Woxsen University has full-time and part-time PhD programs in the fields of business management, design, economic, engineering, law, liberal arts, science and technology. The least minimum criteria for PhD entry are having a master's degree or equivalent in the same field with the minimum aggregate marks or the CGPA of 55%.
Candidates are obliged to send their research proposal and the application to the University Research Committee which is then evaluated by it. The candidates are then invited for a personal interview and research aptitude test that is meant to check their motivation level, subject knowledge, research potential and communication skills. The final admission decisions are made on the candidates general academic background, research proposal, interview performance and test scores.
| Detail | Description |
|---|---|
| Program Type | Fully residential PhD program. |
| Duration | Minimum 3 years, maximum 6 years. |
| Eligibility | Master's degree with minimum 55% marks (or equivalent) in relevant field. |
| Specializations | Focus on specific areas within chosen discipline (refer to program details). |
| Admission | Selection based on academic merit, entrance exam (if applicable), and interview. |
1. Verify your qualifications for the PhD program according to the criteria provided by the university website on the education, marks, entrance test scores etc.
2. Pinpoint the department and the research area you want to apply for and check for the open vacancies and the supervisors available.
3. Complete the online application form, sent the necessary documents like transcripts, test scores, CV, proposal etc. and pay the application fees.
4. Come to the entrance test and interview on the appointed day if you are shortlisted. The selection is on the basis of past academic record, research potential, and performance in test/interview.
5. If chosen, have the admission confirmed by paying the admission and semester fees. Give any other mandatory papers and get the student ID card prepared.
6. Sign up for the mandatory coursework in the first semester and have a talk with the academic guide about the research topic, plan, supervision and so on before you begin the research.
1. Woxsen University demands a good score in the Common Entrance Test (CET) conducted by the university for the admission to PhD the programs. The CET tests both the aptitude and the knowledge of the students in each subject.
2. Moreover, the applicants are compelled to have a valid GATE/NET/SLET score to show their competence and research capability in the field of their choice. These national-level exams mostly evaluate the understanding of the main concepts and the ability to do analytical thinking.
3. As well, the admission committee will also consider the minimum 55% marks or the equivalent grade in the postgraduate degree of the applicants before admitting them for the PhD at Woxsen University. The more percentages are increased the chances of admission will be higher.
4. The short-listed candidates have to take the entrance exam and have to give an interview which is conducted by Woxsen University in order to assess the candidates research interests and the competence needed for advanced research at the PhD level.
5. Applicants from reserved categories, for example, SC/ST, and differently-abled applicants, may be relaxed in the qualifying exam scores, nevertheless, CET and university entrance test are still mandatory.
6. Besides the entrance exam score, applicants are also evaluated according to the statement of purpose, research proposal, recommendation letters and prior research experience during the PhD admission process.
1. See if you meet the requirements for the program you want to apply for like having a master's degree and the minimum required percentage for the same.
2. Choose a thesis supervisor who is interested in your research area and get his/her formal consent to supervise your PhD work.
3. Complete the online application, send in the required documents, and pay the fees.
4. Enroll for an entrance test if needed and give the interview round with the admission committee.
5. Get the admissions offer letter from the institute if you are selected.
6. The admission offer should be accepted, the formality should be taken care of and the fees should be paid to confirm your PhD seat.
7. Ask for student visa if you are a foreign student and plan the housing and finances for the program duration.
| Benefit | Description |
|---|---|
| Stipend | Monthly stipend of INR 25,000 for 3 years (subject to change) |
| Fee Waiver | Partial fee waiver of INR 2.5 lacs |
| Food & Accommodation | 100% subsidy on on-campus food and accommodation |
| Additional Funding | Access to Annual Research Contingency Fund and Seed Research Grant (details on enquiry) |
