Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University announces Admission to PhD Program for Session 2024 through Entrance Test, Apply now
GGSIPU PhD Admission 2024 – Applications are invited by Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University Dwarka, Delhi from the interested candidates for admission to PhD Program offered in various subjects for the academic session 2024-25.
Check out details of GGSIPU PhD Admission 2024, like the application form, eligibility criteria, fees, selection process, etc. from the page below.
About GGSIPU
Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University (GGSIPU), also known as Indraprastha University or IPU, is recognised as a state university. IP University is accredited with an A++ grade by the NAAC and recognised by the UGC. IPU has been ranked 74 in the ‘University’ category by the NIRF in 2023. The university offers various UG, PG and Doctoral level courses across the streams of Engineering, Management, Medicine, Law, and Commerce, among others
PhD Program Offered
PhD Program is offered in following subjects:
- PhD Information Technology
- PhD Computer Science & Engineering
- PhD Computer Applications
- PhD Electronics & Communication Engineering
- PhD Artificial Intelligence – Data Science
- PhD Artificial Intelligence – Machine Learning
- PhD Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT)
- PhD Automation and Robotics (A&R)
- PhD Mechanical & Automation Engineering
- PhD Management
- PhD Chemical Technology
- PhD Biotechnology
- PhD Environmental Science
- PhD Medical Sciences
- PhD Mathematics
- PhD Chemistry
- PhD Physics
- PhD English
- PhD Economics
- PhD Law & Legal Studies
- PhD Mass Communication
- PhD Architecture & Planning
- PhD History
- PhD Sociology
- PhD Design & Innovation
Important Dates
- Start date for receipt of application (Online mode): 03rd week of January 2024
- Last date for receipt of application (Online mode): 31.03.2024
- Last date for submission of documents by candidates requesting exemption from PET at the office of Dean/Directors of respective University Schools of Study/Centre of Excellence through offline mode/email: 15.04.2024
- List of Exempted Candidate from PET to be uploaded by respective University Schools of Study/Centre of Excellence on the University website: 20.04.2024
- Date of Entrance Test: 27.04.2024 to 14.05.2024
- Notification of interview schedule on University website, conduct of interview and completion of all formalities of admission by respective schools/centres: 31.07.2024
Eligibility Criteria
- Candidates seeking admission to the PhD program should 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 by the corresponding statutory regulatory body, 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 may be allowed for those belonging to SC/ST/OBC (non-creamy layer)/differently-abled, Economically Weaker Section (EWS) and other categories of candidates as per the decision of the Commission from time to time. 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.
- 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, shall 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) and other categories of candidates as per the decision of the Commission from time to time.
- For details regarding school specific eligibility criteria, candidates may refer to school wise details in brochure
Application Process
- The application forms shall be available in the online mode only on the University Website http://www.ipu.ac.in.
- The last date of application may be extended for any programme or programme group for which a common entrance test is to be conducted by the University
- No separate intimation will be sent to the candidates regarding declaration of results and commencement of interview/ admission. Final Merit list will be declared on University Website http://www.ipu.ac.in
Submission of Application Form :
- All the candidates (whether exempted or not exempted as in point 3.2 above) have to apply online for admission to Ph.D. programme by filling up the online application form as available on the University website http://www.ipu.ac.in. The application fee shall be notified by the Examination Branch.
- Appearing in Ph.D. Entrance Test (PET) is mandatory for all non-exempted applicants (refer Point 3.2 above). However admit card would be issued to all the applicants including the exempted applicants (refer Point 3.2 above).
- All the applicants need to download the admit card from the link used for filling up the application form using their respective login id and password. The applicants who are exempted from Ph.D. Entrance Test should keep the admit card with them and the same has to be produced at the time of interview. The candidates are advised to take and retain a printout of the duly filled in application form.
- The candidates must read all the important instructions before filling up the Application Form.
- A detailed procedure for filling up the application form is available on University website http://www.ipu.ac.in under the link “Procedure to fill online application forms.”
- The candidate should choose the “Exam Category” as “Ph.D.” in the online application form The candidate should enter his or her relevant details and upload a recent clear photograph of size as mentioned with his or her scanned signature and left thumb impression.
- Relevant course for Ph.D. Entrance Test PET should be chosen and payment of requisite application fee as notified by the Examination branch must be made online
Application Fee
- The application fee shall be notified by the Examination Branch.
