Admission Elgibility - Ph.D.

  1. An applicant possessing a Masters degree in Engineering/Technology/ Sciences/Management/Humanities in respective discipline or equivalent with a minimum 60% marks in aggregate (of all the years/semesters) or equivalent Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) as determined by the Delhi Technological University and at least 60% marks in aggregate (of all the years/semesters) or equivalent CGPA at Bachelor’s degree level shall be eligible to apply for admission to a Ph.D programme of the University provided he should not have attained an age of 50 yrs. The relaxation in age limit may be done by Academic Council on case to case basis. In exceptional cases applicant with Bachelors’ degree in Engineering & Technology having a minimum of 75% marks in aggregate (of all semesters) or equivalent CGPA and having proven research capability may also be considered eligible.
  2. An employee of a Government Department/Government Undertaking, a Research/Development Organisation, a Public Sector Undertaking, an Educational Institution or a reputed private industry in Engineering & Technological manufacturing/ R&D/Services with a minimum relevant working experience of two years may be considered for admission as a sponsored (full-time)/part-time Research scholar. Sponsored applicants will be eligible for admission provided they are treated by their employers as on duty with their normal salary and allowances and are fully relieved for the period of study.
  3. Part-time applicants will be eligible under three categories (i) Candidates from organizations which have MoU with Delhi Technological University (ii) Organizations with R&D Labs of national repute (iii) Regular faculty/Teaching cum Research Fellow or Scientists from Educational Institutions, R&D organizations, and Govt. Department/Govt. Undertaking provided that:
    • the applicant possesses the minimum entry qualifications for the degree as given in admission eligibility no. 1;
    • the applicant is having at least two years experience in regular capacity.
    • the applicant proves to the satisfaction of the University that his official duties permit him to devote sufficient time to research.
    • facilities for research are available at the applicant's place of work in the chosen field of research or the applicant can spare sufficient time to pursue research in the Department of the Delhi Technological University on daily basis, residing in the vicinity of the University; and
    • he/she will be permitted to reside at the Delhi Technological University for a period of not less than 6 months during his/her registration for the degree. (This condition of minimum residence will be automatically waived for candidates who are working in National Capital Region (NCR) of Delhi or in organisations/institutions located within a distance of 50 km from the Delhi Technological University).

    If the number of courses prescribed by the DRC is more than 12, then the residency requirement for part time Ph.D students working in Educational Institutes/Organisation outside NCR of Delhi will be 1 Year.

  4. Project staff under sponsored projects, sponsored by DST/UGC/any government agency, Industry or centres established from grant-in-aid from government or international agencies at Delhi Technological University for not less than 2 year duration may be given administrative clearance to seek admission on part-time basis at any time after completing two years of service in the University subject to recommendations of the concerned Principal Investigator of the said project/ centre and approval of the Vice Chancellor.
  5. Permanent academic staff of the Delhi Technological University (including the academic staff of erstwhile Delhi College of Engineering) may be given administrative clearance to seek registration on part-time basis after satisfactory completion of the period of probation subject to recommendations of the concerned head of the Department and approval of the Vice Chancellor.