Ph.D Entrance Test (PET)

The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda
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Helpline : petmsu@msubaroda.ac.in

The candidates who have qualified in national/ state level competitive examination such as UGC-CSIR / NET / SET / GATE(Valid GATE Score) / GPAT / DBT / ICMR / JRF holders are exempted from appearing in PET.

As, Fee once paid is NOT refunded under any circumstances, they should NOT pay Fee and apply for PET.

Such candidates are requested to wait for University Ph.D. Admission Advertisement or contact respective department directly, for the enrollment and registration for Ph.D.
    Notification
    Important
  • Ph. D. Entrance Test will be conducted on Sunday, 17th August 2025.
    Paper - I - 09.30 am to 10.30 am
    Paper - II - 10.30 am to 11.30 am
  • PET Examination will be conducted at Vadodara Centre Only.

Structure of the Test


  • Written Test (Multiple choice questions )- OMR Based Offline

    Paper I will cover the UGC syllabus of research methodology with 50 multiple choice questions and all are compulsory. Each question carries 1 mark thus the total marks in Paper I will be 50.

    Paper II will be subject specific and will contain 50 multiple choice questions and all are compulsory, each question carrying 1 mark. Thus the total marks in Paper II is 50.

    Calculators, Log tables, any other calculating devices, mobiles, smart watch, smart devices, slide rule, text manuals etc are NOT allowed in the examination hall.

  • Standard for qualifying PET

    The qualifying marks for Paper I & Paper II will be 50% of those obtained in Paper I and Paper II separately.

    There will be no negative marks for wrong answers.

    The validity of PET Certificate shall be forever.

  • Examination Schedule
    Ph. D. Entrance Test will be conducted on Sunday, 17th August 2025.
    Paper - I - 09.30 am to 10.30 am
    Paper - II - 10.30 am to 11.30 am