Ph.D. | PES University

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

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Available programs :

Ph.D. and M.Tech. (Research) in – Civil Engg., Computer Science & Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Electronics and Communication Engg., Mechanical Engg., and Biotechnology.
Ph.D. in – Management, Maths, Science, Computer Applications and Pharmacy
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/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. / M.Tech. by Research 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/Dissertation;
Successful defense of the Thesis/Dissertation in the open viva-voce;
Submission of final revised Thesis/Dissertation;
Minimum duration requirement of THREE for Ph.D. and TWO years for M.Tech by Research;
No pending disciplinary action; and no dues of any kind to the University.

Application Requirements

Cover letter
Deg. Certificates–UG/PG, others
Photocopies of marks cards, transcripts
Statement of Purpose
Recommendation Letters (2 from academic references)
GRE/GATE/CAT/UGC… scores (optional)

The application enclosing the above documents to be submitted to Registrar.

Application Form for Ph.D. / M.Tech by Research / M.Phil: Click here

Syllabus for PhD Entrance Test: Click here

Admission Procedure

Admissions open round the year;
Processing of applications, quarterly.
1. Submit application with enclosures
2. Meet Registrar, Dean of Research, domain heads, potential Research Supervisors (i.e., guides)
3. Interview
4. Selection by Research Admissions Committee
Candidates with a GRE / GATE / CAT / UGC / CSIR-NET/ NBHM score or equivalent may be given preference

Application Form for Pharmaceutical Sciences Entrance Test: Click here

Syllabus for Pharmaceutical Sciences Entrance Test: Click here