Visvesvaraya Technological University (VTU) Ph.D. Admission Process
Visvesvaraya Technological University (VTU) offers Ph.D. programs in various disciplines, including Engineering, Management, Architecture, and Science. The admission process for Ph.D. at VTU is both entrance-based and merit-based, depending on the candidate's qualifications. Below is a detailed overview of the Ph.D. admission process at VTU:
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 those who have passed the VTU Research Aptitude Test (VTU-RAT) are eligible for admission.
Candidates with an M.Phil. degree or those who have cleared UGC/CSIR-NET/JRF are exempted from the entrance test.
The admission process for Ph.D. at VTU is conducted in two modes:
Entrance-Based Admission
Candidates must appear for the VTU Research Aptitude Test (VTU-RAT).
The test consists of two parts:
Part A: Research Methodology (50 marks).
Part B: Subject-specific questions (50 marks).
Candidates who qualify for the entrance test will be called for an interview.
Exemption from Entrance Test
Candidates with a valid GATE/NET/SLET/JRF score or an M.Phil. degree are exempted from the entrance test.
Such candidates are directly called for an interview.
Visit the official VTU website: https://vtu.ac.in.
Navigate to the Admissions section and select Ph.D. Admissions.
Register online and fill out the application form.
Upload the required documents, including:
Mark sheets and certificates (10th, 12th, UG, PG).
GATE/NET/SLET/JRF scorecard (if applicable).
Research proposal.
Category certificate (if applicable).
Pay the application fee online.
Submit the application form and take a printout for future reference.
Candidates are selected based on their performance in the VTU-RAT (if applicable) and the interview.
The final selection is based on:
Academic qualifications.
Entrance test score (if applicable).
Performance in the interview.
Research proposal quality.
The Ph.D. program at VTU is offered in Full-Time and Part-Time modes.
Candidates must identify a research supervisor from VTU or an approved research center before applying.
The duration of the Ph.D. program is typically 3-5 years.
The admission notification is usually released in June/July every year.
The entrance test (VTU-RAT) is conducted in August/September.
The interview process is held in September/October.
For more details, candidates can contact:
VTU Headquarters:
Visvesvaraya Technological University,
Jnana Sangama, Belagavi, Karnataka - 590018.
Phone: 0831-2498100.
Email: registrar@vtu.ac.in.