Vishwakarma University offers Ph.D. degrees under eight different faculties namely Science & Technology, Commerce & Management, Art & Design, Law, Journalism, Media and Communication, Humanities and Social Sciences, Library and Information Science, and Interdisciplinary Studies (IDS).
- The minimum duration of the Ph.D. program is three years, including course work and the maximum duration is six years.
- A master’s degree or any other equivalent professional degree in the relevant stream with 55% marks is the minimum requirement to be eligible for admission.
- Admissions are made on the basis of VUPET followed by an interview.
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Vishwakarma University Ph.D. Eligibility Criteria
For admission to the Ph.D. in the related subject, candidates fulfilling the following criteria shall be treated as eligible:
- Candidates must have completed a Master's degree or a professional degree declared equivalent to the Master’s degree by the corresponding statutory regulatory body, with a minimum of 55% marks in aggregate
- A relaxation of 5% of marks, from 55% to 50%, or an equivalent relaxation of grade, will be allowed for those belonging to reserved categories/ Differently-Abled and other categories of candidates.
Vishwakarma University Ph.D. Admission Guidelines
- The admissions to Ph.D. programs are done on the basis of the candidate’s performance in VUPET followed by an interview.
- Candidates who have qualified NET in departments like UGC/CSIR/DBT/DST/ICMR/ICAR etc. or SET or qualified GATE are exempted from the entrance test.
- Candidates who have completed M.Phil. program of 2 years duration with at least 16 credits of course work and a dissertation in relevant subject or those who have 5 years of experience as an approved teacher in any institute are also exempted from the test.
- The interview is compulsory for all candidates. A merit list will be made on the basis of candidates’ interview performance.
How to apply?
- Visit the official site of the university
- Check the research interests/domains of available guides
- Pay Ph.D. admission form fee INR. 6000/- through RTGS/IMPS/NEFT modes
- Fill up the application form by clicking on the link
- Download the submitted form
- Email the form, documents, payment receipt to phdadmissions@vupune.ac.in
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Vishwakarma University Ph.D. Course Details
Vishwakarma University offers Ph.D. programs under eight different faculties. The available research areas under different departments are mentioned below:
Faculty | Department | Available Research Areas |
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Science & Technology | Computer Science |
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Mathematics |
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Statistics |
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Chemistry |
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Computer Engineering |
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Chemical Engineering |
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Mechanical Engineering |
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Faculty of Commerce and Management | Management |
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Faculty of Art & Design | Design |
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Faculty of Law | Law and Governance |
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Faculty of Journalism, Media and Communication | Journalism & Mass Communication |
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Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences | Psychology |
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Faculty of Library and Information Science | Library and Information Science |
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Faculty of Interdisciplinary Studies (IDS) | Professional Studies |
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Vishwakarma University Ph.D. FAQs
Ques. Is there any relaxation in the maximum duration of Ph.D. for women candidates at Vishwakarma University?
Ans. Yes, women candidates and PWD candidates (with above 40% disability) will get relaxation. They may be allowed a relaxation of 2 years for Ph.D. in the maximum duration
Ques. What are the total marks of the Ph.D. interview and what type of questions will be asked in the interview at Vishwakarma University?
Ans. The interview carries a total of 100 marks. An interview will be carried out to assess the candidate’s suitability for the research in the area of their choice.
Ques. What is the exam pattern of VUPET for Ph.D. admission at Vishwakarma University?
Ans. VUPET consists of 2 papers: Paper I and Paper-II. Each paper carries 50 marks and the duration of each paper is 2 hours. Paper I consists of logical reasoning, numerical ability, Language skills, etc. Paper-II will be subject-specific.
Ques. What is the fee structure of a Ph.D. at Vishwakarma University?
Ans. The tuition fees per year are INR 50,000. In three years, the total fees are INR 1.5 Lakhs. Fees may not be the same every year.
Ques. How to check if I am selected for Ph.D. admission at Vishwakarma University?
Ans. The name of selected candidates will be published along with the names of their guides and the area of their research. The result will be communicated only to the selected candidates through their registered E-mail ID.
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