Latest Updates: The Admissions for the PhD programmes at REVA University are closed for the year (as of 15th September 2020). The program has started for the year 2020-21. The admission process for next year is expected to start in March of 2021. Entrance Exam UGC - NET has been held on September 29,30, October 1, 2020.

Reva University Ph.D. Admission Dates 2020

Reva University, Bangalore, offers Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) courses in multiple disciplines of Engineering, Law, Commerce, Pure and Social Sciences, Languages and Architecture. The count of total PhD courses comes to 20 in the fields mentioned above. The duration of a PhD candidate in Reva can range from 3-6 years based on their course work and research advisor’s guidelines.

• The institute offers PhD in Biochemistry, Biotechnology, Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics, Commerce, Management, Performing Arts, English, Psychology, Microbiology, Civil Engineering, Computer Science and Applications, Computer Science and Engineering, Electronics and Communication Engineering, Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Legal Studies, and Architecture.
• To be eligible, a minimum requirement of a master’s degree or an M.Phil. in the relevant subject is expected along with an Entrance test of the university, Reva PET.
• Final students are however, selected on the basis of a final interview.

Reva University Ph.D. Eligibility Criteria

For admission to Ph.D. programmes, an applicant possessing qualifications mentioned below is eligible to apply:

1. A minimum qualification of 55% or a ‘B’ grade in masters / M.Phil. in the relevant subject is required. A relaxation of 5% of marks, i.e. from 55% to 50%, or an equivalent relaxation of grade, is allowed for those belonging to SC/ST/OBC /differently-abled and other categories of candidates.
2. Reva PET exams are conducted each year to shortlist candidates and to qualify as a PhD student, a minimum of 50/100 is required on this exam.
3. Finally, after passing the test, an interview along with counselling is held to decide the final list of selected candidates.

Reva University Ph.D. Admission Guidelines

Selection Criteria

Reva University conducts its own Reva PET for admissions in a PhD course. This is a 3 hours exam taken to be eligible for admission in Reva University. The kind of PET that is given will differ if a candidate has an M.Phil. degree or has cleared UGC-NET and so on. This test includes both, objective type and descriptive questions.

• Candidates other than those who have qualified UGC-JRF / UGC-NET/UGC-CSIR/JRF/UGC-CSIR-NET / SLET/GATE or passed M Phil Degree or candidates who hold Teacher Fellowship will have 2 sections in the PET of 50 marks each, namely, subject specific questions and research methodology.
• Candidates who have qualified UGC-NET (including JRF) / UGC-CSIR NET (including JRF) / SLET / GATE or candidates hold Teacher Fellowship will have 100 marks paper on Research Methodology.
• Candidates possessing M. Phil Degree will have a 100 marks paper on subject specific questions.
• A minimum of 50/100 is required to be eligible for a Final Interview. This interview will be marked out of 50. Candidates are required to be prepared with presentations of the research area they are interested in.

How to Apply?

1. To register for Reva PET:
   1. Fill out the application form duly from the official website. This form is usually available from the first week of March each year.
   2. Pay the application fees of 1000/- via net banking or a DD to the college.
   3. An application number will be generated upon the submission of the form. Candidates should note down this number for all future notices.
   4. Download the syllabus from the site for Reva PET and be prepared for give exams.
2. Original and Photocopies of documents should be carried by the candidates.
3. A list of the selected candidates will be put up on the notice board and the fees of the first year are expected to be paid almost within 15 days after the list is out to secure the seat.

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Reva University Ph.D.: Course Details

Reva University offers PhDs in 19 different subjects of multiple disciplines. These include, Engineering, Pure and social sciences, Commerce, Architecture, Law, etc. Following are the specializations offered:

 The Course goes on for a minimum of 3 years but can extend to 6 years depending on the course work and the Guide’s recommendations.

The PhD students should have to undergo course work of One Semester of SIX months and follow necessary conditions in the “REVA University Regulations Governing the Minimum Standards and Procedure for Award of Doctoral (Ph.D.) Degree, 2016”.The course work includes three courses. They are as follows,

• Advanced Research Methodology
• Area Specific Course
• Literature Review in the Thrust Area of Research

Reva University Ph.D. Fee Structure

The table below shows the fee structure of PhD programs, on average.

• Additional cost

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Reva University Ph.D. Placement

There is a training and placement cell available at Reva University. There are well-trained, highly skilled and multi talented students from diverse backgrounds that take part in the placements each year. The campus placement enables students to secure a great future in their field of study. Their placement records have shown:

• 89% students are placed in various institutions.
• 300+ recruiters coming on campus for placements.
• More than 1800 students were offered job by the recruiters.
• 21 lac was the highest salary offered.
• The average package is 3.5 lac – 5.5 lac that the students have taken with them.

Along with placements, the institution also offers multiple internships for their students in order to bridge the industry-academia gap. They have tie-ups with various institutions abroad for summer schools and exchange programs as well where students can learn and experience more than what is in the textbook. Reva University also has a strong liking for research and motivates its students and teachers to indulge in research. This can be seen from the work of the college’s Research and Innovation Council.

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