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Doctoral Programme

Program Objectives

  • To produce researchers who can contribute to society by advancing theory and practice in Science, Engineering, Health, Humanities, and Business
  • To encourage creativity, analytical thinking, critical analysis, and innovative problem-solving
  • To develop within each candidate the expertise and skills necessary to be an effective educator and faculty member
  • To produce graduates with advanced capabilities in leadership and in managing change

Programme Details

Research Themes

The PhD programme is offered by 13 Faculties/Schools of the University.

Experienced faculty members with in-depth knowledge of their subject matter are appointed as supervisors.

In multidisciplinary research areas, decisions about the subject area of research related to entry-level qualification can be referred to a select committee of respective Deans and PVCs.

High Priority R&D Domains
  • Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning and Data Sciences
  • Bio, Nano and Composite Materials
  • Biotechnology, Food Technology and Public Health
  • Business Analytics and Digital Transformation
  • Business and Commercial Law
  • Composite Structures
  • Computational Mechanics and Sciences
  • Drug Design and Discovery Technologies
  • Health, Ethics and law
  • Higher Education
  • Public Sector Reforms
  • International Politics and Diplomacy
  • Physiotherapy
Ph.D. Structure - July 2021 Batch Onwards
Sl. No. Criteria Module Title Proposed Credits Duration
1 Course Works and Allotment of Supervisor Research Methodology (RM) 4 6 Months (for both FT and PT)
2 Research and Publication Ethics (RPE) 2
3 Technical/ Specialization Subject 1 3
4 Topic related Seminar pertaining to Scholar’s Research 2
PRP-1
5 Scholars Research Related Work in Consultation with the Supervisor Registration to PhD Program - 6 Months (for both FT and PT)
6 Technical/ Specialization Subject 2 3
7 Comprehensive Exam 2
9 PhD - Research Problem Formulation -
10 PRP-2
11 Work on Objective 1 - 6 Months for FT 9 Months for PT
Work on Objective 2 -
12 PRP-3
13 Work on Objective 3 - 6 Months for FT 9 Months for PT
Work on Objective 4 -
14 PRP-4
15 Synopsis - 6 Months (for both FT and PT)
Colloquium Presentation -
16 PRP-5
17 Thesis Submission - 6 Months (for both FT and PT)
18 PRP-6
Total Credits 16

Total Duration 3 Years for FT and 3.5 Years PT

Research Facilities and Scholar's Care

The University provides research scholars with:

  • A Research Supervisory team
  • A cubicle with the necessary computing facility
  • Access to Internet
  • Access to University Libraries as well as Journals, Laboratories, and Workshops
  • Space to set up their Experimental Facility
  • Access to Reprographic Facilities
  • Support to access other Libraries, Professors, Advisors, and Organizations
  • Any other facilities that are essential and within the reach of the University
  • Accommodation in the University Campus on payment of the requisite fee (if requested and available)
Teaching and Assessment

15 hours of study/research work is equivalent to one credit. At the time of submission of the thesis, a scholar must have secured at least 330 credits as per the credit accumulation sheet and must have passed PRP reviews 1 to 6.

  • Getting Started on the Program
  • Allotment of Main Supervisor
  • Allotment of Co-Supervisor
  • Allotment of Advisor
  • Formulation and Submission of Problem Statement
Progress Review Panel (PRP)

For each Research Scholar, the PRP is constituted as follows:

  • One independent Chair approved by the PVC (Research), knowledgeable in the rules and regulations of the MS (By Research) programme of the University
  • Two Examiners approved by the PVC (Research), who are reasonably conversant with the research area of the Scholar
  • Supervisor(s) of the Research Scholar (one of the Supervisors will be designated as the Main Supervisor)

Convening the PRP is the responsibility of the Main Supervisor. On completion of the review, the Main Supervisor will forward the PRP report to the Office of the PVC.

Key Skill Development
  • Ability to apply knowledge of Mathematics, Science, Engineering, Health, Humanities, and Business to solve complex problems
  • Ability to analyse problems, interpret data, and arrive at meaningful conclusions involving critical inferences
  • Ability to design a system, component, or process to meet desired needs considering public health and safety, and the cultural, societal, and environmental considerations
  • Ability to understand the effect of optimal solutions on legal, cultural, social, and public health and safety aspects
  • Ability to develop sustainable solutions and understand their effect on society and environment
  • Ability to work as a member of a team, to plan and integrate knowledge of various engineering disciplines, and to lead teams in multidisciplinary settings
  • Ability to adapt to the changes and advancements in technology and to engage in independent and life-long learning

