Ph.D Regulations

Presidency University, Bengaluru, offers Ph.D. programs through its departments, schools, centers, hereinafter referred to as departments, leading to the award of the degree of Doctor of Philosophy, abbreviated as Ph.D. The award of Ph.D. degree is in recognition of independent and original research work, that makes a contribution to the advancement of knowledge either by the discovery of facts, a fresh approach towards the interpretation and application of facts, or the development of innovative solutions, services, products and technologies. The university also encourages research in interdisciplinary areas through the provision of research advisor. The Ph.D. Regulations, 2022 of the University are in accordance with the provisions and guidelines of the University Grants Commission (Minimum Standards and Procedure for Award of M.Phil. /Ph.D. Degrees) Regulations - 2017. The degree of Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) of the Presidency University, Bengaluru shall be conferred on a research scholar who successfully completes all the requirements specified in the Ph.D. Regulations, 2022 by the University.