Application Form
Applications Invited for Ph.D. Programmes for Academic Year 2024-25 (January Session):
Ph.D is one of the prestigious programs of MRIIRS, governed by the Council for Doctoral Program (CDP). CDP’s prime function is to facilitate, monitor and assure the quality of research work.
Manav Rachna International Institute of Research and Studies (MRIIRS, Formerly MRIU), Deemed-to-be-Univereligsity under section 3 of the UGC Act, 1956, and a NAAC accredited ‘A++’ Grade Institution, and has been awarded QS 5-Star for Teaching, Employability, Academic Development, Facilities, Social Responsibility and Inclusiveness, and QS 4-Star rating for the Program Strength of its Computer Science and Engineering degree courses.
With a humble beginning of Ph.D program in the year 2009, CDP now boasts 650+ active scholars (registered) and 281 awarded Ph.D degrees in the field of Engineering, Management,Social Sciences, Biological Sciences, Dental Sciences, as on today. CDP’s mission is to contribute to the development of education through research, teaching, innovation and institution building. CDP has a large number of distinguished faculty whose contributions to research are exemplary.
Applications are invited for Ph.D programmes for Academic Year 2024-25 (January Session) under the following Schools:
- Centre for Health Innovations:Ph.D. seats, Industry-sponsored Ph.D. seats
- School of Engineering & Technology:Computer Science &Engineering, Electronics & Communication Engineering, Civil Engineering, Biotechnology, Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Microbiology
- School of Computer Applications: Computer Applications
- School of Allied Health Sciences: Nutrition & Dietetics, Physiotherapy, Physiology, Biochemistry
- School of Leadership and Management Studies:Management Studies
- School of Commerce:Commerce
- School of Dental Sciences: Conservative Dentistry & Endodontics, Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, Pediatric and Preventive Dentistry, Prosthodontics & Crown and Bridge, Oral Medicine & Radiology, Biochemistry, Microbiology, Periodontology, Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopaedics, Public Health Dentistry.
- School of Media Studies & Humanities: Journalism and Mass Communication, English
- School of Behavioural & Social Sciences: Economics, International Relations, Sociology/ Social Work, Public Policy, Political Science, Applied Psychology
- School of Design: Design
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Eligibility
- A 1-year/2-semester master's degree programme after a 4-year/8-semester bachelor’s degree programme or a 2-year/4-semester master’s degree programme after a 3-year bachelor’s degree programme or qualifications declared equivalent to the master’s degree by the corresponding statutory regulatory body, with at least 55% marks in aggregate or its equivalent grade in a point scale wherever grading system is followed or equivalent qualification 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 assure quality and standards of the educational institution.
- Provided that a candidate seeking admission after a 4-year/8-semester bachelor’s (Hons. With Research) degree (excluding B.Tech, BPT, B-Design and BDS degree) programme should have a minimum of 75% marks in aggregate or its equivalent grade on a point scale wherever the grading system is followed. A relaxation of 5% marks or its equivalent grade may be allowed for those belonging to SC/ST/OBC (non-creamy layer)/Differently-Abled, Economically Weaker Section (EWS) and other categories of candidates as per the decision of the Commission from time to time.
- Candidates who have completed the M.Phil. programme with at least 55% marks in aggregate or its equivalent grade in a point scale wherever grading system is followed or equivalent qualification 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 assure quality and standards of educational institutions, shall be eligible for admission to the Ph.D. programme. A relaxation of 5% marks or its equivalent grade may be allowed for those belonging to SC/ST/OBC (non-creamy layer)/Differently-Abled, Economically Weaker Section (EWS) and other categories of candidates as per the decision of the Commission from time to time. The candidates qualified MPhil before Dec 2023 with minimum 55% marks are also exempted from the entrance examination.
- For School of Leadership and Management Studies/ School of Commerce: Master's Degree or any other degree recognized equivalent thereto in Business Administration or Economics or Commerce or in allied subjects or Two years Post Graduate Diploma in Management recognized as equivalent to MBA by AICTE/AIU or Graduates having passed their final examination of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India/CS/ICWA with 55% marks in aggregate or its equivalent grade ‘B’ in the UGC 7-point scale (or an equivalent grade in a point scale wherever grading system is followed). The provision needs to be approved and updated as per the latest UGC guidelines.
