Ph.D.

1. Engineering and Technology
2. Management
3. Skill Development

The Ph.D. Program has the following four components:

1. Mandatory Course Work
2. Comprehensive Examination
3. Thesis Proposal Formulation
4. Thesis Submission and Defense

(i) The admission shall be based on the criteria notified by the institution, keeping in view the guidelines / norms in this regard issued by the UGC and other statutory / regulatory bodies concerned, and taking into account the reservation policy of the Central / State Government from time to time. Admission will be based on candidate satisfying the requirements of minimum qualifications as laid down in 2.

AND

Performance in the Ph.D. Entrance Test conducted by Symbiosis University of Applied Sciences, Indore which shall test their knowledge in the domain of business and management, general awareness, research methodology, mental aptitude, skill development and teaching aptitude. The test shall be computer based and objective.

(ii) Admission to the Ph.D. programme shall be made using the following methods:

1. The University may admit students who qualify for fellowship / scholarship in UGC-NET / UGC- CSIR NET / GATE / CEED and similar National level tests based on an interview and/or;
2. The University may admit students through an Entrance Test conducted at the level of the individual the University. The Entrance Test syllabus shall consist of 50% of research methodology, and 50% shall be subject specific.
3. Students who have secured 50% marks in the entrance test are eligible to be called for the interview.
4. A relaxation of 5% marks will be allowed in the entrance examination for the candidates belonging to SC / ST / OBC / differently-abled category, Economically Weaker Section (EWS), and other categories of candidates as per the decision of the Commission from time to time.
5. The University may decide the number of eligible students to be called for an interview based on the number of Ph.D. seats available.
6. Provided that for the selection of candidates based on the entrance test conducted by the University, a weightage of 30% for the entrance test, 30% for academic achievements & prior research experience and 40% for research proposal & the performance in the interview shall be given.

(iii) The University shall:

1. Notify a prospectus well in advance on the institution’s website specifying the number of seats for admission, subject/discipline-wise distribution of available seats, criteria for admission, the procedure for admission, and all other relevant information for the candidates;
2. Adhere to the National/State-level reservation policy, as applicable.
3. Maintain a list of Ph.D. supervisors (specifying the name of the supervisor, his or her designation, and the department/school/centre), along with the details of Ph.D. scholars (specifying the name of the registered Ph.D. scholar, the topic of his/her research and the date of admission) admitted under them on the website of the institution and update this list every academic year.

(iv) Every candidate desirous of taking admission to the PhD programme should:

1. Apply in the prescribed format along with the fees in the institution’s website.
2. submit a tentative research proposal of 500-1000 words along with the application and the same shall be discussed in the interview.
3. Number of Scholars to be admitted shall be at the discretion of the university, based on the availability of the resources and academic profile of the candidates.
4. The selection shall be made once in a year
5. The selection will be based on the following criteria and the weightages assigned to them are as follows.

1. All course requirements must be finished within the term they are offered.
2. An extension is possible for up to one year (to be completed by the next year) if a module is not completed.
3. Failure to complete coursework within the maximum allotted time of 2 years will result in the automatic cancellation of Ph.D. registration.

Note: The program duration (3 years, extendable to a maximum of 5 years) remains unchanged even with a course work extension.

1. The student shall report to the admissions office on the appointed date and complete the registration formalities that will include filling up of the requisite forms and verification of academic and other credentials. Upon completion of the same the student will be provided with a registration number which shall be his primary identity during the program
2. The Dean Research will conduct an induction program which shall be attended by all the Research Scholars.
3. The Dean Research shall allot the candidate a guide anytime during the coursework or upon the completion of the same. The Dean Research may initially allot an academic advisor with whom the scholar shall work closely during such allotment and the arrangement will be converted to thesis supervision unless decided otherwise by the concerned.
4. The guide shall, in consultation with Dean Research, constitute the scholar’s Research Advisory Committee (RAC); during a subsequent date after the completion of the coursework.
5. The guide shall allot the course work to the student which shall be completed in the specified period obtaining the minimum required grades.
6. The scholar shall be in constant communication with the guide and shall appraise the guide of his / her academic progress and take the necessary inputs to improve the same.

Full-Time Ph.D. Admission Criteria

• Master's Degree Path:
  • Required Qualification: Master's degree (1-year/2-semester after 4-year/8-semester Bachelor's OR 2-year/4-semester after 3-year Bachelor's) or equivalent.
  • Minimum Marks: ≥60% marks in aggregate (or equivalent grade).
  • Foreign Qualification: Equivalent degree from an accredited foreign educational institution.
• 4-Year Bachelor's Path:
  • Required Qualification: 4-year/8-semester bachelor’s degree.
  • Minimum Marks: ≥75% marks in aggregate (or equivalent grade).
• Phil. Path:
  • Required Qualification: Phil. programme completion.
  • Minimum Marks: ≥55% marks in aggregate (or equivalent grade).
  • Foreign Qualification: Equivalent M.Phil. from an accredited foreign educational institution.

Relaxation: A 5% marks relaxation (or equivalent grade) is allowed for candidates belonging to SC/ST/OBC (non-creamy layer)/Differently Abled, EWS, and other categories as per Commission decisions.

2. Part-Time Ph.D. Admission Criteria
   

• Eligibility: Must fulfill the same academic criteria (Master's/4-Year Bachelor's/M.Phil.) as the Full-Time program (including minimum marks and relaxation rules, as outlined above).
• No Objection Certificate (NOC): Candidate must submit an NOC from the employer that clearly states:
  • Permission is granted to pursue studies on a part-time basis.
  • Official duties permit sufficient time for research.
  • The candidate will be relieved from duty to complete the course work, if required.

In addition to coursework, students must undergo training or attend suitable MOOCs/Faculty Development Programs (FDP) in the following areas:

1. Academic and Scholarly writing
2. Pedagogy course in management teaching
3. Course on case writing

The Research Advisory Committee (RAC) and guide may recommend other courses beneficial to the scholar's research area.