Ph.D. From SPM, Gandhinagar

Aspirants seeking admission to 3 year Full-time Ph.D Program should have passed post graduation from a recognized university

Selection Procedure: It will be a two stage processes.

1. Written Aptitude Test shall consist of 50% weightage on research methodology and 50% weightage on subject specific questions. As a part of this, the question paper on Research Methodology will be of 50 marks, each question will carry one mark. Subject wise Entrance Test will be conducted, which consists of 100 questions, each carrying 1 mark. Entrance test shall be qualifying with qualifying marks as 50%, and only such candidates will be eligible to appear at the PI- personal interview/viva-voce.
2. Candidates shortlisted on the basis of the Entrance Test as mentioned above will be required to appear for PI wherein the candidates have to discuss their research interest/area through a presentation before a duly constituted Committee. The PI shall consider the following aspects, viz.: a)Research objectives, Literature Survey, Methodology, Expected results, List of papers referred, & also industry tie up if any. b) Research Methodology aspects for preparing Doctoral Proposal. c) The candidate possesses the competence for the proposed research. d) Whether the research work can be suitably undertaken at the University. e) Contribution to new/additional knowledge out of the proposed research. f) Competence for the proposed research.

Admission merit list for the eligible candidates who qualified in the written test and appeared in PI will be based on 30% of Personal Interview (PI) score, and 70% of Entrance Test score.

While appearing at the selection procedure, the candidate is required to produce original copies of his testimonials in support of the candidature. The candidate shall have to ensure all fulfillments to the eligibility requirements while applying for admission.

Fees for a single Application: Rs. 500/- (Non Refundable).