Duration of the Programme
- Ph.D. Programme shall be for a minimum duration of three years, including course work, and a maximum duration of six (6) years from the date of admission to the Ph.D. programme.
- A maximum of an additional two (2) years can be given through a process of re-registration as per the MRIIRS policy, a Ph.D. programme should not exceed eight (8) years from the date of admission in the Ph.D. programme years.
- Persons with Disabilities (having more than 40% disability) / female Ph.D. scholars may be allowed relaxation of two (2) years recommended by DRC however, the total period for completion of a Ph.D. programme in such cases should not exceed ten (10) years from the date of admission n the Ph.D. programme.
- Female Ph.D. Scholars may be provided Maternity Leave/Child Care Leave (children up to 18 years of age) for up to 240 days in the entire duration of the Ph.D. programme.
- The Ph.D. duration will be considered from the applicable last day of admission for the respective admission cycle provided her/his candidature gets subsequently approved by the Academic Council till the submission of final approved thesis of her/his research work.
Highlights:
- Ardent Researchers and Academic leaders as Ph.D Guides/Supervisors.
- Rigorous coursework, Bibliometric analysis, specialized training on SPSS , NVivo, SAS, VosViewer, eviews, Python, R, etc.
- Mentorship programs to provide guidance on professional skills.
- Strong research advisory committee for each doctoral students.
- Weekly interaction with Supervisor, mandatory with focus on Quality.
- Strong research advisory committee for each doctoral scholar.
- Six monthly progress report.
- Academia and Research lab tie-ups to catalyze research and enhance the quality of research.
- Enhanced Classroom Teaching.
- Allocated Reading Room in Library and Ph.D dissertation consultant room.
- A dedicated Infrastructure facility for Ph.D scholars with state-of-the-art lounge for students and faculty interaction.
- Training on open source research tools.
- Provision of remote access to all the scholars for accessing library database.
- Collaboration with Foreign universities.
- Regular monitoring of research progress through dedicated Research Advisory Council for each student with eminent guest faculty.
- Opportunity to publish papers in National and International journals as a part of the program.
Key features of the Library Network include:
- Facility of Central Library on the Campus.
- Fully web-based operations and services.
- My Account, Ask a Librarian Service.
- Access to over 1,35,000 print books.
- e-Readers Kindles.
- e-Books package comprising of over 1,45,000 books.
- Over 30,000 e-Journals from leading publishers and societies like IEEE, ASME, ASCE.
- Institutional membership of Developing Library Network offering access to over 5000 libraries across South Asia.
- UGC Digital Library Constoritum e-Shodh Sindhu.
- Institutional Membership of the American Library.
If you have any query, please call at 0129-4259000 or mail at admissions@manavrachna.edu.in
Admission Calendar – January 2024
| Category | Schedule |
|---|---|
| Advertisement on Website | October 21st, 2024( Monday) |
| Last Date for e-form filling | January 16th, 2025 (Thursday) |
| Entrance Test | January 18th, 2025 (Saturday) |
| Declaration of Merit based on Ph.D. Entrance Test | January 20th, 2025 (Monday) |
| Offline / Online Consultation from Department regarding Research Area & Presentation | January 21st, 22nd2025 (Tuesday, Wednesday) |
| Date of Interview/Presentation before respective DRC | January 23rd, 24th2025 (Thursday, Friday) |
| Declaration of Final Result for Ph.D. Admission on website | January 29th, 2025 (Wednesday) |
| Last date for Fee Payment (1st Merit List) | February 7th, 2025 (Friday) |
| Declaration of Waiting list based on Ph.D. Entrance Test | February 8th, 2025 (Saturday) |
| Last date for Fee Payment (Waiting List) | February 15th, 2025 (Saturday) |
| Last date for admission | February 15th, 2025 (Saturday) |
| Orientation | February 8th, 2025 (Saturday) |
| Commencement of Course Work Classes | March 01st, 2025 (Saturday) |
| Course work Examination | September 20th, 2025 – 26thSeptember 2026 ( Saturday- Friday) |
- A 90-minute Entrance Test of 70 Marks will be conducted in the month of January 2025.
- The syllabus for the entrance test shall consist of 50% of Research Methodology as Part-A and 50% shall be subject specific as Part-B.
- 35 MCQs in Part-A and Part-B each and one mark will be awarded for each right answer.
- The candidates who qualify UGC/CSIR (JRF)/M.Phil and UGC NET, GATE etc. examination are exempted from the Entrance Test.
