The Ph.D. Program (Full Time / Part Time)

Ph.D. Program

  • The Ph.D. Program of the University is, in general a 3-year program that emphasizes on development of the student's capacity to conduct original research.
  • The program encourages the student to work independently and also to be able to identify, analyze and solve basic and applied research problems effectively and creatively.
  • The candidates may be admitted on full-time basis or part-time basis.
  • The full-time students are required to work on the campus, while the part-time students may work from their respective work places, but will have to attend contact sessions conducted by the University.
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For the current academic year, we are offering the following doctoral programs:

  • Management
  • Computer Science & Engineering
  • Electronics & Communication Engineering
  • Mathematics
  • Computer Application
  • Law
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duration Duration

  • Minimum Period - 3 years; Maximum Period - 6 years

eligibility Eligibility

  • A Master's degree or a professional degree declared equivalent to the Master's degree by the corresponding statutory regulatory body, with at least 55% marks in aggregate or its equivalent CGPA along with UGC-NET / SLET / The ICFAI University, Jaipur Entrance Examination as per the UGC guidelines.

Eligibility criteria for admission to the Ph.D. Program

The following are eligible to seek admission to the Ph.D. Program:
Candidates who have completed:
A 1-year/2-semester master’s degree Program after a 4-year /8-semester bachelor’s degree Program or a 2-year/4-semester master’s degree Program after a 3-year bachelor’s degree Program or qualifications declared equivalent to the master’s degree by the corresponding statutory regulatory body, with at least 55% marks in aggregate or its equivalent grade in a point scale wherever grading system is followed or equivalent qualification from a foreign educational institution accredited by an assessment and accreditation 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 to assess, accredit or assure quality and standards of the educational institution.

A relaxation of 5% marks or its equivalent grade may be allowed for those belonging to SC/ST/OBC (non-creamy layer)/Differently-Abled, Economically Weaker Section (EWS) and other categories of candidates as per the decision of the UGC from time to time.

Provided that a candidate seeking admission after a 4-year/8-semester bachelor’s degree Program should have a minimum of 75% marks in aggregate or its equivalent grade on a point scale wherever the grading system is followed. A relaxation of 5% marks or its equivalent grade may be allowed for those belonging to SC/ST/OBC (non-creamy layer)/Differently-Abled, Economically Weaker Section (EWS) and other categories of candidates as per the decision of the Commission from time to time.

Candidates who have completed
The M.Phil. Program with at least 55% marks in aggregate or its equivalent grade in a point scale wherever grading system is followed or equivalent qualification from a foreign educational institution accredited by an assessment and accreditation 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 to assess, accredit or assure quality and standards of educational institutions, shall be eligible for admission to the Ph.D. Program. A relaxation of 5% marks or its equivalent grade may be allowed for those belonging to SC/ST/OBC (non-creamy layer)/Differently Abled, Economically Weaker Section (EWS) and other categories of candidates as per the decision of the Commission from time to time.

Time Limit:

Minimum Period - 3 years; Maximum Period - 6 years

Admission Modalities

The Admission Modalities are with reference to the campus-based Ph.D (Full-time / Part-time) programs offered by the ICFAI University, Jaipur. The medium of instruction is English.

Eligibility

A Master's degree or a professional degree declared equivalent to the Master's degree by the corresponding statutory regulatory body, with at least 55% marks in aggregate or its equivalent CGPA along with UGC-NET / SLET / ICFAI University Jaipur Entrance Examination as per the UGC guidelines.

Final year students applying for the programs are required to complete their examinations including practical examinations / viva, assignments before August 16, 2024. Such applicants will have to produce a certificate at the time of admission. The admission of applicants will, however, remain provisional until they produce mark-sheets establishing their eligibility. The last date for submitting the proof of eligibility is September 14, 2024, failing which the provisional admission will automatically stand cancelled.

Admission Criteria

The selection of applicants into the programs is made through application and interview. While evaluating students for admission, due weightage is given to academic distinction, awards in sports/cultural events, debates, quizzes and other extra / co-curricular activities.

Research Aptitude Test

Research Aptitude Test will be for 2 hours and will test the knowledge of the applicant in broad areas of engineering/sciences/management and research methodology.

  • Research Methodology (50%) – broadly covers research methodology and quantitative aptitude aspects
  • Functional Areas of Engineering/Sciences/Management (50%) – covers concepts and applications in Specific Domain.

