Ph.D

The selection process for the PhD programme at VIT Bhopal varies depending on the type of admission:For PhD:Selection is based on VITREE score, PG Degree marks, Research proposal, and Personal Interview.Eligible candidates take the VITREE, a 2-hour Computer Based Test with 100 MCQs (Technical - 70 questions; English communication skills - 15 questions; Statistics and probability - 15 questions).Shortlisted candidates proceed to a personal interview.The final selection is based on performance in VITREE, PG Degree marks, research proposal, and the interview.For Direct Ph.D:Selection is based on VITREE score, B.E. / B.Tech. Degree marks, Research proposal, and Personal Interview.Eligible candidates take the VITREE 2023, a 2-hour Computer Based Test with 100 MCQs (Technical - 80 questions; English communication skills - 20 questions).Shortlisted candidates participate in a personal interview.The final selection is based on VITREE score, B.E. / B.Tech. Degree marks, research proposal, and the interview performance.Candidates fulfilling eligibility criteria should note that changes in venue, date of the interview, or programme are not permitted. Selected candidates will be informed of their admission status.

The eligibility criteria for the Ph.D. programme at VIT Bhopal vary by discipline:Ph.D. in Engineering:Requires a Master's degree in Engineering/Technology with a minimum of 60% marks or CGPA 6.5.Equivalent qualifications like M.Sc. (Engineering)/M.S. (By Research)/M.Tech. (By Research) are accepted.Direct Ph.D. is available for outstanding Bachelor's degree holders with a minimum of 75% marks or CGPA 7.5.Ph.D. in Non-Engineering:Requires a Master's degree in relevant Science or social Science disciplines with a minimum of 60% marks or CGPA 6.5.Ph.D. in Management:Requires a Master's degree in Business Administration/CA/ICWA with a minimum of 60% marks or CGPA 6.5.Ph.D. in Hospitality Management:Requires a Master's degree in Hotel Management, Tourism Management, or related fields with a minimum of 60% marks or CGPA 6.5.Ph.D. in Design & Planning:Requires a Master's degree in Design, Planning, M.Tech, M.E., or related fields with a minimum of 60% marks or CGPA 6.5.Ph.D. in Architecture and Planning:Requires a Bachelor's degree in Architecture/Planning and a Master's degree in relevant fields with an aggregate of 60% (or CGPA 6.5).Ph.D. in Agriculture (Vellore Campus Only):Requires specific eligibility criteria depending on the area of specialisation in Agriculture, with a minimum of 60% marks or CGPA 6.5.