Mangalayatan University provides 1.5- 3 years PhD programs in 26 specializations for candidates interested in research programs. The online submission of the application is open till 18th March. The entrance exam is Mandatory for candidates opting for a PhD.

  • Candidates need to qualify for The Research Entrance Aptitude Test (TREAT) /(MURET) followed by interviews
  • Candidates qualifying UGC NET/SET/JRF/SELT or having an MPhil degree are exempted from the TREAT examination and can directly apply for the interview round.
  • The mode of the entrance examination will be online.
  • The admission procedure is provided in both Offline and Online modes

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Mangalayatan University PhD Important Dates

Events Dates
Last date of submission of Online Application May 18, 2023
Date of Entrance Exam May 21, 2023

Mangalayatan University PhD Course Fees

Year I II III
Registration INR 5000 - -
Course/Program fee INR 90,000 INR 90,000 INR 90,000
Course work & Synopsis INR 10,000 - -
Thesis submission & Viva Charge INR 10,000 - -
Total INR 2,95,000

Note: There is a 10% relaxation for Differently Abled/ Children or Spouse of Indian Army/ Women Candidates.

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Mangalayatan University PhD Eligibility Criteria

Mangalayatan University PhD Course eligibility Criteria:

  • Candidate need to have a Masters Degree from a recognized Institution or University with a minimum of 55% marks or its equivalent
  • Candidates qualifying UGC NET/SET/SELT/JRF or with an MPhil degree are directly eligible for the interview round.
  • Candidate not appearing in any entrance exam need to qualify MURET for admission
  • Candidate appearing in Part-Time PhD need to qualify for the entrance test (MURET) and final round of Interview.
  • Candidates from SC/OBC/ST (Non-Creamy Layer)/differently-abled/other categories will be accorded according to UGC and GOVT. of India.

Below is the tabulated form of Eligibility Criteria of few courses:

Specialization Eligibility Criteria
PhD in Mass Communication Candidate need 55% Marks in Master Degree in Mass communication
PhD in Science Candidate need 55% Marks in Master Degree in related subjects
PhD in Legal Studies Candidate need 55% Marks in Master Degree in related subjects
PhD in Management Candidate need 55% Marks in Master Degree in related subjects
PhD in Arts Candidate need 55% Marks in Master Degree in relevant stream
PhD in Pharmacy Candidates need to have a minimum of 55% marks in MPharm
PhD in Engineering Candidates must have a minimum of 55% marks in Graduation in Engineering. They must also have a minimum of 60% marks in Master’s Level in Engineering

Mangalayatan University PhD Admission Criteria

  • Candidates can apply for admission by filling up the online application form
  • For offline mode, Candidates can download the application form
  • The personal and academic details need to be filled up and the scanned images of previous qualifications needed to be uploaded.
  • An application fee of INR 2500 needed to be paid through online mode- Debit/Credit/ Net banking/UPI or through offline mode through a Demand Draft in favour of ‘Finance Officer Mangalayatan University” payable at Aligarh NEFT/Cash Deposit.

Note: 

  • There is a 10% relaxation for Differently Abled/ Children or Spouse of Indian Army/ Women Candidates.
  • The entrance examination MURET is dated May 21, 2023.
  • Entrance Examination UGC NET(computer-based) will be conducted in May 2023

How to Apply?

Candidates can apply both in Online & Offline Modes for admission:

Online Mode:

  • Candidates need to visit the official Website and click on the apply now option by clicking on the Admission tab
  • Candidates need to fill in the required information to register
  • After successfully registering themselves, candidates need to fill in the application form correctly
  • After filling up the form, upload the scanned images of the required documents
  • After completing all the above steps, Candidates need to pay the application fee of INR 2500 through debit/ credit/ Net Banking and submit the application form

Offline Mode:

  • Candidates can avail of the application form from the campus of the University or from the University website by clicking on the Offline application form.
  • They can fill in all the required details and attach the documents with the form
  • The duly filled form of the candidate should be posted to the University along with the Demand Draft of application fees in favour of ‘Finance Officer Mangalayatan University” payable at Aligarh NEFT/Cash Deposit.

