Ph.D. Research Program

Course Offered

Program Overview

A Ph.D. program is offered in two modes- Full time and Part time and not in a distance-learning mode. Hence, coursework, participation in various interactions, submission of progress reports through presentations etc. on regular basis is mandatory during the program. A Full-time Ph.D. scholar shall mean a candidate devoting full time for completing the requirements of the program and a part- time Ph.D. scholar shall mean a candidate who is devoting a part of his time towards the pursuit of the program while discharging his official / employment obligations.

Ph.D. full time is for minimum 3 years. Maximum duration is 6 years. Academy Pragya Education encourages interdisciplinary research and exchange of ideas and knowledge in various related fields. Consequently, it allows scholars to appoint a Co-Guide from outside Academy Pragya Education as per university rules. The main Guide for the scholar during the Ph.D. program will be from Academy Pragya Education, appointed as per the research topic and Guide availability.

Eligibility Criteria

Any candidate who has passed the Master’s examination in the concerned subject with a score of not less than 55% marks in aggregate, or have appeared in the final year examination of Master’s degree in the subject concerned, shall also be eligible to appear for the Ph.D. admission.

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering with a minimum of 75% marks in aggregate in relevant field of Engineering / Technology of a University or its equivalent, with at least five years of experience in Public Sector Undertaking / Research and Development Organizations / Private Industries / Service Sectors / Educational Institutions / any other State and Central Government Organizations.

Important Note

• Applicants who have valid score in any of the relevant eligibility tests like JRF/NET (UGC/CSIR), GATE, GPAT & SLET of the State, may be exempted from the Entrance Test, as per University norms.

• Candidates who are Teacher Fellowship Holders/ direct awardees of fellowship by DST (INSPIRE), ICMR or any other National Agency are also exempted from the entrance test.

• If M.Phil. student wants to take admission to Ph.D. program after passing M.Phil examination. He / she will be exempted from Entrance Test but will have to appear for the Interview.

Fee Structure