Organization: National Testing Agency (NTA)
Exam Name: NTA PhD Entrance Test 2023
Official Website: https://phd-entrance.samarth.ac.in
Purpose:
The NTA PhD Entrance Test 2023 was conducted to streamline the PhD admissions process for four prominent central universities:
- University of Delhi (DU)
- Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU)
- Banaras Hindu University (BHU)
- Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University (BBAU)
Key Dates:
- Application Start: 09 August 2023
- Last Date for Apply Online: 08 September 2023 (extended to 22 September 2023)
- Correction Window: 09–11 September 2023
- Exam Date: 26, 27, 30, 31 October 2023
- Answer Key Released: 08 November 2023
- Result Declared: 25 November 2023
Application Fee (for one test paper):
- General: ₹1200/-
- OBC-NCL/Gen-EWS: ₹1100/-
- SC/ST/Third Gender/PwBD: ₹1000/-
- Additional fees applied for additional test papers.
Participating Universities:
- University of Delhi (DU)
- Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU)
- Banaras Hindu University (BHU)
- Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University (BBAU)
Exam Details:
- Mode of Exam: Computer-Based Test (CBT)
- Duration: 3 Hours
- Total Questions: 100 Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
- Exam Pattern:
- Part A: General Aptitude (English comprehension, logical reasoning, and quantitative ability)
- Part B: Subject-specific questions
- Language: English only, except for language-specific papers
- Marking Scheme: 4 marks for each correct answer, -1 mark for each incorrect answer
Admit Card:
Admit cards were released on the official website approximately three days before the exam dates.
Answer Key and Objections:
- Provisional Answer Key Released: 08 November 2023
- Candidates could raise objections until 10 November 2023.
Results:
- Result Declared: 25 November 2023
- Candidates could check their results by logging in with their application ID and password.
Candidates:
- Total Registered Candidates: 50,971
- Candidates Appeared: 35,896
- Exam Centers: 114 centers in 86 cities across India.
Admission Process:
NTA was responsible for the registration, conducting the test, releasing answer keys, and declaring results. The final admission process, including eligibility verification and counseling, was handled by the respective universities.
How to Check Result:
- Visit the official website: https://phd-entrance.samarth.ac.in
- Login with your Application ID and Password
- Download and print your scorecard
Useful Links:
- Apply Online: Apply Online for NTA PhD Entrance Test 2023
- Official Website: NTA PhD Entrance Test Official Website