Note : Results of Ph.D Common Entrance Test - Jan 2024 Download Here

Important Dates 

Application Starts From 24/11/2023 (Friday)*
Last Date For Applying 10/01/2024 (till 11AM)
Entrance Exam 13/01/2024 (Saturday)  11a.m – 1p.m ( in physical form)
Interviews will be held on 27/01/2024 (Saturday) Offline
Announcement of Interview Results On or before 15th February 2024
Admission Period 16th February to 28th February 2024.
Payment of 1st Instalment of the fees 16th February to 1st March 2024
Commencement of classes 1st week of March 2024 (Dates will be intimated soon)
Last Date for Admission 15/02/2024 (Friday)

Number of Vacancies* 

Faculty of Engineering & Technology
Department Vacancies Syllabus
Aerospace Engineering 10 Download
Civil Engineering 9 Download
Computer Science & Engineering 337 Download
Electrical & Electronics Engineering 5 Download
Fire Engineering 4 Download
Mechanical Engineering 70 Download
Electronics & Communication Engineering 7 Download

Faculty of Science
Department Vacancies Syllabus
Chemistry & Biochemistry
Biochemistry 12 Download
Chemistry & Nanotechnology 47 Download
Biotechnology & Genetics 14
Microbiology & Botany
Microbiology 16 Download
Botany 10 Download
Zoology 4 Download
CSIT 30 Download
Food Technology 4 Download
Data Analytics. & Mathematical Science 5 Download
Physics & Electronics 57 Download
Allied Healthcare & Sciences
Food Nutrition and Dietetics 2 Download
Molecular Medicine 7 Download
Psychology 2
Forensic Science 2

Faculty of Management Studies
Department Vacancies Syllabus
Management Studies 60 Download
Sports Science & Management 08
Faculty of Commerce
Department Vacancies Syllabus
Commerce 78 Download

Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences
Department Vacancies Syllabus
Journalism & Mass Communication 10 Download
Visual Arts(Fine Arts/Digital Arts) 03 Download
Economics 05 Download
Political Science & International Relations 06 Download
Performing Arts & Cultural Studies
Buddhist Studies 08 Download
Jain Studies 02 Download
Dance 02 Download
Music 03 Download
Animation and Virtual Reality 04 Download
Anthropology and Sociology 03 Download
Sanskrit 02 Download
Kannada 02 Download
Hindi 02 Download

Faculty of Creativity & Design
Department Vacancies Syllabus
Creativity & Design 08 Download

Eligibility Criteria for Indian Students 

Eligibility criteria for admission to the Ph.D. Programme.-The following are eligible to seek admission to the Ph.D. programme:

  1. Master’s Degree with not less than 55% of marks in the relevant or related subjects of this University or of any other University recognized by JAIN University as equivalent thereto.
  2. Candidates who are qualified for CA or ACS or ICWA with basic degree / NDA / MBBS / are also eligible to register for Ph.D.
  3. Candidates who have completed
    1. 1-year/2-semester master's degree programme after a 4-year/8-semester bachelor’s degree programme or a 2-year/4-semester master’s degree programme after a 3-year bachelor’s degree programme or qualifications declared equivalent to the master’s degree by the corresponding statutory regulatory body, with at least 55% marks in aggregate or its equivalent grade in a point scale wherever grading system is followed or equivalent qualification from a foreign educational institution accredited by an assessment and accreditation agency which is approved, recognized or authorized by an authority, established or incorporated under a law in its home country or any other statutory authority in that country to assess, accredit or assure quality and standards of the educational institution. A relaxation of 5% marks or its equivalent grade may be allowed for those belonging to SC/ST/OBC (non-creamy layer)/Differently-abled, Economically Weaker Section (EWS) and other categories of candidates as per the decision of the Commission from time to time.
    2. Candidate seeking admission after a **4-year/8-semester bachelor’s degree programme should have a minimum of 75% marks in aggregate or its equivalent grade on a point scale wherever the grading system is followed. A relaxation of 5% marks or its equivalent grade may be allowed for those belonging to SC/ST/OBC (non-creamy layer)/Differently-abled, Economically Weaker Section (EWS) and other categories of candidates as per the decision of the Commission from time to time.

      **4-year/8-semester bachelor’s degree programme refers to honors degree with Research being part of their curriculum.
    3. Candidates who have completed the M.Phil. programme with at least 55% marks in aggregate or its equivalent grade in a point scale wherever grading system is followed or equivalent qualification from a foreign educational institution accredited by an assessment and accreditation agency which is approved, recognized or authorized by an authority, established or incorporated under a law in its home country or any other statutory authority in that country to assess, accredit or assure quality and standards of educational institutions, shall be eligible for admission to the Ph.D. programme. A relaxation of 5% marks or its equivalent grade may be allowed for those belonging to SC/ST/OBC (non-creamy layer)/Differently-Abled, Economically Weaker Section (EWS) and other categories of candidates as per the decision of the Commission from time to time.

Eligibility Criteria for Foreign National Students 

Foreign/ NRI applicants / Applicants with a masters’ degree from a foreign university must apply with an equivalence certificate of Association of Indian Universities (AIU) along with the online application form.

Please route your applications through the International Students office ISSAC or write to [email protected]

Admissison Process 

  1. Written Test and the Interview
  2. Candidates who have qualified with valid scores in UGC-NET/CSIR (JRF) Examination/SLET/GATE are exempted from Entrance test and can appear directly for Interview.

Duration of the Ph.D. Course 

  1. Ph.D. Programme shall be for a minimum duration of three (3) years, including course work, and a maximum duration of six (6) years from the date of admission to the Ph.D. programme.

Written test pattern 

  1. PART A:General Research Aptitude: Current affairs, general awareness, quantitative ability, test of reasoning, vocabulary and English skills.
  2. PART B:Subject specific: The candidates will have to appear for the subject for which they have applied for the Ph.D.
  3. Both the parts will carry 50 marks each of Multiple-Choice Questions (30 Marks) & Descriptive Questions (20 Marks)
  4. Candidates have to score a minimum of 50% with Part A and B together to qualify for the Interview.

Selection Process 

  1. After clearing the entrance test, the qualified candidates will be called for the interview.
  2. The interview will be conducted by the Department Research Committee.
  3. The Interview will be based on the proposal / synopsis submitted by the candidates at the time of applying. The theoretical, conceptual knowledge and critical thinking skills will be assessed.
  4. Based on the interview results selected candidates will be informed.
  5. The Department Research Committee will allocate Guides to the candidates after completion of admission process.

APPLICATION FEES:- Rs.1500/-

Note:

*Candidates may please note that vacancies displayed signify the maximum number of students who can be admitted to the programme. Final selections are based on the performance of the candidates in the selection process.

For any doubts and/or clarification, please write to

Email : [email protected]

Contact : Manjula / Sridevi 43430400 – extn 191 / 288 during office hours between 11.00 a.m. – 4.00 p.m.