recognized university
30
Science
with a minimum 50 % marks or equivalent
(Geography) grade in aggregate (45% for SC/ST)

5. School of Journalism and Mass Communication

This school is the latest school of the University to be functional from the academic year 2014-15. To
begin with, this school under the Department of Journalism and Mass Communication would offer Master
of Journalism and Mass Communication (MJMC) programme of two years duration divided into four
semesters & based on choice based credit system (CBCS).
Sr.
No.
1

Department

Journalism
and Mass
Communica
tion

Programme

Eligibility

Master of
Arts
(Journalism
and Mass
Communicati
on

Graduation from any recognized university

with a minimum 50 % marks or equivalent
grade in aggregate (45% for SC/ST or
differently abled categories)

Number
of Seats
Available
20

6. School of Language, Linguistics, Culture and Heritage

School of Language, Linguistics, Culture and Heritage is also the oldest & founding school of the
University. This school started functioning during the academic year 2009-10 with the Department of
English offering research programmes. Department of Hindi was started in the academic year 2011-12
with the Research Programme in Hindi. These departments would offer PG programmes of two years
duration (MA in English & MA in Hindi) which are divided into four semesters & based on choice based
credit system (CBCS).
Sr.
No.
1

Department

English &
Foreign
Languages

Programme

Eligibility

MA
(English)

Graduation from any recognized university

with a minimum 50 % marks or equivalent
grade in aggregate (45% for SC/ST or
differently abled categories)
A candidate shall be eligible for admission to
the programme of study leading to the Degree

M.Phil
(English)
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Number
of Seats
Available
30

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of Master of Philosophy (M.Phil), hereinafter

called the programme, if he/she had taken
Masters degree of any recognized University
in relevant subject with at least 55% marks
(50% for SC/ST or differently abled
categories) or a degree recognized by the
University for this purpose as its equivalent.
Procedure for Admission to M.Phil: The
procedure includes holding written test and
interview, which shall carry weightage of 60%
and 40% respectively. Candidates who have
cleared NET/JRF/SLET/Teacher Fellowship
shall be exempted from the written test. In
such cases the interview shall carry 100%
weightage.
Note: For the candidates seeking admission in
M.Phil Programmes and appearing in CUCET2015 (Central Universities Common Entrance
Examination) shall in no way be considered in
Exemption Category and in their case
interview shall have the weightage of 40
marks. Therefore, candidates are advised to go
through the procedure of admission well
before applying.
PhD
(English)

A candidate shall be eligible for admission to

the Ph.D. programme, if he/she:
(i)

(ii)

(iii)

(iv)

Has M.Phil degree in the relevant

subject from the recognized university
or
Has qualified UGC/CSIR- JRF/NET or
SLET (Equivalent to NET/JRF as per
UGC norms) or a holder of Teacher
Fellowship or
Has
been
a
teacher
in
a
constituent/affiliated
college/department of the university for
at least two years, and have previous
research experience of at least two
years and have research publication(s)
comparable to MPhil standards or
Is an in-service candidate with three
years experience of regular &
approved teacher/researcher in higher
education/research organization and
has masters degree with at least 55%
of marks (50% for SC/ST or
Differently Abled Categories) in the
relevant subjects.

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Procedure for Admission to Ph.D Programme:

The procedure shall include written test and
interview, which shall carry weightage of 60%
and 40% respectively. Candidates belonging
to (i), (ii) and (iii) above are exempted from
the written test, and in their case the interview
shall carry 100% weightage.
Note: For the candidates seeking admission in
PhD Programmes and appearing in CUCET2015 (Central Universities Common Entrance
Examination) shall in no way be considered in
Exemption Category and in their case
interview shall have the weightage of 40
marks. Therefore, candidates are advised to go
through the procedure of admission well
before applying.
2

Hindi &
Indian
Languages

MA (Hindi)

M.Phil
(Hindi)

Graduation from any recognized university

with a minimum 50 % marks or equivalent
grade in aggregate (45% for SC/ST or
differently abled categories)
A candidate shall be eligible for admission to
the programme of study leading to the Degree
of Master of Philosophy (M.Phil), hereinafter
called the programme, if he/she had taken
Masters degree of any recognized University
in relevant subject with at least 55% marks
(50% for SC/ST or differently abled
categories) or a degree recognized by the
University for this purpose as its equivalent.

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Procedure for Admission to M.Phil: The

procedure includes holding written test and
interview, which shall carry weightage of 60%
and 40% respectively. Candidates who have
cleared NET/JRF/SLET/Teacher Fellowship
shall be exempted from the written test. In
such cases the interview shall carry 100%
weightage.

PhD (Hindi)

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Note: For the candidates seeking admission in

M.Phil Programmes and appearing in CUCET2015 (Central Universities Common Entrance
Examination) shall in no way be considered in
Exemption Category and in their case
interview shall have the weightage of 40
marks. Therefore, candidates are advised to go
through the procedure of admission well
before applying.
A candidate shall be eligible for admission to
the Ph.D. programme, if he/she:

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(i)

(ii)

(iii)

(iv)

Has M.Phil degree in the relevant

subject from the recognized university
or
Has qualified UGC/CSIR- JRF/NET or
SLET (Equivalent to NET/JRF as per
UGC norms) or a holder of Teacher
Fellowship or
Has
been
a
teacher
in
a
constituent/affiliated
college/department of the university for
at least two years, and have previous
research experience of at least two
years and have research publication(s)
comparable to MPhil standards or
Is an in-service candidate with three
years experience of regular &
approved teacher/researcher in higher
education/research organization and
has masters degree with at least 55%
of marks (50% for SC/ST or
Differently Abled Categories) in the
relevant subjects.

