Council for Doctoral Programs

Substantial research is being undertaken in the department(s) under various Schools. In an endeavour to carry forward the research impetus, the University offers Ph.D. programmes broadly, the research activities are going on in the following main areas:

Computer Science & Technology

Artificial Intelligence, Pattern Recognition, Machine Learning, Data Mining, Big Data Analysis, Block chain Technology, Search Engine and Hidden Web, Education Technology, Green Computing, Soft Computing, Genetic Algorithms, Communication Systems & Networks, Network Security, Computational Models & Optimization.

Electronics & Communication

Antenna Design, Affordable healthcare devices, Human machine interaction, Digital filter design, Computer Vision and Image Processing, Digital Hardware Design for Biomedical Instruments, VLSI Design, Power System Analysis, Internet of Things, Embedded System Design, Wireless Communication, Energy Harvesting, Solar Cells.

Mechanical Engineering

Tribology-Thin Film Lubrication (EHL/micro-EHL), Solar Energy and its Applications, Turbo-machines, Thermal Engineering, Fluid Mechanics, Manufacturing, Welding, and Metal forming.

Management and Commerce

Finance, Management, Accounting Strategy, Marketing, Human Resources, Organizational Behaviour, Operations, Supply Chain Management, Banking, Insurance, Green Management, Entrepreneurship, Consulting.

Sciences

• Physics: Electronic Structure Calculations, Simulation of Laser-Plasma acceleration, Photonics: short radiation pulse Generation, Laboratory Astrophysics Simulation, Ionospheric Physics, Nanotechnology, Nanoscience, Multiferroics materials, Spintronics, Organic Solar Cells and Solid State Physics
• Mathematics: Algebra, Analysis, Ring Theory, Differential Geometry, Coding Theory, Wavelets, Approximation Theory, Fluid Mechanics, Mathematical Modelling, Operations Research.
• Chemistry: Green synthesis of biofuels, Heterocyclic Compounds, Batteries, Detoxification of water and adsorbents, Corrosion, Heavy Metal Toxicity, Polymer Chemistry, Polymer electrolytes, Superabsorbent Polymers/Hydrogels, Catalysis, Molecular Modelling

Education and Humanities

Assessment and Evaluation, Educational Psychology, E-learning, School management and administration, Curriculum development, Value Education, Innovative Pedagogies, Research-Based Teacher Education, Peace & Sustainability.

Law

International Arbitration, Corporate Law, Intellectual Property Rights Law, Human Rights, Constitutional Law, Public Law and Policy, Crime and Criminology, Trade Law, Business Law, Competition Law.

These are only indicative areas. Research can be pursued in other areas also.

• Ph.D. programme shall be for a minimum duration of three (3) years, including course work, and a maximum duration of six (6) years from the date of admission to the Ph.D. programme.
• A maximum of an additional two (2) years can be given through a process of re-registration as per the Statute/Ordinance of the Higher Educational Institution concerned. Provided further that, female Ph.D. scholars and Persons with Disabilities (having more than 40% disability) may be allowed an additional relaxation of two (2) years.
• Female Ph.D. Scholars may be provided Maternity Leave/Child Care Leave for up to 240 days in the entire duration of the Ph.D. programme.

All applications must be submitted online. The applicant can download a copy of the submitted application form from the application submission portal and furnish hardcopy of the application form with photograph and all the documentary evidence in original (testimonials, certificates, publications, work experience and research/professional experience) at the time of interview. Incomplete applications will be rejected.

ELIGIBILITY FOR Ph.D. PROGRAMMES

An applicant possessing any of the following qualifications shall be eligible to apply for admission to a Ph.D. programme of the University:

