DCRUST PhD Admissions 2023: Dates, Application Form, Online Apply, Eligibility, Selection Criteria …
Deenbandhu Chhotu Ram University of Science & Technology (DCRUST), Murthal offers research programmes in its Departments/Centers leading to the award of Degree of Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.).
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DCRUST PhD Admissions 2023
The award of Ph.D. degree is in recognition of high academic achievements, independent research and application of knowledge to the solution of technical and scientific problems in Science, Technology, Architecture, Management and Humanities.
The procedure and requirements spelled out in Ordinances and Regulations embody the philosophy to ensure high standards of performance in research work at the University.
Notwithstanding these Ordinances and Regulations, various Departments and Centers may require the candidates to complete additional requirements so as to serve their particular academic goals.
Ph.D. degree of Deenbandhu Chhotu Ram University of Science & Technology (DCRUST), Murthal shall be conferred on a candidate who fulfills the requirements specified in the Ordinances and Regulations.
This prospectus shall be applied to Ph.D. Programme July 2023 and onwards offered by this University in the supersession of Ph. D. prospectus 2022-23 odd semester and prepared in accordance with University Grants Commission (Minimum Standards and Procedures for Award of Ph.D. Degree) Regulations, 2022.
ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA FOR ADMISSION
The following are eligible to seek admission to the Ph.D. programme:
1.1.1 A 1-year/2-semester Master’s degree programme (after 4 year undergraduate degree) with at least 55% marks in aggregate or its equivalent grade ‘B’ in the UGC 10- point scale (or an equivalent grade in a point scale wherever grading system is followed) or an equivalent degree from a foreign educational institution accredited by an Assessment and Accreditation Agency which is approved, recognized or authorized by an authority, established or incorporated under a law in its home country or any other statutory authority in that country to assess, accredit or assure quality and standards of educational institutions.
1.1.2 A 2-year/4-semester Master’s degree programme, with the same conditions as in sub clause 2.1.1 above;
1.1.3 A candidate seeking admission after a 4-year/8-semester Bachelor’s degree with Research should have a minimum CGPA of 7.5/10.
1.2 Candidates who have cleared the M.Phil. course work with at least 55% marks in aggregate or its equivalent grade ‘B’ in the UGC 10-point scale (or an equivalent grade in a point scale wherever grading system is followed) or an equivalent degree from a Foreign Institution accredited by an Assessment and Accreditation Agency which is approved, recognized or authorized by an authority, established or incorporated under a law in its home country or any other statutory authority in that country to assess, accredit or assure quality and standards of educational institutions, shall be eligible for admission to the Ph.D. programme.
1.2.1 A person whose M.Phil. dissertation has been evaluated and recommended for award of the degree, may be admitted to the Ph.D. programme in any Institution on a provisional basis even before the viva-voice or final defence.
1.3 A relaxation of 5% of marks, from 55% to 50%, or an equivalent relaxation of grade, may be allowed for those belonging to SC/ST/OBC (non-creamy layer)/Differently- Abled, Economically Weaker Section (EWS) and other categories of candidates as per the decision 3 of the Commission from time to time, or for those who had obtained their master’s degree before 19th September 1991. Note: The eligibility marks of 55% (or an equivalent grade in a point scale wherever grading system is followed) and the relaxation of 5% to the categories mentioned above are permissible based only on the qualifying marks without including the grace mark procedures, if any.
1.4 A relaxation of 0.5 score, i.e. CGPA of 7/10 or an equivalent relaxation of grade may be allowed for those belonging to SC/ST/OBC (non-creamy layer)/Differently-Abled, Economically Weaker Section (EWS) and other categories of candidates as per the decision of the Commission from time to time
As per Govt. letter no. 42/158/2016-5GS1 dated 19.01.2018 issued by the chief secretary to Govt. of Haryana, the candidates who have obtained degrees/diploma through distance education mode after getting enrolled during 2001-2005 and also who were admitted after the academic session 2001-2005, their degrees/diploma are to be treated as cancelled. Accordingly, such degrees/diploma will not be considered for admission purposes. MHRD, Govt. of India, through an order (vide OM no. 11-15/2011-AR (TS.II) dated 06.12.2012) withdrew the recognition granted to all certificates/ qualifications awarded by professional bodies/institutions in the field of technical education. The MHRD further stipulated that from 01.06.2013 onwards the courses for equivalence will cease (Refer AICTE Letter F. No.2-PC/ACITE/Gen. Dust, Edu. Policy/2018/439 Dated: 23.08.2018).
DURATION OF THE PROGRAMME : DCRUST PhD Admissions 2023
Ph.D. programme shall be for a minimum duration of three years, including coursework and a maximum of six years (during this period, no approval of extension is required) 6 | Page from the date of admission to the Ph.D. programme. For further details, refer to DCRUST Ph.D. ordinance-Jan 2023.
ADMISSION PROCESS : DCRUST PhD Admissions 2023
3.1.1. Admission notice seeking applications for Ph.D. programme shall be issued once or twice in a year.
3.1.2. Numbers of seats (Slots) available for admission in different Departments are given below.
| S. No. | Name of the Department | Ph. D. Slots |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | Architecture | 08 |
| 2. | Bio Technology | 03 |
| 3. | Bio-Medical Engg. | 07 |
| 4. | Civil Engg. | 05 |
| 5. | Chemistry | 03 |
| 6. | Chemical Engg. | 13 |
| 7. | Centre of Excellence in Energy & Environment Studies | 05 |
| 8. | Computer Science & Engg. | 19 |
| 9. | Electronics & Comm. Engg. | 25 |
| 10. | Electrical Engg. | 11 |
| 11. | Humanities (English) | 03 |
| 12. | Management Studies | 08 |
| 13. | Mathematics | 00 |
| 14. | Mechanical Engg. | 22 |
| 15. | Physics | 06 |
ONLINE FILLING OF APPLICATION FORM
The candidate seeking admission shall apply to the University online.(link is available on the university website www.dcrustm.ac.in / www.dcrustadmission.org)
● Please keep your scanned photograph, saved in a file in jpeg format, ready to upload on the application form. The file size should be between 20 kB to 40 kB.
● Please keep your scanned signature, saved in a file in jpeg format, ready to upload on the application form. The file size should be between 10 kB to 20 kB.
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS : DCRUST PhD Admissions 2023
| S. No. | Event | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | Start of Online submission of form | 08.05.2023 |
| 2. | Last date for online submission of forms | 08.06.2023 |
| 3. | Availability of admit cards on the website | 14.06.2023 |
| 4. | Entrance test examinations (exact date, time & venue shall be printed on the admit card) | June 19,20,21,2023 |
| 5. | Declaration of result | 23.06.2023 |
| 6. | DRC meetings* | 07.08.2023 to 31.08.2023 |
| 7. | Start of Pre Ph.D. course work classes | 04.09.2023 |
DCRUST PhD Admissions 2023 Website: https://dcrustadmission.org/