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Doctor of Philosophy

Courses Offered
Eligibility
Vacancies
Scholarships
Duration of Programme
Terms & Programme Content
Evaluation of pre Ph.D.
Registration to Ph.D. Programme
Admission Procedure
Career Opportunities
Important Dates
Entrance Test Details and Model Question Papers

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Eligibility

Candidate should hold a Master’s Degree (from a recognised university) in the relevant subject with a minimum of 55% (In the case of SC / ST candidates there will be a relaxation of 5%). Selection will be through an Entrance Test and Interview
Candidates who have passed UGC / CSIR / Fellowship holders shall be exempted from the Written Test; but they will need to take up the Interview.
Candidates who are qualified for CA or ACS or ICWA with basic degree are also eligible to register for Ph.D. in this category
Candidates who have qualified for Masters Degree prior to 1990-91 with no less than 50% marks are also eligible to register for Ph.D. programme
M.Phil. degree holders will get a waiver for part of the course work of Ph.D. programme
Candidates sponsored by organizations are also eligible to apply subject to their fulfillment of the above mentioned qualifications
Candidates who hold a Masters Degree viz., M.Tech / M.Sc (Engineering) in Civil, Mechanical, Aerospace or Aeronautical Engineering (Structural or Associated disciplines) are eligible for the Ph.D. (Aerospace Engineering) Programme.

Maximum Number of Vacancies

Click here to download the details of the maximum number of vacancies for the current round of Ph.D. admissions.

Scholarships

A few research scholarship are available for selected meritorious candidates who are not currently employed and are willing to take up a Research / Teaching Assistantship.
Click here to download the scholarship application form.

Duration of the Programme

3+ years
Terms & Programme Content

Pre Ph.D. Course work
Candidates admitted into the Ph.D. programme are required to complete pre Ph.D. course work comprising two terms over a total duration of one year.

The first two semesters (first year) of the PhD programme is devoted to course work. Successful completion of course work would confirm the registration. Two years after successful completion of course work, the student is eligible to submit the thesis.
Evaluation of Pre Ph.D.

Candidates will be awarded a pass in Pre Ph.D. Course upon:

Securing an aggregate of 50% marks in the term end exams, and a minimum of 40% marks in each subject
Award of pass grade by the Guide and Co-Guide for the Literature Review and Synopsis
Seminar

On successful completion of the Pre Ph.D. programme, an open Seminar shall be presented by the Research Scholar wherein he is expected to defend the research proposal. The Seminar shall be presented before an Evaluation Committee consisting of 3 experts, of which at least one shall be from Jain University in addition to the Guides. The Committee will recommend the suitability of the candidate for registration into the Ph.D. programme.
Registration to Ph.D. Programme

Final Registration of candidates into Ph.D. programme will be based on:

Successful completion of Pre Ph.D. programme
Recommendation of the Evaluation Committee
Approval of the Ph.D. Registration Committee

Note:

Prior to registration, the student should furnish original certificates / documents and credentials that will be prescribed by JU from time to time.
Progress Report

The Scholar should submit the progress report in the prescribed format to the Guide for his / her approval every 6 months. Non submission of two consecutive reports will result in cancellation of registration.
Work in Progress Seminar

The Scholar will be required to participate in an open seminar once in 6 months as per the Calendar notified by the University, wherein he shall present the progress made by him/her in his/her chosen area of Research.
Admission Procedure

Click here to download the application form
The candidate should submit his / her application to the University, in the prescribed form with a DD of 1000/- INR in the favour of Jain University, payable at Bangalore, along with other necessary documents; viz., degree certificate, marks cards and such other documents prescribed along with receipt for having paid the prescribed fee. In case of employed candidates, no objection / deputation certificate from the employer, for pursuing research is necessary.

Filled application forms can be couriered to:
Admissions Office (Ph.D Programme)
Centre for Research in Social Sciences and Education, Jain University
52, Bellary Road, Hebbal, Bangalore - 560 024
P: +91 80 2354 5246 / 48
E: cersse@jainuniversity.ac.in

Or

Filled application forms can be personally submitted to :
School of Graduate Studies, Jain University
# 34, 1st Cross, JC Road
Bangalore - 560 001
P: + 91 80 2248 4942
   
The candidate should submit two copies of the synopsis of the proposed research along with his / her application
Eligible candidates will be required to take up a Pre Ph.D. Entrance examination comprising an Aptitude Test, a Subject Paper and an Interview
Candidates who have passed UGC / CSIR / Fellowship holders shall be exempted from the Written Test; but they will need to take up the Interview.
Reservations for SC, ST and other candidates shall be as per the guidelines of the Government of India
Career Opportunities

Holding a recognised Ph.D. degree can aid access to greater employment opportunities as potential employers will be familiar with your academic qualification. Career options include, for example, within academia (University lecturer), industry (development researcher) and the public sector (consultant).
Important Dates

Call for applications for the Ph.D. Programme with number of vacancies : 8 July 2013
Last date for submission of applications : 27 July 2013

Orientation for Entrance Test & Ph.D. Programme
: 1 August 2013
Time : 04:00 pm
Venue
: Jain University - Centre for Research in Social Sciences and Education (CERSSE)
52 Bellary Road (in between Baptist Hospital and Royal Senate Hotel) Hebbal, Bangalore - 560 024

Date of Entrance Test
: 4 August 2013
Time : 10:30 am to 12:00 pm
Venue : Jain University - Centre for Research in Social Sciences and Education (CERSSE)
52 Bellary Road (in between Baptist Hospital and Royal Senate Hotel) Hebbal, Bangalore - 560 024

Date of Interviews
: 9 and 10 August 2013 (Time and Venue to be announced)
Launch of the Course : 16 August 2013

Entrance Test Details

The entrance test will be of 90 minutes duration and for 90 marks and the paper will have two sections:
Section A: General and Research Aptitude (45 marks)
Click Here to download the Model Entrance Test Paper
Section B: Subject Aptitude (45 marks)
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Both sections will have multiple choice questions and short answer questions. The syllabus for Section B would be at the Masters level in the concerned subject.

Note: For more details contact Mr Shree Krishna, P: +91 80 2354 5246 / 48 or write to: cersse@jainuniversity.ac.in

 
 

   
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