Pursue Industry-Aligned and Research-Driven Ph.D. Programme from India's Leading University

Important Dates

• Last date of application: December 05, 2026
• Date of Entrance Examination: December 12, 2026
• Result of Examination: December 15, 2026
• Interview Date: December 18, 2026
• Result of Interview: December 22, 2026
• Last Date of Depositing Registration Fee: January 05, 2027
• Last Date of Depositing Semester Fee: January 15, 2027

Duration of PhD*

*As per guidelines stipulated by UGC and the University time to time

# Extension beyond the above limits will be governed by the relevant clauses as stipulated in the Statute/Ordinance of the University Procedure

Admission Procedure

University shall admit Ph.D. students through a two-stage process (an Entrance Test and subsequent interview) conducted at the level of University:

• Stage I (Entrance Test): An Entrance Test shall be qualifying with qualifying marks as 50%. The syllabus of the Entrance Test shall consist of 50% of research methodology and 50% shall be subject specific. The Entrance Test shall be conducted at the University.
• Stage II (Interview): University shall organize an interview where the successful candidates in stage I are required to discuss their research interest/area through a presentation before a duly constituted Department Research Committee. The interview shall also consider whether:
  • The candidate possesses the competence for the proposed research;
  • The research work can be suitably undertaken at the Institution/College;
  • The proposed area of research can contribute to new/additional knowledge.

Selection Criteria

Stage wise (Entrance and Interview) and Discipline/Program wise merit list will be prepared. Candidates successful in Entrance test (Stage I) will be called for interview (Stage II). The final selection for admission in Ph.D. will be based on the performance in the Interview subject to scoring minimum marks.

Eligibility (Any one of the following)

1. Master's degree or a professional degree declared equivalent to the Master's degree by the corresponding statutory body, with at least 55% marks in aggregate or its equivalent grade B in UGC 7-point scale (or an equivalent grade in a point scale wherever grading system is followed) or an equivalent degree from a foreign educational institution accredited by an Assessment and Accreditation Agency which is approved, recognised by an authority, established or incorporated under a law in its home country or any other statutory authority in that country for the purpose of assessing or assuring quality and standards of educational institutions.
2. A relaxation of 5% of marks, 55% to 50%, or an equivalent relaxation of grade, may be allowed for those belonging to SC/ST/OBC (non-creamy layer)/Differently-Abled and other categories of candidates as per decision of the UGC from time to time, or for those who had obtained their Master's degree prior to 19th September, 1991. The eligibility marks of 55% (or an equivalent grade in a point scale wherever grading system is followed) and the relaxation of 5% to the categories mentioned above are permissible based only on the qualifying marks without including the grace mark procedures.
3. Candidates who have cleared the M.Phil. Course work with at least 55% marks in aggregate or its equivalent grade B in UGC 7- point scale (or an equivalent grade in a point scale wherever grading system is followed). A person who’s M.Phil. Thesis has been evaluated and the viva voce is pending may be admitted provisionally to Ph.D. Programme.
4. Candidates possessing a Degree considered equivalent to M.Phil. Degree of an Indian Institution, from a Foreign Educational Institution accredited by an Accreditation and Assessment Agency which is approved, recognized or authorized by an authority, established or incorporated under a law in its home country or any other statutory authority in that country for the purpose of accessing, accrediting or assuring quality and standards of educational institutions, shall be eligible for admission to Ph.D. Programme.

Fee Structure for Ph.D. (National Candidates)

(For CTPET January 2027 Batch)

1. Admission Fee: Rs 25,000/- (One time)
2. Semester Fee: Rs 50,000/-
   (This fee is applicable till the submission of Ph.D. Thesis, every semester)
3. Synopsis Presentation Fee: Rs. 5000/-
4. Research Topic and objectives modification Fee: Rs. 5000/-
5. Pre-Thesis Presentation Fee: Rs. 5000/-
6. Thesis Presentation Fee: Rs. 10,000/-
7. Final Thesis submission Fee: Rs 29,500/-

Fee Structure for Ph.D. (International Candidates)

(For CTPET January 2027 Batch)