PhD at School of Engineering and Applied Science

Eligibility

The candidate must have passed the Master’s degree examination in Engineering with a minimum of 55 percent marks or an equivalent grade on a point scale where the grading system is followed.

There is a provision for candidates to enroll for the doctoral programme after a four-year Bachelor’s degree. The candidate should have cleared the Bachelor’s degree examination with at least 75 percent marks or an equivalent grade on a point scale where the grading system is followed. Such students will be admitted to the PhD programme first as predoctoral candidates, and only after completing the requirements will they be treated as doctoral candidates.

Candidates can also register for a part-time doctoral programme. However, the course requirements will remain the same as that of full-time candidates. There is no provision for online classes for doctoral candidates. They must complete the course credits by attending the classes in person.

Selection Process

The candidates will be shortlisted based on the eligibility criteria mentioned above. Incomplete applications will be rejected. Admissions-related decisions will be made at the discretion of the committee.
Candidates will be shortlisted for a written exam and interview based on the information submitted through the application portal.
Shortlisted candidates who have successfully cleared the UGC-NET (JRF) or GATE with 90 percentile or above will directly appear for the interview.

Monsoon 2025

February, 2025

Application Opens

April, 2025

Application Closes

April, 2025

Test and Interview

May, 2025

Announcement of Decision

Admission Process

Fill out the application form here
Attach the required documents
Confirm your application details
Pay INR 500/- as application fee via Debit card/ Credit card/ Net Banking

Selection Matrix

Candidates will be shortlisted based on the merit of the application material. They will have to appear for the tests and interviews. The School reserves the right to alter the eligibility requirements, selection criteria, and course specifications as and when required. Upon successfully clearing the rounds, the University will send admission offers to the selected candidates.

Fees and Financial Aid

Ahmedabad University awards full tuition fee waiver and financial support to full-time doctoral students. The financial support could be in the form of a University Assistantship or University Fellowship or from sponsored projects. We offer University Assistantships at INR 40,000 per month plus tuition fee waiver and University Fellowships at INR 50,000 per month plus tuition fee waiver.

Fellowship is available for five years based on satisfactory performance.

The tuition fee for part-time doctoral students of Engineering is INR 24,000 per semester.

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Frequently asked Questions

Is a part-time PhD available at Ahmedabad University? If yes, what's the fee?

Yes, candidates can also register for a part-time doctoral programme.

The tuition fee for part-time doctoral students of Engineering is INR 24,000 per semester.

However, the course requirements will remain the same as for full-time students. There is no provision for online classes for doctoral candidates. They must complete the course credits by attending the classes in person.

Do we get to choose our mentor/dissertation advisor for the department we want to work with, or will the University assign the mentors?

As soon as the student joins the programme, the Programme Chair will appoint a faculty mentor in consultation with the School Dean, considering the student's interests. The mentor will help the candidate select courses for study, suggest additional course requirements to broaden the area of research, and provide guidance in preparing for the comprehensive examination. In the AMSOM, the Area Coordinator in which the student is enrolled will be the mentor.

After clearing the comprehensive exam, the student will select a dissertation advisor and two to three members of the dissertation advisory committee (DAC) based on mutual discussion with the faculty. The dissertation supervisor will chair the DAC.

What’s the duration of the fellowship given to the PhD students?

University Fellowship/Assistantships are usually awarded to students for a maximum of four years, subject to satisfactory academic performance. The student must maintain a minimum CGPA of 3.0 at the end of two consecutive semesters to continue the fellowship/assistantship each year.

Are fellowships awarded to all PhD students?

Ahmedabad University awards full tuition fee waivers and financial support to full-time doctoral students. The financial support could be a University Fellowship, University Assistantship, or fellowship from sponsored projects. Presently, the University Assistantship is INR 40,000 plus a tuition fee waiver, and the University Fellowship is INR 50,000 plus a tuition fee waiver.

What's the duration of the PhD programme?

Generally, completing the programme requirements and getting a degree takes 4-5 years. The student will have up to 10 years (including any academic leave) from joining to complete all academic requirements related to the doctoral programme.

Does the University provide any hostel facilities?

Yes, hostel facilities are available for Ahmedabad University students. For more information, please visit the webpage.

How does one apply for PhD at Ahmedabad University?

Fill out the application form here
Attach the required documents
Confirm your application details
Pay INR 500/- as application fee via Debit card/ Credit card/ Net Banking

What is the syllabus for the entrance exam?

Please download the syllabus from the link.

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Contact Information

Office of Graduate Admission
School of Engineering and Applied Science
Central Campus
Ahmedabad University
Navrangpura, Ahmedabad 380009
Gujarat, India.

Contact Details:
+91.79.61911125 | [email protected]

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