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Ph.D Admission - JUNE/JULY 2024 SESSION

Admission and Eligibility for Ph.D Degree program

Dayananda Sagar University (DSU) offers PhD Programs in various disciplines. The University has well qualified faculty members to supervise research scholars and lead them to their Doctoral degree. These programs are available in both the full time and part time modes. DSU believes in the importance of interdisciplinary research and hence encourages scholars to pursue their work in socially relevant interdisciplinary areas.

Applications are invited for registration to the following Full Time/Part Time Research Programmes :

  1. Ph.D. in the Faculty of Engineering
    • CSE Cluster (CSE-AI&ML, Data Science, Cybersecurity, AI & Robotics)
    • Electronics & Communication Engineering
    • Mechanical Engineering
    • Aerospace Engineering
    • Mathametics,Chemistry & Physics
  2. Ph.D. in the Faculty of Commerce & Management Studies
  3. Ph.D. in the Faculty of Basic & Applied Sciences (Life Sciences)
  4. Ph.D. in the Faculty of Health Sciences
    • College of Pharmaceutical Sciences
      1. Pharmaceutics
      2. Pharmacology
      3. Pharmaceutical Chemistry
      4. Pharmacognosy
      5. Pharmaceutical Analysis
      6. Pharmacy Practice
      7. Pharmaceutical Regulatory Affairs
      8. Pharmaceutical Quality Assurance
    • College of Physiotherapy
      1. Ph.D in Physiotherapy
    • College of Nursing Sciences
      1. Ph.D in Nursing Sciences
  5. Ph.D. in Journalism and Mass Communication (CJMC,English Literature)
  6. Ph.D. in School Of Law

 

ADMISSION PROCEDURE

 

  • The number of available seats in the various specializations under different disciplines is published in the link  Research Supervisor's List
  • The candidate desirous of pursuing Ph.D. degree shall discuss with one of the Supervisor List as per the above link and submit the application through proper approval from the chairman/ dean of the respective department/school.
  • The Entrance Test application form and the necessary details are available at the end of this page.
  • The selection of Ph D scholars is done based on the performance in the Entrance Test and the Interview conducted by an Expert Panel in the chosen discipline.
  • However, the candidates should get min 50% in the aggregate, in the Entrance Test to become eligible for the interview.
  • A relaxation of 5% marks (from 50% to 45% in the case of PG degree Holders OR 70% to 65% in the case of 4-year Degree holders) is allowed for the candidates belonging to SC/ST/OBC (Non Creamy Layers)/Differently-abled category as per the MHRD (UGC) notification F. No. 1-1/2002/(PS)Exempt(PT. FI. III) Vol-II dated 28th August 2018.
  • Selection of Scholars in a discipline is done strictly based on the rank list prepared in that discipline by adding the performance of the candidates in the Entrance Test and interview.

 

a) Dayananda Sagar University Ph. D Entrance Test :
The University will conduct Entrance Test of 120 marks for 3 hours duration as under:
The syllabi of various disciplines for the Entrance Test for candidates other than those who have qualified UGC-JRF/UGC-NET/ UGC-CSIR JRF/ UGC-CSIR NET / SLET / GATE or hold teacher fellowship are in the tab “Entrance Test Syllabus”

b) Interview by an Expert Panel :
The candidates shortlisted based on the performance in the Entrance Test will submit their Research Proposal with the help of the Supervisor (and Co-supervisor, if any) and present before an Expert Panel set up by the University in the chosen discipline.

Duration of the Program 

 

  1. PhD program will be for a minimum duration of THREE/FOUR years for the candidates with PG Qualification, including coursework for FULL TIME/PART TIME scholars from the date of Ph D Registration.
  2. Candidates with 4-year degree will have FOUR/FIVE years duration including coursework for FULL TIME/PART TIME scholars from the date of Ph. D. Registration.
  3. Extension of ONE year for both the FULL TIME and PART TIME Scholars from the date of registration beyond the above limits shall be permitted based on the recommendation of the Research Supervisor and the Research Advisory Committee concerned.

 

IMPORTANT DATES

Mode of Entrance Test : 

PhD Entrance Test followed by Interview will be held on Saturday, the 13.07.2024 in offline Mode at

Main Campus: Dayananda Sagar University, Devarakaggalahalli, Harohalli, Kanakapura Road, Ramanagara Dt. Bengaluru – 562 112

Sl. No. Activity Date
1 Last date for submission of filled in Application Form 10-07-2024
2 Ph.D Entrance Test followed by Interview
 (Physical mode only)		 13-07-2024
3 Announcement of the final list of candidates selected  30-07-2024
4 Last date for Ph.D. Admissions

20-08-2024
5 Ph.D. Admission with late fee 25-08-2024
6 1st RAC Meeting Before December 2024
7 Commencement of Course Work Classes 1st week of September 2024

*Please refer to the Ph. D Regulations in the link Research Regulations  for more details’

  1. Ph.D Entrance Test Syllabus - Engineering
  2. Ph.D Entrance Test Syllabus - Commerce & Management
  3. Ph.D Entrance Test Syllabus - Basic & Applied Sciences
  4. Ph.D Entrance Test Syllabus - Health Sciences
  5. Ph.D Entrance Test Syllabus - LAW
  6. Ph.D Entrance Test Syllabus - Journalism & Mass Communication
  7. Ph.D Entrance Test Syllabus - English Literature
  1. Ph.D Question Paper Pattern - 2024

TUTION FEE 

 

  1. Rs 72,000/- for the first year to be paid during the admission
  2. Rs 62,000/- for the second and the subsequent years to be paid in the start of the year
  3. USD 2,450/- per year to be paid at the start of the year for NRI and Foreign candidates

