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The Central University of Odisha has opened the admission for PhD programme for the 2024-25 academic year. Read the article for eligibility criteria, admission schedule and more details.

Central University of Odisha (CUO), Koraput is inviting applications for the PhD programme for 2024-25. The list of candidates shortlisted for the interview will be published on January 17, 2025, on the university website.
Interested candidates can apply online through the following link:
CUO PhD Admission 2024-25 Schedule
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Release of Admission Announcement | December 9, 2024 |
| Online Application Opens | December 11, 2024 |
| Last Date for Submitting Online Application | January 12, 2025 |
| Notification for List of Shortlisted Candidates Called for Interview | January 17, 2025 |
| Date of Interview | January 25 - 29, 2025 |
| Notification for List of Shortlisted Candidates for Admission | January 30, 2025 |
| Date of Admission | February 11, 2025 |
| Commencement of PhD Course Work | February 13, 2025 |
CUO PhD Admission 2024-25 Eligibility Criteria
Candidates having any of the following qualifications are eligible for PhD admission.
- 1-year master's degree after a 4-year bachelor’s degree or a 2-year master’s degree after a 3-year bachelor’s degree with at least 55% marks.
- 4-year bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 75% marks.
- M.Phil. programme with at least 55% marks
- Relaxation of 5% marks for SC/ST/OBC-NCL/EWS/Differently Abled
CUO PhD Admission 2024-25 Selection Process
- Candidates with JRF will be selected based on the interview.
- For candidates without JRF, 70% weightage will be for NET scores and 30% weightage for the interview.
- The admission will be based on the combined merit of NET marks and the marks obtained in the interview/viva voce.
| Category | Qualified for JRF | Eligible for PhD Admission |
|---|---|---|
| Award of JRF | Yes | Yes |
| Appointment as Assistant Professor and admission to PhD | No | Yes |
| Admission to PhD only | No | Yes |
CUO PhD Admission 2024-25 Reservation
| Reservation Category | Percentage of Seats Reserved |
|---|---|
| SC | 15% |
| ST | 7.5% |
| OBC (NCL) | 27% |
| EWS | 10% |
| PwBD | 5% |
Candidates have to pay the application fee (non-refundable) of INR 1000 at the admission portal.
The duration of the PhD programme at CUO (Central University of Odisha) will be a minimum of 3 years, including coursework, and a maximum of 6 years. Female and PwD PhD scholars will be allowed a duration of a maximum of 10 years from the date of admission.
Candidates can refer to the admission prospectus for more details.
For more information, visit the official website: cuo.ac.in
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