Chitkara University PhD admission 2023 will start soon. Once the application form is released, interested candidates can apply online on the official website of the university. Admissions will be based on an entrance test followed by a personal interview conducted by the university. Check Chitkara University Admission 2023

PhD at Chitkara University is a fullt-time program offered for a minimum duration of 3 years. The prgogram is offered in 9 streams such as Mass Communication, Business Management, Education, Applied Sciences, Health Sciences, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Hospitality, Nursing, Architecture, Engineering, and Art & Design. The basic eligibility criteria for PhD admission is to have a master’s degree in relevant field from a recognised university. 

Chitkara University PhD Admission Dates 2023

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Chitkara University PhD Specializations

The university offers the following specializations:

Mass Communication Business Management Education Applied Sciences
Health Science Pharmaceutical Sciences Hospitality Nursing
Architecture Engineering And Technology Art And Design -

Chitkara University PhD Eligibility Criteria

A candidate is eligible for Admission and Registration for PhD program provided he/ she has qualified:

  • Master’s Degree of any recognized University/other qualification in a relevant discipline. The minimum qualifying marks are 55% at Post Graduation level (Relaxation of 5% of marks, from 55% to 50%, or an equivalent relaxation of grade, may be allowed for those belonging to SC/ST/OBC(non-creamy layer)/Differently-Abled and other categories.)
  • Selection is based on the entrance examination conducted by the University at the national level on the pattern of UGC followed by an interview.
  • Candidate must not be more than 55 years of age on the date of the entrance test.

Chitkara University PhD Admission Criteria

Admission to PhD at Chitkara University is done 3-4 times a year. The selection is done through an entrance test followed by a personal interview. 

Chitkara University PhD Application Process

Online Application:

  • Visit the Chitkara University’s official website
  • Fill the application form and pay the required application fee online.
  • Submit the application form along with the documents and save it for future reference.

Offline Application:

  • Download the application form from the website or purchase the application form from Chitkara University’s Information Centers.
  • Send the duly filled application form along with application fee in form of Demand Draft of INR 2100 drawn in favor of ‘Chitkara University payable at Chandigarh’, passport size photo and required documents to “Chitkara University Admission Office, SCO 160-161, Sector 9-C, Chandigarh 160 009”

Documents required:

  • 10th & 12th mark sheet
  • Graduation Certificate and mark sheet.
  • Migration certificate 
  • Rank card of qualifying examination, if the result is not declared then the Admit Card of the examination can be submitted.
  • Aadhar Card Copy
  • Character Certificate
  • Medical Certificate
  • Category certificate, if applicable

Note: Candidates need to bring a Photocopy of the Application form and original certificates at the time of counseling.

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Chitkara University PhD Syllabus

In Ph.D., they offer 9 different types of courses.

Business Management
  • Human Resource Management
  • Marketing
  • Finance
  • Corporate Strategy & Policy
  • Supply Chain Management
  • Business Sustainability
  • Information Science & Technology
Engineering & Technology
  • Computer Science & Engineering
  • Electronics & Communication Engineering
  • Mechanical Engineering
Architecture
  • Architecture
  • Urban Design
  • Urban Planning and Development
Applied Sciences
  • Physics
  • Chemistry
  • Maths
  • Environment Sciences
Pharmaceutical Sciences
  • Pharmaceutics
  • Pharmacology and Toxicology
  • Clinical and Experimental Therapeutics
  • Pharmacognosy and Natural Products
  • Medicinal Chemistry
Health Sciences
  • Allied Health Sciences
  • Optometry
  • Physiotherapy
  • Health Literacy
  • Public Health
  • Health & Society
  • Healthcare Management
  • Innovations in Health Products and Services
  • Health Systems Research
  • Health Services Research
  • Clinical Research areas
  • Healthcare IT
  • Health Promotion and Health Communication
  • Health Technology Assessment
  • Social Medicine & Community Health
  • Life Sciences (Biochemistry and Bioinformatics)
Education -
Media Studies
  • Journalism/ Mass Communication
  • New media
  • Advertising
  • Corporate communication
  • Media laws
Art & Design -
Hospitality Management
  • Hotel Management
  • Travel and Tourism
  • Airlines and Cruise Line Management
  • Culinary Management
  • Human Resources Management
  • Entrepreneurship
  • Event Management

Chitkara University PhD Fee

Components Fee (INR)
Enrollment Fee 50000
Course work fee 1 25000
Course work fee 2 25000
Course work fee 3 25000
Doctoral seminar on specialization 60000
Research Proposal seminar 60000
Progress review seminar 1 20000
Progress Review seminar 2 20000
Progress Review seminar 3 20000
Pre Thesis seminar 40000
Thesis submission and Defense 75000

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Chitkara University Ph.D. FAQs

Ques. Is there an age limit for the candidate for the Chitkara University Ph.D. program?

Ans. Yes, the student should be of less than 50 years of age on the date of the entrance exam

Ques. When do applications open for Chitkara University Ph.D. program?

Ans. Application is open 3-4 times a year for admission, presently also they are open

Ques. Is there any scholarship program available for Chitkara University Ph.D. students?

Ans. Presently there is no scholarship program available when it comes to students are informed on an ADHOC basis

Ques. How good and valuable is the Chitkara University Ph.D. program?

Ans. Chitkara University’s PhD Program has been designed to impart knowledge through courses, seminars, projects, and thesis work that help the scholars to consolidate the concepts and intellectual skills, as well as to explore the potential in analyzing the knowledge related to their respective areas of research in a free and objective manner, to meet the needs of the society.

Ques. How effective is the Chitkara University Ph.D. program in Business Management?

Ans. Earning a Ph.D. degree in Business Management from Chitkara University empowers executives to:
  • Cultivate new expertise
  • Explore innovative concepts
  • Acquire theoretical knowledge
  • Develop analytical skills