Ph.D.,M.Tech. by Research and M.Phil degrees.

Part-time opportunities also for teachers and industry professionals.

• Cutting-edge research areas in engineering, science, and management.
• Highly experienced Ph.D. faculty on campus: over 70
• TEQIP/World Bank funding including COE
• Crucible of Research and Innovation (CORI) – for multi-disciplinary research
• Several ongoing funded research projects
• Collaboration with reputed universities and industries
• Fellowship/Scholarship/Financial Assistance available

Available programs :

• Ph.D. and M.Sc. (Engg) in – Civil Engg., Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Electronics and Communication Engg., Mechanical Engg., and Biotechnology.
• Ph.D. in – Management, Maths, Science, and Computer Applications.
• M.Phil. in – Maths and Science

Candidates wishing to pursue research careers in interdisciplinary areas are especially encouraged.

Minimum Qualification :

• Ph.D.: PG and UG degrees with at least 60% marks (or equivalent GPA) at both levels.
• M.Tech. by Research : UG degree in engineering with at least 60% marks (or equivalent GPA).
• M.Phil.: PG and UG degrees in science with at least 60% marks (or equivalent GPA) at both levels.
• Reservation Categories (as notified by Govt. of Karnataka): 10% relaxation
• Distance Education Degrees: not recognized

Candidates awaiting final semester PG/UG results are also eligible to apply. Minimum percentage of marks for candidate belonging to SC / ST / Category-I / Physically challenged and any other reserved category as notified by Govt of Karnataka may be relaxed by 10%. Candidates employed in reputed organizations are eligible to apply for part-time research programmes with the approval from their sponsoring organizations.

Application Procedure: Interested and eligible candidates should apply through the prescribed application form available online at www.pes.edu/programs/phd and take the printout of the filled form. The completed application form along with the prescribed fee of Rs. 1050/- in the form of a Demand Draft and relevant supporting documents (degree certificates, marks cards, etc), THREE letters of recommendations (with at least one each from the undergraduate and post-graduate institutions where the candidate studied), a statement of purpose and prescribed fee. Additionally, a valid GRE / GATE / CAT / UGC / CSIR-NET/ NBHM score or equivalent is preferred. Completed applications should be sent to: Registrar, PES University, 100 Ft. Ring Road, Banashankari 3rd Stage, Bengaluru 560085.

Eligibility for the Award of Ph.D. Degree

• Credit compliance for course work within the stipulated maximum time duration;
• Successful Proposal Defense;
• Credit compliance for Research work within the stipulated maximum time duration;
• Compliance with publications requirement;
• Open seminars
• Pre-Submission seminar of Synopsis;
• Submission of Synopsis;
• Submission of Thesis;
• Successful defense of the Thesis in the open viva-voce;
• Submission of final revised Thesis;
• Minimum duration requirement of THREE years;
• No pending disciplinary action; and no dues of any kind to the University.