Pune: Symbiosis International Deemed University, Pune has released All India Entrance Exam for PhD Programs, known as PET 2018. The online PhD Entrance Test will be held on 24 June 2018. The total number PhD vacant seats are 302.
The PhD programs are available in the following faculties: Law, Management, Computer Studies, Health and Biological Sciences, Media, Communication and Design, Humanities and Social Sciences, and Engineering.
Key Dates: The online application registration commences from 08 June 2018. The online application closes on 08 June 2018. The online PET will be held on 24 June 2018 (Sunday).
List of Departments where PhD Admission is available:
Law 6
Management 159
Finance 48
Energy and Enviornment Management 8
Human Resource Management and Organisational Behaviour 18
Marketing 48
Operations 18
General Management 16
Agribusiness Management 3
Computer Studies 18
Computer Science 10
Systems 5
Geoinformatics 3
Health and Biomedical Sciences – 21
Healthcare Management 8
Biotechnology 9
Nutrition and Dietetics 2
Biostatistics 2
Media, Communication and Design 17
Humanities and Social Sciences 36
Economics 18
International Relations 18
Engineering 45
Civil Engineering 1
Computer Science Engineering 5
Electronics & Telecommunication Engineering 9
Mechanical Engineering 17
Geo-spatial Sciences 2
Chemistry 3
Mathematics 0
Physics 8
Eligibility:
A candidate seeking admission to the Ph.D. Programme must satisfy any one of the following eligibility requirements:
- Candidates for admission to the Ph.D. Programme shall have 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 grade ‘B’ in the UGC 7-point scale (or an equivalent grade in a point scale wherever grading system is followed) or an equivalent degree 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 for the purpose of assessing, accrediting or assuring quality and standards of educational institutions.
- Relaxation of 5% of marks, from 55% to 50%, or an equivalent relaxation of grade, may be allowed for those belonging to SC/ST/Differently-Abled categories or for those who had obtained their Master’s degree prior to 19th September, 1991. The eligibility marks of 55% (or an equivalent grade in a point scale wherever grading system is followed) and the relaxation of 5% to the categories mentioned above are permissible based only on the qualifying marks without including the grace mark procedures.
- Candidates who have successfully completed the M.Phil. Degree with 55% marks or its equivalent grade ‘B’ in the UGC 7-point scale (or an equivalent grade in a point scale wherever grading system is followed), shall be eligible to take admission to the Ph. D. Degree. A relaxation of 5% of marks, from 55% to 50%, or an equivalent relaxation of grade, may be allowed for those belonging to SC/ST//differently-abled categories.
- Candidates possessing a Degree considered equivalent to M.Phil. Degree of an Indian Institution, 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 for the purpose of assessing, accrediting or assuring quality and standards of educational institutions, shall be eligible for admission to Ph.D. Programme.
- Master’s degree or equivalent in any subject with 55% marks plus minimum of five years of work experience in the area of interdisciplinary research in which admission is being sought. Interdisciplinary research involves two or more academic, scientific, or artistic disciplines. The candidate must show evidence of his/her relevant experience in interdisciplinary area of research.
For exact details about eligibility conditions, how to apply and other details, the candidates should refer the Admission Notification, uploaded on the official website of Symbiosis International Deemed University.
