Applications are invited from all the eligible candidates for Ph.D. programme for AY 2022 – 23. Candidates should check the research interests/domains of available supervisors before applying for admission. The admissions shall be made based on Vishwakarma University Ph.D. Entrance Test (VUPET) Examination followed by Interview.

Eligibility Criteria

The following are eligible to seek admission to the Ph.D. programme:

(1) Candidates who have completed:

A 1-year/2-semester master's degree programme after a 4-year/8-semester bachelor’s degree programme or a 2-year/4-semester master’s degree programme after a 3-year bachelor’s degree programme or qualifications declared equivalent to the master’s degree, 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 is allowed for those belonging to SC/ST/OBC (non-creamy layer)/Differently-Abled, Economically Weaker Section (EWS).

Provided that a candidate seeking admission after a 4-year/8-semester bachelor’s degree programme 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).

(2) Candidates who have completed the M.Phil.

programme 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, will be eligible for admission to the Ph.D. programme. 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).

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Steps to apply for Ph.D. Admission

• Candidates should check the eligibility mentioned above before applying for Ph.D. admission.
• Check the research interests/domains of available supervisors.
• Fill up the application form by clicking the link below.

Click Here To Apply For VUPET Admission

• Pay Ph.D. admission form fee Rs. 6000/- (Rs.4000 for reserve category candidates).
• Download and Print the submitted application form for your reference.

Note: Applicants qualifying Master's Degree in 2023 can apply for Ph.D. admission. Applicants need to submit the Master's Degree result on or before July 30, 2023, in person or through the confidential document. Applicants needs to fulfil the eligibility criteria mentioned above at the time of Ph.D admission.

Self-Declaration form (applicable to Applicant qualifying Master's Degree in 2023 and result is yet awaited)

Download Self-Declaration Form

List of Ph.D. Subject and Admission Eligibility

*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).

*Please Note:

• This is the tentative schedule; any of the date(s) and other details as mentioned above is subject to change at the discretion of the University.
• Applicants are strongly advised not to wait for the last dates for form submission as mentioned above dates are subject to change and requested to apply the earliest to avoid last date rush.
• For the above mentioned Schedule the Mode of Exam will be offline at Vishwakarma University Campus, Pune.
• No separate intimation or announcement to any applicant(s) will be given.