CSVTU PhD Admission 2023 is ongoing currently. The selection for admission to the Ph.D. degree program will be done through an Entrance Test to be conducted at the university level followed by a personal interview of the candidate. The CSVTU PhD interview is re-scheduled for April 5, 2023.

Chhattisgarh Swami Vivekanand Technical University (CSVTU) based in Bhilai offers admission in P.h.D. courses in 16 different specializations. The university offers a number of Ph.D. programs in the fields of Engineering, Architecture, Management, and Pharmacy to research aspirants. For admissions, candidates must have at least 55% marks in a Master’s degree or equivalent grade from a recognized university. There is a 5% relaxation for candidates applying from SC/ST/PwD category. The Entrance Test is conducted offline at the university every year. 
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CSVTU Admission Dates

Events Dates
PhD Interview (open defence) Management  April 5, 2023

CSVTU Ph.D Eligibility Criteria

Candidates should hold a Master’s degree with at least 55% marks or an equivalent grade of the University, a deemed University or any other University incorporated by any law for the time being in force and recognized by the University. 

(Or) Candidate must possess M. Phil. degree through a regular programme from an University, a deemed university or any other university incorporated by any law for the time being in force and recognized by the university, who has at least three years of experience of research/teaching with at least three papers published in standard research journals (with ISSN) may be permitted to get registered for Ph.D. degree, even if he/she does not possess 55% marks at Master's Level.OR He/She holds Bachelor of Engineering/Technology/Architecture/Pharmacy Degree of a recognized University with at least 65% marks or equivalent in aggregate and possessing demonstrable research capabilities shall be eligible to seek enrollment for the Degree of PhD under special circumstances.

(Eligibility criteria for students exempted from written test)

  1. Candidate with a valid score card of UGC/CSIR (JRF), NET, SLET or GATE.
  2. M. Phil. degree holder through a regular program from any recognized university.
  3. Teacher fellowship holder and university/college teachers holding a regular position and have completed 2 years of service as a teacher in a department of any institution.
  4. Scientist of any recognized national/international institutions having two years of research experience.
  5. Teachers holding contract appointments who have served as a teacher for a total minimum period of four years in a department of the university/affiliated college/institution.

Entrance Examination

Candidates are shortlisted on the basis of a written test and personal interview conducted by the university.

The application process for the entrance examination will be available on the official university website. The application fee is INR 1000/- submitted via online mode or demand draft

Application Process

Visit the official website for online application form (www.csvtu.ac.in).

  1. Click on the link and print the online application form.
  2. Fill the required details in the application form.
  3. Attach the required photocopies of attested documents.
  4. Fee payment of INR 1000/- via online mode or demand draft.
  5. Send the filled in application form with a demand draft and self-attested copy of required documents to the prescribed research center.

Documents required with application form (only attested copies)

  1. Proof of Date of Birth.
  2. SC/ST/OBC Certificate (if applicable).
  3. UGC/CSIR (JRF)/NET/GATE/SLET/GPAT scorecard.
  4. Grade sheets of the U.G. and P.G. program completed.
  5. List of Technical papers published, duly signed by the applicant.
  6. No Objection/relieving Certificate from employer (for employed candidates).
  7. The Demand draft for the application as applicable.
  8. Two self-addressed stamped (Rs. 5/- each) envelopes of 23 cm x10 cm.
  9. Experience certificate of regular/contract appointment.

Entrance test includes-

  1. Written test
  2. Personal interview

CSVTU Ph.D Reservation

The requirement of marks at the Master’s level may be relaxed to a maximum of 5% for SC/ST/Differently abled candidates.

FAQs

Ques. To apply for a Ph.D program at CSVTU, is it mandatory that I have a mark sheet of my master’s program, till the final semester? 

Ans. Yes, it is mandatory to have all P.G mark sheets. A candidate's form will be registered and the candidate will be offered a date only on submission of all required documents including last semester marksheet in case of final year appearing candidates.

Ques. In the Ph.D entrance examination, what subjects will I be tested in and what is the difficulty level?

Ans. In addition to the General Section, you will be tested in the subject of the PhD program you have applied to and the subject you have done your Master’s degree in the level is the same level as UGC-CSIR-NET, GATE exam etc.

Ques. What is the minimum qualification for admission to a Ph.D? Program?

Ans. The minimum qualification for admission to a Ph.D. program is Master’s Degree in the relevant field. Kindly refer to the concerned PhD program on the official website (Programs & their eligibility) for exact details on percentage requirement and relevant subject areas.

Ques. What are the course wise fees required for Ph.D programs ?

Ans. The course fee required for PhD program is as follows:
  • Engineering and computer application 

INR 26,800

  • Pharmacy 

INR 14,850

  • Management 

INR 21,300

Ques. Can I be exempted from taking CSVTU PhD program?

Ans. Candidate with a valid score card of UGC/CSIR (JRF), NET, SLET or GATE are exempted from taking CSVTU PhD exam. So if you meet this mentioned criteria you will be exempted from taking PhD exam but you will be required to take PhD Interview to be admitted to the exam.