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Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)

JKLU’s Ph.D programme in Engineering, Management, and Humanities offers rigorous academic training, fostering interdisciplinary research and innovative industrial practices.
  • Duration 2 years (4 semesters),
    5 years (10 semesters)
  • Application Deadline
    15th July 2025
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Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D)

JKLU’s Ph.D programme in Engineering, Management, and Humanities offers rigorous academic training, fostering interdisciplinary research and innovative industrial practices.

The programme provides a collaborative learning environment, encouraging scholars to develop critical analysis, sound judgement, and innovative solutions in their respective fields.

Programme Highlights

  • Interdisciplinary research opportunities that bridge academic inquiry with industry applications.
  • Emphasis on critical analysis to develop new perspectives and contribute to knowledge creation.
  • Encouragement of innovation in products, processes, and technologies through structured research.
  • Continuous evaluation and mentorship to support scholarly progress and academic rigor.
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Research Areas

Engineering & Sciences

  • CSE
  • ECE
  • EE
  • ME
  • Mathematics

Management

  • IT
  • Finance
  • HR
  • Marketing
  • Economics
  • Operations
  • Entrepreneurship

Humanities

  • English
  • Communication
  • Social Science
  • Public Policy

Coursework and Review Process

Pre-PhD Coursework (6-12 months)

Candidates must complete a minimum number of credits based on their qualifications:

  • M.Phil./M.Tech. – 12 credits
  • M.Sc., MA, MBA – 12 credits
  • B.Tech. – 16 credits

The coursework includes a mix of lecture-based learning, laboratory research, design projects, self-study, and minor research work, depending on the scholar’s discipline.

Research Proposal (Post Coursework)

Upon completing the coursework, scholars must submit a research proposal within 3 months. The proposal undergoes evaluation by their supervisor, Research Progress Committee (RPC), and institute directors.

Half-Yearly Progress Review

Scholars must present their research progress every six months until their final thesis submission. Each review is assessed and approved by the RPC and supervisors.

Eligibility Criteria

  • Post-master’s degree: Minimum 55% marks or 5.5/10 CGPA in aggregate at the master’s degree or equivalent in the relevant subject.
  • Direct Admission Post-Bachelor’s: Requires at least 75% marks or 7.5/10 CGPA in B.Tech./BE, with a relaxation to 60% marks or 6/10 CGPA for candidates with over 10 years of relevant industry experience.
  • Relaxation for Reserved Categories: SC/ST/OBC, differently abled, and EWS candidates may receive a 5% relaxation in the qualifying marks or 0.5 CGPA adjustment.

Curriculum & Credit Structure

Syllabus Handbook
Course Title Credits Core/Elective
Research Methodology 2 Core
Pedagogy 2 Core
Academic Writing 2 Core
Advanced Algorithms 4 Elective
Cloud based Big Data System-I 4 Elective
Statistical Data Analysis-I 5 Elective
Machine Learning and Data Mining 5 Elective
Large Scale Graph Analytics 4 Elective
Optimisation and Control 3 Elective
Industrial Automation and IoT-I 4 Elective
Computational Game Theory and Applications 4 Elective
Industrial Safety Management 5 Elective
Industrial Waste Management 4 Elective
Safety in Construction and Mining 4 Elective
Environmental Impact Assessment 4 Elective
Fire Engineering and Management 4 Elective
Chemical Safety 4 Elective
Mechatronics 2 Curated MOOC
Regulation for Health, Safety, and Environment Management 5 Elective
Occupational Hygiene and Health 4 Elective
Natural Language Processing Specialization 4 Curated MOOC
IBM Full Stack Cloud Developer Professional Certificate 4 Curated MOOC

Syllabus Handbook
Course Title Credits Core/Elective
Research Methodology 2 Core
Pedagogy 2 Core
Academic Writing 2 Core
Organization Behaviour for Research 3 Elective
Strategic HRM 3 Elective
Consumer Behaviour for Research 3 Elective
Integrated Marketing Communication for Research 3 Elective
Financial Risk Management 3 Elective
Dynamics of Financial Planning 3 Elective
Service Operations Management for Research 3 Elective
Supply Chain Management 3 Elective
Economics for Business 3 Elective
Foundation of Data Analysis 3 Elective
Data Analysis for Decisions 2 Elective
Mathematical Thinking 2 Elective
Cognition & Critical Thinking 2 Elective
Specialized Topics in HR 2 Elective
Specialized Topics in Marketing 2 Elective
Specialized Topics in Finance 2 Elective
Specialized Topics in Operations Management 2 Elective
Specialized Topics in Entrepreneurship 2 Elective
Term Paper 2 Elective
Qualitative Research Methods (Curated MOOC) 1.5 Elective

Course Title Credits
Research Methodology 2
Pedagogy 2
Academic Writing 2
Organization Behaviour for Research 3
Discipline Specific Elective - I 3
Open Elective - I 3
Total 21

Course Title Credits
Mathematical Foundation of Computer Science - II 4
Advanced Algorithms 4
Research Methodology 2
Discipline Specific Elective-II/Project 4
Discipline Specific Elective-III 4
Open Elective – II 3
Total 21

Course Title Credits
Discipline Specific Elective – IV 4
Dissertation 12
Total 16

Course Title Credits
Industrial Project-I / Entrepreneurial Project-I 8
Industrial Project-II / Entrepreneurial Project-II 8
Total 16

Eligibility Criteria

Candidates must complete a minimum number of credits based on their qualifications:

  • Post-master’s degree: Minimum 55% marks or 5.5/10 CGPA in aggregate at the master’s degree or equivalent in the relevant subject.
  • Direct Admission Post-Bachelor’s: Requires at least 75% marks or 7.5/10 CGPA in B.Tech./BE, with a relaxation to 60% marks or 6/10 CGPA for candidates with over 10 years of relevant industry experience.
  • Relaxation for Reserved Categories: SC/ST/OBC, differently abled, and EWS candidates may receive a 5% relaxation in the qualifying marks or 0.5 CGPA adjustment.

Tuition Fees

The PhD programme fee structure includes an application fee of ₹1,000, an annual academic fee of ₹60,000, a one-time, non-refundable admission fee of ₹5,000, and a refundable caution deposit of ₹10,000. Additionally, a stipend of ₹25,000 per month is available for full-time students.

Programme Duration

  • Minimum: 2 years (4 semesters)
  • Maximum: 5 years (10 semesters)

Note: The duration is counted from the approval of the research proposal to the submission of the final thesis.

Tuition Fees

The PhD programme fee structure includes an application fee of ₹1,000, an annual academic fee of ₹60,000, a one-time, non-refundable admission fee of ₹5,000, and a refundable caution deposit of ₹10,000. Additionally, a stipend of ₹25,000 per month is available for full-time students.

Learning Outcomes

Programme Duration

  • Minimum: 2 years (4 semesters)
  • Maximum: 5 years (10 semesters)

Note: The duration is counted from the approval of the research proposal to the submission of the final thesis.

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