Ph.D Courses, Eligibility and Admission 2023-24

The Ph.D. programme at Brainware University is designed to spark research interest in young minds who are dynamic and capable of addressing complex problems with the assistance of in-house research supervisors and senior professors from NIT, Calcutta University, Jadavpur University, and other prestigious universities and institutes as co-supervisors. The programme is adaptable and designed with working people and full-time scholars in mind.

1. Candidates who have completed a 1-year (2 semesters) master's degree programme after completing a 4-year (8 semesters) bachelor's degree programme OR a 2-year (4 semesters) master's degree programme after completing a 3-year bachelor's degree programme OR qualifications declared equivalent to the master's degree by the corresponding statutory regulatory body, with at least 55% marks in aggregate or its equivalent grade in a point scale wherever grading system is followed or equivalent qualifications

A 5% or equivalent grade relaxation may be granted to candidates belonging to the SC/ST/OBC (non-creamy layer)/Differently Abled, Economically Weaker Section (EWS), and other categories of candidates as determined by the Commission from time to time. Provided, however, that a candidate seeking admission following a 4-year/8-semester bachelor's degree programme must have a minimum of 75% aggregate marks or its equivalent grade on a point scale wherever the grading system is used.

2. Candidates who have completed an M.Phil. programme with at least 55% aggregate marks or its equivalent grade in a point scale wherever grading system is used, or equivalent qualification from a foreign educational institution accredited by an assessment and accreditation agency that is approved, recognised, 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 certify.

A 5% or equivalent grade relaxation may be granted to candidates belonging to the SC/ST/OBC (non-creamy layer)/Differently Abled, Economically Weaker Section (EWS), and other categories of candidates as determined by the Commission from time to time.

• The Ph.D. programme shall be for a minimum of three years, including coursework, and a maximum of six years from the date of admission to the programme.
• A maximum of two years can be granted through reregistration in accordance with the Statute/Ordinance of the Higher Educational Institution concerned; however, the total period for completion of a Ph.D. programme should not exceed eight years from the date of admission. Furthermore, female Ph.D. scholars and Persons with Disabilities (having more than 40% disability) may be granted an additional relaxation of two years; however, the total period for completion of a programme in such cases should not exceed ten years from the date of admission to the Ph.D. programme.
• Female Ph.D. Scholars may be granted Maternity Leave/Child Care Leave for up to 240 days during their Ph.D. programme.

The PhD admission shall be based on the criteria notified by the institution, keeping in view the guidelines/norms in this regard issued by the UGC and other statutory/regulatory bodies concerned, and taking into account the reservation policy of the Central/State Government from time to time.

Admission to the Ph.D. programme shall be made using the following methods:

1. Based on an interview, Brainware University may admit students who qualify for fellowship/scholarship in UGC-NET/UGC-CSIR NET/GATE/CEED and similar National level tests.
2. Brainware University may admit students through an Entrance Test administered at the University level. The Entrance Test syllabus will include 50% research methodology and 50% subject-specific content.
3. Students who have secured 50% or higher on the entrance exam are eligible for an interview.
4. A 5% or equivalent grade relaxation may be granted to candidates belonging to the SC/ST/OBC (non-creamy layer)/Differently Abled, Economically Weaker Section (EWS), and other categories of candidates as determined by the Commission from time to time.
5. Brainware University may decide the number of eligible students to be called for an interview based on the number of Ph.D. seats available.
6. Provided that for the selection of candidates based on the entrance test conducted by the Brainware University, a weightage of 70 % for the entrance test and 30 % for the performance in the interview/viva- voce shall be given.