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Course Details

MODE

Full time

DURATION

72 Months

The UGC defines the Ph.D. program as a rigorous and research-intensive academic pursuit that aims to produce scholars who contribute significantly to the advancement of knowledge in their respective fields. The program requires original research work, leading to the submission of a thesis or dissertation.

Duration

As per UGC guidelines, the minimum and maximum duration for completion of a Ph.D. program are as follows:

Minimum duration: 3 years for full-time candidates and 4 years for part-time candidates.
Maximum duration: 6 years for full-time candidates and 7 years for part-time candidates. Extensions beyond the maximum period may be granted under certain exceptional circumstances, subject to university regulations.


Eligibility Criteria

  • The eligibility criteria for a Ph.D. program at D Y Patil University, as per UGC guidelines, typically include:
  • A Master’s degree or equivalent in a relevant field from a recognized university.
  • A minimum of 55% marks or an equivalent grade in the qualifying examination (relaxation of 5% for SC/ST/OBC (non-creamy layer)/differently-abled candidates).
  • Qualifying in a national-level eligibility test such as UGC NET (including JRF)/CSIR NET/GATE or any other equivalent examination conducted by central agencies.
  • D Y Patil University Navi Mumbai is conducting the Ph.D. entrance examination twice a year.

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