Ph.D. Admissions 2025

Ph.D. Admissions

Vijaybhoomi University invites applications for admission to its Full-Time and Part-Time Ph.D. Programmes for the academic year 2026–27. Aligned with the UGC guidelines, our doctoral programmes offer a rigorous academic and research environment, supervised by highly qualified faculty and supported by modern research infrastructure.

School/ Department	Discipline
Vijaybhoomi School of Science & Technology (VSST)	Computer Science and Engineering with Specialization
Jagdish Sheth School of Management (JAGSOM)	1. Marketing 2. Finance 3. Human Resources 4. Operations 5. Economics 6. Strategy & Business Analysis
The True School of Music (TSM)	Contemporary Performance, Music Production, Sound Engineering, Hindustani Music
Vijaybhoomi School of Law (VSoL)	All Disciplines

Ph.D. Categories

Type	Eligible Group	Fellowship
Full-Time Ph.D.	On-campus full time scholars	Yes
Part-Time Ph.D.	Faculty members in academia/ Researchers working in Research Domain	No

Fellowship (Full-Time Ph.D.)

Phase	Fellowship	Research Grant
Year 1 & 2	₹57,000 per month	₹2,00,000/ year
Year 3 & 4	₹71,000 per month	₹2,00,000/ year

Eligibility Criteria

For Full-Time Ph.D.

Candidates must fulfil any one of the following in the relevant areas:-

For Part-Time Ph.D.

Applicants must fulfil any one of the following in the relevant areas:-

Note: Ph.D. programmes shall not be offered via distance or online mode as per UGC
regulations.

Selection Process

1. Online Submission of Application by the candidate
2. Eligibility Based Profile Shortlisting
3. UGC-NET/ JRF Exam Score/ Vijaybhoomi University Ph.D. Admission Test (VU-PAT)
Conducted for the Shortlisted candidates
4. Panel Interview
5. Research Proposal Presentation (offline only)
6. Final Declaration of Selection List (based on recommendation)
7. Registration of Candidates

Weightage of Entrance Test will be 70% and Interview Research Proposal will be 30% in the
Final Selection Process.

60% of seats will be filled through UGC-NET/JRF preferably and 40% via Vijaybhoomi University’s entrance test. Unfilled seats in either category may be converted.

Note:- For JRF candidates, the difference amount of university fellowship will be paid.

Coursework & Credit Requirements

All admitted scholars must complete UGC-mandated coursework:

Component	Requirement
Total Credits	16 (minimum) and as per RAC (Research Advisory Committee) recommendation
Research Methodology	4 credits minimum
Teaching/Pedagogy/Writing	Required for all
Domain-specific Advanced Courses	As recommended by RAC (Research Advisory Committee)

Note:- Minimum 55% passing marks required to continue in each semester.

Programme Duration

Parameter	Duration
Minimum	3 years (including coursework)
Maximum	6 years

Note:- Upto 2 years’ additional extension may be given to PWD (Persons With Disabilities) candidates. Also Maternity/Childcare Leave provided to Women candidates upto 240 days.

Supervision & Research Advisory Committee (RAC)

Each scholar will be assigned:

A Research Supervisor (UGC-qualified)
A Research Advisory Committee (RAC)responsible for:
- Approving research topic & design
- Guiding coursework
- Reviewing progress every 6 months

Thesis Submission & Evaluation

Step	Details
Originality	Plagiarism report (mandatory)
Internal Presentation	Before RAC (Research Advisory Committee) and Faculty
Evaluation	Supervisor + 2 External Experts (including one from abroad)
Viva-Voce	Public, if evaluators approve
INFLIBNET	Mandatory thesis submission post viva

If one evaluator rejects the thesis, a third expert will be assigned.

Note:- Minimum 2 research publications in quality journals as prescribed by RAC is required before Thesis Submission.

Research Ethics & Misconduct Policy

All scholars must adhere to Vijaybhoomi University’s code of research ethics aligned with UGC. Violations such as:

Plagiarism
Fabrication or falsification of data
Misuse of authorship

…may result in disciplinary action and cancellation of admission.

Fee Structure

Category	Full-Time Fee (Per Semester)	Part-Time Fee (Per Semester)	Executive Fee (Per Semester)
Academic Fee	INR 50,000	INR 1,00,000	INR 2,00,000
Hostel Fee	As applicable	As applicable	As applicable

Fee waivers/scholarships may be applicable for full-time meritorious scholars.
Refund policy as per university norms.

Important Dates

Event	Date
Last Date to Apply	20th June 2026
Entrance Test	To be announced
Interview & Final Selection	To be announced
Programme Commencement	To be announced

Required Documents

UG & PG Degree Certificates and Transcripts
Work Experience Certificate (if applicable)
Aadhaar or Government ID Proof
Research Proposal / Statement of Purpose (SOP)
No Objection Certificate (NOC) from Employer (for Part-Time and Executive Ph.D.)

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