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Symbiosis International (Deemed University) (SIU), Pune invites applications for admission to PhD Entrance Test (PET) Exam for the academic session 2024 at its Pune Campus.
About
- Symbiosis International (Deemed University) (SIU) offers research programs leading to the award of the degree of Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in the following Faculty of Studies:
- Ph.D. (Law)
- Ph.D. (Management)
- Ph.D. (Computer Studies)
- Ph.D. (Health Sciences)
- Ph.D. (Media and Communication)
- Ph.D. (Humanities and Social Sciences)
- Ph.D. (Engineering)
Important Dates
| Online registration opens | April 2024 (12.00 Noon) |
| Online registration closes and closure of online / Non-DD Payments | May 2024 (12 Midnight) |
| Admit card download | June 2024 (12 Midnight- 12 Noon) |
| Ph D Entrance Test | June 2024 (2:00 P.M. to 3:30 P.M.) |
| Release of PET 2022 Result | July 2024 |
| Personal Interaction | July 2024 |
| First Merit List | August 2024 |
| Waitlist Result | September 2024 |
| Closing of Admission | September 2024 |
Eligibility Criteria
- A candidate seeking admission to the PhD Program must satisfy any one of the following eligibility requirements:
- Candidates for admission to the Ph.D. Programme shall have a Master’s degree or a professional degree declared equivalent to the Master’s degree by the corresponding statutory regulatory body, with at least 55% marks in aggregate or its equivalent grade.
- Candidates who have successfully completed the M.Phil. Degrees with 55% marks or its equivalent grade ‘B’ in the UGC 7-point scale (or an equivalent grade in a point scale wherever grading system is followed), shall be eligible to take admission to the Ph. D. Degree
- Relaxation of 5% of marks, from 55% to 50%, or an equivalent relaxation of grade, may be allowed for those belonging to SC/ST/Differently-Abled categories.
- Master’s degree or equivalent in any subject with 55% marks plus minimum of five years of work experience in the area of interdisciplinary research in which admission is being sought. Interdisciplinary research involves two or more academic, scientific, or artistic disciplines. The candidate must show evidence of his/her relevant experience in the interdisciplinary area of research.
Application Process
- Online SIU Pune PhD admission application form can be available from Symbiosis International University Website www.siu.edu.in
- Note that the entire application process is online and they are not required to submit any hard copy of application to the University.
Application Fee
For Indian Students- The fees differ for different types of students
| CATEGORY | APPLICATION FEES |
|---|---|
| General | Rs. 2150/- * |
| SC/ST | Rs. 1650/- * |
| Differently Abled | Rs. 1650/- * |
| Exempted General | Rs. 1150/- * |
| Exempted SC/ST | Rs. 650/- * |
| Exempted Differently Abled | Rs. 650/- * |
Selection Procedure
- Candidates shall be admitted to the PhD Program on the basis of merit of the entrance test and personal interview.
- Candidates with NET/SET/SLET/GATE/M.Phil. or are UGC/CSIR/ICMR DBT/RGNF/MANF/DST Inspire & NBHM Fellows, are exempted from the entrance test during the validity period of the certificate/award. However, such candidates have to mandatorily appear for the personal interview.
How to Apply
- The process of application is completely online. The candidate is not required to submit any hard copy of application to the University.
- The applications will be live by the end of April every year and open till end of May every year. The University will put up the advertisement on the website of SIU, SCRI and all constituents of the University.
- Check their eligibility as per the Ph.D. Rulebook. Master’s degree in relevant discipline is compulsory. Experience is optional.
- Candidates not possessing a Master’s Degree awarded by the Universities shall be required to produce equivalence of qualifications from statutory bodies as per the UGC norms/ Ph. D. Rule Book. Please note that equivalence of degree and approval of the institute/ programme are not the same.
- Keep a soft copy of all the documents ready for uploading.
- Note that the University will not be responsible if you miss out any milestone of the admission process including the postal delays.
For more details and to apply online, please visit the official website
Contact Details
Address: Symbiosis International (Deemed University) Gram: Lavale, Tal: Mulshi, Dist: Pune, Maharashtra, India Pin: 412115
Phone: 020-28116200 020-28116208
Email: info[at]siu.edu.in