Thapar University PhD Admission Dates 2023

Thapar University PhD Eligibility Criteria

Candidates seeking admission to PhD course must have obtained M.E./ M.Tech./ M.Phil./ MCA/ M.Sc./ M.Com/ M.Pharma/ M.A./ M.B.A./ C.A. or equivalent with minimum or 60% marks in aggregate or a CGPA of 6.00 on a 10-point scale OR must be GATE/ GPAT/ NET(UGC/ CSIR) qualified

• Candidates with a B.E./ B.Tech./ B.Pharm degree or equivalent with the excellent academic record (minimum CGPA of 9.00 on 10-point scale or 80% marks in aggregate) may be considered for admission
• Relaxation is given to candidates who have scored 7.00 on a 10-point scale in CGPA or have 65% aggregate marks for the minimum eligibility conditions may be permitted for candidates with a B.E./B.Tech. degree or equivalent who have a minimum of 3 years of professional and/or research experience in the area in which the admission is sought

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Thapar University PhD Admission 2023

Admission to Thapar Institute of Engineering and Technology (TIET) PhD program is based on entrance exam and Interview round marks. TIET gives relaxation to candidates from entrance test who have qualified NET (UGC/ CSIR) or GATE/ GPAT. Candidates securing 50% marks in the written test will be called for Interview round. During interview, a candidate is required to indicate area of research.

Thapar University PhD Entrance Test 2023

Thapar Institute of Engineering and Technology (TIET) conducts its own entrance test for PhD admissions. Admit cards for the entrance exam are sent on the registered email IDs. Thapar University conducts PhD entrance test in an offline mode with 90 minutes of duration. Electronic gadgets such as Calculators, Mobile Phones, Pagers, etc. are not permitted in the Examination Centre.

How to apply?

Applications to the Thapar Institute of Engineering and Technology (TIET) is available online. Application for the TIET PhD program can be paid either through online mode or DD. Candidates paying application fee online need not to send the printout of the receipt. For candidates who are paying application fee through DD are required to send the printout (in favour of Thapar Institute of Engineering & Technology and payable at Patiala) to “In-charge Admission Cell’ Thapar Institute of Engineering & Technology, Patiala (Punjab)-147 004.

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Thapar University PhD Course Details

• The duration of the program is 4-5 years consisting of rigorous course work of minimum 1 semester (6 months) and a comprehensive examination
• Candidates have to do coursework for a minimum period of one semester. 
• This usually includes at least three courses, viz a course on research methodology (may include quantitative methods and computer Applications) or a course proposed by the Admission Committee (for those who have studied a similar course on Research Methodology at PG level), a professional course (if not offered by any Department/ School.
• Its syllabus to be proposed by the allocated supervisor and approved by DoAA) and a seminar (Relevant in the area of research). 
•  Credit awarded for course work shall be 11 including a seminar of 4 credits.

• Candidates can submit his/her thesis to the Registrar within six years, but not earlier than three and half years from the date of his/her admission

• Part-time candidates willing to pursue their PhD are required to submit “No Objection Certificate” from their parent organization/department/employer granting permission to halt official duties and permitting her/him to devote sufficient time for course work and research

The PhD Course have specializations in the following areas:

Thapar University PhD Placements

There is a group of faculties at Thapar University which is known as the Placement Council which takes care of all the drives conducted for the placement . Students pursuing this course get acquainted with the latest inventions and research activities in the academic world in the particular area of study and thus usually get placed in reputed research organizations or work as assistant professors in reputed colleges and institutes. 

Other than this, some of the employers who recruit students from this institute are as follows

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Thapar University PhD Stipend

TIET PhD fellowships/ stipend are given to scholars after the approval of admission committee and Director (LMTSM). Scholars pursuing PhD in Management are given INR 30,000 per month for three years. The fellowship or stipend can be extended to one more year upon the approval of the Director. To be eligible for the Thapar University PhD fellowship/stipend:

• The candidate must be in the top 4 positions in final merit list of during the selection process.
• These scholars are required to secure 8.00 CGPA throughout their PhD course work.
• They must defend their research proposal within the prescribed period as per the PhD program regulations.

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