Applications are invited to register for PhD

REVA University invites applications from eligible candidates to register for PhD programs
in the following disciplines.

Disciplines of Ph. D Programs

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Discipline Discipline
No Seats No. Seats
01 Civil Engineering 14 07 Commerce 06
02 Computer Science and Engineering 04 08 Chemistry 06
03 Electrical Engg 02 09 Mathematics 30
04 Electronics and 06 10 Physics 03
Communication Engineering
05 Mechanical Engineering 16 11 Library and 02
Information Science
06 Management Studies 14

1. Eligibility criteria for admission to the Ph D. programme:

Subject to the conditions stipulated in REVA University PhD Regulations, the following
persons are eligible to seek admission to the Ph.D. programme:

a) Candidates for admission to the Ph. D programme shall have a Master's degree or a
p r o f e s s i o n a l degree declared equivalent to the Master’s degree by the corresponding
statutory regulatory body, with at least 55% marks in aggregate or its equivalent grade
'B' in the UGC 7-point scale (or an equivalent grade in a point scale) or an equivalent
degree from a foreign educational Institution accredited by the approved Assessment
and Accreditation Agency.

b) Candidates who have cleared the M. Phil course work with at least 55% marks in
aggregate or its equivalent grade 'B' in the UGC 7-point scale (or an equivalent grade in
a point scale) and successfully completed the M. Phil. Degree;
c) A relaxation of 5% of marks, from 55% to 50%, or an equivalent relaxation of grade, is
allowed for those belonging to SC/ST/OBC (non-creamy layer) /differently-abled and
other categories of candidates;

2. Duration of the Programme:

The minimum duration for Ph D programme is THREE years, including course work.
However, extension up to SIX years period of registration beyond the above limits shall
be permitted based on the recommendation of the concerned Research Supervisor.

3. Entrance Test and Interview:

3.1. The registration for PhD is through Entrance Test (REVA PET), Interview and Counseling.
The Entrance Test will be 100 marks with 3 hours duration as under:

Sl Category of Papers (100 Marks)

No Candidates
1 Candidates other than Part - II
Part - I
those who have Research Methodology (50
Subject Specific (50 marks)
qualified UGC-JRF / marks)
UGC-NET/UGC- Objective Descriptive Objective Descriptive
CSIR/JRF/UGC-CSIR- 30 question 4 questions x 10 questions 5 questions x
NET / SLET/GATE or x 1 mark 5 marks each x 1 mark 8 marks
passed M Phil Degree each = 30 = 20 marks each = 10 each = 40
or candidates who hold marks marks marks
Teacher Fellowship
2 Candidates who have Research Methodology (100 Marks)
qualified UGC-
NET (including Objective Type Descriptive Type
JRF) / UGC-CSIR
NET (including 20 questions X 1 mark each = (a) 5 questions X 10 marks
JRF) / SLET / 20 marks each = 50 marks;
GATE or (b) 6 questions X 5 marks
candidates hold each = 30 marks
Teacher
Fellowship
3 Candidates Subject Specific (100 Marks)
possessing M. Phil
Degree Objective Descriptive

50 questions x 1 mark each = 5 questions x 10 marks each =

50 marks 50 marks
 a) The syllabus of the Entrance Test paper for candidates other than those who have
qualified UGC-JRF/UGC-NET/ UGC-CSIR JRF/ UGC-CSIR NET / SLET /
GATE or passed in M. Phil or candidates hold teacher fellowship, will be both
on Research Methodology and the concerned subject of study (subject specific)
with 50% of weightage each. The test will be for 100 marks of 3 hours duration. The
question paper will be in TWO PARTS – Part-I: Questions on concerned subject of
study (subject specific) for 50 marks (objective & descriptive) & Part-II:
Questions on Research Methodology for 50 marks (objective & descriptive)

with 3 hours duration.

b) The syllabus of the Entrance Test for candidates who have qualified UGC-NET
(including JRF) / UGC-CSIR NET (including JRF) / SLET / GATE or
candidates holding teacher fellowship will b e only on Research Methodology.
The question paper will be for 100 marks (20% Objective and 80% Descriptive)
with 3 hours duration.

c) The syllabus of the Entrance Test for c a n d i d a t e s who have passed M. Phil
program will b e o n l y on concerned subject of study (subject specific). The
question paper will be for 100 marks (50% Objective and 50% Descriptive) with 3
hours duration.

