Ph.D. Admissions 2025–26 at St. Xavier’s College (Autonomous), Kolkata
St. Xavier’s College (Autonomous), Kolkata, invites applications for its Ph.D. programs for the academic year 2025–26 under the affiliation of the University of Calcutta. These programs offer opportunities for rigorous doctoral research guided by distinguished faculty across multiple departments in both science and humanities disciplines.
Program Overview
Departments Offering Ph.D. Admission:
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Physics
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Microbiology
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Biotechnology
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Commerce
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Economics
Application Fee: ₹1,000
Application Mode: Online submission only
Application Portal: https://www.sxccal.edu/
Eligibility Criteria
| Department | Essential Qualification |
|---|---|
| Physics | CSIR-NET/GATE qualified with fellowship in Physics and a valid NET/SET/GATE score |
| Microbiology | CSIR-NET/SET/GATE in approved branches of Life Sciences |
| Biotechnology | CSIR-NET/SET/GATE in approved branches of Life Sciences |
| Commerce | UGC-NET/SET qualified in Commerce or Management |
| Economics | UGC-NET/SET qualified in Economics |
Admission Categories
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Category 1: JRF-qualified candidates (selection entirely based on viva-voce)
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Category 2: NET/SET qualified candidates eligible for Assistant Professorship without JRF
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Category 3: Candidates eligible for Ph.D. admission based on NET only
Departments & Research Areas
Physics (04 Seats)
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Reactive flow in fracture induced by volume expansion of mineral-containing rocks
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Fluid flow through desiccation patterns in drying droplets
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Motion of motile bacteria in evaporating droplets under external stimuli
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Relativistic Gravity and Astrophysics
Microbiology (04 Seats)
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Environmental and Agricultural Microbiology
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Antibiotic resistance in environmental bacterial isolates
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Plant Biotechnology and Microbiology
Biotechnology (09 Seats)
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Computational Biology, Genomics, and Drug Discovery
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Food, Environmental, and Medical Microbiology
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Molecular signaling: genetic and epigenetic regulation
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Cancer Biology and Biochemistry
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Structural insights into transcription regulation
Commerce (08 Seats)
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Accounting, Finance, and Consumer Behaviour
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Brand Management, Marketing, and Advertising
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Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), Digital India 2.0, and AI in Business
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Green Business Models and Sustainable Tourism
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Management, HR, and Supply Chain Systems
Economics (04 Seats)
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Environmental and Behavioural Economics
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Development, Financial, and Health Economics
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Macro Economics, Econometrics, and Input-Output Analysis
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Development Economics focusing on Gender Gap issues
Application Requirements
Statement of Purpose (SoP):
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Format: Times New Roman, Size 12, 1.5 line spacing
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Word limit: 1000 words
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Sections must cover:
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Introduction
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Review of Literature
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Research Gap & Proposed Question
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Objectives of Research
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Research Methodology
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References
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Documents to Upload:
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Scanned mark sheets and academic certificates
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Self-attested copies of NET/SET/GATE scorecards
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SoP in PDF format (file name:
NAME_OF_APPLICANT_SUBJECT.pdf)
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
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| Last date for online submission | (Last Date Extended till 24th Oct 2025) |
| Selection interviews begin | September 16, 2025 |
| Publication of selection list | From October 27, 2025 |
Contact Details
Ph.D. Cell
St. Xavier’s College (Autonomous)
30, Mother Teresa Sarani, Kolkata – 700 016
033-2255-1105
phd@sxccal.edu
Note: Applications not adhering to the prescribed format or incomplete submissions will be rejected. Once submitted, the SoP cannot be modified.
Embark on a transformative research journey at one of India’s most prestigious institutions and contribute to advancing knowledge through impactful scholarship.
