Rai University, Ahmedabad offers a Ph.D. degree in the part-time mode, through its Centre for Research and Development. The degree is delivered in accordance with UGC norms. Students can opt to pursue their research work in several subjects, across disciplines. Applicants have to qualify for an entrance test conducted by the University for Ph.D. admission.

• Candidates can pursue Ph.D. in the disciplines of Arts, Humanities & Social Sciences, Science & Technology, Commerce, and Management.
• The minimum duration of the Ph.D. program is three years, including coursework, extendable up to a maximum of six years.
• The minimum eligibility criteria for admission is a postgraduate degree in relevant discipline with a minimum aggregate score of 55% or Grade B in UGC’s 7-point scale (50% for reserved category candidates).
• Admission is accepted annually, on the basis of university-conducted entrance test and selection int.
• Candidates who have qualified GATE/ NET/ SLET/ JRF or hold an M. Phil degree are exempted from appearing in the entrance test.
• Application for Admission can be made online as well as offline.

Rai University, Ahmedabad Ph.D. Program: Eligibility Criteria

As per UGC regulations for Ph.D. programs, the minimum eligibility conditions that Rai University Ph.D. applicants need to fulfill are:

• A Postgraduate degree with a minimum aggregate of 55% or equivalent grade B in the UGC 7-Point scale.
• In the case of a degree awarded by a foreign university, the qualification should be accredited and recognized as equivalent to its Indian counterpart.
• Reserved category candidates like SC/ST/OBC-NCL/Differently-Abled among others are allowed a relaxation of up to 5% in the minimum aggregate grade obtained in the qualifying exam.

Rai University, Ahmedabad Ph.D. Program: Admission Criteria

Selection Criteria

• Admission is on the basis of a common entrance test conducted by Rai University. Candidates are required to score a minimum of 50% on the entrance test to be considered for the further selection process.
• Candidates who qualify the written test are invited for a round of Interview with the Department Research Committee. The interview will focus on the proposed research topic.

The following applicants will be exempted from appearing in the Ph.D. entrance test. However, they will have to qualify the Interview round with the Department Research Committee.

• Applicants who have obtained more than 75 percentile or 75% in the latest GATE.
• Applicants who have qualified in NET/ SLET/JRF.
• Applicants holding a recognized M.Phil. degree.

How to Apply?

The application can be downloaded from https://www.raiuniversity.edu/phd-info/.

• Carefully fill in the application form in CAPITAL Letters with a ball-point pen.
• Affix a recent passport-size photograph and sign in the specified slot.
• Attach demand draft of INR 1500 in favor of Rai University, payable at Ahmedabad, towards the Ph.D. application fee.
• Attach all specified testimonials and Research Proposal.
• Review carefully before submission.

The application form along with all supporting documents needs to be submitted at Rai University, Village - Saroda, Taluka - Dholka, Dist.- Ahmedabad, Gujarat-382260

Documents to be submitted:

Copies of the following documents have to be submitted along with the application form:

• All Academic Mark Sheet and Certificate up to the qualifying examination.
• M. Phil. Degree Certificate (if applicable)
• Migration Certificate
• NET/SLET/JRF Certificate (if any)
• GATE Score Card (if any)
• Research Credentials (if any)
• Work Experience Certificate (if any)
• Employers’ No Objection Certificate (for working professionals)
• Photo ID proof

5 recent passport-size photographs of the applicant and Demand Draft should also be enclosed with the application form.

Rai University, Ahmedabad Ph.D. Program: Course Details

As per UGC Regulations 2016’s Minimum Standards and Procedure for Award of Ph.D. Degree, Rai University Ph.D. students are required to complete the course work in the first semester. Candidates holding an M.Phil. degree may be exempted by the concerned department from the course work.

The Rai University Ph.D. course structure can be presented thus:

• The Research Methodology Course has two components: Part A which is Common for all disciplines, and Part B is Subject-specific. 100 marks of Research Methodology is split between Part A and Part B as 70 and 30 marks respectively)
• At the end of course work, students are evaluated through a written exam of 100 marks. Subject-specific assignment and seminar presentation is also evaluated by Respective Guide/ External Examiner for 50 marks each.
• Following the successful completion of course work, students may proceed to their research work and presentation of dissertation/ thesis.

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Rai University, Ahmedabad Ph.D. Program: Placement

Rai University Ph.D. degree holders are associated with various government establishments and educational institutes of repute. Some of such employers are:

• Gujarat Technical University
• GLS University
• Space Applications Centre, ISRO

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