Chennai: Vel Tech Rangarajan Dr.Sagunthala R&D Institute of Science and Technology, a Deemed to be University, based in Chennai has invited applications for PhD programmes for the session December 2017. The PhD admissions are available in the following subject groups: Engineering/ Technology, Management Sciences, and Science and Humanities.
Key Dates: The closing date for submission of application is 20 December 2017. The PhD Entrance Test will be held on 23 December 2017.
List of Schools where PhD admissions are available:
School of Mechanical and Construction Enginnering Auto, Aero, Mech – Civil
School of Electrical and Computing Engineering CSE & IT – EEE & ECE
School of Basic Science Chemistry – Physics – Maths
Eligibility Conditions:
PhD Degree in Engineering/ Technology: M.E. / M.Tech. / M.S. (Research) in the relevant branch of Engineering or Technology
PhD Degree in Management Sciences: MBA / M.Phil / Post Graduate Diploma in Business Management or Administration awarded by Indian Institute of Management (IIM) / M.S. (By Research) in Management Sciences.
PhD Degree in Science and Humanities: M.Sc. / M.A. / M.S. (By Research) /M.Phil in the relevant branch of Science and Humanities / M.C.A.
The candidate should obtain minimum of 55% marks or CGPA of 6.0 on a 10 point scale in the qualifying examinations, or its equivalent grade ‘B’ in the UGC 7-point scale or an equivalent degree from a foreign educational Institution accredited by an Assessment and Accreditation Agency.
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/OBC (non-creamy layer)/Differently-Abled and other categories of candidates as per the decision of the Commission from time to time.
For eligibility criteria, how to apply and other details, candidates should visit the PhD admission page of the official website of Vel Tech.