GD Goenka University offers admission to the Ph.D. program on Full-time and part-time basis for January 2020 session. Minimum duration is four years and maximum six years. Application form is available on the official website of the university. Students with a relevant Master’s degree with 55% marks in aggregate are eligible to apply. GD Goenka University grants admission on the basis of score in the Entrance Test followed by the performance in Presentation (Research Proposal) and Interview. 

Following specializations are offered under the Ph.D. program:

Architecture Education Journalism & Mass Communication Chemical Engineering
Civil Engineering Electronics & Communication Electrical Engineering Mechanical
Psychology Hotel Management Nutrition & Pharmacy Economics
English Library Science Sociology Travel & Tourism
Political Science Law Information Technology Operations
Human Resource Finance Supply Chain Strategy Marketing
Basic & Applied Sciences (Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics and Forensic Science)

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Eligibility Criteria

For admission to Ph.D course, the candidate must possess Master’s degree in the relevant discipline with at least 55% marks in aggregate along with sound Academic/ Professional record.

Selection Process 

Ph.D. admission is completely based on candidates’ performance in Entrance Test, Presentation on Proposed Research and an Interview round. The entrance test will be conducted at University campus, B-Block, B-007, GDGU.

Pattern of Ph.D. Admission Test:

Type of the questions, duration, the number of questions which will be asked in the test are tabulated below:

Section Duration Mode Major Areas
Entrance Test 90 Minutes MCQs Research Aptitude
Numerical Ability & Research Terminology
Logical Reasoning
General Awareness
Presentation 15 Minutes PowerPoint Presentation Proposed Topic of Research
Why Research on this Topic?
Proposed Research Methodology
Literature Review Done (if any)
Intended Outcome of Research

List of documents required at the time of admission:

  1. ID Card (Issued by Government Agency)
  2. Marks sheet of class X & XII and Certificates
  3.  Graduate Marks sheet & Degree/ Provisional Certificate
  4. Experience Certificate (if applicable)
  5. Four passport size recent photograph
  6. Any other document in support of prior research undertaken

How To Apply 2023?

Students can apply for the Ph.D. program by following the below-mentioned steps:

Step 1: Visit the official website of GD Goenka University.

Step 2: Download the application form and fill the relevant details.

Step 3: Send the duly filled application form to:

The Registrar, GD Goenka University

GD Goenka Education City.

Sohna Road, Gurgaon, Haryana- 122103

Fee Structure 2023

Course Name Annual Fee (INR) Admission Fee (INR) Security Deposit (INR)
Ph.D. (Full-Time) 80,000 25,000 25,000
Ph.D. (Full-Time) 1,20,000 25,000 25,000

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