Vellore Institute of Technology PhD Admission 2022 Application Form, Dates, Courses, Eligibility

 

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Vellore Institute of Technology (VIT) announces Research Entrance Examination (VITEEE) 2022 for PhD/Int. PhD Program admission 

VIT PhD Admission 2022 – Vellore Institute of Technology (VIT) invites applications from interested candidates for admission to Research (PhD) /Integrated PhD Program offered at various schools at VIT- Vellore & Chennai, VIT-AP and VIT-Bhopal for December 2022 Session.

Vellore Institute of Technology PhD Admission 2022

PhD Categories

  • VIT-Vellore campus only Internal Full Time [IFT] category is offered.
  • VIT-Chennai campus Internal Full Time [IFT] category is offered and Internal Part Time [IPT is offered only for VIT faculty members].
  • VIT-AP campus only Internal Full Time [IFT] category is available.
  • VIT-Bhopal campus both Internal Full Time [IFT] and External Part Time [EPT] categories are offered

 

Important Dates

  • Issue of online application : 01st September 2022
  • Last date for submission of application  : 10th November 2022
  • VITREE Slot Cum Test City Booking : 24th & 25th November 2022
  • Date of VITREE through Centre Based Test : 03rd & 4th December 2022
  • Personal Interview : 10th & 11th December 2022
  • Declaration of results : 15th December 2022
  • Last date of guide selection : 23rd December 2022
  • Last date of online fee payment : 29th December 2022
  • Commencement of classes : 02nd January 2023

 

Eligibility Criteria

For Engineering Stream:

  • 10+2+4+2 or any equivalent for Ph.D. in Engineering
  • 10+2+5 year Integrated M.Tech. programme, Integrated M.S Programme in Engineering

For Non-Engineering Stream:

  • 10+2+3+2 or any equivalent for Ph.D. in Non-Engineering
  • 10+2+5 year Integrated. M.Sc. (Biotech) in Non- Engineering

For Ph.D. in Engineering:

  • Master’s degree in Engineering / Technology in the relevant discipline with a minimum of 60% marks (of all the years /semesters) wherever marks are awarded / CGPA 6.5 on a 10 point scale in cases where letter grades are awarded or Equivalent qualifications like M.Sc. (Engineering) / M.S. [By Research] / M.Tech. [By Research].
  • For all the Research Programmes, it is mandatory that the candidate should have studied in regular, full time and formal education in their previous degree programmes (UG and PG).
  • M.Sc. Computer Science, M.Sc. (IT), MCA degree holders are not eligible to apply for Ph.D. Programme.

For Integrated Ph.D. in Engineering / Technology:

  • Bachelor’s Students with outstanding academic record in the Bachelor’s degree in Engineering / Technology with an aptitude towards advanced scientific and technological research are eligible to apply. A minimum of 80% marks or a CGPA of 8.5 is mandatory on a 10 point scale.

For Ph.D. in Sciences:

  • Master’s degree in the relevant discipline of Science with a minimum of 60% marks / CGPA 6.5 on a 10 point scale.

For Ph.D. in Languages:

  • Master’s degree with a minimum of 60% marks or 6.5 CGPA on a 10 point scale.

For Ph.D. in Management:

  • Master in Business Administration / CA / ICWA with a minimum of 60% marks / CGPA 6.5 on a 10 point scale.

For Ph.D. in Hospitality Management: (Vellore campus only)

  • Masters in Hotel Management {(MHM, M.Sc.-HM, MHMCT, MBA (Hospitality)} or Masters of Tourism Management {MA (Tourism), MTM, MTTM, MBA (Tourism)} from any accredited Indian or Foreign University with a minimum of 60% marks / CGPA 6.5 on a 10 point scale.

For Ph.D. in Design & Planning: (Vellore campus only)

  • Master’s in Design / Planning, M.Tech, M.E., MSc (Physiology), any master’s degree in Arts, Media Studies, Multimedia & Animation in full time or regular mode of education with 60% marks or CGPA 6.5 on a 10 point scale.

For Ph.D. in Architecture and Planning

  • Candidates should have a Bachelor’s degree in Architecture/ Planning and Master’s degree in Architecture/ Design/Planning/Building Engineering and Management or its equivalent in full-time or regular mode of education with 60% marks in aggregate

For Ph.D. in Agriculture

  • M.Sc. (Agriculture) in concerned subject with a minimum of 60% marks or 6.5 CGPA on a 10 point scale.

For Ph.D. in Law: (VIT-Chennai & VIT-AP campus only)

  • Master’s Degree in law (LLM / ML) from any recognized University / Institute, in the relevant field with a minimum of 60% marks or 6.5 CGPA on a 10 point scale.

For Ph.D. in Fashion Technology: (Chennai campus only)

  • M.Tech. / M.E. / M. Fashion Tech. / M.S. [By Research] / M.Tech. [By Research] in the field of Textile / Textile Engineering / Fiber Science / Textile Chemical Processing / Fashion / Apparel / Garment with a minimum of 60% marks / CGPA 6.5 on a 10 point scale.

For Ph.D. in Design & Planning: (Vellore campus only)

  • Master’s in Design / Planning, M.Tech, M.E., MSc (Physiology), any master’s degree in Arts, Media Studies, Multimedia & Animation in full time or regular mode of education with 60% marks or CGPA 6.5 on a 10 point scale. 

 

Application Process

  • Eligible candidates can apply online through the official website https://vit.ac.in/ and https://admissions.vit.ac.in/researchapplication/
  • Candidates desirous to seek admission to be required to apply on the prescribed form online. Only those applicants, who apply online before the last date and satisfy the eligibility criteria, will be considered for admission.
  • Candidates have to upload their scanned passport sized photograph and signature. Read all instructions regarding filling up online forms, and relevant information are available on the University website.

 

Application Fee

  • Application Fee : Rs. 1200/-
  • Mode of Payment : Online through Debit Cards/Credit Cards/ Internet Banking

 

Selection Process

Ph.D.

  • Selection based on the performance in the VITREE 2022 score, PG Degree marks, Research proposal and Interview. Candidates, who fulfil the eligibility criteria prescribed, shall appear for VITREE 2022, a Computer Based Test for 2 hours on 3rd & 4th December 2022 at their test venue of choice. Change of Venue Campus, date of Interview or program will not be permitted. The question paper will have 100 MCQs (Technical – 70 questions; English communication skills – 15 questions; Statistics and probability – 15 questions).
  • The shortlisted candidates should appear for personal interview on 10th or 11th December 2022. The selected candidates for admission will be intimated by 15th December 2022.

Integrated Ph.D.

  • Selection based on the performance in the VITREE 2022 score, B.E. / B.Tech. Degree marks, Research proposal and Personal Interview. Candidates, who fulfil the eligibility criteria prescribed, shall appear for VITREE 2022, a Computer Based Test for 2 hours on 3rd & 4th December 2022 at their test venue of choice. Change of Venue Campus, date of Interview or program will not be permitted. The question paper will have 100 MCQs (Technical – 70 questions; English communication skills – 15 questions; Statistics and probability – 15 questions).
  • The shortlisted candidates should appear for personal interview on 10th or 11th December 2022. The selected candidates for admission will be intimated by 15th December 2022.

For more details and to apply online, please visit the official website

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