Vijaybhoomi University: Admission to Ph.D. Programmes for the academic session 2025-2026

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Vijaybhoomi University

Karjat, Maharashtra

Admission to Ph.D. Programmes for the academic session 2025-2026

Vijaybhoomi University
Raigad, Maharashtra
Admission to Ph.D. Programmes for the academic session 2025-2026

Vijaybhoomi University invites applications for admission to its Full-Time, Part-Time and Executive Ph.D. Programmes for the academic year 2025-26. Aligned with the UGC guidelines, our doctoral programmes offer a rigorous academic and research environment, supervised by highly qualified faculty and supported by modern research infrastructure.

School/Department	Discipline
Vijaybhoomi School of Science & Technology (VSST)	Computer Science and Engineering with Specialization in Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML)
Jagdish Sheth School of Management (JAGSOM)	1. Marketing 2. Finance 3. Human Resources 4. Operations 5. Economics 6. Strategy & Business Analysis

Ph.D. Categories

Type	Eligible Group	Fellowship
Full-Time Ph.D.	On-campus full time scholars	Yes
Part-Time Ph.D.	Faculty members in academia/Researchers working in Research Domain	No
Executive Ph.D.	Corporate Professional	No

Fellowship (Full-Time Ph.D.)

Phase	Fellowship	Research Grant
Year 1 & 2	Rs. 57,000/- per month	Rs. 2,00,000/- year
Year 3 & 4	Rs. 71,000/- per month	Rs. 2,00,000/- year

Eligibility Criteria

For Full-Time Ph.D.
Candidates must fulfil any one of the following in the relevant areas:

Master's degree with minimum 60% marks or CGPA 6.5/10
Graduation in Engineering (Any Branch) with 65% marks + work experience
4-year Honours Bachelor's degree with Research + relevant work experience

For Part-Time & Executive Ph.D.
Applicants must fulfil any one of the following in the relevant areas:

Master's degree with minimum 55% marks or CGPA 6.0/10
Graduation in Engineering (Any Branch) with 60% marks + work experience
4-year Honours Bachelor's degree with Research + relevant work experience

Note: Ph.D. programmes shall not be offered via distance or online mode as per UGC regulations.

Selection Process

Online Submission of Application by the candidate
Eligibility Based Profile Shortlisting
UGC-NET/JRF Exam Score/Vijaybhoomi University Ph.D. Admission Test (VU-PAT) Conducted for the Shortlisted candidates
Panel Interview
Research Proposal Presentation (offline only)
Final Declaration of Selection List (based on recommendation)
Registration of Candidates

Weightage of Entrance Test will be 70% and Interview Research Proposal will be 30% in the Final Selection Process.

60% of seats will be filled through UGC-NET/JRF preferably and 40% via Vijaybhoomi University's entrance test. Unfilled seats in either category may be converted.

Note: For JRF candidates, the difference amount of university fellowship will be paid.

Coursework & Credit Requirements

All admitted scholars must complete UGC-mandated coursework:

Component	Requirement
Total Credits	16 (minimum) and as per RAC (Research Advisory Committee) recommendation
Research Methodology	4 credits minimum
Teaching/Pedagogy/Writing	Required for all
Domain-specific Advanced Courses	As recommended by RAC (Research Advisory Committee)

Note: Minimum 55% passing marks required to continue in each semester.

Programme Duration

Parameter	Duration
Minimum	3 years (including coursework)
Maximum	6 years

Note: Upto 2 years' additional extension may be given to PWD (Persons With Disabilities) candidates. Also Maternity/Childcare Leave provided to Women candidates upto 240 days.

Fee Structure

Category	Full-Time Fee (Per Semester)	Part-Time Fee (Per Semester)	Executive Fee (Per Semester)
Academic Fee	INR 50,000	INR 1,00,000	INR 2,00,000
Hostel Fee	As applicable	As applicable	As applicable

Fee waivers/scholarships may be applicable for full-time meritorious scholars.
Refund policy as per university norms.

Important Dates

Event	Date
Last Date to Apply	20/09/2025
Entrance Test	To be announced
Interview & Final Selection	To be announced
Programme Commencement	To be announced

Required Documents

UG & PG Degree Certificates and Transcripts
Work Experience Certificate (if applicable)
Aadhaar or Government ID Proof
Research Proposal / Statement of Purpose (SOP)
No Objection Certificate (NOC) from Employer (for Part-Time and Executive Ph.D.)

CONTACT
phdadmissions@vijaybhoomi.edu.in
+91 94151 53803

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Edited By: Sahadeb

Edited On: 28 Aug 2025

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