• A 1-year/2-semester master’s degree programme after a 4-year/8-semester bachelor’s degree programme or a 2-year/4-semester master’s degree programme after a 3-year bachelor’s degree programme or qualifications declared equivalent to the master’s degree by the corresponding statutory regulatory body, with at least 55% marks in aggregate or its equivalent grade in a point scale wherever grading system is followed or equivalent qualification from a foreign educational institution accredited by an assessment and accreditation agency which is approved, recognized or authorized by an authority, established or incorporated under a law in its home country or any other statutory authority in that country to assess, accredit or assure quality and standards of the educational institution. A relaxation of 5% marks or its equivalent grade may be allowed for those belonging to SC, ST, OBC (non-creamy layer)/ Differently-abled, Economically Weaker Section (EWS) and other categories of candidates as per the decision of the Commission from time to time. Provided that a candidate seeking admission after a 4-year/8-semester bachelor’s degree programme should have a minimum of 75% marks in aggregate or its equivalent grade on a point scale wherever the grading system is followed. A relaxation of 5% marks or its equivalent grade may be allowed for those belonging to SC, ST, OBC (non-creamy layer)/ Differently-abled, Economically Weaker Section (EWS) and other categories of candidates as per the decision of the Commission from time to time.
• Candidates who have completed the M.Phil. programme with at least 55% marks in aggregate or its equivalent grade in a point scale wherever grading system is followed or equivalent qualification from a foreign educational institution accredited by an assessment and accreditation agency which is approved, recognized or authorized by an authority, established or incorporated under a law in its home country or any other statutory authority in that country to assess, accredit or assure quality and standards of educational institutions, shall be eligible for admission to the Ph.D. programme. A relaxation of 5% marks or its equivalent grade may be allowed for those belonging to SC/ST/OBC (non-creamy layer)/ Differently-Abled, Economically Weaker Section (EWS) and other categories of candidates as per the decision of the Commission from time to time.

1. Research Fellowship (RF)

The scheme aims to encourage students and teachers to facilitate full time research in the University. It provides an opportunity to students to undertake research leading to Ph.D. in all the domains mainly in Engineering, Management, Sciences, Social Sciences, Education and Law etc.

2. Teaching Cum Research Assistantship (TRA)

Manav Rachna University offers Teaching Cum Research Assistantship (TRA), which provides financial assistance to registered Ph.D. scholars to pursue and complete their doctoral thesis. The assistantship shall be admissible to the candidates admitted to the Ph.D. program of the University under different faculties subject to fulfilment of the condition as prescribed.

• Applications for admission to Ph.D. programmes shall be invited through an open advertisement bi-annually, in April and November for pre-determined intake under each School.
• Applications shall be screened by a Scrutiny Committee constituted by the concerned Department. All the eligible candidates shall have to appear in a written test to be organized by MRU as per guidelines of UGC, followed by an interview to be conducted by Department Research Committee (DRC).
• Students who qualify for UGC-NET / JRF/ UGC- CSIR/ NET/ GATE/ CEED and similar National level tests are exempted from written test.
• Admission to the Ph.D. programme shall be based on merit in the Entrance of 100 Marks. The written test (70 Marks) of 90 minutes duration (MCQs) will be followed by Interview (30 Marks).
• The written test shall comprise of two sections:
  • Section A – Research Methodology and Aptitude (Logical Reasoning, Analytical Reasoning, Numerical Ability, Statistics).
  • Section B – Subject Specific.
• Students who have secured 50 % marks in the entrance test are eligible to be called for the interview.
• University may decide the number of eligible students to be called for an interview based on the number of Ph.D. seats available.
• Non Resident Indian (NRI), Persons of Indian Origin (PIO) and Foreign Nationals may be admitted to the program in accordance with the policy guidelines laid down by the Government of India.

• In case of withdrawal before last date of admission: full refund after deducting 5% as processing charges.
• In case of withdrawal between last date of admission and commencement of course work: Full refund after deducting Rs. 5000 as prescribed by the UGC in case of UG/PG programs.
• In case of withdrawal within 15 days of commencement of Course work: 50 % of fee will be refunded.
• No refund in case of withdrawal after 15 days of commencement of Course work

The following shall be applicable for the faculty and staff of MREI joining the Ph.D. program:

• Registration Fee: As applicable (one time to be paid at the time of registration).
• Coursework fee: Nil
• Research fee: Nil (during 3 years duration of the program on the condition that faculty shall submit a security bond on a non judicial paper duly attested by notary to serve the University at least 3 years after completion of Ph. D)
• Thesis Evaluation fee: As applicable (one time to be paid at the time of submission of the thesis).