VTU : Draft Ph.D regulations 2023 released

The Visvesvaraya Technological University (Minimum Standards and Procedure for Award of Ph.D. Degree) Regulations 2023 has been released by the Visveswaraya Technological University 

These Regulations shall apply to all Ph.D. Programmes conducted at the Visvesvaraya Technological University, its constituent Colleges, VTU approved Research Centers, and all other Colleges affiliated to VTU

These Regulations also be applicable for the Candidates seeking registration and admitted for Ph.D. in the Faculty of Engineering, Faculty of Architecture, Faculty of Applied Science, Faculty of Management, and Interdisciplinary Subject Areas

As per the draft regulations released the Ph.D. Programme shall be for a minimum duration of three (3) years, including course work, and a maximum duration of six (6) years from the date of admission to the Ph.D. programme, The Research Scholar shall also pay the stipulated fee as fixed by the University for the extended period. If the Research Scholar fails to submit his thesis within the extended period, their Ph.D. registration shall lapse automatically

Female Ph.D. scholars and Persons with Disabilities (having more than 40% disability) may be allowed an additional relaxation of two (2) years; however, the total period for completion of a Ph.D. programme in such cases should not exceed ten (10) years from the date of admission in the Ph.D. programme

The Ph.D. Programme shall be offered under two categories, Full-Time and Part-Time, in the University departments

The Candidates shall possess a Master’s Degree in Engineering/ Technology or an equivalent Degree or M.S. (Research) Degree from the University or any other University recognized by VTU, with a minimum CGPA of 6.75 out of 10 or 60% aggregate marks at either the Bachelor’s or the Master’s Degree to be eligible to apply for the Ph.D programme,