Research Admissions
MINIMUM QUALIFICATION FOR ADMISSION
For Engineering Stream:
- 10+2+4+2 or any equivalent for Ph.D. in Engineering
- 10+2+5 year Integrated M.Tech. programme, Integrated M.S Programme in Engineering
For Non-Engineering Stream:
- 10+2+3+2 or any equivalent for Ph.D. in Non-Engineering
- 10+2+5 year Integrated. M.Sc. (Biotech) in Non- Engineering
In VIT-Vellore & Chennai and VIT-AP campuses only Internal Full Time [IFT] category is offered. In VITBhopal both Internal Full Time [IFT] and External Part Time [EPT] categories are available.
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Ph.D. in Engineering |
Master’s degree in Engineering / Technology in the relevant discipline with a minimum of 60% marks (of all the years /semesters) wherever marks are awarded / CGPA 6.5 on a 10 point scale in cases where letter grades are awarded or Equivalent qualifications like M.Sc. (Engineering) / M.S.[By Research] / M.Tech. [By Research]. |
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Ph.D. in Sciences |
Master’s degree in the relevant discipline of Science with a minimum of 60% marks / CGPA 6.5 on a 10 point scale. |
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Ph.D. in Languages |
Master’s degree with a minimum of 60% marks or 6.5 CGPA on a 10 point scale.
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Ph.D. in Management |
Master in Business Administration / CA / ICWA with a minimum of 60%marks / CGPA 6.5 on a 10 point scale. |
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Ph.D. in Law |
Master’s Degree in law (LLM / ML) from any recognized University /Institute, in the relevant field with a minimum of 60% marks or 6.5 CGPA on a 10 point scale. |
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Ph.D. in Fashion Technology |
M.Tech. / M.E. / M. Fashion Tech. / M.S. [By Research] / M.Tech. [By Research] in the field of Textile / Textile Engineering / Fiber Science/ Textile Chemical Processing / Fashion / Apparel / Garment with a minimum of 60% marks / CGPA 6.5 on a 10 point scale. |
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Ph.D. in Design & Planning |
Bachelor’s Students with outstanding academic record in the Bachelor’s degree in Engineering / Technology with an aptitude towards advanced scientific and technological research are eligible to apply. A minimum of 80% marks or a CGPA of 8.5 is mandatory on a 10 point scale. |
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Direct Ph.D. in Engineering / Technology |
Bachelor’s Students with outstanding academic record in the Bachelor’s degree in Engineering / Technology with an aptitude towards advanced scientific and technological research are eligible to apply. A minimum of 80% marks or a CGPA of 8.5 is mandatory on a 10 point scale. |
1. A candidate who wishes to work for Ph.D / Integrated Ph.D degree on a full-time basis (including project staff working in sponsored projects being carried out at the Institute) should apply in the prescribed form on or before the specified date.
2. Teachers working in other colleges in a permanent position and candidates sponsored by R&D organizations of the following categories are eligible to apply to work on a part-time basis for PhD Degree:
- Laboratories run by the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research/ Department of Atomic Energy / Department of Space etc.
- Public Sector undertakings with R & D Units.
- Private Industries recognized by The Department of Scientific & Industrial Research, Government of India as engaged in R&D work or contributing to R&D efforts. A copy of the certificate issued by the Department of Scientific and Industrial Research (DSIR) in this regard will be required to be produced in such cases.
- Medical Industry, Institutions and Hospitals with approved R&D in the relevant area. (A copy of the certificate issued by the appropriate authority to be produced).
3. Candidates of foreign nationality who hold Degrees from Indian Universities seeking admission to research programmes with the necessary clearance from the Government of India (The Ministry of Human Resource Development) and possess valid Visa will be treated on par with Indian nationals for purposes of admission to the Institute.
4. Foreign nationals with foreign degrees must meet the minimum educational requirements and their degrees must be equivalent to Indian degrees in Engineering / Technology / Science and they should have a good academic record. International Students are expected to have a good working knowledge of English. Candidates with valid GRE and TOEFL scores will be given preference. The case of each foreign applicant will be examined and admission will be offered purely on merit. The Fee is payable only as USD.
For all the Research Programmes, it is mandatory that the candidate should have studied in regular, full time and formal education in their previous degree programmes (UG and PG).
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D): The minimum period of study and research from the date of registration for the PhD programme to the date of submission of the thesis will be 30 months for full-time research scholars and 36 months for part-time research scholars.
Direct Ph.D.: The minimum period of study and research from the date of registration for the Direct PhD Programme to the date of submission of the thesis will be 4 years.
Academic Fee & Hostel Fee -
SELECTION PROCEDURE FOR INTERNATIONAL CANDIDATES (NRI/FOREIGN)
The Research candidates, who satisfy the criteria prescribed, shall appear for SKYPE Interview and online test in the appropriate subject which schedule will be intimated later.
DOCUMENTS TO BE UPLOADED:
- X & XII Mark statement or equivalent degree examination marks statement (if passed out),
- Semester / Year-wise Mark list (or) Consolidated of your qualifying exam (pre-final year as applicable),
- Certificate issued by the employer, with full details of the designation of the parents only (not applicable to foreign/OCI applicants),
- Copy of the passport of Parents (either father or mother) for NRI Candidates,
- Those who are applying for research programme should upload research proposal in the template given - download
- No Objection Certificate (NOC) from the present employer for External Part Time applicants,
- Foreign Candidates should be produced the sponsorship letter from the Parents / Family / Employer / Self and also copy of Passport / Proof of Residence.
For any queries on Academics, please contact:
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International Relations Office
# 105, Floor I, Dr.M.G.R. Block
VIT Vellore - 632014
Tamil Nadu, India
- +91-416-220 2188 / 2050 / 2055 / 2072 /
- global@vit.ac.in
