Latest Update: Shiv Nadar University, Noida – School of Engineering and School of Natural Sciences is inviting applications for admission to its PhD program for the spring semester 2024. Interested candidates can apply for admission by submitting their applications till December 03, 2023.

Admissions to the SHIV Nadar University PhD program are offered on the basis of the written Test and department-based interview. CSIR-UGC/ NET-JRF or GATE-qualified candidates are also eligible. Such candidates do not need to appear in the Written Test conducted by the university.

The PhD course has specialization in different subjects in the field of Humanities and Social Science, Engineering, Natural Sciences and Management, and Entrepreneurship. The program is available for 15 subjects namely Economics, English, History, Sociology International Relations, and Governance Studies, Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Computer Science & Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Electronics & Communication Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics, Life Sciences / Bioinformatics, and Management. A part-time PhD course is available for Computer Science and Engineering (CSE).

Shiv Nadar University PhD Admission Dates 2024

Event Date
Full – Time PhD 
Last Date to Apply December 03, 2023 
Interview + Test + Result December 04, 2023 – December 23, 2023 
Part-Time PhD
Last Date to Apply November 15, 2023 
Interview + Test + Result November 16, 2023 – November 30, 2023 

Shiv Nadar University PhD Eligibility Criteria

The Eligibility criteria for PhD at Shiv Nadar University, Greater Noida is subject-wise given below in the table.

Specialization Eligibility Criteria
Economics, History, Sociology; 55% with any relevant field
English 55 % in any English Literature or any allied discipline with a minimum percentage of or its equivalent in grade point from a UGC recognized university.
Chemical Engineering M.E./ M.Tech. or equivalent master’s degree with minimum 60% marks or equivalent grade point average from a recognized Technical Institute or University. M.S./M.Sc. students are also eligible with exceptionally good academic credentials.
Civil Engineering
Electrical Engineering
Electronics and Communication Engineering
Computer Science and Engineering ME / M.Tech. in CSE/IT or equivalent in relevant discipline from a recognized with a minimum of 60% or 6.5 CGPA from a recognized Technical Institute or University
Mechanical Engineering ME/MTech degree with a minimum of 60% marks or an equivalent grade point from a recognized technical institute or university. B. Tech/BE. in Mechanical/Aerospace or relevant Discipline for Candidates who have qualified for GATE.
Chemistry Master’s degree in Natural Sciences or M.Tech. in relevant areas, with a minimum of 60% marks or an equivalent grade point.
Life Sciences / Bioinformatics Master’s degree in any areas of Life Sciences or M.Tech. in relevant areas, with a minimum of 60% marks or an equivalent grade point.
Mathematics Master's Degree in Mathematics or related areas with a minimum mark of 60%
Physics Master’s degree in science with a minimum of 60% marks or an equivalent grade point. CSIR-UGC- NET-JRF, GATE, JEST qualified candidates are preferred.
Management Master’s degree in any discipline with a minimum mark of 60%.

Shiv Nadar University PhD Admission Guidelines

The selection of the candidates takes place in four stages after the submission of the application documents.

Stage 1: It involves the screening of the received applications from the candidates. The applications are checked for completeness, accuracy, and authenticity. The main aim of screening is to ensure that the applicant has met the minimum eligibility criteria for applying and that an application is complete in all respects. Incomplete applications are rejected at this stage.

Stage 2: The list of the shortlisted candidates is produced.

Stage 3: The shortlisted candidates are invited to take a written exam and appear before the Departmental Committee for an interview. The written exam carries 70 per cent and 30 per cent is for the interview.

Stage 4: The final step involves the evaluation of the written exam and interview performance, creation of a merit list. After the preparation of the merit list, the results are declared.

How to Apply?

  • Visit the official website and choose the ‘PhD / Masters Admission Monsoon 2020’ from the ‘Apply Now’ tab.
  • Fill in all the mandatory fields of the admission form.
  • Pay the application fee of INR 1,200.
  • After online submission, the completed form has to be sent via mail again to the University along with a Reference Letter in support of your application. You can even Speed Post the completed form to the university.;

Documents Required:

  • Passport-size colour photograph
  • Current CV
  • All mark sheets/degree certificates (10th Standard onwards)
  • Standardized Examination certificate – CSIR, UGC, GATE, etc. (as applicable)
  • A Statement of Purpose

Read More: Shiv Nadar University Admission

Shiv Nadar University PhD. Course Details

The PhD programs at Shiv Nadar University provide specialization in 15 subjects in 4 categories:

  • Humanities and Social Science
  • Engineering
  • Natural Sciences
  • Management and Entrepreneurship

The PhD program is for four years. This span of 4 years has a total of eight semesters.

  • Doctoral candidates spend the first two semesters on coursework.
  • The remaining two years are spent on research work and writing the thesis.
  • Progression from the coursework to the thesis writing stage is contingent on performance in the first year.
  • Doctoral candidates are expected to reside on campus for at least two years and actively participate in the Department’s activities.
  • PhD scholars will have to complete 6 courses for a total of 24 credits in their first year in residence.

Read More: Shiv Nadar University Courses Offered

Shiv Nadar University PhD. Fee structure

The fee structure for a full-time PhD program

Particulars Tuition Fees (Per Year) Hostel Fees (Per Year) Security Deposit Admission Fees (One Time)
Actual INR 1,10,000 INR 1,48,200 INR 25,000 INR 25,000
After 100% waiver INR 0 - - -
After 70% waiver - INR 44,460 - -

The fee structure for Part-Time PhD course

Admission Fee (One Time) Tuition Fees (Per Year)
INR 25,000 INR 1,25,000

Shiv Nadar University PhD. Placements

  • The PhD graduates of Shiv Nadar University have found various research and academic placements. These include
  • Assistant Professor at Indira Gandhi Institute of Development Research (IGIDR, Mumbai)
  • Evaluation Specialist at International Initiative for Impact Evaluation
  • Visiting Assistant Professor at the Indian Statistical Institute (ISI, Delhi)
  • Research Associate with the Chief Minister Good Governance Programme, Ashoka University, NCR.

Read More: Shiv Nadar University Placement

Shiv Nadar University PhD FAQs

Ques. Do PhD students receive assistantships?

Ans. Yes, the students admitted into the PhD program receive doctoral research and teaching assistantships consisting of 100% tuition-fee waiver and 70% hostel-fee waiver.

Ques: Do all the PhD students receive assistantship?

Ans. All the students pursuing a PhD program do not receive an assistantship. The Part-Time PhD students receive assistantship while all the Full-Time candidates receive it.

Ques. How much stipend do the PhD candidates receive?

Ans. The student receives a monthly stipend of INR 50,000 for the first two years and INR 55,000 for the next two years which is based on the bench-marked performance.

Ques. Is a hostel facility available for a Part-Time PhD candidate?

Ans. The hostel facility is not available for Part-Time Students. However, they can stay overnight at the Guest house by paying the applicable charges on a per-day basis.

Ques. Where to Speed Post the completed application form?

Ans. The completed application form has to be speed posted to the Department of the particular specialization of the University for which you have applied.