The eligibility criteria for pursuing a Ph.D. (Doctor of Philosophy) degree at Visvesvaraya National Institute of Technology (VNIT) require candidates to possess a master's degree in a relevant discipline from a recognized university. Additionally, applicants must have secured a minimum of 60% marks (or equivalent) in their qualifying examination. However, a relaxation of 5% is provided for candidates belonging to SC/ST/OBC/PWD categories. Candidates are also required to qualify in the VNIT Ph.D. Entrance Test (PET) or any other equivalent national-level examination, such as GATE/NET. Furthermore, applicants must submit a research proposal in their area of interest, demonstrating their aptitude and motivation for research.
Documents Required :
- PG mark sheet or equivalent
- UGC NET, CSIR NET mark sheet or equivalent
- Birth certificate or any other proof of age
- Character certificate from the last attended institution
- Migration certificate from the last attended institution
- Category certificate (if applicable)
- Passport size photographs
- Aadhaar card or any other government-issued ID proof