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Ph.D. Admissions – January 2021 Session

VISTAS invites applications from highly motivated, research-driven candidates for admission to the PhD Programme (January 2021 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 2021 Session) is extended up to 27.02.2021

Vels Institute of Science Technology & Advanced Studies (VISTAS)
Ph.D. Program - Vacancy Position for January 2021 Session
S.NoDepartmentVacancy
1Biochemistry13
2Bioinformatics5
3Biotechnology33
4Microbiology3
5Chemistry49
6Physics26
7Computing Sciences3
8Management Studies8
9Commerce40
10Economics26
11ECE7
12Mechanical Engineering29
13Bio-Engineering [ B-Tech Biotech]12
14Biomedical Engineering4
15HCM4
16Tamil57
17Hindi4
18Pharmaceutical Sciences3
19Ocean Engineering3
20Education9
21CSE2
22Mass CommunicationNo Vacancy
23MathematicsNo Vacancy
24EnglishNo Vacancy
25Music & Fine ArtsNo Vacancy
26EEENo Vacancy
27PhysiotherapyNo Vacancy
28LawNo Vacancy
29Civil EngineeringNo Vacancy
Total341

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]