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Ph.D. Admissions – January 2020 Session

VISTAS invites applications from highly motivated, research-driven candidates for admission to the PhD Programme (January 2020 Session) in departments where vacancies are available.

  • The Vels Research Fellowship is offered to eligible Full-Time Research Scholars and supports scholars throughout their research journey.
  • Selection will be based on a Common Entrance Examination followed by a Personal Interview, with academic merit and research potential as criteria.
  • Last date for applying for Ph.D (January 2020 Session) is extended up to 31.01.2020

Vels Institute of Science Technology & Advanced Studies (VISTAS)
Ph.D. Program - Vacancy Position for January 2020 Session
S.NoDepartmentVacancy
1Biochemistry35
2Bioinformatics5
3Biotechnology61
4Microbiology15
5Chemistry57
6Physics15
7Mathematics19
8Mass Communication6
9Computing Sciences40
10Management Studies70
11Commerce84
12Economics39
13ECE16
14Mechanical Engineering45
15Bio-Engineering [ B-Tech Biotech]12
16English6
17Tamil54
18Hindi5
19Pharmaceutical Sciences20
20Music & Fine Arts38
21Ocean Engineering3
22Education26
23CSE5
24EEENo Vacancy
25PhysiotherapyNo Vacancy
26LawNo Vacancy
27Civil EngineeringNo Vacancy
Total676

Ph.D. Entrance Examination – Important Information

All candidates seeking admission to the Ph.D. Programme are required to register for the Ph.D. Entrance Examination. Candidates who are not exempted from the Entrance Examination, as per the applicable regulations, shall appear for the examination.

Candidates are advised to carefully review the eligibility criteria, admission procedure, entrance examination requirements, exemptions, and other applicable guidelines before submitting their application.

For detailed information and further clarification regarding Ph.D. admission, eligibility, entrance examination, exemptions, and registration, candidates may refer to the VISTAS Ph.D. Policy, Rules and Regulations document provided below.

VISTAS Ph.D. Policy, Rules and Regulations – [View / Download]