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About Ph.D. (Physical Education)
Panskura Banamali College (Autonomous), affiliated to Vidyasagar University, is a recognized research centre offering Ph.D. programmes in Science and Arts (Society and Culture) subjects. The college has a dedicated Department of Physical Education and Sports Science, which offers UG (BA Physical Education), PG (M.P.Ed.), and B.P.Ed. programmes. However, based on official notifications and the college's research centre scope, Ph.D. in Physical Education as a standalone programme is not currently listed among the active Ph.D. offerings at Panskura Banamali College. The college's Ph.D. research centre covers Science subjects (Mathematics, Zoology, Botany, Chemistry, Physics, Geography, Economics) and Arts/Society & Culture subjects (Bengali, English, History, Philosophy, Santali). Candidates interested in Ph.D. in Physical Education may explore Vidyasagar University directly or other recognized institutions.
The college's Physical Education department is active in research, with faculty members holding Ph.D. degrees from institutions like Visva-Bharati, and the department publishes research in journals related to sports science and physical education. If Ph.D. in Physical Education is introduced at Panskura Banamali College in the future, it will be notified on the official college website (www.panskurabanamalicollege.org).
Key Points
- Panskura Banamali College has two research centres: one in Science and one in Arts & Humanities (Society and Culture), both affiliated to Vidyasagar University.
- Ph.D. in Physical Education is not currently listed as an active programme at the college's research centre.
- The Physical Education department is active in research and has faculty with Ph.D. qualifications.
- Candidates seeking Ph.D. in Physical Education should contact Vidyasagar University or check the official college website for any new notifications.
Panskura Banamali PBC Ph.D. Admission 2026
Ph.D. admissions at Panskura Banamali College are conducted through online applications on the college portal. For Science subjects, the 2026-27 session notification was issued in January 2026. For Society and Culture (Arts), the 2026-27 notification was issued in October 2026. Ph.D. in Physical Education has not been notified as part of either research centre's intake. Candidates are advised to monitor the official college website for any future notifications.
The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.
Eligibility Criteria (General Ph.D. at Panskura Banamali College)
- Candidates must hold a Master's degree or equivalent from a UGC-recognized university/institution with a minimum of 55% marks (General category) or 50% marks (SC/ST/PH/OBC-A/OBC-B/EWS categories).
- The candidate must have completed at least 5 years in UG and PG study in a recognized institution.
- The candidate must not be currently enrolled in any full-time course or registered for Ph.D. at any other university.
- Candidates who have qualified NET/SET/UGC-JRF/M.Phil. or Vidyasagar University RET are eligible for the interview.
Admission Process (General Ph.D. at Panskura Banamali College)
- Apply online through the college portal (www.panskurabanamalicollege.ac.in) when a notification is issued.
- Pay the application fee of Rs. 500 online.
- Await publication of the list of valid applications.
- Attend the viva-voce/interview at Vidyasagar University campus if shortlisted.
- Await publication of provisional result and admission notification.
Panskura Banamali PBC Ph.D. FAQs
Ques. Does Panskura Banamali College offer Ph.D. in Physical Education?
Ans. Based on official notifications available, Ph.D. in Physical Education is not currently listed as an active programme at Panskura Banamali College's research centre. The college's Ph.D. programmes are in Science subjects and Arts/Society & Culture subjects. Candidates should check the official college website (www.panskurabanamalicollege.org) for any new notifications.
Ques. What Ph.D. programmes are currently offered at Panskura Banamali College?
Ans. The college offers Ph.D. in Science subjects (Mathematics, Zoology, Botany, Chemistry, Physics, Geography, Economics) and Arts/Society & Culture subjects (Bengali, English, History, Philosophy, Santali) through its two research centres affiliated to Vidyasagar University.
Ques. What is the eligibility for Ph.D. admission at Panskura Banamali College?
Ans. Candidates must hold a Master's degree with minimum 55% marks (General) or 50% marks (Reserved categories), have completed at least 5 years in UG and PG study, and must have qualified NET/SET/UGC-JRF/M.Phil. or Vidyasagar University RET. No written test is held; only eligible candidates are called for a viva-voce.
Ques. Where is the Ph.D. interview held for Panskura Banamali College?
Ans. The Ph.D. interview (viva-voce) for Panskura Banamali College is held at the Vidyasagar University campus, not at the college campus.
Ques. What is the application fee for Ph.D. at Panskura Banamali College?
Ans. The application fee for Ph.D. at Panskura Banamali College is Rs. 500 (plus convenience fee and GST, if applicable), payable online through credit/debit card or net banking.