(A) Candidates seeking admission to the degree of Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) must have obtained:
A post-graduate degree* or equivalent (with a minimum CGPA of 5.50 on a 10 point scale or 50% marks in aggregate)
A Professional qualification (with a minimum CGPA of 5.50 on a 10 point scale or 50% marks in aggregate) or qualified CA / ICWA / CS/CFA
A four-year professional degree (BE/B. Tech degree or equivalent) with excellent academic record (minimum CGPA of 6.00 on 10 point scale or 60% marks in aggregate). Relaxation in CGPA to 5.50 on a 10-point scale, or in marks to 50%, for the minimum eligibility conditions may be permitted for these candidates who have a minimum of five years of professional and/or research experience in the area in which the admission is sought.
* In case the post-graduate qualification is a one-year program (for example ,1 year PGDM), candidates should produce a certificate that their qualification is equivalent to Master’s degree as per AICTE/ UGC or any other statutory authority.
* In case the post-graduate qualification is a one-year program (for example ,1 year PGDM), candidates should produce a certificate that their qualification is equivalent to Master’s degree as per AICTE/ UGC or any other statutory authority.
(B)The candidates must have a minimum of five years full-time teaching/research/industry experience.
Notes:
(a)The candidates are required to submit the "No Objection Certificate" from their parent organization/department/employer stating that the candidate is permitted to pursue studies on a part-time basis and that the candidate's official duties permit her/him to devote sufficient time for course work and research.
(b)In case of foreign candidates, Research VISA endorsed to TIET is required.
Number of seats
Details for fall semester of session 2018-19 are shown in the table:
No. of Seats (Total) | Specializations |
---|---|
Seven (07) | a. OB, HR, Strategy & International Management b. Accounting, Finance & Economics c. Operations, Information Systems, and Marketing |
(B) Requirements: Course Work & Research Proposal
Every admitted candidate shall have to complete 118 credit hours. The course work shall be of 48 credits (week-end classes) and thesis work of 70 credits (1 credit hour = 15 Hours). The details are as follows:
48 credit hours course work
70 credit hours of thesis research
Every candidate will be required to submit a research proposal to University Research Board (URB) within 24 months from the date of admission, duly recommended by the supervisor(s), after successful completion of 12 credits with a minimum CGPA of 7.0. If the candidate fails to submit the proposal during this period, her/his admission may be cancelled. In case the proposal is rejected by the University Research Board (URB), he/she may resubmit it within next six months starting the date of meeting of URB, failing which her/his admission will be cancelled.
If the candidate successfully completes 48 credits of PhD course work and meets minimum publishing requirements as per PhD academic regulations, then he/she can proceed for the submission process of PhD thesis.