1. Eligibility Criteria:

• Candidates must hold a Master's degree with specific minimum percentages (e.g., 60% for Management, 55% for Science).
• Relaxations are provided for SC/ST/OBC and other categories as per UGC regulations.

2. Application Requirements:

• Candidates must apply with details including qualifications, proposed research subject, thesis title, and supervisor details.
• Certificates of qualifying exams like UGC/CSIR/DST and teacher fellowship letters are needed.
• Application have to be filled online.

3. Admission Criteria:

• Admission is based on performance in national level tests (UGC-NET, GATE, etc.) and/or an entrance test conducted by the university.
• A minimum of 50% in the entrance test and interview is required, with a 5% relaxation for reserved categories.

4. Duration:

• The PhD program spans a minimum of three years to a maximum of six years, with possible extensions up to ten years for female scholars and persons with disabilities.

5. Course Work:

• Mandatory coursework includes subjects like Research Methodology and Research Publication Ethics.
• A minimum of 55% in coursework is required to continue in the program.

6. Research Advisory Committee (RAC):

• The RAC reviews research proposals, guides scholars, and evaluates progress.
• Scholars must present their progress before the RAC each semester.

7. Synopsis Submission:

• After completing coursework, scholars submit a synopsis of their proposed research.
• The Research Degree Committee (RDC) evaluates the synopsis and approves the research plan.

8. Thesis Submission and Evaluation:

• Scholars can submit their thesis after a minimum of 2.5 years of research.
• The thesis is evaluated by the supervisor and external examiners, followed by a viva-voce examination.

9. Publication Requirements:

• Scholars must publish at least two research papers in peer-reviewed journals before submitting their thesis

10. PhD Award:

• Upon successful thesis defense and viva-voce, the PhD degree is awarded.
• The degree is subject to compliance with UGC regulations.

11. Miscellaneous Provisions:

• Provisions for part-time PhD programs require a No Objection Certificate from the employer.
• Degrees can be withdrawn in cases of plagiarism or irregularities.