Chennai: PhD admissions are now open at Bharathidasan University, Trichy, for both part-time and full-time courses across multiple disciplines.

Eligible candidates must have a Master's degree in the relevant field with a minimum of 55% marks (50% for SC, ST, and PWD candidates). The last date to apply is January 31. Further details are available at www.bdu.ac.in.

The Department of History, University of Mumbai, has also invited applications for its PhD program. Candidates must have a Master's degree in History and should have cleared B.Ed., NET, CET, or M.Phil. Final-year postgraduate students are also eligible. The deadline for applications is February 6. More information is available at mu.ac.in.

Additionally, the Department of Chemistry, University of Calcutta, has opened admissions for its PhD program. Applicants must hold a Master's degree in Chemistry and should have qualified for NET, CET, CELAT, or CAT. The last date to apply is February 10. Details can be found at www.caluniv.ac.in.