The Central University of Jharkhand (CUJ) has issued a notification for all research scholars enrolled in the PhD program from the academic year 2024-2025 admission batch onwards. In accordance with the UGC Regulation of 2009/2016 and a previous notification dated 23 August 2024, it is mandatory for scholars to publish two research papers as part of their thesis requirements. This publication is necessary to obtain the university NET exemption certificate.
Additionally, all research scholars must participate in at least two conferences or seminars based on their PhD work during their course of study.
This requirement is in line with the fulfillment of all UGC PhD 2009/2016 regulations.
Key Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Date | 11 November 2026 |
| Previous Notification Reference | 23 August 2024 |
Who is this for
This applies to all PhD research scholars admitted from academic year 2024-2025 onwards at CUJ.
NAAC B++
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NAAC A+
NIRF #10 (2025)Aligarh Muslim UniversityAligarh, Uttar PradeshAdmission: CUET UG, CUET PG, NET/JRFEst. 1920View details
NAAC A++
NIRF #18 (2025)University of HyderabadHyderabad, TelanganaAdmission: CUET UG, CUET PG, NET/JRFEst. 1974View details
NAAC A
NIRF #37 (2025)Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar UniversityLucknow, Uttar PradeshAdmission: CUET UG, CUET PG, NET/JRFEst. 1996View details
NAAC A
NIRF #77 (2025)Central University of PunjabBathinda, PunjabAdmission: CUET UG, CUET PG, NET/JRFEst. 2009View details
NAAC A
NIRF #79 (2025)Tezpur UniversityTezpur, AssamAdmission: CUET UG, CUET PG, NET/JRFEst. 1994View detailsStep-by-step: what to do now
- Ensure publication of two research papers based on your thesis work to meet NET exemption criteria.
- Participate in at least two conferences or seminars presenting your PhD research.