Engineering and Basic Sciences
  • Computer Science and Electronics Eng: Wireless agro sensor network and Al based management; AI-enabled monitoring system for forest conservation; Artificial neural network for: structural health monitoring through classification of strain patterns, for mapping characteristics of microwave filters
  • Aerospace: Cryogenic and nuclear hybrid propulsion systems, Reusable, recoverable, re-startable and reliable space vehicles;
  • Polymer Composites for structural and Defense requirements (End-to-End Synthesis - additive manufacturing, Design, Development, Testing and Analysis)
  • Computational Mechanics and Material Design (Structural, Thermal, Shock and Vibration Analysis, Computational Design of Materials)
  • Energy storage, Sensor and Environmental Remediation (Synthesis of Nanomaterials using various methods such as CVD, PVD, Sol gel, hydrothermal, and auto combustion methods and their applications in the said areas)
  • Damage Tolerant Design of Composites (Involves both theoretical studies and additive manufacturing, and Aircraft Structural Dynamics)
  • Drug Design and Discovery (Chemistry/Pharmacy - involves theoretical and laboratory level synthesis)
  • Hypersonic Aerodynamics and low Reynolds number aerodynamics
Health & Social Sciences
  • Non-Communicable Diseases (Cancers, Diabetes, Cardiovascular disease) (clinical, basic sciences and public health; rehabilitative and nursing)
  • Oral Health (clinical, basic sciences; biomaterials and public health)
  • Gastroenteric and Neurological disorders; Mental Health and Wellbeing (clinical, basic sciences and public health)
  • Infectious Diseases (clinical, basic sciences and public health)
  • Maternal and Child Health; Geriatric Health; Adolescent Health (Nursing; clinical and public health)
  • Human Nutrition (clinical and public health; food processing; nutraceuticals and probiotics)
  • Rehabilitation care/ Home Care
  • Biomedical Waste Management
  • Implementation Science/ Implementation Research
  • Evidence synthesis; Health Economics; Mixed Methods research; Epidemiology
  • Biomedical Engineering Medical devices & Diagnostics
  • Integrative Health
  • Health Behaviour and Health Promotion
  • Drug Design and Development; Pharmacological modelling and simulation;
  • Digital Health and Health technologies; AI applications in health including Bio-informatics
  • Health Systems Strengthening and Primary Health Care
  • Positive Psychology and Applied Social Psychology
  • Public Policy
  • Health, Ethics and Law
  • Intellectual Property RIghts

Entrance Test (RRPET)
  • Tests/Questions may be a mixture of multiple choice and fill-in-the-blanks type
  • The use of a calculator is permitted.
  • The written examination is 1 hour long. It has 60 marks and consists of 60 questions.
Interview Procedure
  • Candidates will be asked to make a presentation outlining their interests and abilities for about 15 minutes. The format for the presentation can be downloaded from the website www​.msruas​.ac​.in. The presentation will be followed by a question and answer session for a duration of about 10 minutes. In addition, every applicant shall under go basics review where the line of questioning will be on UG and PG specialisation along with peripheral knowledge.
  • Each candidate will be evaluated on the basis of their oral presentation skills and basics review, ability to articulate complex ideas, how they respond to hypothetical scenarios that may be posed or other appropriate methods that assess their research and analytical potential.
Merit List

A final merit list will be drawn based on:

  • Performance in the written test
  • Interview
  • Academic Performance (Masters and Undergraduate)

The decision of the RIC will be final in the selection of candidates for all PhD programme.

Indian Nationals

In multi-disciplinary research area, decisions about subject area of research related to entry level qualification can be referred to a select committee of respective Deans and PVCs.

A 1-year/2-semester Master's degree programme (after 4 year undergraduate degree) with at least 60% marks in aggregate or its equivalent grade in the UGC 10- point scale (or an equivalent grade in a point scale wherever grading system is followed) or an equivalent degree from a foreign educational institution accredited by an Assessment and Accreditation Agency which is approved, recognized 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 assure quality and standards of educational institutions.

A 2-year/4-semester Master’s degree programme, with the same conditions as in sub- clause above; A candidate seeking admission after a 4-year/8-semester Bachelor’s degree with Research should have a minimum CGPA of 7.5/10.

International Students

Candidates should have a Master's degree qualification recognized by the Association of Indian Universities in the related discipline or equivalent. They must also have proof of proficiency in English. For candidates with a Master's degree programme with English as a medium of instruction, proof of proficiency in English is not required. However, the RIC may, from time to time, specify certain additional guidelines applicable exclusively to research students from foreign countries.

Process flow Ph.D. Programme

Sl No Process Responsibility Documentation for Audit
1 Finalize PhD regulations and upload on website OofR Regulations document
2 PhD call for applications announced on social / print media OofR Advertisement / Flyer
3 Application OofAdmissions Online application form
4 Entrance exam OofR / Faculty Question paper
5 Interview Dept / Faculty Interview report
6 Candidate selected and admitted after fee payment / Student registration OofAdmissions/ Finance/ COE Selection letter / Portal (email / log in id created)
7 Scholar details added into the database at OofR / Induction OofR Student file / Online Database
8 Course enrolment Dept / Faculty Announcement of courses
9 Guide allocation (Student / HOD / Supervisor) Dept / Faculty letter from Dean/HoD
10 Setting up doctoral committee Dept / Faculty letter from Dean/HoD
11 PRP 1 Supervisor / Doc committee PRP report
12 PRP 2 Supervisor / Doc committee PRP report
13 PRP 3 Supervisor / Doc committee PRP report
14 PRP 4 Supervisor / Doc committee PRP report
15 PRP 5 Supervisor / Doc committee PRP report
16 PRP 6 Supervisor / Doc committee PRP report
17 Pre-PhD presentation Supervisor / Department Report
18 Thesis submission to OoR along with list of external examiners Supervisor / Doc committee Covering letter with supporting documents
19 Selection of external examiners for thesis review OofR Invitations
20 Reviewers comments received OofR Reviewers reports
21 Openining of comments by a committee and fixing timeline for response by scholar based on nature of comments OofR/ Doctoral committee Meeting minutes
22 Scholar incorporates comments and supervisor approves Supervisor / Doc committee Scholars response report and table of modifications
23 External examiners intimated for their acceptance of changes OofR Email
24 Viva Voce Doctoral committee / Ext examiners / OofR / CoE Report
25 Declaration of resulst within 24 hours OofR / CoE Notification
26 Awarding degree CoE / Registrar's office Certificate

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