Ph.D. Entrance Test in Education
Candidates will be required to appear for an Entrance Test. The Entrance test will consist of 2 papers: (i) Research Aptitude Test (100 marks) and (ii) Subject Specific Test (100 marks). The results of the Entrance Test will be displayed in all the Campuses of the University and also on the University website. Those who clear the test (with minimum of 50% marks separately in the Research Aptitude Test and Subject Specific Test for open category and 45% for reserved category) will be invited for interview.
Objectives of Ph.D. Entrance Test in Education
- Relate philosophy and education
- Explain different sociological theories and its educational significance
- Explain the theories of education as social institution
- Apply theories of learning in classroom situation
- Suggest application of theories for personality development
- Understand the importance, concept, need and components of teacher effectiveness
- Identify strategies for enhancing teacher effectiveness
- Explain the concept of curriculum and process of curriculum development.
- Apply models in the development of curriculum.
- Evaluate the curriculum on the basis of appropriate model.
- Explain the concept & nature of research in education
- Explain the terms associated with research
- Apply appropriate methods of research in education
- Explain, construct & administer the tools & techniques of data collection
- Select sample by proper sampling methods
- Explain & select appropriate technique of data analysis to test the hypothesis
- Apply the knowledge of report writing
