St.

Xavier’s University, Kolkata

Admission Prospectus
Ph.D. Programmes
2021

Action Area IIIB

P.S. Newtown, Kolkata- 700160
Email: ceri.phd@sxuk.edu.in
Website: www.sxuk.edu.in
 From the Desk of The Vice Chancellor

St. Xavier’s University is pleased to announce Ph.D.

Programmes in Commerce, Mass Communication, English,
Management and Economics for the academic session 2021-2022. I
invite students, faculty and industry professionals to join the
Programme under supervision of Faculty Supervisors supporting the
timely and successful completion of their research degrees. I expect
that during their research journey, the scholars will embrace the
values of research ethics and integrity as set out in the University’s
Code of Good Research Conduct and step out in the academic,
research and professional world with the ethos of being a true
Xaverian.

Rev. Dr. John Felix Raj, S.J.

Message from The Ph.D. Programme Coordinator
St. Xavier’s University is poised to create a conducive
ecosystem for research. It is expected that Ph.D. scholars would
make original contributions in their respective fields that helps in
expanding the knowledge frontiers. I welcome you to become a
part of St. Xavier’s University PhD Programme which is an ever-
expanding knowledge network at the University and excel in your
pursuit for knowledge. The Ph.D. Programmes offered by the
University shall be governed by St. Xavier’s University Ph.D.
regulations 2019.

Prof. Dr. Niraj Kumar

 Ph.D. Programmes Offered:
The subject areas in which the University offers admission to Ph.D.
Programmes are:
* Ph.D. (Commerce)
* Ph.D. (Mass Communication)
* Ph.D. (English)
* Ph.D. (Management)
* Ph.D. (Economics)

Ph.D. Programme Fee:

A. Application Fee:

INR 2500 (at the time of Online Application).

B. Fee Details:

The year wise fees will be as follows: -

Rs. 100000 (one lac rupees) in the first year and Rs. 100000 (one lac rupees) in each year
from second year onwards. Security Deposit (Refundable) of Rs 10000 (ten thousand
rupees)
The Annual fee of Rs. 100000 for every year can be also paid in two equal Installments
(Optional) as per University guidelines.
Please note that the minimum period for submission of Ph.D. Thesis is 3 years (Including
Coursework) and maximum period for submission of Ph.D. Thesis is 6 years (Including
Coursework)
C. Accommodation
The outstations students may get hostel accommodation in the Campus, if available. The
hostel charges will have to be paid separately by student as per the prevalent rules.
 Eligibility Criteria
Ph.D. (Commerce) Master’s degree in the subject concerned or allied / relevant
subject with at least 55% marks in aggregate or its equivalent
grade ‘B’ in the UGC – 7 point scale or any equivalent degree
from a foreign educational institution accredited by an
assessment and the accreditation agency (approved, recognised
or authorised by an Authority for this purpose)

Ph.D. Master’s degree in the subject concerned or allied / relevant

(Mass Communication) subject with at least 55% marks in aggregate or its equivalent
grade ‘B’ in the UGC – 7 point scale or any equivalent degree
from a foreign educational institution accredited by an
assessment and the accreditation agency (approved, recognised
or authorised by an Authority for this purpose)

Ph.D. Master’s degree in the subject concerned or allied / relevant

(English) subject with at least 55% marks in aggregate or its equivalent
grade ‘B’ in the UGC – 7 point scale or any equivalent degree
from a foreign educational institution accredited by an
assessment and the accreditation agency (approved, recognised
or authorised by an Authority for this purpose)

Ph.D. (Management) Master’s degree in the subject concerned or allied / relevant

subject with at least 55% marks in aggregate or its equivalent
grade ‘B’ in the UGC – 7 point scale or any equivalent degree
from a foreign educational institution accredited by an
assessment and the accreditation agency (approved, recognised
or authorised by an Authority for this purpose)

Ph.D. Master's degree in the subject concerned or allied / relevant

(Economics) subject with at least 55% marks in aggregate or its equivalent
grade ‘B’ in the UGC – 7 point scale or any equivalent degree
from a foreign educational institution accredited by an
assessment and the accreditation agency (approved, recognised
or authorised by an Authority for this purpose)
Note:
1. A relaxation of 5% of marks, from 55% to 50% or an equivalent relaxation of
grade, may be allowed for those belonging to SC/ST/differently abled /
Christian Minority and other categories of candidates as per the decision of the
University.

2. The candidate will have to appear in the Research Entrance Test (XU-RET) -
Online. The syllabus of the entrance test shall consist of 50% of research
methodology and 50% shall be subject specific. XU-RET will be of two hours
duration for Ph.D. (Commerce), Ph.D. (English), Ph.D. (Mass Communication)
and Ph.D. (Economics) and the question paper will be of MCQ (Multiple
Choice Question) type consisting of two sections {Section – 1 Research
Methodology [50 marks, 25 questions of 2 marks each]} {Section – 2
Discipline – Specific [50 marks, 25 questions of 2 marks each]}. XU-RET will
be of two hours duration for Ph.D. (Management) the test will be of 50 MCQ
(Multiple Question type) 2 marks each with total of 100 marks. Test will have
two sections (50 marks each) Research Methodology and Management
(Discipline specific). The section on Research Methodology will test on
research orientation, aptitude, research designs, methods and analysis. The
Section on Management will have 5 questions on General Management, 5
questions each on Finance, Marketing, HR, Systems and Operations. The
Research Entrance Test will be followed by interview on the subject concerned.
For selection of the candidate, weightage of 70% to the Research Entrance Test
and 30% to the performance in the interview shall be given.