Procedure for Admission to Ph.D Programme:

The procedure shall include written test and
interview, which shall carry weightage of 60%
and 40% respectively. Candidates belonging
to (i), (ii) and (iii) above are exempted from
the written test, and in their case the interview
shall carry 100% weightage.
Note: For the candidates seeking admission in
PhD Programmes and appearing in CUCET2015 (Central Universities Common Entrance
Examination) shall in no way be considered in
Exemption Category and in their case
interview shall have the weightage of 40
marks. Therefore, candidates are advised to go
through the procedure of admission well
before applying.

7. School of Law, Governance, Public Policy and Management

School of Law, Governance, Public Policy and Management started functioning during the academic year
2010-11 with the Department of Management Studies offering MBA programme & Department of Law
offering LL.M programme. Department of Commerce was started in the academic year 2011-12 with the
M.Com Programme. These programmes are of two year duration divided into four semesters & based on
choice based credit system (CBCS).
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Department

Programme

Eligibility

Number
of Seats
Available

Commerce

M.Com

Law

LL.M

Managemen
t Studies

MBA

PhD
(Managemen
t)

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A candidate seeking admission to M. Com.

course must have:
(i) Passed B.Com. (Hons.) Degree from a
recognized Indian or foreign university
(foreign recognition to be as per AIU list) with
at least 50% marks or equivalent grade, Or
(ii). Passed B.Com. (Pass) or B.Com. Degree
from a recognized Indian or foreign university
(foreign recognition to be as per AIU list) with
at least 55% marks or equivalent grade. Or
(iii). Passed B.A. (Hons.) Economics degree
from a recognized Indian or foreign university
(foreign recognition to be as per AIU list) with
at least 50% marks or equivalent grade. Or
(iv). Passed B.B.S., B.B.A., B.I.F.A. or B.B.E.
degree from a recognized Indian or foreign
university (foreign recognition to be as per
AIU list) with at least 60% marks or equivalent
grade.
Note: 5% relaxation in aggregate of marks for
SC/ST candidates.
Candidates having a three year/ five LL.B
Degree from a recognized Indian or foreign
university (As per AIU list) with at least 50%
marks or equivalent grade point in aggregate
(45% for SC/ST or differently abled
categories).
Bachelors degree in any discipline from a
recognized Indian or foreign university
(foreign recognition to be as per AIU list) with
at least 50% marks aggregate or equivalent
grade (45% for SC/ST or differently abled
categories)

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A candidate shall be eligible for admission to

the Ph.D. programme, if he/she:
(i)
Has M.Phil degree in the relevant
subject from the recognized university
or
(ii)
Has qualified UGC/CSIR- JRF/NET or
SLET (Equivalent to NET/JRF as per
UGC norms) or a holder of Teacher
Fellowship or
(iii) Has
been
a
teacher
in
a
constituent/affiliated
college/department of the university for
at least two years, and have previous
research experience of at least two
years and have research publication(s)
comparable to MPhil standards or
(iv)
Is an in-service candidate with three

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years experience of regular &

approved teacher/researcher in higher
education/research organization and
has masters degree with at least 55%
of marks (50% for SC/ST or
Differently Abled Categories) in the
relevant subjects.
Procedure for Admission to Ph.D Programme:
The procedure shall include written test and
interview, which shall carry weightage of 60%
and 40% respectively. Candidates belonging to
(i), (ii) and (iii) above are exempted from the
written test, and in their case the interview
shall carry 100% weightage.
Note: For the candidates seeking admission in
PhD Programmes and appearing in CUCET2015 (Central Universities Common Entrance
Examination) shall in no way be considered in
Exemption Category and in their case
interview shall have the weightage of 40
marks. Therefore, candidates are advised to go
through the procedure of admission well
before applying.

8. School of Physical and Mathematical Sciences

School of Physical sciences started functioning during the academic year 2013-14 with the Department of
Statistics & Department of Physics. Department of Mathematics will be functional from the academic year
2014-15. These departments offer MSc programmes of two years duration which are divided into four
semesters & based on choice based credit system (CBCS).
Sr.
No.

Department

Mathematics

Physics

Programme

Eligibility

Number
of Seats
Available
MSc
B.A/B.Sc. or B.A/B.Sc./B.Com.(Hons.) with
30
(Mathematics) not less than 50% marks in aggregate OR in
the subject concerned (45% for SC/ST or
differently abled categories)
MSc
(i). B.Sc. (Hons.) Physics from any
30
(Physics)
recognized Indian or foreign university
(foreign recognition to be as per AIU list)
with 50% or above marks or equivalent grade
in aggregate and 50% or above marks or
equivalent grade in in Physics. Or
(ii). Graduation in any branch of Science or
Engineering with Physics and Mathematics as
two of the Subjects of study with 55% or
above marks or equivalent grade in in the
aggregate and 55% or above marks or
equivalent grade in in Physics.

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Statistics

MSc
(Statistics)

(45% for SC/ST or differently abled

categories)
Bachelors degree in any discipline from a
recognized Indian or foreign university
(foreign recognition to be as per AIU list)
with a minimum of 50% aggregate marks or
equivalent grade with at least 50% marks in
Statistics/Mathematics as one of the papers in
the degree course (45% for SC/ST or
differently abled categories)

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