Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Technical University (AKTU) Ph.D. Admission: Overview
Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Technical University (AKTU), formerly known as Uttar Pradesh Technical University (UPTU), offers Ph.D. programs in various disciplines, including Engineering, Management, Pharmacy, Architecture, and Applied Sciences. The admission process is competitive and involves multiple steps, including an entrance exam and interview.
Check Eligibility Criteria:
Candidates must have a Master’s degree in a relevant field with a minimum of 55% marks (50% for SC/ST candidates).
Candidates with a valid GATE/NET/SLET score or equivalent may be exempted from the entrance exam.
Notification and Application Form:
AKTU releases an official admission notification on its website (aktu.ac.in).
Candidates must fill out the online application form and pay the required application fee.
Entrance Exam (if applicable):
Candidates without a valid GATE/NET/SLET score must appear for the AKTU Ph.D. entrance exam.
The exam consists of multiple-choice questions (MCQs) based on research methodology and subject-specific knowledge.
Interview/Viva Voce:
Shortlisted candidates (based on entrance exam scores or GATE/NET/SLET scores) are called for an interview.
The interview assesses the candidate’s research aptitude, subject knowledge, and proposed research area.
Final Selection:
Selection is based on the candidate’s performance in the entrance exam (if applicable) and interview.
Selected candidates are allotted a guide/supervisor based on their research interests.
Registration and Coursework:
After selection, candidates must complete the registration process and undergo coursework (if required) as per AKTU guidelines.
Mode of Exam: Offline (Pen and Paper-based).
Duration: 2 hours.
Type of Questions: Multiple-Choice Questions (MCQs).
Sections:
Research Methodology: 50% weightage.
Subject-Specific Knowledge: 50% weightage.
Marking Scheme: Each correct answer carries 1 mark, and there is no negative marking.
Candidates with a valid GATE/NET/SLET score or equivalent may be eligible for direct admission without appearing for the entrance exam.
Such candidates must still appear for the interview/viva voce round.
Direct admission is subject to availability of seats and the candidate’s research proposal alignment with the university’s research areas.
Research Proposal: Candidates must prepare a detailed research proposal outlining their intended area of research.
Guide Allocation: The university allocates a guide based on the candidate’s research interests and the guide’s expertise.
Coursework: Some candidates may be required to complete coursework before starting their research.
Duration: The Ph.D. program typically takes 3-5 years to complete.