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Ph.D / M.Tech by Research

PH.D. AND M.TECH. BY RESEARCH

Part-time opportunities also for teachers and industry professionals.

  • Cutting-edge research areas in engineering, science, and management.
  • Highly experienced Ph.D. faculty on campus: over 70
  • TEQIP/World Bank funding including COE
  • Crucible of Research and Innovation (CORI) – for multi-disciplinary research
  • Several ongoing funded research projects
  • Collaboration with reputed universities and industries
  • Fellowship/Scholarship/Financial Assistance available

AVAILABLE PROGRAMS

  • Ph.D. and M.Tech by Research in – Computer Science & Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Electronics and Communication Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, and Biotechnology.
  • Ph.D in – Commerce & Management, Science (Maths, Physics & Chemistry), Computer Applications, Psychology, Nursing, and Pharmacy.

    Candidates wishing to pursue research careers in interdisciplinary areas are especially encouraged.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION

  • Ph.D.: A post-graduate degree in a related field of study from a UGC recognized university, with a minimum of 60% aggregate marks (or equivalent grade point average)
  • M.Tech. by Research: UG degree in engineering with at least 60% marks (or equivalent GPA).
  • Reservation Categories (as notified by Govt. of Karnataka): 10% relaxation
  • Distance Education Degrees: not recognized

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS

  • Cover letter
  • Deg. Certificates–UG/PG, others
  • Photocopies of marks cards, transcripts
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Recommendation Letters (2 from academic references)
  • GRE/ GATE/ CAT/ UGC… scores (optional)

The application enclosing the above documents to be submitted to Registrar.

Application for Engineering/ Management/ Science/ Computer Applications
Application for Pharmaceutical Sciences
PhD Application form (only for PESU Students)
Details on Direct PhD

Syllabus for Entrance Exam: Click here

Program Outline

Ph.D. and M.Tech. by Research
Affiliation: PES University

19 March, 2025
Last date to submit Application

22 March, 2025
Entrance Exam

1st week of April
Interview

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ADMISSIONS OPEN

Research Fellowship of upto Rs. 30,000 / month for Meritorious Full Time Ph.D. Scholars

CONTACT

Dean of Research

dean.research@pes.edu

ELIGIBILITY FOR THE AWARD OF PH.D./ M.TECH. BY RESEARCH DEGREE

  • Credit compliance for course work within the stipulated maximum time duration
  • Successful Proposal Defense
  • Credit compliance for Research work within the stipulated maximum time duration
  • Compliance with publications requirement
  • Open seminars
  • Pre-Submission seminar of Synopsis
  • Submission of Synopsis
  • Submission of Thesis/Dissertation
  • Successful defense of the Thesis/Dissertation in the open viva-voce
  • Submission of final revised Thesis/Dissertation
  • Minimum duration requirement of THREE for Ph.D. and TWO years for M.Tech by Research
  • No pending disciplinary action; and no dues of any kind to the University

ADMISSION PROCEDURE

Admissions open round the year; Processing of applications, quarterly.

  • Submit application with enclosures
  • Meet Registrar, Dean of Research, domain heads, potential Research Supervisors (i.e., guides)
  • Interview
  • Selection by Research Admissions Committee

Candidates with a GRE/ GATE/ CAT/ UGC/ CSIR-NET/ NBHM score or equivalent may be given preference

Candidates awaiting final semester PG/UG results are also eligible to apply. Minimum percentage of marks for candidate belonging to SC/ ST/ Category-I/ Physically challenged and any other reserved category as notified by Govt of Karnataka may be relaxed by 10%. Candidates employed in reputed organizations are eligible to apply for part-time research programmes with the approval from their sponsoring organizations.

Interested and eligible candidates should apply through the prescribed application form and take the printout of the filled form. The completed application form along with the prescribed fee of Rs. 1250 in the form of a Demand Draft and relevant supporting documents (degree certificates, marks cards, etc), THREE letters of recommendations (with at least one each from the undergraduate and post-graduate institutions where the candidate studied), a statement of purpose and prescribed fee. Additionally, a valid GRE/ GATE/ CAT/ UGC/ CSIR-NET/ NBHM score or equivalent is preferred. Completed applications should be sent to: Registrar, PES University, 100 Ft. Ring Road, Banashankari 3rd Stage, Bengaluru 560085.

ADMISSION PROCEDURE

  • Research Policy
  • Rules and Regulations
  • Amendments to R&R
  • Fee Structure
  • Guidelines to PhD Scholars

Ph.D. Doctoral Committee Meetings

DC Meetings 
Half Yearly Progress Report 

Ph.D. Proposal Defense

Tips to prepare for Proposal Defense 
Proposal Defense Synopsis Format 
Research Proposal Format 
Ph.D. Comprehensive Exam 
Ph.D. Synopsis Submission 
Ph.D. Thesis Format 

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