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Lucknow University Launches New Sub-Category for Part-Time PhD Candidates
LU introduces new sub-category for part-time PhD aspirants
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Lucknow University has introduced a new sub-category for part-time PhD aspirants, termed ‘outstanding work professional’, aimed at young professionals with significant contributions. The annual fee for this category is ₹1.52 lakh, significantly higher than the ₹52,530 for regular candidates. Applications are open until June 30.
- 01The new sub-category targets young professionals with substantial contributions in their fields.
- 02Candidates in the outstanding professional category will pay an annual fee of ₹1.52 lakh.
- 03Ordinary part-time PhD candidates will pay ₹52,530 per annum.
- 04Applications for 1,434 PhD seats across 43 departments are open until June 30.
- 05Admission will occur in three phases based on various qualifications and tests.
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Lucknow University has launched a new sub-category for part-time PhD aspirants known as ‘outstanding work professional’. This initiative aims to attract young professionals who have made significant contributions in their respective fields, allowing them to pursue a PhD without age or service restrictions. Candidates in this category will incur an annual fee of ₹1.52 lakh, which is three times higher than the fee of ₹52,530 for ordinary part-time PhD candidates. The university has opened applications for a total of 1,434 PhD seats across 43 departments, with the application window closing on June 30. The admission process will be conducted in three phases: the first phase will prioritize candidates with fellowships such as UGC-JRF and CSIR-JRF, followed by those with UGC-NET or CSIR-NET qualifications, and finally, remaining seats will be filled through the Research Entrance Test (RET).
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The introduction of this sub-category may encourage more professionals to pursue higher education while continuing their careers, potentially enhancing the academic and professional landscape in Lucknow.
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