Ph.D Entrance Test (PET)

The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda
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Helpline : petmsu@msubaroda.ac.in
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    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
  • Important Note : PET is only an eligibility condition. Hence, clearing PET does not guarantee admission to Ph.D. as there is a separate Ph.D admission and screening process for each department. For information relating to exact vacancy, names and availability and specialization of guides in particular subject candidates may contact Head of the Department of the respective subjects. Contact details of respective departments are available on website http://www.msubaroda.ac.in
  • 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