VELS University Phd Guideship

Hi I would like to know the eligibility details for the PhD program to be pursued at VELS University?

[Kiran Chandar]

As per the regulations governing the Ph.D. Degree, the number of seats available in different disciplines is notified for information to the interested candidates to apply for the Ph.D. programme. The eligible candidates will be informed to appear for a common entrance examination in the respective disciplines followed by an oral test.

The degree of Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) is awarded to a aspirant who as per these regulations, has submitted a thesis on the basis of original as well as independent research in any particular discipline or involving more than one discipline (inter-disciplinary), that makes a contribution to the advancement of knowledge, which is approved by the Board of Examiners as required.

1. Eligibility for Admission to Ph.D.

Full-time Research Scholars:
Aspirants who have qualified for Masters Degree with not less than a second class or as equivalent grade and in the case of examination where classification does not exist, a bare minimum of 50% of marks in the qualifying examination in the subjects in the faculties of Arts, Science, Fine Arts, Indian and other languages, Management, Commerce, Engineering, Para Medical Sciences etc., and CA, CFA, ACS or ICWA degree are eligible to register for Ph.D. in VELS UNIVERSITY under this category. However, a bare minimum of 55% marks (60% marks for professional degrees) in the qualifying examination is a must to become an Assistant Professor at the University/ College level. Their degrees should have been awarded by VELS UNIVERSITY or any other University approved by UGC for the award of degree in the discipline concerned.

Research fellows of Council of Scientific & Industrial Research (CSIR) /Indian Council for Agricultural Research (ICAR) / Babha Atomic Research Centre (BARC)/ Researchers / Scientists / Junior Research Fellows, Senior Research Fellows/ Research Assistants/Technical Assistants working in research projects funded by external agencies such as Department of Science & Technology (DST) / University Grants Commission (UGC) /Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR)/ Department of Biotechnology (DBT) / Department of Environment (DOE)/ BRNS/AICTE and similar national and state level organizations are also eligible to register for Ph.D. under full-time Research provided they fulfill the qualified educational qualification norms prescribed by the University. Research scholars within the definition of this category are those, who pursue their full-time doctoral research under the guidance of a Research Supervisor in the departments of VELS UNIVERSITY.

Aspirants with Marine and Marine – related Post-graduate degrees from recognized Universities / PG Diploma holders in related fields from IITs, NITs and IIMs.
Those who hold undergraduate degree in the fields such as Nautical Science, BE/ B.Tech., and holding a minimum certificate of competency as Chief Officer MOT Class 2 Engineer or equivalent should also possess a post graduate degree from any recognized university are also eligible to do research in Marine related subjects.

Part-time Research Scholars (Internal): Any citizen of India irrespective of his/her employment status, and working within Tamilnadu who wishes to pursue doctoral research in VELS UNIVERSITY is eligible to register for part-time research provided he/she fulfills the eligible qualification norms prescribed by this University. Research scholar, who comes under this category irrespective of his/her employment status, can pursue his/her doctoral research under the guidance of a Research Supervisor on Part-time basis in VELS UNIVERSITY.

Part-time Research Scholars (External): They shall pursue research in their place of employment and/or in this University and such aspirants shall spend atleast one full semester under the direct guidance of the research supervisors within the minimum period as applicable from the date of registration. The research supervisor should give a certificate to the effect that the aspirant has worked atleast for six months in the whole of his/her research period with him/her. There shall be a co-guide/research coordinator from the Institution where he/she is employed. The Head of the concerned department of this university shall be the Co-ordinator for conducting doctoral committee meetings and viva – voce test.

The Duration of research for the full-time scholars
S.No Faculty Type Min. Yrs Max. Yrs
1 M.A. / M.Sc. / M.Com / CA / CFA / ACS / ICWA / MCA / MBA / M.Ed / Para Med.Sci. / M.E / M.Tech. Full-Time 3 5
2 M.A. / M.Sc. / M.Com / CA / CFA / ACS / ICWA / MCA / MBA with M. Phil Full-Time 2 5

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