This is for those who have applied for PhD admissions in Delhi University (DU), Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU), Banaras Hindu University (BHU) and Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University (BBAU).

Students who have successfully completed their PhD Entrance Test 2023 registration will be able to download the hall ticket from the official website mentioned above.

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Admit card can be likely downloaded till the day of the exam starting from 21 October 2023. The process to obtain admit card is online, no candidate will receive the hall ticket by post.

The admit card for PhD Entrance Test 2023 has to be obtained from the official website mentioned above. The hall ticket has to be produced by the candidates at the test center.

Schedule

Students were able to take up PhD Entrance Test 2023 registration till 9 PM on 22 September 2023. The fee payment could be done till 11:50 PM on 22 September 2023.

PhD Entrance Test 2023 registration was open from 9 August to 15 September 2023 as per earlier schedule.

The correction in forms submitted could be taken up from 16 to 17 September 2023 as per the former schedule.

Later, applicants could take up corrections from 23 to 24 September 2023 as per the changed schedule.

Who could take up PhD Entrance Test 2023 registration?

Students willing to take up PhD Entrance Test 2023 registration must have passed postgraduation in the relevant discipline from a recognized educational institution located anywhere in India.

The qualifying degree must be related to the subject in which the applicants are desiring to pursue a doctorate. For certain courses, candidates from allied disciplines can also apply.

Information about the qualification required to apply for each subject can be obtained from the information bulletin which is available on the official website.

Candidates must also visit the websites of the participating institutions to know more about the eligibility criteria.

Each institution may set their own eligibility conditions, candidates can know them from their respective official websites.

The same for OBC-NCL/Gen-EWS category applicants was Rs 1100 for one test paper and Rs 700 for every additional test paper.

PhD Entrance Test 2023 registration fee is Rs 1000 for one test paper and Rs 700 for every additional test paper for SC/ST/Third Gender/PwBD category applicants.

How to download the hall ticket?

Candidates who have successfully taken up PhD Entrance Test 2023 registration can download hall ticket at the appropriate time which would be announced in due course.

Candidates who have successfully taken up PhD Entrance Test 2023 registration can download hall ticket at the appropriate time which would be announced in due course.

1. Candidates can access the official website with help of URL ‘https://phd-entrance.samarth.ac.in/’

2. Once the website is available, they have to click the link Login button under Candidate Activity Menu

3. Clicking the above button will lead to another webpage with URL ‘https://phd-entrance.samarth.ac.in/index.php/site/login’

4. Candidates have to scroll down the webpage with above URL and then click the button Click Here to Download Admit Card

5. Clicking the above button will open another webpage with the URL ‘https://phd-entrance.samarth.ac.in/index.php/app/download/index’

6. Once the webpage with above URL opens, they can enter their application number, date of birth and security pin and submit them to obtain the hall ticket.

Direct link to download admit card for PhD Entrance Test 2023 is here

Candidates who have completed their PhD Entrance Exam 2023 registration successfully will alone be able to download the admit card.

The exam will be conducted in online mode for a duration of three hours. Students have to pass the exam with the required qualifying marks to be eligible to apply for doctorate admissions.

Process to apply for admission will be a separate one and students have to apply for it individually with each of the participating institutions after the announcement of results.

Candidates have to likely choose the institution in which they wish to study doctorate while taking up PhD Entrance Test 2023 registration.

Designed to monitor the freshness of seafood in real-time by responding to pH changes, the film offers a practical solution for improving food safety and reducing waste.

This film detects the release of volatile amines, compounds typically associated with spoilage, and indicates food quality through visible color changes, say sources from NIT Rourkela.

These natural components make the film biodegradable, safe, and responsive, aligning with sustainability goals and offering a non-invasive way to assess seafood freshness.

Findings

The findings of this research have been published in the journal Food Packaging and Shelf Life in a paper co-authored by Prof. Preetam Sarkar (as the lead corresponding author), along with his research scholars, Mr. Rahul Thakur, Miss Harshi Singhi, Mr. Vedsagar Rajesh Suryavanshi, and Dr. Ravichandran Santhosh.

Other co-authors in this work include Dr. Khalid Gul from NIT Rourkela, Dr. Swarup Roy from Lovely Professional University, Dr. Srinivas Janaswamy from South Dakota State University, Brookings, USA and Dr. Kirtiraj K. Gaikwad from IIT Roorkee.

Fishing

India is the world’s second-largest fish-producing nation, contributing approximately 8% of global fish production, say NIT Rourkela researchers.

It also holds the distinction of being the top five producer of shrimp globally, with frozen shrimp being the top export commodity.

Given the scale and importance of seafood production, innovations that ensure freshness and reduce spoilage are of immense value, say NIT Rourkela researchers.

In this context, intelligent packaging systems, which preserve food while monitoring its quality, are rapidly gaining global interest.

Unlike conventional packaging that serves merely as a protective barrier, the intelligent packaging film developed by NIT Rourkela team offers visual cues about the product’s condition, making it a promising solution for enhancing food safety and reducing waste.

The beetroot peel extract was prepared separately, and then combined with the starch, gum tragacanth, and a small amount of glycerol to cast the films.

These were dried and tested for their pH-sensitivity and effectiveness in monitoring seafood freshness, said Prof Preetam of NIT Rourkela.

Pigments

Beetroot peels contain betalains, a group of pigments known for their bright colours and pH sensitivity, say NIT Rourkela researchers.

These pigments also offer antioxidant and antimicrobial benefits, making them suitable for food-related applications.

Incorporating these natural compounds into the starch-based film creates a biodegradable, safe, and responsive packaging material.

When the seafood begins to spoil and pH levels rise, the film changes colour, providing a clear visual indicator of freshness.

Starch

The choice of Kodo millet starch and gum tragacanth contributes to the film’s biodegradable and eco-friendly profile.

Kodo millet is an underutilised grain with excellent film-forming properties, while gum tragacanth enhances the mechanical strength and flexibility of the material.

The researchers believe that using such agricultural by-products not only supports sustainability but also adds value to food processing waste, such as beetroot peels.

At the laboratory scale, the cost of producing the film was estimated approximately Rs. 900 per kilogram.

When scaled up for industrial production, the cost is projected to range between Rs. 400 and Rs. 600 per kilogram, making it a potentially viable option for commercial use.

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