The School of Doctoral Research and Innovation is responsible for leadership, oversight and policy advice in relation to the PhD degree as well as for support and guidance to research candidates and their supervisors.
The School promotes innovation and excellence in research education and researcher development across the University. It provides a range of services to support and develop its research students, supervisors and early career researchers including research education programs, policy development, advice and scholarships.
The School aims to enhance the quality of the research experience and culture at GLS University by providing face-to-face and online training, seminars, academic events and social activities. It also promotes high-quality research training through clear policies, procedures, information and support processes. The school also fosters good practice in supervision through the provision of training and compliance procedures for supervisors.
The School offers the PhD program in most major disciplines including:
At SDRI, you will undertake research in your chosen field while working alongside international leaders. We value our graduate researchers and assist in every way to ensure that your research is well supported. We provide:
The University is taking several initiatives to support the research student in doing ground breaking research by offering comprehensive, diverse and innovative support to assist in becoming an effective researcher.
There are a broad range of professional development programs, which seek to successfully support the student through all stages of research and in planning for his/her future career. Beginning with a comprehensive orientation programs, the opportunities include:
Entry into the GLS University research program is competitive and successful applicants usually exceed the minimum entry requirements. Applicants are assessed for their knowledge of their chosen discipline and their ability to complete a rigorous research project. The criteria for assessment of applications are:
Requirements for Application:
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* A relaxation of five percentage is given to candidates from SC, ST, SEBC and EWS
The percentage of marks obtained by the candidate is calculated based on the practice followed by the respective university/institution. In case of grades/CGPA, the conversion to percentage will have to be certified by the respective university/institution.
Non-fulfilment of these conditions will automatically result in the cancellation of the provisional admission
Sr. No. | Programme | Institute Name | Batch 2022 | Batch 2023 | Batch 2024 | Batch 2025 |
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1. | PHD | School of Doctoral Research & Innovations | 30,000 | 30,000 | 30,000 | 30,000 |
HOW LONG DOES A PHD TAKE TO COMPLETE?
As per the University regulations, one can complete the PhD in minimum 3.5 years including coursework. The maximum duration is 5 years.
CAN I DO PHD PART TIME? IS THIS A REGULAR PHD PROGRAMM?
The University provides PhD in part time mode only. The program is regular by nature, but not full-time. The scholar does not need to visit the University every day. However, it is mandatory for the scholar to visit the supervisor and department on-demand.
WILL THE UNVERSITY PROVIDE STIPEND FOR PHD?
The University does not provide any stipend at this point of time. However, there are many government scholarships available, and SDRI provides assistance in applying for the same.
HOW DO I APPLY FOR PHD?
The application forms are available on the official website – www.glsuniversity.ac.in.
WHAT IS THE PROCEDURE FOR THE PHD APPLICATION?
Interested candidates may apply using the Application Form available on the official website. After an acknowledgment email, the candidate will be informed about the schedule for the written test (GReAT) as well as for the research committee presentation. Candidates who successfully clear both these stages will be offered admission into the program.
CAN I WORK FULL TIME ALONG WITH PHD?
Yes, a scholar can be associated with any other organization/ institute in part-time or full-time capacity while pursuing his/her doctoral degree at GLSU SDRI.
HOW FREQUENTLY DO I NEED TO BE ON CAMPUS?
The coursework duration is six - eight months in the first year of the program. These are evening sessions held 2-3 times a week, from 06:00 PM onwards. Once the coursework is completed, the scholar needs to come to the campus to meet the supervisor as well as provide updates about their progress once in every six months.
WHAT ARE THE FEES FOR THE PHD PROGRAM?
The fees for the program are Rs. 30,000 per semester.