Ph.D Admissions

Students intending to get into the Ph.D. program at IAR, Gandhinagar, must go through the following admission process:

1. Complete online application form
2. To appear in the PET examination conducted by IAR, Gandhinagar. NET & GATE qualified candidates are exempted for PET examination.
3. The PET examination will have questions in two sections as given below:
4. Section I: General aptitude (Common for all the departments)
5. Section II: Subjects specific questions from the department. (Department/Subject Specific)
6. Both the sections will carry 50-50% weightage. Each Section will carry 50 Questions of 1 mark each and the total duration of the Written Test will be of two hours. The Test will be objective type with multiple-choice questions.
7. Those who secure at least 50% marks in the Written Test (45% marks in case of Reserved Category) will be shortlisted for the interview (Online) in order of merit.
8. The List of candidates eligible for the interview (Online) will be displayed on the University Notice board and IAR web site.
9. Candidates shortlisted after the interview will be intimated to follow the other formalities related to Ph.D. admission at IAR

• A master’s degree or equivalent professional degree from a recognized university with at least 55% marks in aggregate or its equivalent grade.
• OR
• A 4-year/8-semester bachelor’s degree programme or an equivalent professional degree from a recognized university with at least 75% marks in aggregate or its equivalent grade.
• OR
• An M.Phil degree from a recognized university with at least 55% marks in aggregate or its equivalent grade

 Note:

1. Candidates appearing in the final year examination may be allowed to appear in the PET examination subject to production of proof of valid document for their minimum qualification at the time of admission.
2. A relaxation of 5% marks or its equivalent 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 UGC from time to time.
3. The candidates who qualify UGC-NET, UGC-CSIR NET (Including JRF) / GATE / CEED and similar national level test shall be exempted from appearing in the PhD Entrance Test.

(The eligibility criteria are subject to change as per any amendment in UGC Ph.D. regulation 2022)

Q: Does the University provide financial support to PhD students?

A: University encourages PhD student to secure their own fellowship for better recognition in their carrier. In certain cases, the research scholar may be paid from the project grant, if available with the supervisor. However, the university provides fellowships to limited students for limited duration, during which they are expected to have their own fellowship.

Q: What is the duration of PhD courses?

A: University follows UGC (Minimum Standards and Procedure for Award of M.PHIL./PH.D Degrees) Regulations, 2022, according to which the minimum tenure is 3 years and the maximum duration is 5+1 +1 years after the formal registration to PhD.

Q: Is there any hostel facility available for PhD student?

A: University provides hostel facility with additional cost. Plenty of private hostels, Pay Guesthouses and houses for rent are also available nearby.

Q: What is the procedure for NET/GATE qualified student to register for PhD?

A: NET/GATE qualified students are exempted from University PhD entrance test (PET). However, they must apply for PhD program by filling up the application form and paying the application form. It is mandatory for every student to appear for an interview before the Doctoral Research Committee. Students will be enrolled in PhD Programme based on the merit list.

Q: How many PET exams are conducted per year?

A: PET exam is conducted once a year between June and July. However, if there are enough vacancy a second PET may be organized between November and December. Students are requested to visit our website regarding updates on the same.

Q: What is the procedure for Part time PhD program?

A: University provides opportunity for Part-time  as per UGC regulations 2022.

Q: How many intake number are there per academic session?

A: Based on the requirement from each faculty the no. may vary every year. Every year intake no. would be announced along with date and details of PhD Admission Notification.

Q: Can results awaited student appear for PET and Register for PhD?

A: Yes. Candidates appearing in the final year examination may be allowed to appear in the PET examination subject to production of proof of valid document for their minimum qualification at the time of admission.

Q: Can a student join as trainee or research fellow in between academic session and register PhD?

A: Yes. University faculties have external and internal funded projects. These projects require project assistants and JRFs. Vacancies for PA and JRFs will be announced regularly in University website. These students joined under project investigator can register for PhD under university recognized guide in next academic cycle.

Q: What are subjects available for PhD registration?

A: Following are the subjects:

• Biotechnology and Bioengineering (Biotechnology, Microbiology, Chemistry, Chem.Engineering, Bioprocess Engineering)
• Computer Sciences and Engineering (Physics, Computer Science and Engineering)
• Business and Management (Business and Management, Language and Literature)

PS: Discipline specific research areas can be seen under faculty profile of each department.