Ph. D Program
Presidency University invites applications for the Ph.D. Program (full-time or part-time) in the areas of engineering, commerce, management, science, and the humanities from eligible candidates. A Presidency University Research Fellowship is offered to meritorious full-time scholars.
Eligibility Criteria
Master's Degree or a professional degree declared equivalent to the master's degree by the corresponding statutory or regulatory body, with a good academic record and a minimum of 55% of marks in aggregate or its equivalent grade 'B' in the UGC 7-point scale (or an equivalent grade in a point scale wherever the grading system is followed)
OR
Up to
30%
concession in the annual fee to meritorious scholars.
M.Phil. Degree with at least 55% marks in aggregate or its equivalent grade of 'B' in the UGC 7-point scale in the M.Phil. Program coursework
| Category | Eligibility |
|---|---|
| Full Time | As Mentioned above |
| Part Time - Internal |  |
| Part Time - External | |
Selection Process
The selection process has two stages:
stage
1
Entrance Test: The University shall conduct a Ph.D. entrance test on an all-India basis. The candidates must obtain a minimum of 50% marks in aggregate, or the minimum equivalent grade as decided by the university in the entrance test, to qualify for the interview or viva-voce.
stage
2
Interview/Viva-Voce: The candidates who have qualified in the entrance test would be required to appear before an interview panel of the concerned department (appointed by the Chairman, R&IC). The interview/viva-voce process shall consist of assessing the candidate based on the following criteria:
The candidate shall present a brief research proposal (of about 500 words) to the interview panel. The proposal shall highlight the applicant’s area of interest and provide an overview of his or her intended direction of research. The panel will assess the research orientation and preparedness of the candidate.
A comprehensive interview or viva-voce will be conducted to assess the candidate's depth of knowledge in the area(s) of interest, his or her understanding of the related disciplines, and his or her academic capability and aptitude for research.
Important Dates
| Category | |
|---|---|
| Last date for submission of filled Application | |
| Date of Entrance Exam and Interview | |
| Announcement of list of selected Candidates: | |
| Last date for Payment of Fee (1st Installment) | (50% of the tuition fee) |
| Date of Provisional Registration | |
| Last date for Payment of Fee (2nd Installment) | (50% of the tuition fee) |
How to apply
Interested candidates, download the application from and send the filled application forms along with the necessary documents (as specified in the application form”) and the non-refundable application fee of Rs.1000 in the form of DD (in favor of The Registrar, Presidency University, payable at Bangalore) or through NEFT.
+91 9022092222
admission@presidencyuniversity.in
Itgalpura, Rajanukunte, Yelahanka, Bengaluru, Karnataka, Pin: 560119, India
+91 9022092222