Course Details

MODE

Full time

DURATION

72 Months

Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D) in Physiotherapy is an offered Full-time three/six-year Doctoral program and it is offered by Annamacharya University, Rajampet. The Ph.D. program shall be for a minimum duration of three years, including coursework, and a maximum of six years. Extension beyond the above limits will be governed by the relevant clauses as stipulated in the Statute/Ordinance of the individual Institution concerned.

Eligibility Criteria

Master’s Degree holders satisfying the criteria stipulated under Clause 2 above.
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 wherever the grading system is followed) and completing the M.Phil. Degree shall be eligible to proceed to do research work leading to the Ph. D. Degree in the same Institution in an integrated program. A relaxation of 5% of marks, from 55% to 50%, or an equivalent relaxation of grade, may be allowed for those belonging to SC/ST/OBC(non-creamy layer)/differently-abled and other categories of candidates as per the decision of the Commission from time to time.
A person whose M.Phil. dissertation has been evaluated and the viva voce is pending may be admitted to the Ph.D. program of the same Institution.
Candidates possessing a Degree considered equivalent to M.Phil. Degree of an Indian Institution, from a Foreign Educational Institution accredited by an Assessment and Accreditation Agency which is approved, recognized, or authorized by an authority, established or incorporated under a law in its home country or any other statutory authority in that country to assess, accredit or assuring quality and standards of educational institutions, shall be eligible for admission to Ph.D. program.

Admission Details

Admission into the PhD program will be solicited through a transparent and inclusive advertisement process. The intake capacity for each program will be determined by the Vice Chancellor and subsequently ratified by the Board of Management and Academic Council.
Upon evaluating the candidates’ performance in the test (Annamacharya University Research Admission Test (AURAT)) and interview, the departmental selection committee, appointed by the Vice Chancellor, will recommend suitable candidates for admission to the PhD programme to the Director, R&D Cell.
Candidates who qualify UGC (NET) / CSIR (JRF) examination / SLET / GATE or hold a teacher fellowship or have completed an M.Phil./ The Andhra Pradesh Research Common Entrance Test (APRCET) may have the entrance test requirement waived.
However, the candidates from the above (b) and (c) subclauses must clear the Interview conducted by the University
The R&D Cell will then approve research admissions after considering the recommendations of the departmental selection committees, subject to ratification by the Board of Management and Academic Council.
Foreign Nationals / PIOs / NRIs sponsored by the government of India or their respective government on any exchange programme or self-response and who satisfy the eligibility conditions as per the university regulations, shall.