The NorthCap University offers both full time and part-time PhD programs in 23 specializations with a minimum duration of 3 years to a maximum duration of 6 years. The admission to PhD Program takes place twice a year, in June – July and November and December. 

The admission for PhD Programs is done based on NPET/ GATE/ JRF/ SLET and UGC – NET scored with minimum weightage of 50% and 30% in qualifying degree. The final list of selection is approved by the Dean and Chairman of the university. The university accepts applications both in offline and online mode.

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NCU PhD Course Highlights

  • The total intake of the PhD 2023 for all departments at NorthCap University is 68 seats.
  • Candidates who do not have a valid score in national tests like GATE, UGC-NET and SLET will have to appear in the university’s NPET and will have the following weightage: NPET marks – 50%, Qualifying degree marks – 30%, and Interview –20%
  • The annual PhD course fee at NCU is INR 82,000 for both full-time and part-time candidates. Semester-wise fees to be paid in two equal semester wise instalments of INR 41,000 each at the beginning of each semester.

NCU PhD Important Dates 2023

Events Details
Last of for submission of Application Form June 17, 2023
Online display of admission list June 20, 2023
Last Date of verification of Documents and Fee Deposit. June 27, 2023
Commencement of Classes July 31, 2023

NCU PhD Eligibility Criteria & Fees

The eligibility that each candidate must fulfil is mentioned in the below table.

Specializations Eligibility Criteria
School of Engineering and Technology Candidate must have qualified M.Tech with at least 60% marks in total along with NCU NPET score OR Candidates must qualify B.Tech degree from a leading university under 100 NIRF Ranking with at least 60% marks in total along with GATE/UGC/CSIR score.
School of Management Candidates must have post graduated in any sector of Engineering, Management, Commerce, Economics and Operation Research or any other equivalent branch with at least 60% marks in total.
School of Law Candidates need a Master’s degree in Law with a minimum of 55% from a recognized university. OR A candidate must have a Master’s degree in any branch with a minimum of 55% along with Social Science, Humanities and Science as required subjects from a recognized university. OR The candidate should have worked as a Judge of any State High Court or Judge of the Supreme Court of India with at least 3-year of experience.

Eligibility Criteria for Foreign National, NRI, OCI Applicants and Part-Time Candidates:

Foreign National, NRI, OCI Applicants: Candidate must have a Master’s degree from a foreign university along with an equivalence certificate of AIU.

For Part-Time Candidates: Candidate must submit ‘No Objective Certificate’ on a papyrus from a capable authority clearly expressing that the candidate is allowed to pursue PhD on part-time mode.

NCU PhD Fees

Components Indian Applicants Fee in INR International Applicants Fee in INR
One Time Fee (Application Fee/ Alumni Association Fee) 1000 + 1500 1000 + 1500
Security Deposit 5000 5000
Per Semester Fee 41000 103,500
Total Fee per year 82000 -
Hostel and Mess Fee 55,000 65,000

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The admission criteria for Doctor of Philosophy is done based on marks scored in Entrance Test GATE, JRF, SLET, NET with minimum weightage of numerous components –

  • National Level Entrance Test – 50%
  • Qualifying Degree Marks – 30% and,
  • Personal Interview – 20%

That candidate who doesn’t have reasonable marks in entrance test like GATE, UGC –NET and SLET will have to give NCU PhD Entrance Test known as NPET and will have to score at least 50%. 

NCU PhD Entrance Exam

  • The Entrance Test NPET is a 2 hours duration objective type test held from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM on the given date by the university. 
  • The NPET is managed by the Controller of Examination at NCU University Campus. 
  • Other information regarding room number shall be informed through the mail and after the entrance test, the personal interview will take place on the same day from 1:00 PM onwards.

How to Apply?

  • A candidate can apply either online or offline.
  • Firstly, visit the official website of NCU University.
  • Download the application form or fill the Application form online.
  • Upload the required documents.
  • Pay the application fee of INR 100.
  • For offline application fee can be submitted in cash or through Demand Draft in the name of NCU University.
  • Submit the application form.

Documents Required

  • 10th Mark Sheet.
  • Qualifying Degree Mark Sheet.
  • National level Entrance Test Score.
  • Medical Fitness Certificate.
  • Migrant Certificate.
  • NOC from the employer (only for part-time candidates).
  • Original Fee Receipt.
  • Adhar Card.
  • Hardcopy of the application form.

NCU PhD Course Details

PhD is a short form of Doctor of Philosophy is an academic degree with a minimum duration of 3 years and a maximum duration of 5 to 6 years. PhD is the supreme degree students can gain, usually PhD needs a master’s degree but some universities allow students to do PhD straight after their undergrad.

Semester–wise Syllabus:

Semester I Semester II Semester III
Computer Architecture Computer System Design Back Tracking
COM & Interfaces in COM Multiprocessor Architecture Advanced Database Management
Distributed COM Vector and Array Processor Parallel and Distributed Database.
COBRA, JAVA and Object Web. Pipeline Architecture Data Warehousing
Advanced Computer Algorithms Software Engineering Data Mining
Dynamic Coding Testing Research
Semester IV Semester V Semester VI
Web Engineering Advanced Transaction Process Medium Access Control
Wireless Network and Communication XLS, JSP, ASP Distributed File System
Telecommunication Building Web Agreement Transaction and Concurrency Control
Satellite and Broadcast System. Distributed Objects and Remote Distributed System
Troubleshooting Strategies Fellowship Research
Frequencies of Radio Transmission

NCU PhD FAQs

Ques. What are the NCU PhD specializations available?

Ans. The NorthCap University offers the following specializations in PhD:

Doctor of Philosophy in Human Resource. Doctor of Public Administration. Doctor of Education in Instructional Design
Doctor of Criminal Justice Doctor of Philosophy in Data Science. Doctor of Philosophy in Psychology.
Doctor of Philosophy in Education Doctor of Education. Doctor of Philosophy in Educational Leadership.
Doctor of Philosophy in Doctor of Philosophy in Computer Science. Doctor of Philosophy in Business. Doctor of Health Administration.
Doctor of Philosophy in Organisational Leadership Doctor of Philosophy in Marriage and Family Therapy. Juris Doctor.

Ques. Is there an online NCU PhD Program?

Ans. Yes, NorthCap University offers online PhD programs as well.

Ques. What is the most beneficial NCU PhD Program?

Ans. The Doctor of Philosophy in Chemical Engineering as per current status is considered the most beneficial PhD degree in both salary offering and job growth terms.

Ques. Why choose the NCU PhD program?

Ans. North Cap University is a self–reliant university that comes under 110 among engineering institutions as recorded by NIRF. The university signed an MOU with various international universities like the University of Regina, the University of Michigan Technological University Houghton USA, the Shibaura Institute of Technology Tokyo and many more for better teaching of students.

Ques. Can I change my NCU PhD program category from full time to part-time?

Ans. At any stage of his/her research work, a scholar can change his/her category. A full-time research scholar can request for a change from full-time (FT) to part-time (PT) category mentioning an acceptable reason for the change.

Ques. How many leaves are granted to NCU PhD students?

Ans. Maximum leave for full-time Scholars will be 30 days in an academic year. The record of attendance will be maintained in the Departments to which the scholar is attached.