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Mangalayatan University PhD Placements

The training and placement cell at Mangalayatan University is well dedicated and is maintained by frequent industry visits. The Placement Cell organises opportunities for candidates in more than 100 companies. The Placement cell is looked after by various top-notch experienced faculty who guide students in their respective departments provide them with training. Various kinds of special training programs are organised for the students to provide them with company-oriented training. The students in MU are groomed as per the company needs.

The topmost packages offered by Companies at Mangalayatan University:

  • Dhriti Solutions (Malaysia) -14Lakhs
  • Reliance Power- 12 Lakhs
  • BMW – 8.4 Lakhs
  • Hyundai Engg. & Construction (Dubai) – 8 Lakhs

The few top companies which visit the MU campus are:

  • Abbott
  • Accenture
  • Genpact
  • Vodafone
  • Dainik Jagran
  • Daffodil
  • HCL
  • Infosys
  • Google
  • Dell
  • Induslnd Bank and many more.

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Which is Better? PhD College Comparison

Particulars Mangalayatan University Shiv Nadar University
Course Fees INR 2,95 Lakhs INR 2.1 Lakhs
Duration 1.5 - 3 years 4 Years
Highest CTC INR 14 LPA INR 31 LPA
Average CTC INR 3.5 LPA INR 6.35 LPA
Top Recruiters Dhriti Solutions (Malaysia), Reliance Power, HCL, Dell, BMW, Accenture, Google, Hyundai Engg. & Construction Dell, Larsen & Toubro, TCS, Adobe, Bank of America, Bosch

Mangalayatan University PhD FAQs

Ques. How can foreign students apply for PhD program at Mangalayatan University?

Ans. The foreign students can fill up the application form at Mangalayatan University. They will be issued an offer letter after their eligibility meets the criteria of MU. The foreign candidates need to make a payment of USD $300 along with proof of their payment on foreign.admission@mangalayatan.edu.in. The letter of Admission or Visa Letter will be issued for them and the student can apply for Student Visa at their nearest Indian Embassy or in High Commission.

Ques. Does an MPhil add an advantage to PhD admission at Mangalayatan University?

Ans. A candidate holding an M.Phil degree in the relevant field is not required to undergo the entrance examination (MURET). The candidate is directly eligible to appear for the Final Selection Interview round. Hence, M.Phil degree holders have added advantage in the admission criteria for a PhD.

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Ques. How much score is important in entrance and interview to qualify for PhD program at MU?

Ans. In order to take admission in PhD program (both full time & Part-Time) in MU, candidates need to qualify for the MURET and appear for the interview round. The MURET holds 70% weightage to qualify for the final selection Interview round. The Interview round holds 30% weightage in order to qualify and take admission in the course. 

Ques. Are there financial support offered to PhD students at Mangalayatan University?

Ans. Mangalayatan University provides financial assistance as a stipend and scholarships to students who are talented and meritorious.

  • Students who belong to the Top 21 in MURET and in Interview are provided a scholarship
  • The scholars who in addition to their PhD Coursework also deliver lectures to UG & PG students at MU are given stipends.
  •  The amount of stipend will be based on their qualification along with their capabilities and may reach up to INR 20,000.

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Ques. What is the syllabus of MURET of Mangalayatan University?

Ans. The syllabus of the Managalayatan University Research Entrance Test (MURET) is a Multiple Choice Question (MCQ) with 70 questions, totally based on specific subject matters, research methodology and aptitude which cover logical reasoning, analytical reasoning, statistics, numerical ability etc.

Ques. Is the PhD degree from Mangalayatan University valid abroad?

Ans. The Mangalayatan University is a UGC recognized University which means the degree granted from this University holds value abroad. Hence, the PhD degree obtained from Mangalayatan University is having value abroad. One can apply as a professor in abroad Universities with this PhD Degree from MU.