Vijayanagara Sri Krishnadevaraya University (VSKU), located in Ballari, Karnataka, offers part-time Ph.D. programs for working professionals and individuals who cannot pursue full-time research. Below are the details regarding eligibility, steps to apply, and the admission process:
Educational Qualification:
Candidates must have a Master’s degree in the relevant discipline with at least 55% marks (or an equivalent grade) from a recognized university.
A relaxation of 5% (or equivalent grade) is allowed for SC/ST/OBC (non-creamy layer)/differently-abled candidates.
Work Experience:
Candidates must have a minimum of two years of work experience in a relevant field after completing their Master’s degree.
The work experience should be in a recognized institution, organization, or industry.
Entrance Exam:
Candidates must qualify for the university's Ph.D. entrance test (PET) or have a valid score in UGC-NET/JRF, CSIR-NET/JRF, GATE, or SLET.
Exemption from the entrance test is applicable for candidates with valid scores in the above-mentioned national-level tests.
No Objection Certificate (NOC):
Working professionals must submit a No Objection Certificate (NOC) from their employer, allowing them to pursue part-time Ph.D. research.
Check Notification:
Visit the official website of VSKU (https://vskuballari.ac.in) and check for the latest Ph.D. admission notification.
Online Application:
Fill out the online application form available on the university’s website.
Upload the required documents, including:
Master’s degree mark sheets and certificates
Work experience certificate
No Objection Certificate (NOC) from the employer
Caste certificate (if applicable)
Valid scorecard of PET/UGC-NET/JRF/CSIR-NET/GATE/SLET (if applicable)
Recent passport-sized photograph and signature
Application Fee:
Pay the application fee online through the provided payment gateway.
The fee details will be mentioned in the admission notification.
Entrance Exam (if applicable):
If required, appear for the Ph.D. entrance test conducted by the university.
Interview:
Shortlisted candidates will be called for an interview or presentation of their research proposal.
Admission Offer:
Selected candidates will receive an admission offer letter.
Complete the admission formalities by submitting the required documents and fees.
Research Proposal:
Candidates must prepare a research proposal in their area of interest and submit it during the application process.
Allocation of Supervisor:
The university will allocate a research supervisor based on the candidate’s research topic and availability of faculty.
Coursework:
Candidates may need to complete coursework (if required) before starting their research.
Registration:
After completing the admission formalities, candidates will be officially registered for the part-time Ph.D. program.
Research Work:
Candidates must regularly interact with their supervisor and submit progress reports as per university guidelines.
Thesis Submission:
After completing the research, candidates must submit their thesis and appear for a viva voce (oral defense).
The duration of the part-time Ph.D. program is typically longer than the full-time program.
Candidates must ensure they meet the university’s attendance and research progress requirements.
Regular updates and notifications will be available on the official VSKU website.