RGPV offers a full-time Ph.D. program in 30 specializations. Admissions to the program are based on the Entrance Examination followed by an Interview conducted by the RGPV itself. Candidates who have qualified UGC-NET, SLET, and GATE are exempted from the written test and can take direct admissions through counseling at the RGPV campus. 

RGPV Ph.D. Highlights

Name of the Program Doctor of Philosophy
Duration 8 Semesters
No. of Specializations 30
Type of Course Regular/ Part-Time
Application Process Online
Basic Eligibility Criteria Master’s Degree/ Bachelor’s Degree
Basic Admission Criteria Entrance Based
Entrance Test RGPV Written Test or A Valid Score in UGC-NET, GATE, and SLET
Annual Fee INR 35,900
Specializations Pharmacy, Computer Applications, Civil Engineering, Computer Science And Engineering, Applied Mathematics, Mechanical Engineering, Applied Chemistry, Humanities, Electrical Engineering, Industrial And Production Engineering, Electronics And Communications Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Information Technology, Architecture, Electronics And Instrumentation Engineering, Automobile Engineering, Electrical And Electronics Engineering, Electronics And Telecommunication, Food Technology, Nanotechnology, Applied Physics, Biotechnology, Construction Engineering And Management, Electronics Engineering, Entrepreneurship, Technology Management, Mining Engineering, Textile Engineering, Metallurgical & Materials Engineering 

RGPV Ph.D. Admission Dates 2023

Event Dates
GATE 2023 Admit Card January 9, 2023
GATE 2023 Exam February 4, 5, 11, 12, 2023
GATE 2023 Result March 16, 2023
Entrance Examination To be notified
Interview of Qualified Candidates To be notified
Result of selected candidates To be notified

RGPV Ph.D. Eligibility Criteria

Candidates should have passed one of the following.

  • Candidates should have a Master’s Degree in Engineering, Science, Pharmacy, Management, Computer Applications, Civil Engineering, Electrical and Electronics, and many more with 60% marks from any Recognized University.
  • Candidates should have 4 Years Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Science, Medicine, Pharmacy, Computer Applications, Nanotechnology, Robotics from any Recognized University.
  • Candidates belonging to SC/ ST categories are given relaxation of 5% marks.
  • Candidates appearing in the Final Semester of Master’s Degree or Bachelor’s Degree can participate in RGPV Ph.D. Entrance Examination but they have to submit their Passing Grades or Certificates of Master’s or Bachelor’s Degree at the time of the Interview organized by RGPV for the Admission session of the relevant year.

RGPV Ph.D. Admission Guidelines

Admission to the Ph.D. program is done by the Ph.D. Entrance Examination conducted by RGPV followed by an Interview. Candidates who have successfully cleared the UGC-NET, GATE, and SLET need not appear for Ph.D. Entrance Test conducted by RGPV.

  • Applicants can visit the official website of RGPV.
  • They have to create a New User ID by filling up the required details and also with a valid password.
  • The candidates will receive OTP for registration at the RGPV Admission portal at their registered mobile number mentioned at the time of the Signing-up of the portal.
  • They have to fill OTP at the portal and their successful registration will be done.
  • Now they should open the portal and download the application form and submit it by filling-up all the required information.
  • Pay the Application Fee online for the Entrance Examination at RGPV.
  • Attach the documents like Marksheet and Experience Certificates, Proposed Title and the Subject of Ph.D. Thesis (to be mentioned in the Application Form)., Letter of Granting Teaching Fellowship and Passed Out Score of UGC-NET, GATE, and SLET.

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RGPV Ph.D. Course Details

The entire Ph. D. course is divided into 8 semesters. The first 2 Semesters are based on Elective Subjects study and research while 3-8 semesters are based on the completion and submission of a Ph.D. Synopsis or Thesis research work. Students possessing a Ph.D. with a Master’s Degree will get 12 credits while a Bachelor’s Degree will get 30 credits.

Ph.D. With Minimum number of 600/ 700 level courses to be credited
Engineering Disciplines M.Tech., M.E. or M.Sc. in Engineering 4
M.Sc. in Engineering 10
B.Tech., B.E. or B.Sc. in Engineering 10
Science or Social Science Discipline M.Sc., M.A. or M.Phil. in Sciences or Social Sciences Disciplines 4

Once they have completed the course, they have to appear for the comprehensive examination followed by a written exam and oral test. The written test is based on the research work and study with open-ended questions and checks the students’ analytical thinking. The oral examination is based on research planning and conducting questions at the time of its start and answers given by the Ph.D. students in the written examination.

RGPV Ph.D. Fee Structure

The Regular Ph.D. fee is INR 35,900 and for Part-Time Course, the fee is almost half of it. The Candidates willing to take admission to the Ph.D. program at RGPV can check the Fee Structure by visiting its official website or link is given below.

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RGPV Ph.D. FAQs

Ques. What is the process to complete the Ph.D. program at RGPV?

Ans. After having been admitted, each Ph.D. student shall be required to undertake course work. The duration of the course shall be two semesters for all Candidates. The course work shall be treated as pre Ph.D. preparation. It shall include,
  • Semester one shall comprise a course on research methodology which shall include quantitative methods and computer applications etc. and one of the electives suggested by supervisor/ co-supervisor.
  • In the second semester, the candidate has to choose two electives with the consent of his/her allotted supervisor/co-supervisor. A review or survey of the published research in the relevant field shall be submitted to the supervisor/ co-supervisor for which supervisor/co-supervisor shall evaluate the review report.

Ques. What is Regular and Part-Time Ph.D. Course Fee at RGPV?

Ans. The regular fee of the Ph.D. program at RGPV is INR 35,900 while for Part-Time, the fee is less than INR 35,900. The full detail about Ph.D. Fee Structure is available at its official website. Candidates can read the details about the Ph.D. program fee at RGPV.

Ques. When was RGPV established?

Ans. RGPV was established in the year 1998 by the Madhya Pradesh Vidhan Sabha Act 13, 1998.

Ques. What will be asked in the interview at RGPV?

Ans. At the time of the interview, the candidates are expected to discuss their research interest/ area, choice of supervisors and co-supervisors (if any), and the proposed title of the thesis.

Ques. How many seats are available for a Ph.D. program at RGPV?

Ans. The number of seats available for admission to Ph.D. programs shall be decided and notified by the University on its website and/ or by advertisement.