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
| S.No | Department | Vacancy |
| 1 | Biochemistry | 13 |
| 2 | Bioinformatics | 5 |
| 3 | Biotechnology | 33 |
| 4 | Microbiology | 3 |
| 5 | Chemistry | 49 |
| 6 | Physics | 26 |
| 7 | Computing Sciences | 3 |
| 8 | Management Studies | 8 |
| 9 | Commerce | 40 |
| 10 | Economics | 26 |
| 11 | ECE | 7 |
| 12 | Mechanical Engineering | 29 |
| 13 | Bio-Engineering [ B-Tech Biotech] | 12 |
| 14 | Biomedical Engineering | 4 |
| 15 | HCM | 4 |
| 16 | Tamil | 57 |
| 17 | Hindi | 4 |
| 18 | Pharmaceutical Sciences | 3 |
| 19 | Ocean Engineering | 3 |
| 20 | Education | 9 |
| 21 | CSE | 2 |
| 22 | Mass Communication | No Vacancy |
| 23 | Mathematics | No Vacancy |
| 24 | English | No Vacancy |
| 25 | Music & Fine Arts | No Vacancy |
| 26 | EEE | No Vacancy |
| 27 | Physiotherapy | No Vacancy |
| 28 | Law | No Vacancy |
| 29 | Civil Engineering | No Vacancy |
| Total | 341 | |
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]
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