PES University - [PESU], Bangalore - Course & Fees Details

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PES University, Bangalore PhD Important Dates

PES University offers a full-time Ph.D. course for the duration of a minimum of 3 years and a maximum of 5 years in 11 Specializations. The University also offers part-time opportunities for teachers and industry professionals.

• The Ph. D. program is specialized in 11 subjects namely Civil Engineering, Computer Science & Engineering, Electronics & Communications Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Biotechnology, Management, Mathematics, Science, Computer Applications, and Pharmacy.
• The minimum requirement to apply for a Ph.D. program at PES University, Bangalore is to have both a Post-Graduate and Undergraduate Degree.
• However, PESU does not offer Distant Degrees.

PES University, Bangalore Ph.D. Eligibility Criteria

• The candidate who wishes to apply for the Ph.D. program must have possessed an Undergraduate and Postgraduate Degree with a minimum score of 60% or an equivalent GPA at both levels.
• There is no provision for direct admission for candidates with only an undergraduate degree.
• The candidates belonging to SC / ST / physically challenged and any other reserved category are given the relaxation of 10% in the minimum percentage of marks in the qualifying degree.
• Candidates who have appeared and are awaiting their final semester post-graduate results are also eligible to apply for admission subject to fulfillment of other admission requirements.
• The Candidates employed in reputed organizations are eligible to apply for part-time research programmes with the approval from their sponsoring organizations.

PES University, Bangalore Ph.D. Admission Guidelines

Admissions for the Ph.D. programs will be made based on the performance in the entrance test, if any, and the documents submitted by the candidate.

• The process of applications to Ph.D. programmes happens at least once every six months.

• The candidates are required to submit the application with enclosures.
• The candidates are required to meet the Registrar, Dean of Research, domain heads, potential Research Supervisors.
• The candidates are needed to sit for the Ph.D. Entrance Exam.
• The candidates are then called for the interview.
• The selection of the candidates will be by the Research Admission Committee.

A candidate shall submit an application with: 

• Relevant supporting documents (degree certificates, marks cards, etc.); 
• 3letters of recommendations (with at least one each from the faculty of the undergraduate and postgraduate institutions where the candidate studied); 
• Statement of Purpose; and
• Proof of payment of the prescribed fee. 

Candidates with a PESSAT / GRE / GATE / CAT / UGC / CSIR-NET/ NBHM score or equivalent may be given preference.

How to Apply?

• Visit the official website pes.edu/phd
• The applicants are required to download the prescribed application form available in the website link
• Take the print out.
• The applicants are required to fill in the necessary details correctly.
• The applicants are required to enclose the filled application form, the necessary documents mentioned in the form along with the prescribed fee of INR 1050 in the form of Demand Draft in an envelope.
• The completed application should be sent to the Registrar of PES University, Bangalore.

Read more: Syllabus for Entrance exam

PES Bangalore Ph.D. Course Details

The Ph.D. programs at PES Bangalore are offered in 11 specializations in the field of Engineering, Management, Mathematics, Science, Computer Applications and Pharmacy.

In the engineering field the specializations include:

• Computer Science & Engineering
• Civil Engineering
• Electronics & Communication Engineering
• Mechanical Engineering
• Electrical Engineering
• Biotechnology

The candidate admitted to the Ph.D. program of the University has to go through many stages for the completion of the program and receiving the Award of Degree Certificate.

Prescribed coursework

• The courses in each specialization will be prescribed at the PG level; and will be offered by the concerned Faculty of Study.
• The students shall register for 3 courses of a minimum of 4 credits each in addition to 2 mandatory courses of 4 credits each - Research Methodology and Technical Communication.
• The student shall obtain above 60 marks or equivalent grade C in each course.
• The grading for the coursework shall be done as follows:

Comprehensive examination

• The Candidates are required to successfully qualify the Comprehensive Examination conducted by the Faculty of Study within the 18 months of the course.
• The candidates can only attempt the Comprehensive examination twice; if failed the examination, the provisional registration of the candidate will be annulled.
• The candidate will have to re-apply to the Ph.D. program offered by another faculty of study.

The other stages of the program include Proposal Defense, Open Seminar, Publication of Research paper, Pre-Synopsis Open Seminar, Synopsis Defense, Thesis Submission and Revision, Viva Voce, and Thesis Defense.

PES Bangalore Ph.D. Fee Structure

The fee structure for Ph.D. courses is mentioned below:

Check PES Bangalore Courses & Fees

PES Bangalore Ph.D. Research Projects/ Fellowships

• PES University offers a monthly stipend of a minimum of INR 15,000 to those students who are employed as Research assistant for a project. The deserving student can get a higher stipend up to INR 27,000 per month.
• The duration of the Research Assistant post is for one year and can be extended for 6 months if needed. Research Assistants are required to assist the concerned department for at least 6 hours a week.
• The students admitted to the full-time Ph.D. course will be supported by the University to present their findings in reputed conferences held in India or outside the country. 

Note: The University will take care of the registration fees and travel requirements of the eligible student. Students are encouraged to source external funding while attending the conferences.