Vikram University (VKSU), located in Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh, offers Distance Ph.D. programs in various disciplines. The admission process for Ph.D. programs typically involves both merit-based and entrance-based selection, depending on the university's guidelines and the specific program. Below is a general overview of the admission process for VKSU's Distance Ph.D. programs:
Candidates must hold a Master’s degree in a relevant field with a minimum of 55% marks (50% for SC/ST/OBC candidates) from a recognized university.
Candidates who have qualified for UGC-NET/JRF, SLET, or GATE are often exempted from the entrance exam and may be considered for direct admission based on merit.
The admission process for VKSU's Distance Ph.D. program generally involves the following steps:
Candidates who have already qualified for UGC-NET/JRF, SLET, GATE, or other equivalent national-level exams may be eligible for direct admission based on merit.
The university will evaluate the candidate's academic performance, research proposal, and eligibility for direct admission.
Candidates who do not qualify for direct admission must appear for the VKSU Ph.D. Entrance Exam.
The entrance exam typically consists of:
Research Methodology (50% weightage).
Subject-specific questions (50% weightage).
Candidates who qualify for the entrance exam will be called for an interview/viva voce round.
Visit the official website of Vikram University (VKSU) or the Directorate of Distance Education (DDE) for the latest admission notification.
Fill out the online application form and upload the required documents (e.g., mark sheets, certificates, research proposal, etc.).
Pay the application fee online.
Submit the application form before the deadline.
Shortlisted candidates (based on merit or entrance exam) will be called for an interview/viva voce.
The final selection is based on:
Academic performance.
Entrance exam score (if applicable).
Performance in the interview.
Quality of the research proposal.
The research proposal is a critical part of the application. It should clearly outline the research objectives, methodology, and relevance of the proposed study.
Candidates must identify a research supervisor from the university's list of approved guides before or during the admission process.
The Ph.D. program typically takes 3-6 years to complete, depending on the candidate's progress.
For more details, you can contact:
Vikram University, Ujjain
Website: www.vikramuniv.ac.in
Email: info@vikramuniv.ac.in
Phone: +91-734-2550-600
Directorate of Distance Education (DDE), VKSU
Website: www.dde.vikramuniv.ac.in
Email: dde@vikramuniv.ac.in