Latest Updates: Shri Venkateswara University has conducted the online PhD Entrance Test on 27th December 2020. The admissions to the academic year 2020-21 are closed. The university will soon release the application forms for admissions to the academic year 2021-22.

Important Dates

Events Dates
Online PhD Entrance Test Date December 27, 2020
Last Date of Fee Submission January 15, 2021

Shri Venkateswara University offers PhD course for the minimum duration of 3 years across 33 specializations. The courses are offered in various streams such as Engineering, Science, Management, Pharmacy, Law etc under the respective departments. Application forms for the same are released online every year.

  • PhD at SVU is a 3 years duration course.
  • It is offered as a full time regular course.
  • The candidates must have passed their Master's degree/MPhil in the respective discipline from a recognized institute. 
  • They also need to sit for the PhD entrance exam as the selection process is based on the performance of the candidates in the entrance examination followed by a Personal Interview. 
  • The PhD scholars are also provided assistantship during their course.

Shri Venkateshwara University, Amroha PhD Eligibility Criteria

The aspirants of the PhD courses at Shri Venkateshwara University can apply for admission if they fulfill the below mentioned eligibility criteria:

  • The candidates must pass their Master's Degree with a minimum of 55% of marks or an equivalent CGPA from a recognized institute.
  • Candidates with an MPhil degree in the respective discipline are also eligible to apply.
  • Candidates must be a postgraduate in Management, Engineering, Applied Science, Education, Political Science etc.
  • A relaxation of 5% in aggregate marks is provided to SC/ST/OBC (non-creamy layer)/ Differently-abled and other categories of candidates.

The candidates willing to do their PhD from Shri Venkateshwara University are selected based on their performance in the PhD Entrance Test (PET)/ SVUCET followed by Personal interview. 

  • SVU offers admissions to PhD courses on the basis of Academic Record, Entrance Test, Personnel Interview, Research Guide and Seat Availability.
  • Candidates with National Scholarship or NET qualifiers are exempted from the test. However, such candidates need to appear for a Group Discussion or Personal Interview round.
  • SVUCET comprises 50 MCQs for 50 marks and Descriptive Type Questions for 50 marks.

How To Apply?

The candidates can fill up the application form in both online and offline mode. The following steps must be followed while applying for the course:

For Online Application:

  1. Visit the official website of the university. 
  2. Go to the ‘Admissions’ tab and register using a valid phone number and email ID.
  3. Fill in the application form, with appropriate personal and academic details. 
  4. Upload the required documents.
  5. Proceed to pay INR 1000 as application fees Digital Transaction.
  6. Submit the application form and take a print out of the same for future reference.

For Offline Application:

  1. Visit the official website of the university and download the application form or candidates can also procure the application form from the Admission Department.
  2. Fill the application form correctly with personal and academic details. 
  3. Enclose the required documents.
  4. Pay the application fee of INR 1000 in the admission department by cash/ DD/ Digital Transaction.
  5. Send it to the following address:

The Registrar

Shri Venkateshwara University

NH-24, Rajapur, Gajraula

District- Amroha 24436 (UP)

Note: The receipt generated for this deposition will be in triplicate out of which one is for the students copy and other two is for the accounts and admission departments. of the university.

Read More: Shri Venkateshwara University Admissions

Shri Venkateshwara University, Amroha PhD Course Details

Shri Venkateshwara University offers PhD courses in below mentioned disciplines:

PhD Specializations
Electronic and Communication Engineering Nursing Sociology
Electrical Engineering Applied Physics Philosophy
Computer Science Engineering Applied Chemistry Home Science
Civil Engineering Applied Mathematics International Relations & Government Studies
Mechanical Engineering Applied Zoology Archaeology, Heritage & Museum studies
Information Technology Applied Botany Public Administration
Law Environmental Science Political Science
Mass Communication Agriculture Physical Education
Education English Allied health Science
Commerce Hindi Management
Pharmacy Geography History

Program Structure: The candidates must prepare the synopsis as per the instruction provided and should represent the same during the personal interview, the members of RDC then scrutinize the synopsis, to check whether the proposed research work needs some modification, or is suitable to give results of substantial importance, or rejected. The candidates must submit a progress report every six months. It is mandatory to give the coursework examination for writing the dissertation. He/She must have published a minimum of two research papers (One international and One National) in any reputed journals or as referred.

Attendance: He/She must have at least 75% of attendance in each subject in order to be eligible for appearing in final semester examinations. 

Evaluation: The candidates will have to make a Pre-PhD presentation in the department, where all the faculty members and PhD scholars will be present. On completion of these, the thesis paper must be submitted to the three examiners, and after receiving their approvals, the candidates will be called for Viva panels of examiners. Finally, the candidates will be provided the Provisional Degree Certificate, with the approval of the Academic Council.

Shri Venkateshwara University, Amroha PhD Scholarships

SVU offers financial assistantship to full-time PhD scholars. The assistantship is provided in two Phases as mentioned below:

  • Phase 1: The PhD Scholars are given a monthly financial assistantship of INR 5000 till they complete their course work.
  • Phase 2: After completing their course work, the PhD scholars are given a financial assistantship of INR 30,000 per month.

FAQs

Ques. Does Shri Venkateshwara University provide PhD beyond 3 years duration?

Ans. In case of extension of the PhD course beyond three years, the candidates will have to pay a re-registration fee of INR 30,000 for every year's extension. The extension of the course will be permitted for a period of three years. If the candidate wants to continue even after that, then the registration stands canceled and the entire deposited amount.

Ques. What are the areas of research available in the Shri Venkateswara University in PhD course?

Ans. The research area available in the Shri Venkateswara University in PhD course are Management, Computer Application, Information Technology, Library & Information Science, Journalism and Mass Communication, Fashion Design, Physics, Mathematics, Economics, English, Hindi, History, Political Science, Rural Development, Social Work, Sociology, Women Studies, Philosophy, Commerce, Public Administration, Geography, Fine Arts, Education, Engineering, Pharmacy, Law.

Ques. Is it mandatory to give the National Entrance Test in order to get admitted to SVU?

Ans. It is not mandatory for candidates to appear for NET but they need to appear for PhD Entrance Test conducted by the university itself. However, if a candidate is NET qualified, he/she will be exempted from appearing in university level entrance tests.

Ques. I have passed my Masters in Geography, but I have not done an MPhil in the same, will I be able to apply for a PhD in SVU?

Ans. Yes, one can apply for the Ph. D course in SVU even if he/ she has not done their MPhil in the respective discipline. But the candidates must have passed his/ her masters in the respective subject, and must have minimum of 55% of marks in aggregate.