Interview

The applicants who qualify in the Research Aptitude Test will have to go through a personal interview at the University or Online, wherein the students’ motivation to pursue the program and the broad areas in which the student would like to pursue research will be discussed. The admission decision will be communicated after the interview process

Original Certificates of academic qualifications and domicile certificates should be produced for verification at the time of registration. The original certificates will be returned after verification.

The applicants also have to submit “No Objection Certificate” from the current employer (in the prescribed format) at the time of registration

Important Information

  • Applicants who have UGC NET / CSIR NET score are also exempted from RAT.
  • Admission in a particular discipline will be available subject to availability of seats with the supervisors from the University.
  • Applicants who qualify UGC (NET / JRF) / CSIR (NET / JRF) / ICAR (JRF / SRF) examination / SLET / GATE / GPAT score card / ICAR (NET), SPM, Teacher Fellowship holder or passed M.Phil. Program (in regular mode only) are exempted from RAT-2024 (GATE / GPAT score should be valid at the time of admission).
  • The RAT-2024 shall be qualifying with qualifying marks as 50%.
  • The final selection for admission in Ph.D. is based on the performance in Entrance Test (70% weightage) and Interview (30% weightage) subject to scoring minimum marks in the Interview. However, if anyone is exempted from RAT in lieu of above-mentioned tests, then 100% weightage will be given to Interview only.
  • Unless otherwise specified by the University, the medium of instruction, course work, examination, question paper, synopsis and thesis will be English in all cases.
  • Interview may be conducted through online tool or offline at campus.

Special Reservation

There shall be a special provision for admission of students belonging to the State of Rajasthan in any course of the ICFAI University, Jaipur which shall not be less than 25 (twenty-five) per cent of seats in each course/discipline subject to the students meeting the minimum eligibility requirements referred as above. Seats remaining unfilled under special reservation may be filled up by allotting the same to students belonging to Open Category.

How to Apply

Students interested can apply by any one of the following methods:

  • Online Application
    Applicants can apply online by filling up the Application Form available at www.iujaipur.edu.in and make payment of Rs. 500 towards the cost using Credit / Debit Card (Visa / Master Card / Internet Banking) through secure internet payment gateway. Applicants applying online should upload their passport size color photograph while filling the Online Application. The Prospectus will be sent to such applicants.
  • Download of Application Form
    Applicants can fill their details online and download the Application Form from www.iujaipur.edu.in and send it to the Admissions Office along with the Demand Draft of Rs. 500 towards the cost of the application in favor of The ICFAI University, Jaipur - Fee Collection A/c payable at Jaipur.
  • Fill the Application Form
    Applicants can fill in the application form and send it to the Admissions Office.

Guidelines on how to Complete the Application Form

Students are advised to read the guidelines carefully before completing the Application Form for Admission.

Application Form

  1. Please make sure that you meet the eligibility criteria before filling up the Application Form
  2. Fill the Application Form in CAPITAL LETTERS
  3. Provide all available information under appropriate sections
  4. Make sure to sign the Application Form.
  5. Retain a photocopy of the completed Application Form.

Attested Copies of Certificates

Students have to enclose attested copies of the following certificates (Attestation should be done by any Gazetted Officer/Principal of the College).

  • Date of Birth Certificate / Class X Certificate.
  • Marks sheets of Class XII / Degree certificate (as may be applicable).
  • Domicile Certificate.
  • Aadhar Card
  • Any other certificates pertaining to academic and other activities.

Submission of Application Form

The completed Application Form for Admission may be sent to:

Admissions Office :
The ICFAI University, Jaipur,
Jamdoli, Agra Road,
Jaipur - 302031, Rajasthan.
Mobile : 09829214535, 08426043404; 9414519618
E-mail : admissions@iujaipur.edu.in
Website : www.iujaipur.edu.in.

Fee Schedule

Students have to pay the Program Fee at the beginning of each semester, as per the due dates which will be indicated in the Student Handbook.The first semester fee is to be paid on or before September 20, 2024.

Ph.D (3 years)
Admission Fee (One Time) Caution Deposit* Semester Fee (in INR) Total Program Fee (Excluding Admission Fee & Caution Deposit)
Domicile Non-Domicile Domicile Non-Domicile
20,000 10,000 35,000 40,000 2,10,000 2,40,000

* Caution deposit will be refunded after the completion of the program without any interest and after adjusting for dues, if any.

Remittance:

All payments should be made by way of Demand Draft in favor of "The ICFAI University, Jaipur - Fee Collection A/c" payable at Jaipur.

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