IFTM University established in 1996, offers a Ph.D. program across various disciplines such as Pharmacy, Education, Computer Science, and Engineering, Chemistry, Management Studies, Commerce, Law, Sociology, Botany Mathematics, Library & Information Science, Physics, Zoology, Biotechnology, English, Economics, Civil Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Journalism and Mass Communication, Agriculture Engineering, Electronics, and Communication Engineering, Hindi, Geography. 

  • Admission to the Ph.D. program of IFTM University is based on the candidate’s performance in the entrance examination conducted by the university. The candidates who have already qualified the UGC-NET (including JRF)/UGC-CSIR NET (including JRF)/SLET/GATE (Valid)/GPAT (Valid)/Teacher Fellowship of UGC holder/M. Phil will be exempted from the Entrance Test.
  • To be eligible for the admissions, candidates must have to complete their post-graduation in a relevant stream with a minimum of 60% marks as an aggregate. 

IFTM University Ph.D. Eligibility Criteria

Candidates seeking admission into the Ph.D. course must have to complete their Post Graduation in a relevant stream with a minimum of 60% marks as an aggregate. 

IFTM University Ph.D. Admission Guidelines

  • The applicant must qualify for the Ph.D. Entrance Test conducted by the University. The Entrance Test will consist of
  • Written test based on the knowledge of research methodology and 50% subject-specific.
  • Interview conducted by the committee constituted by the Vice-Chancellor for the concerned subject. The test result will be based on the total score in the written test and interview. The result will be displayed on the University website within a week.
  • The candidates who have already qualified the UGC-NET (including JRF)/UGC-CSIR NET (including JRF)/SLET/GATE (Valid)/GPAT (Valid)/Teacher Fellowship of UGC holder/M. Phil will be exempted from the Entrance Test.

Application Procedure

  • The University will invite the applicants for admissions in Ph.D. programs through national-level advertisement and their official website.
  • The admissions will be given with the number of seats available in each subject in the concerned academic year.
  • The admission process will be carried out once a year but may decide to carry out the admission process twice a year depending upon the University’s goals and needs.
  • The candidate seeking admission to the Ph.D. program should download the admission form from the official site of the University. The form should be submitted within a specified time along with the required documents and the prescribed fee for the entrance fee.

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IFTM University Ph.D. Course Details

The Ph.D. program consists of 12 courses with a duration of a minimum of 3 years as mentioned below:

School offering Ph.D. Program Course Name Duration
Business Management Ph.D. (Commerce) Minimum 3 years
Ph.D. (Management) Minimum 3 years
Pharmacy Ph.D. (Pharmacy) Minimum 3 years
Engineering & Technology Ph.D. (Electronics & Communication Engineering) Minimum 3 years
Ph.D. (Electrical Engineering) Minimum 3 years
Ph.D. (Mechanical Engineering) Minimum 3 years
Ph.D. (Civil Engineering) Minimum 3 years
Agriculture Science & Engineering Ph.D. (Agriculture Sciences & Engineering) Minimum 3 years
Biotechnology Ph.D. (Biotechnology) Minimum 3 years
Sciences Ph.D. (Physics) Minimum 3 years
Ph.D. (Chemistry) Minimum 3 years
Ph.D. (Mathematics) Minimum 3 years
Ph.D. (Zoology) Minimum 3 years
Ph.D. (Botany) Minimum 3 years
Law Ph.D. (Law) Minimum 3 years
Social Sciences Ph.D. (Education) Minimum 3 years
Ph.D. (Economics) Minimum 3 years
Ph.D. (Hindi) Minimum 3 years
Ph.D. (English) Minimum 3 years
Ph.D. (Sociology) Minimum 3 years
Ph.D. (Geography) Minimum 3 years
Ph.D. (Library Sciences) Minimum 3 years
Ph.D. (Journalism & Mass Communication) Minimum 3 years

Read More: IFTM University Courses & Fees

IFTM University PhD FAQs

Ques. What are the requisite documents to be submitted at the time of admission in the Ph.D. program of IFTM University?

Ans. Candidates should submit the following documents at the time of admission:

  • UG and PG Marksheets
  • Entrance Scorecard
  • UGC-NET /UGC-CSIR NET /SLET/GATE /GPAT Scorecard (if appeared)
  • Original ID Proof
  • Recent Passport size Photographs
  • Caste Certificate (if applicable)

Ques. Does IFTM University provide scholarship opportunities to Ph.D. students?

Ans. The Ph.D. scholars clearing UGC-NET /UGC-CSIR NET /SLET/GATE /GPAT or the scholars with a teaching fellowship and an MPhil degree would be receiving a fellowship, where they will receive a certain amount as a stipend.

Ques. Can a student opt for a part-time Ph.D. at IFTM University?

Ans. No, Students cannot opt for a part-time Ph.D. The Ph.D. scholars have to pursue a full-time Ph.D. under a guide/mentor.

Ques. Does IFTM University provide hostel facilities to the Ph.D. students?

Ans. Yes, IFTM University provides separate hostel facilities to the students. Although students can also opt for various private hostels nearby, available at affordable rates.

Ques. What are the other courses offered by IFTM University?

Ans.  IFTM University offers a wide variety of courses. Some of the popular courses of the institute are B.Tech, MBA, BCA, Ph.D., M.Sc, B.Pharm, etc.