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Hi, I want to do PhD. So, could anybody please tell me about entrance exams. Which common entrance exam do I need to write? Please, provide syllabus and exam pattern details. When and how to apply for the entrance and in which month the entrance would be conducted?

PhD admission is determined by entrance exams. The top PhD entrance exams are CSIR UGC NET, UGC NET, IIT JAM, and NPAT.

A valid GATE score is required for candidates wishing to pursue a PhD in Engineering and Technology.

Yes, there are some common entrance exams available for admission to Ph.D. programs in India. These exams are conducted at the national level and are recognized by many universities and institutes. Some of the popular entrance exams for Ph.D. programs are:

CSIR-UGC NET: The Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) conducts the National Eligibility Test (NET) for Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) and eligibility for lectureship in subjects such as Mathematical Sciences, Physical Sciences, Chemical Sciences, etc.

UGC NET: The University Grants Commission (UGC) conducts the National Eligibility Test (NET) for Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) and eligibility for lectureship in subjects such as Economics, Political Science, Sociology, etc.

GATE: The Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE) is conducted for admission to postgraduate programs in Engineering and Technology. Many institutes also accept GATE scores for Ph.D. admissions in related fields such as Mathematics, Physics, and Chemistry.

JEST: The Joint Entrance Screening Test (JEST) is conducted for admission to Ph.D. programs in Physics and Theoretical Computer Science at various institutes across India.

JGEEBILS: The Joint Graduate Entrance Examination for Biology and Interdisciplinary Life Sciences (JGEEBILS) is conducted for admission to Ph.D. programs in Life Sciences and related interdisciplinary fields such as Neuroscience, Ecology, and Biotechnology.

NBHM: The National Board for Higher Mathematics (NBHM) conducts the Ph.D. Scholarship Screening Test for admission to Ph.D. programs in Mathematics at various institutes across India.

Yes, there are several common entrance exams available for admission to PhD programs in India. The most popular exams are:
• Joint Entrance Screening Test (JEST): JEST is a national level exam conducted for admission to PhD and Integrated PhD programs in Physics, Theoretical Computer Science, Neuroscience, and Computational Biology.
• CSIR-UGC National Eligibility Test (NET): The CSIR-UGC NET is conducted twice a year for admission to PhD programs in Science and Technology.
• Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE): GATE is an exam for admission to postgraduate programs, but many universities in India also consider GATE scores for PhD admissions.
• Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) AIEEA: The ICAR AIEEA is conducted for admission to PhD programs in Agricultural Science.
• National Eligibility Test (NET): The National Eligibility Test is conducted by the University Grants Commission (UGC) for admission to PhD programs in various disciplines.
• Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT): GMAT is an international exam that is accepted by some universities in India for admission to PhD programs in Management.