Eligibility Criteria:
Candidates must hold a Master’s degree in a relevant field with a minimum of 60% marks (or equivalent CGPA).
For SC/ST candidates, a relaxation of 5% is applicable.
Candidates with a valid GATE/NET score or those who have qualified for UGC/CSIR-JRF are preferred.
Admission Process:
Application Submission: Candidates need to fill out the application form available on the KTU website.
Entrance Test: An entrance test may be conducted for those without a valid GATE/NET score.
Interview: Shortlisted candidates will be called for an interview.
Final Selection: Based on the performance in the entrance test and interview.
Documents Required:
Mark sheets and certificates of qualifying examinations.
Valid GATE/NET scorecard (if applicable).
Research proposal.
Letters of recommendation.
Proof of category (if applicable).
Ph.D. Programs Offered:
Engineering: Various specializations like Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, Computer Science, etc.
Management: Focus on areas like Marketing, Finance, Human Resources, etc.
Sciences: Specializations in Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, etc.
Humanities and Social Sciences: Areas like Economics, Sociology, etc.
Comparison Factors:
Duration: Typically 3-5 years.
Coursework: Varies by department but generally includes research methodology and subject-specific courses.
Research Focus: Dependent on the department and faculty expertise.
Funding: Availability of scholarships and fellowships.
Engineering Graduates:
IT and Software: Companies like TCS, Infosys, Wipro.
Core Engineering: Firms like L&T, BHEL, ISRO.
Research and Development: Both in academia and industry.
Management Graduates:
Corporate Sector: Roles in consulting, marketing, finance.
Entrepreneurship: Start-ups and own ventures.
Academia: Teaching and research positions.
Science Graduates:
Research Institutions: CSIR, DRDO, ISRO.
Pharmaceuticals: Companies like Sun Pharma, Dr. Reddy’s.
Academia: University and college teaching positions.
Humanities and Social Sciences Graduates:
NGOs and Social Work: Various roles in development sectors.
Government Jobs: Civil services, public policy roles.
Academia: Teaching and research positions.
Engineering:
Entry-Level: INR 4-6 lakhs per annum.
Mid-Level: INR 8-12 lakhs per annum.
Senior-Level: INR 15-25 lakhs per annum.
Management:
Entry-Level: INR 5-7 lakhs per annum.
Mid-Level: INR 10-15 lakhs per annum.
Senior-Level: INR 20-30 lakhs per annum.
Sciences:
Entry-Level: INR 3-5 lakhs per annum.
Mid-Level: INR 6-10 lakhs per annum.
Senior-Level: INR 12-20 lakhs per annum.
Humanities and Social Sciences:
Entry-Level: INR 2-4 lakhs per annum.
Mid-Level: INR 5-8 lakhs per annum.
Senior-Level: INR 10-15 lakhs per annum.