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Presidency University invites application for Ph.D. Program (Full Time/ Part Time) in the areas
of Engineering, Management, Science and Humanities, from the eligible candidates.
Research Fellowship:
Presidency University Research Fellowship up to Rs. 20,000/- per month for first two years and
Rs. 24,000/- per month for third year is offered to Meritorious Full-Time Scholars.
Eligibility criteria:
Master’s Degree or a professional degree declared equivalent to the Master’s degree by the
corresponding statutory, regulatory body, with a good academic record and a minimum of 55% of marks
in aggregate or its equivalent grade ‘B’ in the UGC 7 – point scale (or an equivalent grade in a point scale
wherever the grading system is followed)
OR
M.Phil. Degree with at least 55% marks in aggregate or its equivalent grade ‘B’ in the UGC 7 – point scale
in the M.Phil. Program coursework
Category Eligibility
Full Time As mentioned above
Part Time – Internal Click here for details
Part Time – External Click here for details
Selection Process:
Stage 1:
Entrance Test: The University shall conduct a Ph.D. Entrance Test, an all-India basis. The
candidates must obtain a minimum of 50% marks in aggregate, or the minimum equivalent grade
as decided by the University in the Entrance Test, to qualify for the Interview/Viva-Voce.
Stage 2:
Interview/Viva-Voce: The candidates who have qualified in the Entrance Test would be required
to appear before an Interview Panel of the concerned Department (appointed by the Chairman,
R&IC). The interview/viva-voce process shall consist of assessing the candidate on the basis of
the following criteria:
The candidate shall present a brief research proposal (of about 500 words) to the interview panel.
The proposal shall highlight the applicant’s area of interest of the applicant and an overview of
the his/her intended direction of research. The panel will assess the research orientation and the
preparedness of the candidate.
A comprehensive interview/viva-voce will be conducted to assess the candidate’s depth of
knowledge in the area(s) of interest his/her understanding in the related disciplines and the
academic capability and aptitude for research.
Tuition Fee:
Annual Fee
Category
Details(INR)
Full Time 100000
Part Time -Extremal 100000
Part Time – Internal 25000
Fee at the time of submission
of Synopsis/Thesis 15000
(all categories)
Important Dates:
How to apply:
Interested candidates, download the application from and send the filled application forms along
with the necessary documents (as specified in the application form”) and the non-refundable
application fee of Rs 1000 in the form of DD (in favor of The Registrar, Presidency University,
payable at Bangalore) or through NEFT (Saving A/c: 11890100132860, IFSC Code:
FDRL0001189, Name of Beneficiary: Presidency University, Bank Details: Federal Bank,
Gandhi Nagar, Bangalore) to
The Registrar
Presidency University,
Itgalpur, Rajankunte,
Bangalore 560 064