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Procedures

The application for admission to research programs shall be invited by the University, once a year. The selection of candidates shall also be conducted only once a year – in the even semester. Though selection is conducted in the even semester facilitating admission in the odd semester, admission for the candidates shall be permitted in the subsequent even semester also.

The University shall decide the selection procedure for admission. The selection shall be through discipline wise common written tests and/or personal interview as decided by the University from time to time. Selection of the candidate will be provisional until the final approval by the University.

AICTE QIP scholars are exempted from appearing for the test and interview.

Students who qualify for fellowship/scholarship in UGC-NET/UGC- CSIR NET/GATE/CEED and similar National level tests are admitted to Ph.D. Programme based on an interview.

Admission 

There shall be Two categories of Ph.D. admission as given below:

a) Full-time scholars with or without fellowship

b) Part-time scholars in the following category admitted to pursue research towards Ph. D. degree while working

i) Faculty members of the University departments

ii) Faculty members of affiliated Colleges

 iii) Persons working with Organisations / Industries within the Country

Ph.D. programmes through part-time will be permitted, provided all the conditions stipulated in the Regulations are fulfilled. The candidate shall produce a “No Objection Certificate” from the appointing authority in the organization where the candidate is employed, clearly stating that:

i) The candidate is permitted to pursue studies on a part-time basis.

ii) His/her official duties permit him/her to devote sufficient time for research.

iii) If required, he/she will be relieved from the duty to complete the academic requirements