3. Those candidates who have already passed M. Phil / UGC NET / SET need not
appear for the XU-RET and can directly apply to appear for the interview,
provided they fulfill the minimum eligibility criteria as mentioned above.
 Application Procedure

Application Form and Prospectus for the Ph.D. Programme can be downloaded
from the Ph.D. Programme link in the website www.sxuk.edu.in Candidates
applying for Ph.D. Programme need to follow the application procedure stated
below:
Step 1:
Go to the Ph.D. Programme link in the website www.sxuk.edu.in and register
yourself by clicking the “Register” link
Step 2
Log in to fill the Basic Information Sheet and submit
Step 3
After submission you will be directed to the payment gateway. Make the
payment of Application Fee INR 2500 and generate an Acknowledgement slip.

Step 4
Download the Application Form and fill in the details attaching documents
against proof of qualifications, Experience, publications etc.
Step 5
Attach the Acknowledgement slip with the filled in Application form (with the
attachments) and send it to the address below: -

Ph.D. Office
3rd floor Arrupe Building
St. Xavier’s University, Kolkata
Action Area III B, New Town Kolkata-700160
Website www.sxuk.edu.in

In Case of any query please contact:

Prof. Dr. Niraj Kumar @ 6289886053
Email: ceri.phd@sxuk.edu.in

On the cover of the application envelope, indicate ‘Application for

Ph.D. Programme (Subject Area) 2021’.
 Important Dates

1 Deadline for Submission 25th May 2021

of Online Application (Tuesday)
Form

2 Deadline for hardcopy 25th May 2021

submission of Main (Tuesday)
Application form with all
enclosures (Alternatively
you can send the entire
document on Email -
ceri.phd@sxuk.edu.in)
Display of List of Eligible
Candidates for XU-RET 4th June 2021
3 (Research Entrance Test) (Friday)

Conduct of XU-RET – 13th June 2021

4 Online (Research Entrance (Sunday)
Test)

5 18th June 2021 to 23rd

Presentation on Proposed
June 2021
Research Area before Interview
(Friday to Wednesday)
Panel - Online

Result Announcement & 5th July 2021

6 Admission Offer
(Monday)

7 Submission of Initial Fee 16th July 2021

(Friday)

8 Commencement of Coursework 31st July 2021

(Saturday)

For details, please refer to

St. Xavier’s University Ph.D. Regulations 2019 under Ph.D. Programme link
in the website,
www.sxuk.edu.in
 Important Enclosures with Application Form
1. Copy of “Statement of Purpose” for the proposed Ph.D.
Programme, clearly indicating the Research Interest / Discipline
/ Area objective, etc. (2 Pages)

2. Self-Attested copies of certificates & mark-sheets of qualifying

degrees and other certificates (from SSC level).

3. One passport size colour photograph (to be affixed on

Application Form).

4. Two letters of recommendation (in the format provided in the

Application Form).

5. One example of scholarly research or professional writing

(Preferable)

6. Acknowledgments slip along with application form.

 Doctoral Colloquium
The Doctoral Colloquium is designed to provide supportive and
constructive platform to the Ph.D. Scholars of St. Xavier’s University,
Kolkata and the Ph.D. Scholars of other Institutions of repute in India and
abroad.
St. Xavier’s University, Kolkata organised Colloquium on 3rd and 4th
October 2020 in blended format.
Rev. Dr. John Felix Raj, S.J.
Honourable Vice Chancellor, St.
Xavier’s Univeristy, Kolkata
delivered the Inaugural address and
highlighted the need to undertake
research journey with Xaverian
ethos.

Prof. Dr. Niraj Kumar briefing on the

Colloquium stressed upon the need for
the researchers to focus on s-curve and
H-index.
Dr. R S Shukla, IAS, Secretary,
Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs,
Govt. of India and Dr. Anju Seth,
Director, Indian Institute of
Management Calcutta delivered
keynote address during the Inaugural
Session.
Dr. Lynn Martin, Professor, Anglia
Ruskin university, UK and Dr. Soumyen
Sikdar, Professor, Indian Institute of
Management Calcutta addressed the
Ph.D. Scholars from India and abroad
during the Valedictory Session.
 Resource Person Ph.D. Supervisor

6 6
External 71
11 5
3
Internal 31
Commerce English
Mass Communication Management
Economics

EXTERNAL RESOURCE
International University, 5

National Institutions, 18

State University, 38

Research Centre, 6

Central University,
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Extending the limits of what is
currently known through innovative
and high quality work.
Programme Objectives
Capacity to Device, Design and
conduct Research that has real
academic Value
Systematic Understanding of the
Research Area and Mastery of the
skills and methods associated with it
Competence Building in Research
methodology Both Qualitative and
Quantitative, becoming experts in
the chosen area of Specialisation
Contributing to the Academic
knowledge face through Publications
and Conference presentations.
Demonstrate a thorough
knowledge of the literature and
a comprehensive
understanding of Methods and
Techniques applicable to their
own Research
Apply a significant range of
advanced and Specialized Skills
and be able to act
Autonomously in the planning
and Implementation of
Research
Present and defend original
research outcomes which
extend the fore front of a
discipline or relevant area of
professional practise
Work collaboratively with all
stake holders to create, Develop
and Exchange research
knowledge to influence and
benefit society and the
Economy
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