Deenbandhu Chhotu Ram University PhD Admission 2020-21

DCRUSTM Sonepat

• Deenbandhu Chhotu Ram University of Science & Technology, Murthal offers Research Programs in its Departments/Centers leading to the award of Degree of Doctor of Philosophy (PhD).

• The award of PhD degree is in recognition of high academic achievements, independent research and application of knowledge to the solution of technical and scientific problems in Science, Technology, Architecture, Management and Humanities.

Duration of the Program

PhD program shall be for a minimum duration of three years, including coursework and a maximum of six years. For further details, refer to the Ph.D. ordinance.

Number of Seats

S. No.

Name of the Department

            Slots

 1

Architecture

09

 2

Bio Technology

05

 3

Bio-Medical Engg.

03

 4

Civil Engg.

04

 5

Chemistry

08

 6

Chemical Engg.

16

 7

Centre of Excellence in Energy & Environment Studies

04

 8

Computer Science & Engg.

05

 9

Electronics & Comm. Engg.

08

 10

Electrical Engg.

18

 11

English

04

 12

Management Studies

05

 13

Mathematics

03

 14

Mechanical Engg.

17

 15

Physics

08

Deenbandhu Chhotu Ram University PhD Admission 2020-21 Important Dates

Events

Dates

Start of Online submission of form

14th September 2020

Last date for online submission of forms

12th October 2020

Availability of admit cards on the website

16th October 2020

Entrance test examinations

21st October 2020

Declaration of result

26th October 2020

DRC meetings

28th Oct to 02nd November 2020

List of admitted candidates by

09th November 2020

Last date for deposition of fee by

10th November 2020

Start of Pre Ph.D. course work classes

10th November 2020

Eligibility Criteria for Deenbandhu Chhotu Ram University PhD Admission 2020-21

• Candidates for admission to the Ph.D. program must have a Master's degree in the relevant discipline or a professional degree declared equivalent to the Master’s degree in the relevant discipline by the corresponding statutory regulatory body, with at least 55% marks in aggregate or its equivalent grade 'B' in the UGC 7-point scale

• A relaxation of 5% of marks, from 55% to 50%, or an equivalent relaxation of grade, may be allowed for those belonging to SC/BC(non-creamy layer)/Differently-Abled and other categories of candidates as per the decision of the Commission from time to time, or for those who had obtained their Master's degree prior to 19th September 1991

• The eligibility marks of 55% (or an equivalent grade in a point scale wherever grading system is followed) and the relaxation of 5% to the categories mentioned above are permissible based only on the qualifying marks without including the grace mark procedures.

Deenbandhu Chhotu Ram University PhD Admission 2020-21 Application Process

• Candidate seeking admission shall apply to the University online

• Link is available on the University Website www.dcrustm.ac.in / dcrustadmission.org

• Please keep your scanned photograph, saved in a file in jpeg format, ready to upload on the application form. The file size should be between 20 kB to 40 kB.

• Please keep your scanned signature, saved in a file in jpeg format, ready to upload on the application form. The file size should be between 10 kB to 20 kB.

• Application fee must be paid online which is activated after the application form is completed

Application Fee

• General candidates have to pay a fee of Rs. 1000/-, Rs. 250/- for SC/ BC category candidates. Candidates must pay the fee through online mode.

Selection Procedure

• PhD programs shall be issued once or twice in a year; number of seats available for admission in different departments and centers will be as per the vacant slots. Haryana State reservation policy will be followed to distribute the total number of slots.

• Applicants will have to take the Entrance Test and those further shortlisted will be required to appear for an interview. Candidates who have valid JRF (UGC / CSIR / DBT / any other through an Entrance Test)/ GATE / NET are exempted from the Entrance Test

• In the Entrance Test, the candidate has to secure at least 50% marks in case of General Category. A relaxation of 5% of marks (from 50% to 45%) shall be allowed for the candidates belonging to SC / BC (Non-Creamy layers) / Differently-abled category in the entrance examination conducted by the University.

• While preparing the merit list, weightage shall be given according to the following criteria:

• 30% for the marks in the seminar/presentation/interview to be conducted by the respective DRCs/ CRCs

• 70% for the marks in the Entrance Test OR

• 50 marks to those candidates who have qualified valid JRF (UGC / CSIR / DBT / any other through an Entrance Test) OR

• 35 marks to those candidates who have qualified valid GATE / NET

 Entrance Test

• The Entrance Test shall be a Single Paper Test having 100 Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) and the duration of the test shall be 120 Minutes

• Candidates shall be required to answer all questions. There will be no negative marking for wrong answers. The Entrance Test shall be divided in two parts.

• Part 'A' Research methodology: Part-A shall consist of 50 MCQs each carrying one mark. The questions which will be of a general nature, intended to assess the teaching/research aptitude of the candidate

• Part 'B': This part shall contain 50 subjects specific MCQs covering the topics given in the syllabus and are designed to test a candidate's knowledge of the subject in which he/she has applied for Ph.D. admission.

• Candidates seeking admission to Ph.D. program shall have to appear in the Entrance Test

• Entrance Tests for admission to various Ph.D. programs shall be conducted at University level on the basis of prescribed syllabi of concerned discipline.

• A candidate can apply for admission to one department/discipline only. The entrance test will be held at the University Campus as per the schedule