TERI University is a deemed university recognized by UGC and accredited as an “A” university by NAAC is ranked number one university across the globe in the field of sustainability. The university campus flourishes on 2 acres of land and is build according to the concept of modern green buildings. TERI University has earned its name in imparting quality education, research and training in the various fields of Environment, sustainability, laws technology, business administration etc. The University offers admission to following Ph.D. programmes: 

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  • Bio resources and Biotechnology
  • Business Sustainability
  • Energy and Environment
  • Natural Resources Management
  • Regulatory and Policy Issues
  • Water Science and Governance

Candidates with the relevant qualification can register for the above mentioned programmes. Reservation of seats/ relaxation of marks for SC/ST/OBC etc. Is decided as per the rules of government of India and norms of the University.

Candidates can register for admission by filling-in the application form and submitting the required processing fee, on or before the last date. Admission to the above programmes is done on the basis of written test or Interview.

TERI University Ph.D Eligibility Criteria

  • Candidate should have passed M.Sc./M.Phil. Degree or equivalent in the relevant field from a recognized institute.
  • Candidate having hold of B.Tech or equivalent in the relevant field with not less than 7.5 CGPA or 70% marks are eligible
  • Candidates either sponsored or non - sponsored applying for part time must have work experience of not less than 3 years in the organizational department  approved by the university
  • Candidates applying for part-time program have to undergo pre- Ph.D. course work.

TERI University Ph.D Admission Process

Candidates are selected for Ph.D admission on the basis of their merit in the entrance test and interview, conducted by the university.

Candidates who have already qualified any national level exam such as GATE/CSIR/NET/JRF etc. are exempted from the entrance test and will be shortlisted solely on the basis of their performance in the interview, conducted by the university.

TERI University Ph.D How To Apply 2023?

The candidates can apply for admissions by filling and submitting the complete application form along with the required amount of processing fee and important documents. Candidate can apply online by following the following steps:

  1. Candidate must logon to www.teriuniversity.ac.in
  2. Fill in the On-line Application Form carefully with all the details by clicking on "START FORM FILL-UP" button
  3. Upload JPG/JPEG file format- Photograph.
  4. Submit the application fee of Rs. 1250/- via online payment (Debit Card/Net Banking/credit card) /Off-line  via DD drawn in favour of "Registrar, TERI University" payable at New Delhi
  5. Application process is completed after successful submission of application fee.
  6. Candidate must download application form and admit card and keep a copy of the same for future reference.

Candidates are directed to submit the photocopy of the following documents along with ORIGINALS for verification at the time of admission/counselling.

Documents Required

  1. The entire Mark-sheet & Age-proof certificate
  2. Caste certificate- if required
  3. NOC in case of employed candidates( such candidates must  submit an approved letter of leave for a required  period issued by his/her, failing which his/her admission will be treated as cancelled without any further notification)
  4. Other relevant documents

Categories of admission

  1. Full time without assistantship
  2. Full time with UGC/CSIR/DBT/Other scholarship
  3. Sponsored
  4. Part-time