Can I get admission in Ph.D. if I don't clear the entrance exam?
Asked about LPU - Lovely Professional University - Ph.D. in Computer Science and Engineering
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It depends on the university whose entrance test you are appearing for. If the criteria for admission is only cracking entrance exam then there is no chance of entry.
Otherwise, admission will be based on the percentile of the latest degree achieved by you. -
Yes, at Lovely Professional University (LPU), there are still chances to get admission in Ph.D. even if you don't clear the entrance exam—but it depends on your qualifications.
Here's how:
If you have qualified national-level exams like:
UGC NET
CSIR NET
SLET
GATE
ICAR or similar exams
Then you may be exempted from the LPU entrance exam and can directly appear for the interview round.
If you haven't qualified these exams:
LPU gives multiple chances to appear for its LPUNEST Ph.D. test, which is conducted more than once a year.
If you miss one chance, you can apply again in the next round.
Why LPU is supportive for Ph.D. students:
LPU gives import
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Before enrolling into Ph.D. studies at Lovely Professional University (LPU) candidates must pass the LPUNEST (Ph.D.) entrance examination. Selected applicants do not need to fulfill the admission requirement. Candidates who hold UGC (NET/JRF) or CSIR (NET/JRF) qualifications and possess valid GATE/GPAT scorecards and students who successfully completed their M.Phil. studies as regular students do not need to take the LPUNEST (Ph.D.) exam. This group enters the selection process by relying on their interview performance because their candidacy receives complete weightage from the interview assessment.
The Ph.D. entrance at LPU beco
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No, you have to qualify LPU-NEST.
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Dear student,
Yes, it is mandatory to qualify LPUNEST for Ph.D. Forms are already available on the website i.e http://www.lpu.in/. Last date to apply for LPUNEST is 21st December 2017. The exam will be held on 24th December 2017.
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