Applications Open for Research Eligibility Test (RET) 2024-25 at DDU Gorakhpur University
Apply by March 5, 2025
Gorakhpur: The Research Eligibility Test (RET) 2024-25 application process for Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Gorakhpur University (DDU) has officially begun. Interested candidates can apply online through the university’s admission portal. The last date to submit applications is March 5, 2025.
On Saturday, Vice Chancellor Prof. Poonam Tandon formally launched the online application process. Prof. Harsh Sinha, Director of the Admission Cell, stated that all candidates who have completed their postgraduate (PG) degrees by 2024 are eligible to apply for RET-2024.
Exam Scheduled for the Last Week of March
A total of 1,173 seats are available for research aspirants under RET-2024, and the entrance examination is scheduled for the last week of March. The university campus offers 495 full-time and 38 part-time seats, while 640 seats are available in affiliated colleges.
Additionally, 10% supernumerary seats are reserved for in-service teachers from campus departments, affiliated government, and grant-in-aid colleges.
Eligibility Criteria
Candidates must have secured at least 55% marks in their postgraduate (PG) degree to be eligible for RET-2024.
Reserved category candidates will receive a 5% relaxation in the required marks.
Candidates who have qualified for JRF or NET will receive additional weightage during the admission process.
Foreign candidates will be granted direct admission under the supernumerary quota.
Highest Number of Seats in Chemistry
Among all subjects, Chemistry has the highest number of available research seats at 130. The distribution of seats in other subjects is as follows:
Hindi – 96 seats
Zoology – 79 seats
Education – 78 seats
Sociology – 72 seats
Agricultural Sciences (various disciplines) – 64 seats
Botany – 63 seats
Political Science – 59 seats
Commerce – 51 seats
Geography – 50 seats
English – 48 seats
Psychology – 45 seats
Mathematics – 42 seats
Sanskrit – 37 seats
Economics – 33 seats
Ancient History – 30 seats
Defence Studies – 29 seats
Law – 29 seats
History – 28 seats
Physics – 27 seats
Philosophy – 15 seats
MBA – 14 seats
Physical Education – 11 seats
University’s Achievements in Research
Vice Chancellor Prof. Poonam Tandon highlighted the university’s growing recognition in the field of research.
"Last year, our university achieved significant recognition at both national and international levels in research. We hope that the Research Eligibility Test (RET) will help us select the best research scholars for our university and affiliated colleges."
How to Apply?
Candidates must visit the official admission portal of Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Gorakhpur University to submit their applications.
The last date to apply is March 5, 2025.
The RET-2024 examination will be conducted in the last week of March.
With a strong focus on research and academic excellence, DDU Gorakhpur University is committed to providing opportunities for aspiring scholars. The RET-2024 examination will help select highly capable research candidates, strengthening the university’s reputation as a leading research institution
. Candidates interested in pursuing research are encouraged to apply before the deadline.
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