3.2. Candidates securing at least 50 marks out of 100 in the Entrance Test shall be
declared as eligible for interview / viva voce.
3.3. The results of the Entrance Test will be displayed on the notice board of the Research
and Innovation Council and hosted on the University website. No separate intimation /
information in any form will b e sent to the candidates about the results of entrance
examination and admission.

3.4. The eligible candidates will be invited for interview/ viva-voce on the specific date
and time. The candidates have to come prepared to discuss their research interest /
area through presentations.

3.5. Candidates invited should attend the interview-cum-counseling along w i t h following

original documents:
i) Original marks cards of prescribed qualification such as two year
PUC/10+2 examination, degree and PG degree examinations.
ii) Original certificate / proof for having qualified UGC-NET (including JRF) /
UGC-CSIR NET (including JRF) / SLET / GATE or passed M Phil or proof of
holding teacher fellowship.
iii) Proof of date of birth, preferably SSLC/10th examination pass certificate.
 iv) Three copies of latest passport size photographs.
v) No due certificate from the employer (in case employed).

3.6. The performance in the i nt ervi ew / viva v o c e will be assessed for 50 marks. The
Selection of candidates for provisional registration shall be based on the
performance in the interview o n l y provided f u r t h e r that such a selection
depends on the availability of the guide in the subject / area of interest of the
candidate.

3.7. Candidates selected s h o u l d t a k e a dm is sion a f t e r payment o f p r e s c r i b ed fee i n

full within the notified date failing which they will automatically forefeet the seat.

Those candidates who are registered for PhD 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”.

3.8. Candidates who are not selected for a Ph.D. program have to re-apply whenever
the applications are invited again and go through the Entrance Test afresh.

Note: Foreign Nationals and NRIs with Indian degree are also required to take the P h D
Entrance Examination.

How to Apply?

Application forms are available both in Online Mode and Direct Mode.

The Application Form can also be obtained from the Office of Admissions, REVA
University.

Application Fee: Rs.1000/-. The details of tuition fee for various programs are provided Under
“admissions” in the university website www.reva.edu.in.

Steps to Apply Online

1. Register & Confirm password: Candidate should fill the correct Name and Date of Birth
as they appear in Class X marks card and it is mandatory to provide valid e-mail id.
Immediately on filling up of the information, a password will be sent to your e-mail id.
Login with the e-mail id and received password to proceed with online application
form.

2. While filling the online application form, fields marked with red are mandatory and
accurate information is solicited. Do not leave blank field unless it is not r e l e v a n t to
you.
3. Selection of Mode of Payment: Select the appropriate mode of Payment i.e., online mode.
Immediately on submission of the application form at this stage, an Application
Number will be generated. Candidates are requested to note down the Application
Number and all the future correspondence will be made on this Application Number
only.

The Payment may also be made through Demand Draft (DD) or through NEFT
(National Electronic Funds Transfer)

Important Dates

Description Date

Issue of applications 31st March, 2017

Last date for receipt of filled in
20th April, 2017
applications
Entrance Examination 29th April, 2017
Interview and Counseling 6 th May, 2017
Display of list of selected candidates 13th May, 2017
Provisional Registration of selected
20th May, 2017
candidates
Commencement of course work (tentative) 3rd June, 2017

Fee Details
Click here to download the Fees details.

Terms and Conditions

Candidates registered for Ph D are required to abide by “REVA University Regulations
Governing the Minimum Standards and Procedure for Award of Doctoral (Ph D) Degree,
2016”.

The fee schedule for the Ph D program can be downloaded at www.reva.edu.in

Fees payable for the Ph D program of the University are subject to review periodically.
Ensuring that fees are paid before the announced due dates is the sole responsibility of the
research scholar. Non-payment of the prescribed fees within the due dates will result in
the cancellation of the registration to the Ph D program.

REVA University may withdraw or amend its offer provisional registration, or terminate
the registration, if it is found that either a false or a misleading statement has been made
or that significant information has either been omitted or withheld in a candidate's
application form.
REVA University does not accept responsibility and expressly excludes all liability that may
result from any loss, damage or injury caused to a research scholar or to the research
scholar’s property.

Candidates selected for Ph D program of the University are required to sign an

undertaking at the time of registration consenting to abide by the rules, regulations and
the code of conduct of the University.

Contact Details
Dr. M. Vinayaka Murthy,
Assistant Director,
Research and Innovation Council,
REVA University
+91-80-6622 6622 Extn: 271
+91-9448809443
coordtphd@reva.edu.in