Part Time Ph.D

Yes Sujatha, LPU offers a part-time Ph.D. in ECE. Let me share details with you.
Eligibility: You should have a minimum of 55% marks in your master's degree in a relevant subject. After that, you have to qualify for the LPUNEST exam if you have not qualified for a national level test such as GATE, UGC NET, CSIR, GPAT, etc. The entrance will have 70% weightage in selection. After that, you have to appear for an interview and qualify for the same and have 30% weightage for the final selection.
You may avail of scholarships also on the basis of LPUNEST or National Level Test.
There is a special scholarship for female students to pursue a full-time or part-time Ph.D. at LPU.
The highlight of the program is the Flexi-Course Work option specially designed to accommodate professionals wherein a student can choose the best-suited option to complete the course work.
Option 1
Classes on weekends
(Saturday & Sunday only)
Option 2
4 days course work every month
(Preferably every second week: Thu-Sun)
Option 3
15 days of coursework
(In the month of April/May )
LPU researchers won a huge research grant worth 10.8 Million through the Indo Canadian Impact project from DBT, GOI.
For more details, you may call on the numbers;
I hope this helps
Thanks

Dear Tirumala,
I am not aware whether IIIT Hyderabad offers a part-time Ph.D. in Computer Science or not. But being alumni of LPU, I can assure you that LPU offers this programme.
LPU is one of the best universities to do Ph.D. to enhance your knowledge in the research area.
Let me share something about the Ph.D. program at LPU.
Eligibility: You should have a minimum of 55% marks in your master's degree in a relevant subject. After that, you have to qualify for the LPUNEST exam if you have not qualified for a national level test such as GATE, UGC NET, CSIR, GPAT, etc. The entrance will have 70% weightage in selection. After that, you have to appear for an interview and qualify for the same and have 30% weightage for the final selection.
You may avail of scholarships also on the basis of LPUNEST or National Level Test.
There is a special scholarship for female students to pursue a full-time or part-time Ph.D. at LPU.
The highlight of the program is the Flexi-Course Work option specially designed to accommodate professionals wherein a student can choose the best-suited option to complete the course work.
Option 1
Classes on weekends
(Saturday & Sunday only)
Option 2
4 days course work every month
(Preferably every second week: Thu-Sun)
Note: LPU is not offering this option of coursework to agriculture students.
Option 3
15 days of course work
(In the month of April/May )
LPU researchers won a huge research grant worth 10.8 Million through the Indo Canadian Impact project from DBT, GOI.
For more details, you may call on the numbers;
Tel: +91-1824-404404
I hope this helps
Thanks

LPU does offers this programme. LPU is committed to provide an outstanding environment for excellence in Research and Development in all the disciplines. The gamut of LPU research activities make it a unique academic environment that stimulates creativity and critical thinking, and provides impetus to recruiting, supporting, and developing highly-skilled motivated researchers. LPU offers Ph.D. in both full time and in part mode. Eligibility Criteria - Masters degree with 55% marks in aggregate in a relevant discipline or equivalent, subject to qualifying LPU NEST and Interview. So, qualifying the Eligibility can proceed for Admissions. - Applicants having relevant Post Graduation degree in Engineering are only allowed to apply for the Ph.D. in engineering disciplines. E. g. applicants with M.Tech/ME in CSE would apply for Ph.D. (CSE), and applicants with MCA or M.Sc. (CS/IT) degree should apply for Ph.D. (Computer Applications). - The applicants with Masters degree in distance education or online mode are not allowed to take admission in the Ph.D. Engineering Programmes. - An applicant who has completed Company Secretary CS course from The Institute of Company Secretaries of India (ICSI) with Minimum of 55% aggregate marks is eligible to apply for admission Ph.D. (Commerce) and Ph.D. (Management). Click here to view Recognition Letter on ICSI Website. - An applicant who has completed Chartered Accountancy CA course from The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) with Minimum of 55% aggregate marks is eligible to apply for admission in Ph.D. (Commerce). LPU conducts LPU NEST for Ph.D. aspirants. Research Scholars studying in Post-Graduation can apply for LPU NEST. LPU NEST provides an extensive opportunity to the aspirants who wish to join Ph.D. programme at LPU and pursue their career in the direction of research. The purview of this exam is to identify Ph.D. aspirants that have potential to engage in ground-breaking research and inspire future generations. This test will have two fold advantage as it will act as Entrance Test as well as Scholarship Test. Last date of Registration is 26th May 2021, so refer the official website to apply for it.

Lovely Professional University is committed to provide an outstanding environment for excellence in Research and Development in all the disciplines. Both Full Time & Part time Ph.D. programs are available in LPU. In Case of Ph.D. Part Time programme, applicants are required to submit NOC (No Objection Certificate from their employer at the time of admission. Other than Engineering disciplines, Students who have done their Masters in Distance Mode, are eligible for Ph.D. programme. Eligibility for Ph.D. programme is as follows,
1)LPUNEST + Interview
2)NET + Interview
3)M.Phil (Regular) + Interview
Duration of Ph.D. programme will be Minimum 3 Years & Maximum 6 Years (2 Years relaxation is also there for the female students). LPU offers flexible course work in three different options and tentative schedule is mentioned below:
Option I Duration - One semester - August to November 2021 - Saturdays 03:00 P. M. - 05:00 P. M. Sundays 09:00 A. M. - 04:00 P. M. Option II Duration - 4 days* every month (*preferably every second week (Thursday-Sunday) September to December 2021- 09:00 A. M. - 06:00 P. M. (daily)
Option III Duration - 15 days - November to December 2021 - 09:00 A. M. - 06:00 P. M. (daily)
For Full Time Ph.D. students :
After presenting a State-Of-the-Art (SOTA) seminar, there is fair chance to the students to pursue teaching assistantship in LPU only. Though the selection is completely depends upon selection committee & requirement. Scholarship Opportunity:
There are huge scholarship opportunities for the Ph.D. students
1)Upto 90% for Full Time and 70% for Part Time on the basis of LPU NEST cut off
2)Scholarship of up to 90% of the Programme fee is offered in Ph.D. programmes on the basis of GATE/ GPAT/ SPM/ JRF/ NET (LS)/ affiliations and/ or research outcomes. For example candidates from Centrally Funded Research Labs/ Industry Professionals/ Teaching Fraternity etc. Are considered for various Scholarships. Hope your query is addressed properly !