IITTM Gwalior PhD Admission 2018 – Dates, Eligibility, Application

IITTM Gwalior Announces to PhD in Tourism & Travel Management 2018

IITTM Gwalior PhD Admission 2018 – Indian Institute of Tourism and Travel Management (IITTM), Gwalior invites applications for admission to Doctoral of Philosophy – PhD in Tourism and Travel Management Program in being offered under the collaborative Scheme of IGNT University for the year 2018

Also See : Phd Admission

Details of PhD Program 2018

• Doctor of Philosophy-PhD in Tourism & Travel Management Program is being offered under the collaborative scheme of IGNT University – Ministry of HRD, Govt. of India and Indian Institute of Tourism & Travel Management(IITTM), Ministry of Tourism, Govt. of India)
• PhD(Tourism & Travel Management) Program is being offered under the collaborative scheme of IGNT University -Ministry of HRD, Govt. of India
• It is offered for research scholars to enable them to acquire the right skill set for research and teaching in tourism & travel management areas with ample flexibility to adapt to employing the needs of the ever changing and dynamic field of tourism

Important Dates

• Last Date of Application: 09th July 2018
• IGNTU-IITTM RET: 15th July 2018
• Test Centres: All the centres of IITTM: Gwalior, Bhubaneswar, Noida, Nellore and Goa

Intake Capacity

• The total number of seats offered by IITTM shall be 19
• The seats may be offered through all or some of campuses of IITTM viz. Gwalior, Noida, Bhubaneswar, Nellore and Goa as per the decision of the authority of IITTM

Also See : Admission Notification

Eligibility Criterion

• Candidates for admission to PhD Program shall have a Master’s degree or a professional degree declared equivalent to the Master’s degree by the corresponding statutory regulatory body, with at least 55% marks in aggregate or its equivalent grade ‘B’ in the UGC 7-point scale (or an equivalent grade in a point scale wherever grading system is followed) or an equivalent degree from a foreign educational institutions accredited by an Assessment & 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 for the purpose of accessing, accrediting or assuring quality and standards of educational institutions
• A relaxation of 5% of marks, from 55% to 50%, or an equivalent relaxation of grade, may be allowed for those belonging to SC/ST/OBC (non-creamy layer)/Differently-abled and other categories of candidates as per the decision of the UGC from time to time, or for those who had obtained their Master’s degree prior to 19th September 1991
• 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
• Candidates who have cleared the M.Phil. Course Work with at least 55% marks in aggregate or its equivalent grade ‘B’ in the UGC 7-poinit scale (or an equivalent grade in a point scale wherever grading system is followed) and successfully completed the M.Phil. Degree shall be eligible to proceed to do research work leading to the PhD Degree in the same Institution in an integrated program (if any)
• A relaxation of 5% of marks, from 55% to 50%, or an equivalent relaxation of grade, may be allowed for those belonging to SC/ST/OBC (non-creamy layer)/differently-abled and other categories of candidates as per the decision of the University from time to time

Admission Procedure

Admission through Entrance Test

• A candidate who possess the requisite qualification as defined in above regulations shall be eligible for admission to the PhD program
• An employee of any other university/ institution/ college/ government department/public sector undertaking/ R & D organization/ private industry having the requisite qualification, who is sponsored as a full-time candidate by the said organization, with at least 2 years of experience in the relevant area, and who is relieved on study leave for a period of not less than three years for pursuing PhD program also has to appear RET

Exempted Category (Direct Admission)

• A candidate who fulfils any one of the following criteria shall be exempted from the RET (without appearing in the RET)
• A candidate who is qualified in a national level test such as National Eligibility Test (NET-JRF), NET-LS (without fellowship)
• A foreign national who is a recipient of fellowship by Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR), Government of India and who is sponsored by his/her government

Research Entrance Test (RET)

• The examination, IITTM RET shall be conducted at all the centers of IITTM viz. Gwalior, NOIDA, Bhubaneswar, Nellore and Goa
• The RET is consist of three components viz. written test, career with credential and personal interview. Total marks for RET is 150 marks, out of which 100 marks is allotted for written test, 30 marks for career with credential of the candidates and 20 marks for personal interview
• Mainly the question paper for written test is expected to be comprised of objective type questions with multiple choices, without negative marking
• Total number of seats as decided by IGNTU shall be 19 for all the centers of IITTM put together

Exam Fee

• Rs 50000/- at the time of submission of the thesis for evaluation and exam
• In case of extension of the duration beyond three years, fee shall be Rs 25,000/- per year for the years extended as per the rules / ordinance of IGNTU

Reservations

• Reservation of the seats for SC/ST/OBC (non-creamy layer)/Differently-abled and other categories of candidates shall be as per the IGNT University norms/Govt. of India Rules
• The number of seats reserved for SC/ST/OBC categories may be reduced proportionately if number of qualified candidates is less
• The vacant seats reserved for SC/ST/OBC candidates, if any, shall be filled as per Government of India rules

Application Form

• Candidates may download application form and instructions for filling up of form along with admit cards for appearing in IITTM Research Entrance Test (RET) by visiting the institution’s website www.iittm.ac.in then click on PhD Admission 2018
• Completed application form along with Demand Draft of any nationalized bank of Rs. 1500/- (Rs. 1000/- for SC/ST/PH) as application fee(non-refundable) in favour of Director – IITTM payable at Gwalior and should reach to the Chairman, PhD Program, IITTM at following address on or before 09th July 2018
• The Chairman Admission (PhD),Indian Institute of Tourism and Travel Management (IITTM), Govindpuri, Gwalior, M.P. (India)-474011

Contact Details

Indian Institute of Tourism and Travel Management, Govindpuri, Gwalior (MP)-474011, Phone: 0751 – 2437300; Fax: 0751-2344054,Website: www.iittm.ac.in