The University of Engineering & Management (UEM), with campuses in Kolkata, Jaipur, and other locations, offers full-time Ph.D. programs in various disciplines, including Engineering, Management, and Applied Sciences. Below is a general overview of the Ph.D. admission process, exam pattern, question papers, and merit list for UEM:
The admission process for the full-time Ph.D. program at UEM typically involves the following steps:
Candidates must have a Master’s degree (M.Tech/M.E./M.Sc./M.A./MBA or equivalent) in a relevant field with a minimum of 55% marks (or equivalent CGPA).
For SC/ST/OBC (non-creamy layer)/differently-abled candidates, a relaxation of 5% is provided.
Candidates with a UGC-NET/JRF, GATE, or SLET qualification are often exempted from the written entrance exam.
Application Submission:
Fill out the online application form available on the UEM website.
Pay the application fee as specified.
Entrance Exam:
Candidates who do not have UGC-NET/JRF, GATE, or SLET qualifications must appear for a written entrance exam conducted by UEM.
Interview:
Shortlisted candidates (based on the entrance exam or qualifying exams) 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:
Performance in the entrance exam (if applicable).
Interview performance.
Academic record and research proposal.
The Ph.D. entrance exam at UEM generally follows this pattern:
Mode of Exam: Offline (Pen-and-Paper based) or Online (depending on the university's decision).
Duration: 2 hours.
Type of Questions: Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) and/or descriptive questions.
Sections:
Research Methodology: Questions on research techniques, data analysis, and logical reasoning.
Subject-Specific Knowledge: Questions related to the candidate's chosen field of study (e.g., Engineering, Management, or Applied Sciences).
General Aptitude: Questions on verbal ability, quantitative aptitude, and reasoning.
UEM does not publicly release previous years' question papers for the Ph.D. entrance exam.
However, candidates can prepare by studying:
Research methodology books.
Subject-specific textbooks related to their field.
General aptitude materials (for verbal, quantitative, and reasoning sections).
Candidates with UGC-NET/JRF or GATE qualifications can refer to their respective exam preparation materials.
The merit list is prepared based on:
Entrance exam scores (if applicable).
Interview performance.
Academic qualifications and research proposal.
The merit list is published on the official UEM website or communicated directly to candidates via email.
Research Proposal: Candidates must submit a well-defined research proposal during the application process. This proposal plays a crucial role in the selection process.
Exemptions: Candidates with UGC-NET/JRF, GATE, or SLET qualifications are often exempted from the written exam and directly called for the interview.
Duration of Ph.D.: The full-time Ph.D. program typically takes 3–5 years to complete, depending on the research area and progress.
For more details, candidates should visit the official UEM website or contact the admissions office:
Website: www.uem.edu.in
Email: admissions@uem.edu.in
Phone: Contact details are available on the official website.
This information is based on general guidelines for Ph.D. admissions at UEM. For the most accurate and updated details, always refer to the official UEM website or contact the university directly.