- Students who qualify the Entrance Test and the exempted candidates shall be called for the Personal Interview (30 Marks).
- Students who have secured 50 % marks in the entrance test are eligible to be called for the interview.
- University may decide the number of eligible students to be called for an interview based on the number of Ph.D. seats available.
- Non Resident Indian (NRI), Persons of Indian Origin (PIO) and Foreign Nationals may be admitted to the program in accordance with the policy guidelines laid down by the Government of India.
- The provisional admission of candidates shall be made, based on the Central entrance test conducted by NTA/University (wherever applicable) for admission to Ph.D. programmes at various institutions approved by UGC, followed by interview with presentation (as per the notification FN 4-1 (UGC-NET Review Committee)/ 2024 (NET/140648) Dated March 27, 2024/7; Chaitra 1946).
RESEARCH ASSISTANTSHIP
MRIIRS will award Research Assistantship to its selected Ph.D. Scholars in accordance with the guidelines introduced from time to time pursuant to its Ph.D. Regulations. The Assistantship assistance is intended to motivate full time devoted Research Scholars and will be provided to eligible Ph.D. scholars in the fields of Sciences, Engineering, Humanities, Social Sciences, Commerce, Management, English, Physiotherapy, Nutrition and Dental Science.
The Selection of candidates for Research Assistantship along with eligibility will be as specified in the Regulation of the University for RA Scheme.
The Assistantship assistance may vary depending on the Research Discipline and will be normally for a period of 1.5 years.
Number of Research Assistantship shall be approved every year by the Competent Authority of the University that will depend upon its budgetary approvals and will be limited to a number as notified by the University at the beginning of every academic year.
Regulation for MRIIRS RA Scheme
The Scheme shall be coordinated and administered by the Council for Doctoral Program (CDP) of the University in coordination with the Department/School concerned.
- Eligibility
The Scheme shall be open for all Ph.D. Scholars of the University subject to the following eligibility criteria.
- The candidate must be pursuing full time Ph.D. Program at the University.
- The candidate should not be receiving any grant or research assistance (by whatever name called) from any other source including UGC.
- The candidate should not be engaged in any part-time or full-time employment of any nature during the entire tenure of Assistantship.
- The candidates who are UGC-NET and/or MPhil qualified will be preferred.
- The candidates to be eligible for Research Assistantship (RA) shall satisfy the following additional criteria:
- Adequate compliance of the requirements as specified in the Ph.D. Regulations as certified by the Ph.D. Supervisor.
- No pending dues in Fee Payment.
- Research has progressed without any extension of duration other than approved.
- Not otherwise disqualified as per the Regulation.
- ResearchAssistantship / Remuneration
Sl. | Nature of Assistance | RA All Streams |
1 | Monthly Assistantship (Rs) | Rs 26000-35000 |
2 | Contingency Fund (Lumpsum for 12 months) (Rs) | Rs 15000 |
FEE STRUCTURE & TIMELINES
Fee for PhD Programme: (Indian Scholars)
Description | Fee Amount in Rs. | Remarks |
Registration Fee | 30,000/- | One time, to be paid at the time of admission |
Course Work Fee including three mandatory course-09 credits | 50,000/- | One time, to be paid at the time admission |
Research Fee | 40,000/- | Rs. 40,000/- to be paid at the time of admission and balance Rs. 40,000/- every Semester for minimum 3years
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Thesis Evaluation Fee | 40,000/- | One time, to be paid at the time of submission of Thesis. |
Fee for PhD Programme: NRIS/PIOs/Foreign scholars
Description | Fee Amount in (US$). | Remarks |
Registration Fee | 500 | One time, to be paid at the time of admission |
Course Work Fee including three mandatory course-09 credits | 850 | One time, to be paid at the time admission |