 

ELIGIBILITY FOR ADMISSION

  •  A candidate who has obtained Master’s degree (Engineering, Sciences, Commerce & Management, and Health Sciences) from Dayananda Sagar University or any other University recognized as equivalent securing not less than 55% of the aggregate marks prescribed for the examination, or its equivalent grade (in a point scale wherever grading system is followed) and passed entrance examination for the PhD degree program, shall be eligible for admission to the PhD Degree Course.
  • A relaxation of 5% of marks, or an equivalent relaxation of grade will be allowed for those belonging to SC/ST/OBC (non-creamy layer)/Differently-abled categories.
  • A candidate with M. Phil Degree of this University or any other University recognized as equivalent thereto in the concerned or cognate subject shall also be eligible for admission to the PhD Degree course, after passing the entrance examination as prescribed.
  • A candidate, who has obtained a 4-year degree such as B.E/B.Tech/B.S/BSc (Research) or any other 4-year UGC recognized degree with minimum 70% aggregate marks (or equivalent grade point average) will be eligible to directly apply for Ph.D. Programme.
  • A relaxation of 5% of marks, from 70% to 65%, or an equivalent relaxation of grade will be allowed for those belonging to SC/ST/OBC (non-creamy layer)/Differently-abled categories

 

 

Ph.D in Inter-Disciplinary Area.

  1. The University encourages interdisciplinary research leading towards awarding of PhD degree, for such students who have Master’s degree in appropriate subjects securing not less than 55%
  2. 4-year degree in appropriate subjects securing not less than 70% of the aggregate marks prescribed for the examination, or its equivalent grade (in a point scale wherever grading system is followed) AND
  3. A Pass in entrance examination for the PhD degree course, shall be eligible for admission to the PhD Degree Course.
  4. A relaxation of 5% of marks or an equivalent relaxation of grade will be allowed for those belonging to SC/ST/OBC (non-creamy layer)/Differently-abled categories.
  5. The candidate shall submit the title of the research area and the research proposal along with his/her application.
  6. The degree shall be awarded in the discipline in which the candidate has registered to Ph.D. program. Further Supervisor and Co-Supervisor (if any) may be assigned from appropriate discipline.
  7. Full Time Ph. D Candidates having 4 / 5-year UG or 5-year integrated masters or 2-year Master’s degree with CGPA 7.5 and above (on a 10-point scale) OR equivalent with a waiver of 0.5 CGPA in case of SC/ST/OBC (non-creamy layer)/EWS/Differently-abled candidates are eligible to apply for the position of full-time scholars with fellowship.
  8. The candidates shall have some research orientation with proven credentials apart from clearing the Admission Process with excellent scores.

 

 

STIPEND/FELLOWSHIP :

The details of the Fellowship in selected disciplines (CS&E, E&CE, Mechanical Engg., Aerospace Engg, Physics, Mathematics, Chemistry, Life Sciences, Management Studies and Pharmaceutical Sciences) are in the below table:

Fellowship per month Workload
  • Rs. 31,000/- pm for the 1st Year as well as 2nd year as Junior Research Fellow (JRF) and subsequent years subject to satisfactory performance and clearance by the Research Review Committee after each year
  • Rs. 35,000/- pm for the 3rd year and subsequent years subject to satisfactory performance and clearance by the Research Review Committee as Senior Research Fellow (SRF)
 6 to 8 hours work per week as recommended by the concerned School of Study (such as a teaching / research assistant to a regular faculty for question bank preparation, project guidance, handling tutorials, collecting teaching materials, solving and grading the assignments, preparing presentations, research paper reviews and monitoring industry visits)

 

HOW TO APPLY 

  • Application form shall be downloaded here: Download Application July 2024
  • The filled application form for the Ph D Entrance Test shall be submitted along with the Entrance Exam fee payment of Rs 2500/- only. Send the UTI Transfer  (Account details are given below) details proof along with the application (in person / speed post) to Registrar Office, Dayananda Sagar University, Innovation Campus Kudlu Gate, Hosur Road, 560114.
  • Upload Details in the following Google form without fail for further processing https://forms.gle/mFWF5DdqjZHokNnYA
  • Scanned Application form along with the respective supervisor’s approval can also be sent to: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. by email with the subject: Ph.D. Admissions- July 2024.
Account Name : Dayananda Sagar University
Account No 74370100004926
Bank Name Bank of Baroda
Branch DSCE Branch, Bangalore
IFSC Code BARB0VJDASC ( 5th char is “zero” )

 

Please contact Coordinator, Research Cell at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

 

ADMISSIONS

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  • DSU Main Campus:
  • Devarakaggalahalli, Harohalli,
    Kanakapura Road, Ramanagara Dt.,
    Bengaluru – 562 112
    E-mail: [email protected]

  • DSU City Innovation Campus:
  • Administrative & Main Admission office,
    Kudlu Gate, Hosur Road,
    Bengaluru - 560 068
    Admissions Helpline: 080 46461800 / 080 49092800
    E-mail: [email protected] | [email protected]
  • Office of Registrar: 080 4909 2910 / 11
    Office of Dean (School of Engineering): +91 80 4909 2986 / 32 / 33
    Dean - MBA: 080 4909 2931
    Enquiry EMBA: 080 4909 2930
    Research Cell: 080 4909 2912 / +91 97390 17462

  • DSU City Admissions Office:
  • Gate 2, 6th Floor, University Building,
    Dental Block, Kumaraswamy Layout,
    Bengaluru - 560111
    Admissions Helpline: 080 46461800 / 080 49092800
  • E-mail: [email protected] / [email protected] / [email protected]