Orient students have the choice of selecting Ph.D full-time or part-time programs in the disciplines of management, computer applications, journalism, law, science, arts, education, and pharmacy. An applicant should have cleared the post graduation module with not less than a second class or CGPA of 55 and above to be eligible to apply.
The university offers a general test for Doctor of Philosophy which is followed by an interview to select the candidates. Through the written exam the capabilities of the student for conducting research, subject knowledge, and reports will be tested. From the pool of candidates who have passed the written test, those who excell are shortlisted and invited for interviews where their ability to research independently and unique research interests are assessed by a panel.
| Parameter | Details |
|---|---|
| Duration | 3-6 years and 6 years |
| Criteria | Having Master's degree at 55% (50% for SC/ST) + Qualifying through Entrance Test. |
| Research Fields | Management, Computer Applications, Pharmacy, Science, Law, Design, Commerce, or Arts |
| Infrastructure | Well-furnished classrooms, libraries, halls of residence, sport complex and medical facilities. |
| Financial Aid | To secure a rewarding fellowship for full-time scholars and to receive a contingency grant |
| Evaluation | Dissertation, comprehensive examination, research proposal talk, pre-submission talk, dissertation submission & defence |
| International Exposure | Such conferences, seminars and presentations abroad can present a platform for the students |
| Ways of placements | Placement-cell guided PhDs will enable them to get jobs in academia, research organizations or industry. |
1. Go the university website or ask the admission office for details on what PhD programs are available, student qualification, application deadlines, and many other relevant issues.
2. Select the PhD programs that you are going to apply to and check that you have the educational qualifications required by the university in respect of completion of entrance tests, work experience, and other definitive characteristics.
3. Gather all documents needed for PhD application process and with the university requirements. This would normally involve printing of Degree certificate and Mark sheets from grade 10/12, graduate and postgraduate degree certificates, CV/resumes, research proposal, letters of recommendation, etc.
4. If need be, give any necessary exams such as SET/NET/GATE as ordained by the university. Secure that the minimum scores are fulfilled for the next step.
5. Comply the the online/offline PhD application form as specified. If there is an application fee, you might need to make the payment in that case.
6. Please attach the filled in application document together with the necessary papers either electronically or by post or in person prior to the deadline set. Partner with a company that will give you the recognition you want.
| Description | Fee (Total for 3 years) |
|---|---|
| Total Program Fee | ₹ 2,70,000 |
1. Bachelor's degree with minimum 55% marks or its equivalent (recognized institute) of the related subject from any recognized university.
2. The candidates need to take an exam which is like PET-RET or conduct an interview as a part of requirements of the job.
3. Only the students who have an exemption to the entrance exam include UGC-NET/JRF, SET, GATE and teacher fellowship holders.
4. Side by side researching, team members should represent their related disciplines by demonstrating the interview ability.
1. PhD candidates should be graduated and possess score not below 55% (50% for reserved category) to be able to apply for the doctoral program.
2. The university usually announces the vacancies thrice annually in the Umiam Advertisement. The upcoming applicants will need to apply before the application deadline and should meet the requirements that would be indicated.
3. Academic candidate application form requires to be filled in, at one end, including the PhD proposal. The research proposal should be comprehensive in terms of the underlined research term, objectives, brief literature review, and the proposed research methodology.
4. Taking the entrance test and/ or interview round is possibly an entry prerequisite for applicants. Since performance in these competitions is a criterion as well, academic qualifications and research proposal are also considered as part of the selection process.
5. In this regard, candidates who are shortlisted are required to be interviewed by the research committee for appointment. The committee determine the research capability of the candidates throughly scrutinizing their research proposal presentation and their interview.