Research Fee | 1000 | US $ 1000 to be paid at the time of admission and balance US $ 1000 every Semester for minimum 3years |
Thesis Evaluation Fee | 750 | One time, to be paid at the time of submission of Thesis. |
Indian Fee
Semesters | Fee Amount in Rs. |
Before 31stJanuary 2025 at the time of admission ( Semester 1) | Rs. 1,20,000/- |
Between 01st July 2025 – 31st July 2025 | Rs. 40,000/- |
(Semester 2 : 01st July 2025 – 31st July 2025) | |
Between 1st January 2026 – 31st January 2026 | Rs. 40,000/- |
(Semester 3: 1st January 2026 – 31st January 2026) | |
Between 01st July 2026 – 31st July 2026 | Rs. 40,000/- |
(Semester 4: 01st July 2026 – 31st July 2026 ) | |
Between 1st January 2027 – 31st January 2027 | Rs. 40,000/- |
(Semester 5: 1st January 2027 – 31st January 2027) | |
Between 01st July 2027 – 31st July 2027 | Rs. 40,000/- |
(Semester 6 : 01st July 2027 – 31st July 2027) | |
Total for 3 years | Rs.3,20,000/- |
Thesis Evaluation Fee-One time | Rs. 40,000/- |
Total | Rs. 3,60,000/- |
Foreign Fee
Semesters | Fee Amount in US$ |
Before 31stJanuary 2025 at the time of admission ( Semester 1) | US$ 2350 |
Between 01st July 2025 – 31st July 2025 | US$ 1000 |
(Semester 2 : 01st July 2025 – 31st July 2025) | |
Between 1st January 2026 – 31st January 2026 | US$ 1000 |
(Semester 3: 1st January 2026 – 31st January 2026) | |
Between 01st July 2026 – 31st July 2026 | US$ 1000 |
(Semester 4: 01st July 2026 – 31st July 2026 ) | |
Between 1st January 2027 – 31st January 2027 | US$ 1000 |
(Semester 5: 1st January 2027 – 31st January 2027) | |
Between 01st July 2027 – 31st July 2027 | US$ 1000 |
(Semester 6 : 01st July 2027 – 31st July 2027) | |
Total for 3 years | US$ 7350 |
Thesis Evaluation Fee-One time | US$ 750 |
Total | US$8100 |
It is further clarified that minimum duration for Ph.D. is 3 years and hence a Research Scholar will be required to pay Research Fee of Rs. 80,000/- per annum for a minimum period of 3 years in two equal installments per year. If a Research Scholar submits his / her Thesis within 15 days from the completion of 3 years from the date of registration, he / she shall be required to pay Research Fee only for 3 Academic Sessions aggregating to Rs. 2,40,000/-. However, if the Research Scholar submits his /her Thesis after 15 days from the completion of 3 years from the date of registration, he / she will deposit the Research Fee @ Rs. 40,000/- per semester with the same analogy.
Note: If a Research Scholar fails to deposit fee on or before 31st Jan or 31st July, as the case may be a fine of :
Sr. No. | Point of Time of Late Fee | Fine Amount |
1 | 1stFeb - 10thFeb / 1stAug – 10th Aug | Rs 100/- Per day |
2 | 11thFeb - 20thFeb / 11thAug -20thAug | Rs 1,000 + Rs 300/- Per day |
3 | 21stFeb – 2ndMar/ 21stAug – 31stAug | Rs 4,000/ + Rs 500/- Per day |
Shall be charged for 31 days and the name of the Research Scholar shall be struck off if the fee is not paid by March 2nd or Aug 31st as the case may be. In such eventuality, the Vice Chancellor may consider re-admission of the Research Scholar on valid grounds and recommendations of the Dean concerned and the scholar shall be required to pay re-admission fee of Rs 10,000/-
About Manav Rachna International Institute of Research and Studies
Manav Rachna International Institute of Research and Studies (MRIIRS, Formerly MRIU), Deemed-to-be-University under section 3 of the UGC Act, 1956, and a NAAC accredited ‘A++’ Grade Institution, and has been awarded QS 5-Star for Teaching, Employability, Academic Development, Facilities, Social Responsibility and Inclusiveness, and QS 4-Star rating for the Program Strength of its Computer Science and Engineering degree courses. MRIIRS is a visible symbol of knowledge & experience providing high-quality education in the fields of Engineering & Technology, Health , Management, Computer Applications, Hotel Management, Commerce, Dentistry, Humanities, Media, Architecture, Design, Liberal Arts, Economics, Psychology and many more. Manav Rachna International Institute of Research and Studies is also the Founder Member of the prestigious “College Board’s Indian Global Higher Education Alliance”.