- Last time the Application fee was Rs. 1200/-.
Admission Procedure
- Admission to the Ph.D. programme in various University Schools of Study and Centres of Excellence in the University shall be through a Ph.D. Entrance Test (PET) conducted by the University or any designated agency by the University in the relevant disciplines of study. The (PET) Ph.D. Entrance Test will be conducted online (CBT) / offline on OMR Sheet based upon MCQ’s.
- It is an online (CBT) / offline mode of examination that will be conducted at designated centres only.
- Mode of examination will be notified later on the University website by the Examination Branch. Students are advised to regularly visit the website for further updates.
- The written entrance test shall be qualifying for admission to the Ph. D. programme with 50% of total marks as qualifying cut off for general category. For SC/ST/ PWD/OBC (Non-Creamy Layer)/EWS category the qualifying cut off shall be 45% of total marks. The syllabus of the written entrance test shall consist of 50% of research methodology and 50% subject specific. Please refer to school-wise details for the syllabus of the respective PET.
- An interview / viva-voce shall be organized where candidates are required to discuss their research interest / area through a presentation before a duly constituted Ph.D. Admission Committee.
- The University may decide the number of eligible students to be called for an interview based on the number of Ph.D. seats/slots available.
- The admission shall be based on the performance / merit of the candidate in the interview/viva-voce. The interview/viva-voce shall consider the following aspects, viz. whether:
- The candidate possesses the basic knowledge and aptitude for the proposed research work;
- The candidate possesses the competence for the proposed research work;
- The proposed plan of research can contribute to new/additional knowledge in the area of research.
- For written entrance test qualified candidates, the merit list (out of 100 marks), for admissions will be prepared as per following criteria:
- 70% weightage will be given to the marks obtained in written entrance test;
- 30% weightage will be given to interview/Viva-voce.
- For candidates, exempted from the written entrance test, the merit list will be prepared on the basis of interview/Viva-voce and scaled up to 100 marks.
Exam Pattern
- Those students, who have qualified for fellowship/scholarship in UGC-NET/UGC-CSIR NET /GATE/CEED and other similar National Level Tests, shall be exempted from the entrance test conducted by the University for admission to the Ph.D. programme.
- However, they shall have to apply for admission to the University by filling up the online application form available at the University website.
- Such candidates need to submit the relevant documents in support of their claim along with a request for exemption at the respective University School of Study/Centres of Excellence in the University within two weeks after the last date of receipt of PhD applications.
- A list of candidates exempted from appearing in the PET shall be displayed on the University website atleast one week prior to the date of the PET for that discipline by the respective University Schools of Study/Centres of Excellence in the University.
Reservations
- Reservation shall be as per the State Reservation Policy, notified by the University from time to time.
- The admission to the Ph.D. programmes shall be done on an All-India basis.
- The reservation shall be as follows: SC (15%), ST (7.5%), EWS (10%), PwD (5% horizontal).
Employed Candidates
- Employed candidates including permanent faculty members of the University Schools or affiliated colleges/institutions, who wish to seek Ph.D. admission as full-time research scholars, must obtain leave for a period of at least three years to fulfil the minimum registration period of the University.
- Candidates, who need a proof of selection to obtain leave from their employers, may use the selection/admission list displayed on the University website for this purpose, but admission shall only be granted upon submission of the leave sanction letter in original.
- All employed candidates (full-time / part-time) in regular employment must obtain a “No Objection Certificate” for the purpose of pursuing Ph.D. programme and the same must be submitted at the time of interview for admission.
Research Projects Candidates in GGSIP University
- All personnel(s) working in research projects in GGSIP University can pursue full time Ph.D. in GGSIP University, subject to their fulfilling the eligibility conditions for admission to the Ph.D. programme of GGSIP University.
- However, they will have to submit a “No Objection Certificate” from the respective Principal Investigator (PI) of the research project in which they are working for the purpose of pursuing Ph.D. programme, and the same must be submitted at the time of interview for admission.
Admit Card
- The applicants are advised that since the form filling as well as admit cards shall be made available through the online mode only they must keep the details of their login id and the password secure and safe.
- The Admit Card will be available online or through e-mail, on or before 3 days of the date of the PET.
For more details and to apply online, please visit the official website