Ph.D

The total tuition fee for PhD course is INR 1.8 lakh. Aspirants are required to pay the course fee after completion of all the selection rounds to confirm their seats. The selection for PhD course will be based on Bennett Research Aptitude Test (BRAT) followed by a personal interview round. BRAT is conducted by Bennett University and schedule for the same will be updated on the official website. In case, a candidate is unable to pay the fee within the specified time, his or her admission will stand cancelled.Aspirants will also need to pay a registration fee to apply for admission. The application fee for each course is INR 1,500. Candidates can pay the registration fee via any of the online payment mode.  

Bennett University eligibility criteria varies specialisation-wise for PhD course. However, the common eligibility among all is that aspirants with bachelor's degree with honours and a rigorous research report in the major or relevant area of study and 75% marks of 8.0 CGPA on a 10 point scale in the relevant programme can apply for any of the PhD specialisations. Below is PhD specialisation-wise eligibility criteria:PhD SpecialisationEligibilityCSEMTech/ MCA/ ME/ MSc/ MS in any discipline with at least 50% ggregate or a minimum CGPA of 5.5Engineering and Applied SciencesME/ MTech/ MSc/ MPhil with at least 60% aggregate or a minimum CGPA of 6.5 on a 10-point scaleLawA Master's degree in Law/any other discipline Economics, English, History, Management,  Political Science and Sociology with at least 55% aggregateApplicants with over three years of industry/ teaching/ practicing/ managerial/ professional experience would be preferredCandidates who have appeared in the qualifying examination but awaiting results are also eligible to applyManagementMaster's degree or a professional degree declared equivalent to the Master's degree by the corresponding statutory regulatory body with at least 60% aggregate or a CGPA of 6.5Journalism and Mass CommunicationMaster's degree in Journalism and Mass Communication with at least 55% aggregate in aggregate or its equivalent gradeCandidates with a master's degree in other domains are also eligible to applySchool of Liberal ArtsMaster's degree in any discipline from a recognised university with a minimum of 55% aggregate 

The minimum course credit requirement for PhD shall be 10 credits (four research methodology + six others aligned to research plan) for M.Tech qualified candidates. The course work should be done preferably within one semester or maximum two semesters. The credits requirements for students having MSc or equivalent qualification shall be 13 credits (four research methodology + nine others aligned to research plan).The minimum overall CGPA requirement in course work shall be 7.5 on a 10 point scale for student to be accepted as scholar for PhD degree. If the CGPA of any student is below 7.00, at the end of any semester, his registration will be terminated with immediate effect. However, if his CGPA is 7.00 and above but less than 7.5, he may be asked to take more courses in order to enhance his CGPA to 7.5 or above, subject to the condition that this should be achieved within maximum duration allowed for the course work.

Candidates must have the following documents handy while applying for IIT JAM exam:Personal information (name, date of birth, personal mobile number, parents’ name, parents’ mobile number, etc.)Address for communication (including PIN code)Eligibility degree detailsCollege name and address with PIN codeJAM paper (s) codeChoice of JAM examination citiesHigh-quality passport size photographHigh-quality image of the candidate’s signatureScanned copy of the Category (SC/ST) Certificate (if applicable) in PDF formatScanned copy of PwD Certificate (if applicable) in PDF formatDetails of the valid Identity Document (ID). Candidates should carry this original ID proof to the exam centre.Net-banking/ debit card/credit card details for fee payment

Chandigarh University ensures comprehensive career support for Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) inEducation graduates by integrating rigorous academic training with practical strategies for professionaldevelopment. The programme emphasizes research methodologies, pedagogical theories, and educationalpersonalized mentorship provided to each scholar, guiding them in research, publication, and networking.Actively promoting conference participation, journal publications, and collaborative research, theuniversity enhances scholars' visibility and contributions to educational advancements. Leveraging a vastnetwork in the education sector, Chandigarh University facilitates collaborations, opening avenues forconsultancy, academic roles, and collaborative projects. Specialized workshops on researchdissemination, academic writing, and grant applications prepare graduates for successful transitions. Theuniversity's focus on entrepreneurship encourages scholars to apply research insights for innovativesolutions, expanding career possibilities beyond traditional academia.leadership, empowering graduates to become influential figures in education. A key aspect is the