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TESTIMONIALS
““I had wonderful & satisfying experience doing Ph.D from Manav Rachna International Institute of Research and Studies (MRIIRS, Formerly MRIU). After my enrolment in the Ph.D program through a transparent admission process, my entire journey passed without stress or anxieties, due to full support received in the University. The University facilitates all the needs at every step in the process of Ph.D. There is good synchronization within the University departments, so that the scholar can fully concentrate on the research. The learning has been great with effective application in my work area. I can confidently say that ‘MRIIRS Ph.D does make a difference’. In fact, MRIIRS is doing a remarkable service towards betterment & advancement of the society.
– Dr. Vishwajeet V Jituri,
National Manager – Business Development, Toshiba India Pvt. Ltd
“I have been a proud student of Manav Rachna International Institute of Research and Studies, Faridabad. My academic journey of Doctoral studies in Psychology has been a wonderful experience with brilliant academic discipline and highly qualified teaching staff. With MRIIRS, a student is groomed with an international exposure of interacting with academic staff of foreign universities both through video conferencing and real-time discussions while they are invited to the campus.
MRIIRS gives us 360 degree learning experience from academics to socio-cultural participation and awareness, as the university has a human rights approach through its Dr. O.P Bhalla Foundation dedicated to grassroots social empowerment, and I continue being associated with the Foundation with my humble contributions towards social work and gender justice
Ingratitude wishing MRIIRS more bigger meaningful success ahead.
– – Dr. Gouri Shankar Tenginkai,
Member Advisor, National Commission for Protection of Child Rights & Member, CBFC, Delhi, India
Desirous to accomplish Doctorate in an opportune manner with educational excellence, MRIIRS is the best option!!
I’ve got amazing learning experience with MRIIRS from selection process to completion of my PhD. MRIIRS has got highly open education environment that facilitates full liberty to explore the research in your own way. There is a strong appreciation of innovative ideas with a blend of traditionally proven research techniques. Both inside & outside classroom sessions are very interactive and expand our knowledge with the help of debates & critiques of real industrial illustrations. Faculties & staff follow the open door policy with round the clock support. Association with MRIIRS not only enhances one’s knowledge to achieve operational excellence, but they also inspire to build a culture of high performance in efficient time.
Proud to be a MRIIRS Alumni. Thank you MRIIRS!!”
– Dr. Neeraj Malik,
Chief Operating Officer, Teknospire, Bangalore
“It was a great opportunity for me when Manav Rachna Institute of International Studies started the Ph.D program in 2009. The institute offered researcher an opening to undergo research with very good infrastructure in terms of classroom sessions, laboratories, libraries etc. I thank all the members of the Management and the faculty members for all the support extended to the Ph.D Scholars.”
– Dr. Manju Mam,
Director- CAMPS, National Power Training Institute
I had joined PhD course in MRIIRS in 2018 and the experience has been great so far. Right from the time when I started exploring about the PhD with MRIIRS till now when my coursework has got completed, all along I have found the environment very fair and professional. Our professors, teachers and support staff are very receptive, helpful, dedicated and knowledgeable. They are keen to support with the student’s best interest in mind, and have been guiding us the right way to pursue the coursework and research.
I am confident that this wonderful support and enabling environment of MRIIRS will take my learning and research competence to the next level, and help me complete my PhD degree in due time.
– Mr. Ajay Bhatia,
Visiting Faculty at Bharati Vidyapeeth Institute of Management & Research
“It took me long to take a call on doing my PhD and making my hidden desire come alive. The doctoral program in Manav Rachna was first only a choice of convenience as it is in vicinity of my residence. But once into it, I was proud of my decision. The faculty is very cooperative and meticulous. The teaching faculty is just amazing. I had the opportunity to be taught by experienced and talented teachers namely Dr. Sushma Batra and Dr. N.K. Chadha. Both of them made the whole process so easy with their expertise and wisdom.
I thank each one who has contributed in making it a success although it is just the beginning.”
– Ms. Vinita Berry,
PhD scholar, FBSS; Executive Director, Spectrum
“Manav Rachna offers a wonderful platform for fulfilling the aspirations of being a researcher with its doctoral program. It’s well defined and structured outline of the program helps fulfilling many dreams. It gives a wonderful opportunity to work under dynamic, enthusiastic and highly qualified guidance from the supervisors, who motivates the students and provides constant support to achieve their goal. I am lucky to be a part of this PhD program and to be able to accomplish my dream of being a doctorate.”
– Dr. Nupur Gosain, Assistant Professor-Psychology,
Shaheed Rajguru College of Applied Sciences for Women, University of Delhi