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Karunya Institute of Technology and Sciences – KITS Coimbatore PhD Admission 2021

Karunya Institute of Technology and Sciences PhD Admission

KITS Coimbatore PhD Admission 2021 – Karunya Institute of Technology and Sciences (KITS) Coimbatore invites applications for PhD admission for the academic year 2021-22.

Check more details on Karunya Institute of Technology and Sciences PhD Admission 2021 below here.

Available PhD Program

  • Ph.D. Aerospace Engineering
  • Ph.D. Civil Engineering
  • Ph.D. Computer Applications
  • Ph.D. Computer Science and Engineering
  • Ph.D. Criminology
  • Ph.D. Electrical and Electronics Engineering
  • Ph.D. Electronics and Communications Engineering
  • Ph.D. Electronics and Instrumentation Engineering
  • Ph.D. Mechanical Engineering
  • Ph.D. Biotechnology
  • Ph.D. Chemistry
  • Ph.D. Commerce
  • Ph.D. Food Processing and Engineering
  • Ph.D. Mathematics
  • Ph.D. Management Sciences
  • Ph.D. Nanoscience and Technology
  • Ph.D. Physics

KITS Coimbatore PhD Admission 2021 Important Dates

Start Date of Online Application23 September, 2021
Last date to receive Online Application10 November, 2021
Online Test & Interview12 November, 2021
Issue of Selection List19 November, 2021
Enrolment of CandidatesFrom 22 November, 2021

Eligibility Criteria for KITS Coimbatore PhD Admission 2021

  • Master’s Degree of any recognized University or any other qualification recognized as equivalent thereto in the fields of study notified from time to time by this University.
  • Minimum eligibility is 55% of marks or equivalent CGPA. However 5% relaxation is given to the candidates belonging to SC/ST.

PhD Category

Full timeAll approved candidates who pursue full-time study and research in this University shall belong to this category.
Part-time (Internal)All approved candidates who are employed in this University and actively involved in the relevant area of teaching, research or development as part of their regular work shall belong to this category.
Part-time (External)Candidates working in Industry involved in R&D activities or working in any Academic Institutions accredited by NAAC/NBA/ABET or Research Organizations recognized by this University

KITS Coimbatore PhD Admission 2021 Application Procedure

Candidate can apply online on the official website (admissions.karunya.edu)

Read instructions given there before filling application form.

Selection Procedure

  • Eligible applicants will be invited to write a written test conducted by Karunya Institute of Technology and Sciences.
  • The written test will be in 2 parts. Part 1 is on general aptitude and Part 2 is a technical aptitude for research. The questions through Part 2 will be department specific.
  • After the test, the candidates will be asked to appear in an interview and the rank list will be prepared. Depending on the vacancy available, students will be admitted into the program.

Fellowship for PhD

The Ph.D. Scholars (Full Time) are eligible for Evangeline Dhinakaran Doctoral Fellowship of Rs. 12,000/- per month and contingency grant of Rs. 12,000/- per annum for a maximum period of 3 years, subject to the following:

  1. Proven record of research publications / presentations during UG / PG studies
  2. Interview and recommendation by the External Panel of Experts

The Fellowship is renewable every year based on the fulfillment of all the terms and conditions as stated below:

  1. The scholar should publish atleast 1 International Journal Paper / International Conference Paper within the first year of registration, the paper in the Journal / Conference Proceedings being of high quality, peer-reviewed and indexed in Scopus / Thomson Reuters;
  2. The scholar should publish atleast 2 Papers in International Journals, during the second and third year of research (a total of 4 research papers), the Journal being of high quality, peer-reviewed and indexed in Scopus / Thomson Reuters.

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Previous Years Admissions

KITS Coimbatore PhD Admission 2020

Important Dates

Start Date of Online Application23rd November 2020
Last date to receive Online Application07th January 2021
Date Entrance Examination & Interview08th January 2021
Enrollment18th to 20th January 2021