GLA is one of the leading private universities in the state of Uttar Pradesh. The university currently offers doctoral programs in 15 streams.

  • GLA University offers Ph.D. programs in Pharmaceutical Sciences, Engineering, Management, Natural Sciences, Law, Education, and English.
  • The basic eligibility for these Ph.D. courses is 55% marks in a Master's level course. For some programs, the minimum marks required is 60%.
  • admission to all the doctoral programs of GLA University is the Ph.D. entrance test and personal interview conducted by the university.

Check: GLA University Admissions

GLA University Ph.D. Eligibility Criteria 

The rudimentary requirement to be eligible for various Ph.D. courses of GLA University is having a Master's degree in a relevant discipline.

For Ph.D. in Biotechnology and Immunology, Microbiology, Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, and English, the minimum marks requirement is 55%. However, for all other Ph.D. courses, at least 60% marks in the Master's level is mandatory.

Additionally, students need to qualify either the Ph.D. entrance test of GLA University or standardized tests conducted by various central bodies such as UGC or CSIR.

GLA University Ph.D. Intake Capacity

The intake in the doctoral courses of GLA University may vary from year to year depending upon the requirements of the university. Below we have tabulated the intake by the university for the academic session 2020-21 odd semester.

Institute Name Department  Selected Waitlisted
Institute of Engineering and Technology  Computer Engineering and Applications 21 -
Civil Engineering 05 01
Electronics Engineering 06 -
Electrical Engineering 04 01
Mechanical Engineering 17 -
Total 53 02
Institute of Pharmaceutical Research Pharmaceutical Chemistry 10 02
Pharmacognosy 02 -
Pharmacology 02 03
Pharmaceutics 09 01
Total 23 06
Institute of Business Management 31 09
Institute of Science & Humanities & Institute of Legal Studies and Research 52 01
Total 159 18

The admission to the Ph.D. courses of GLA university is done through an entrance test followed by a personal interview. The admission process can be completed both online and offline.

How to apply?

  • Visit the official admission portal of the university.
  • Register in the portal with your basic information.
  • Now one can proceed to fill the detailed application form of GLA University.
  • Enter the required information.
  • Pay the prescribed fees online or offline.
  • If you are choosing to apply offline or pay the money offline you need to send the payment receipt to the university.
  • Appear and successfully qualify for the Ph.D. entrance test of the university.
  • Wait for the publication of results.
  • Successful candidates will be contacted by the university about details of the personal interview.

Required Documents

  • 12th Certificate and Mark List
  • Under graduate Certificate and Mark Lists
  • Post graduate Certificate and Mark Lists
  • Conduct Certificate
  • Caste Certificate
  • Migration Certificate
  • ID proof like Aadhaar, PAN, license, etc.
  • Admit Card
  • Entrance Scorecard

GLA University Ph.D. Course Details

Prospective doctoral students of GLA University can choose from 15 streams. A minimum of three years is required for the successful completion of the Ph.D. degree. Students are also free to apply for extensions if required.

In the Ph.D. program, students are expected to pursue necessary coursework before moving towards research work. The coursework is focused on the relevant specialization and research methodology. The degree will be issued to the students after the successful submission of an original research work. 

Below mentioned are specializations offered in the Ph.D program:

Ph.D. in Pharmaceutical Sciences Ph.D. in Biotechnology Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering
Ph.D. in Electronics and Communications Ph.D. in Applied Chemistry Ph.D. in Civil Engineering
Ph.D. in Management Ph.D. in Microbiology Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering
Ph.D. in Computer Science and Engineering Ph.D. in Mathematics Ph.D. in Physics
Ph.D. in English Ph.D. in Education Ph.D. in Law

Check: GLA University Courses and Fees

GLA University Ph.D. Fee Structure

Use the table below to get detailed information about the fee structure for doctoral courses at GLA University.

First Year Fees INR 60,000
Second Year Fees INR 60,000
Third Year Fees INR 60,000
Examination Fee per year INR 6,000
Refundable Caution Deposit INR 10,000

GLA University Ph.D. Scholarships

Students who have qualified for a national level Ph.D. eligibility examination are eligible for scholarships from various central bodies.

Students who do not have a central fellowship, are eligible for a Teaching Assistantship grant of INR 25,000 per month. The amount of the grant is the same for all disciplines.

Check: GLA University Scholarships

GLA University Ph.D. FAQs

Ques. Does GLA University provide hostel facilities for Ph.D. students? 

Ans. Yes, GLA University does provide residential hostel facilities to all students. There are separate hostels for boys and girls. There are two departmental stores to cater to all the needs of the university. The campus is also equipped with round the clock security services.

Ques. Does GLA University has a transportation facility to travel from nearby localities?

Ans. Yes, students of GLA University can take advantage of the various bus services provided by the university to easily reach the campus. During the regular academic session, bus services are available from Mathura, Vrindavan, Mant, and various other locations. The fees for the same vary between 18,500-23,500.

Ques. Does GLA University have any dedicated research centers?

Ans. Yes, GLA University currently has as many as four dedicated research centers in the field of Engineering and Natural Sciences. The focus subject of these research centers is Biotechnology, Mechanical Engineering, Chemistry, Computer Engineering and Application respectively.

Ques. Are there any management quota for admission to the Ph.D. programs of GLA University?

Ans. No. While most other private universities in the country have a separate management quota that allows admission outside the merit list, GLA University does not offer any such quota. The only two quotas at the university are the General Quota and the Foreign/NRI quota.

Ques. What are the Bio-Tech laboratory facilities available at GLA University?

Ans. The department of Biotechnology of GLA University is equipped with an advanced research laboratory. There are also Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Laboratory, Plant Science Laboratory, Chemistry Laboratory, Bioinformatics and Computer Laboratory, and Tissue culture facilities present within the department.