Syllabus for Ph.D. entrance test of all Deptt. :
- Aeronautical Engineering
- Civil Engineering
- Computer Science & Engineering
- Electrical Engineering
- Electronics & Electrical Communication
- Mechanical Engineering
- Materials & Metallurgical Engineering
- Production Engineering
- Applied Sciences
Ph.D. Programme
Ph.D. Programme is generally offered by the following departments:
- Aeronautical Engineering
- Civil Engineering
- Computer Science & Engineering
- Electrical Engineering
- Electronics & Electrical Communication
- Information Technology
- Mechanical Engineering
- Materials & Metallurgical Engineering
- Production Engineering
- Applied Sciences
Schedule of Admissions:
Applications are invited from candidates by advertising in leading newspapers and on the PEC Website twice every year, normally in the month of June for Odd semester and in the month of November for the Even Semester. However, the candidates may apply throughout the year.
Method of Selection:
Admission to the Ph.D. Programmes is made on the basis of Written Test and Interview. Exemption from the Written Test will be given to those who have qualified NET or GATE test score. The entrance test will have objective type questions based on specialization. 30-50 nos. of questions will be asked in one hour. The qualifying marks for the exam will be 40%. There will not be negative markings
Categories and Eligibility
(a)Full-time Non-sponsored Scholars:
Minimum Eligibility:
- Master’s degree in Engineering/Technology or Master’s degree in Science/Humanities/ Management or equivalent in a relevant discipline with 55% marks in aggregate for general category.
- The candidate must have a valid GATE Score or must have been admitted to the M.Tech. Programme with a valid GATE Score. For admission to Ph.D. Programme in Science/ Humanities / Management, the candidates must have a NET Fellowship (UGC/CSIR) valid from the current year in relevant areas.
- Provided that the condition for GATE/UGC NET will not be applicable to Full-time Non-Sponsored without scholarship category of candidates.
(b) For Full-time Sponsored Scholars:
Minimum Eligibility: Master’s degree in Engineering/Technology or Master’s degree in Science / Humanities / Management or equivalent in a relevant discipline with 55% marks in aggregate for general category. These candidates must have served with sponsoring organization for a minimum period of 2 years on a full-time basis: the sponsoring organization needs to provide an undertaking as per point 5 of the Notes.
(c) For Part-time Scholars:
Minimum Eligibility: Master’s degree in Engineering/Technology or Master’s degree in Science / Humanities / Management or equivalent in a relevant discipline with 55% marks in aggregate for general category. These candidates must have served with present organization for a minimum period of 2 years. The candidate must produce a No-Objection Certificate from the employer as per point 6 of the NOTES.
Instructions
- 15% seats are reserved for SC candidates and 7.5% seats are reserved for ST candidates.
- For SC and ST candidates, there will be a relaxation of 5% in the minimum aggregate marks required for admission for all categories of scholars.
- Seats as per institute norms are reserved for the physically handicapped persons in all the Ph.D. Programmes combined. The distribution of these seats will be coordinated centrally.
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FEE STRUCTURE FOR Ph.D. STUDENTS
ONE-TIME (at Admission only)
| Admission Fee |
Rs. 3000 |
| Student services |
Rs. 5000 |
RECURRING (Annual)
| Tuition Fees |
Rs. 5000 |
| Other facilities & services |
Rs. 10000 |
SECURITY (Refundable) : Rs. 5000
The other facilities and services fee will not be payable by students who are pursuing the programme on a part-time basis.
ADDITIONAL FEE FOR HOSTEL FACILITIES AT THE TIME OF ADMISSION:
| Refundable security |
Rs. 5000 |
| Hostel fees (Annual) |
Rs. 10000 |
Hostel & mess establishment
charges (Annual) |
Rs. 8000 |
| Mess advance |
Rs. 2500 |
Total additional sum payable for
hostel facilities : Rs. 25500
Every component of fees is subjecte to revision by PEC University of Technology, Chandigarh from time to time.