Manipal Academy of Higher Education – MAHE PhD Admission 2023-24 (Batch-2): Dates, Application

MAHE PhD Admission
MAHE PhD Admission

MAHE PhD Admission 2023-24 (Batch-2) – Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE) invites application for PhD admissions through All India PhD Manipal Entrance Test (MET) & Direct admission for 2023-24 (Batch-2) Admission.

Check more details on MAHE PhD Admission 2023-24 (Batch-2) such as dates, application process, eligibility criteria etc. below here.

MAHE PhD Programs

MAHE Manipal offers PhD programs in various disciplines through its constituent institutions & departments, under

  • Faculty of Health Sciences
  • Faculty of Science, Technology & Management
  • Faculty of Humanities, Liberal Arts & Social Sciences

PhD Programs

  • PhD Allied Health Sciences
    • PhD Cardiovascular Technology
    • PhD Medical Imaging Technology
    • PhD Medical Laboratory Technology
    • PhD Nuclear Medicine
    • PhD Physiotherapy
    • PhD Speech and Hearing
  • PhD Architecture
  • PhD Basic Science
  • PhD Chemistry
  • PhD Mathematics
  • PhD Physics
  • PhD Clinical Psychology
  • PhD Commerce and Economics
  • PhD Dentistry
  • PhD Earth Science: Geology
  • PhD Engineering
  • PhD Biomedical
  • PhD Biotechnology
  • PhD Chemical Engineering
  • PhD Civil Engineering
  • PhD Computer Science
  • PhD Electronics
  • PhD Mechanical and Manufacturing
  • PhD Power and Energy Systems
  • PhD European Studies
  • PhD Health Information Management and Health Informatics
  • PhD Health Sciences (Medicine)
  • PhD Humanities
  • PhD Life Sciences
  • PhD Management
  • PhD Media and Communication
  • PhD Nursing
  • PhD Pharmacy
  • PhD Philosophical Arts
  • PhD Public Health
  • PhD Regenerative Medicine
  • PhD Social Work
  • PhD Virology

& others.

PhD Admission Categories

SchemeDescription
Full-timeNational scholars
Full-timeDr T.M.A. Pai Scholars
Self-Sponsored
Part-timePhD program for Working Professionals
Part-timeStaff of MAHE institutions
Full-timeProject fellows
Full-time/part-timeResearch Centre candidates
Full TimeInternational Candidates

MAHE PhD Admission 2023-24 (Batch-2) Eligibility Criteria

All candidates MUST have obtained a qualifying degree in full-time mode and a candidate seeking admission to the PhD program MUST fulfill  the following eligibility criteria

Indian Qualifications

Degree QualifiedEligibility Criteria
A 1-year/2-semester master’s degree programme  from an institution / university recognized by UGC / respective regulatory body after a 4-year/8-semester bachelor’s degree programme                     ORA 2-year/4-semester master’s degree programme  from an institution / university recognized by UGC / respective regulatory body after a 3-year bachelor’s degree programme                                         OREquivalent qualification from a foreign educational institution  recognized by the Regulatory body in that country60% marks in aggregate or its equivalent in master degree
4-year/8-semester bachelor’s degree programme  from an institution / university recognized by UGC / respective regulatory body75% marks in aggregate or its equivalent grade
MBBS/BDS/PharmD degree  from an institution / university  recognized by UGC / respective regulatory body60% marks in aggregate or its equivalent grade

Foreign Qualifications

  • Candidates with Master’s degrees or equivalent from foreign universities will have to produce a certificate or recognition / equivalency by the Association of Indian Universities (AIU) / Commonwealth Universities / International Association of Universities (IAU), as equivalent to the corresponding Indian degrees for the purpose of higher studies.

MAHE PhD Admission (MET) 2023-24 (Batch-2) Important Dates

ActivitySchedule *
Faculty Expression of Interest (EOI)Oct 25 – Nov 15, 2023
PhD 2023 – 24 Batch 2 Applications OpenNov 17 – Dec 25, 2023
PhD 2023 – 24 Batch 2 Manipal Entrance Test (MET)
Centre based Online Entrance Test
Jan 07, 2024
PhD 2023 – 24 Batch 2 Test Shortlist in candidate portalJan 10, 2024
PhD 2023 – 24 Batch 2 Preference Filling by the MET shortlisted candidatesJan 12 – 15, 2024
PhD 2023 – 24 Batch 2 MET shortlist sharing with the Institute PhD coordinatorsJan 16 – 20, 2024
PhD 2023 – 24 Batch 2 Test Shortlist InterviewsJan 22 – Feb 05, 2024
Declaration of Interview results in candidate portal2nd week of February 2024
Acceptance of Interview Selection, by Shortlisted Candidates
Offer Letter to Candidates confirming the offer
Upgradation of Waitlist & Offer Letters
Reporting to MAHE Admissions for Document Submission & Course Commencement
2nd/3rd week of Feb 2024

* Any change in the dates, will be uploaded on the candidate portal & website

MAHE PhD Admission Application Process

  • Candidates has to apply online through the Manipal Academy website.
  • Read all instructions and relevant information brochure available on the University website.
  • The application fee can be paid through Debit/Credit card, internet banking.

Admission Process

  • The admission to the Dr. TMA Pai Scholarship PhD program and Self-Financed PhD Program, at MAHE Manipal is through All India PhD Manipal Entrance Test (MET), followed by subject level institution / department interview for the PhD MET shortlists.
  • Candidates with UGC / CSIR – NET – JRF / ICMR – JRF / DBT – JRF (BET) / JEST / INSPIRE / NDF and having a valid fellowship at the time of admission and candidates under AICTE-QIP program are eligible to apply for Full-Time PhD program under this category. These candidates are exempted from appearing the All India online PhD Manipal Entrance Test (MET).

All India PhD Manipal Entrance Test (MET) Pattern

Mode of ExamRemote Proctored Computer based Online Test
Time Slot (Tentative)3 PM – 5 PM,
10 AM – 12 Noon
Test Duration2 hours
Type of QuestionsMultiple Choice Questions (MCQ) / Descriptive Type
Marking Scheme+ 4 (Correct answer),
– 1 (wrong answer),
0 (unanswered question)
PartsPart A-Research Aptitude-40 MCQs Questions (160 Marks),


Part B-Subject Specific Paper-60 Questions (240 Marks):

MCQs for Health Science (HS) and Science, Technology & Management (STM),

Descriptive Type for Humanities, Liberal Arts & Social Sciences (HLS)

Syllabus for PhD Manipal Entrance Test (MET)

Part A: Research Aptitude

Aptitude test will be used to determine an individual’s propensity to perform in this written examination, pertaining to general aptitude, quantitative reasoning and analysis, language, research aptitude and statistical measures.

Part B: Subject Specific

The subject specific paper will comprise questions pertaining to the Stream & PhD Test Domain chosen by the applicant at the time of completing the Application Form.

Dr. TMA Pai Scholarship

MAHE Manipal provides Dr. TMA Pai Scholarships to the eligible & selected candidates as followship.

The scholarship will be paid through the respective institutions :

  • Probationary period (NOT more than 6 months) – Rs. 25,000 / month
  • First Year – Rs. 31,000 / month
  • Second Year – Rs. 31,000 / month
  • Third Year – Rs. 35,000 / month

*can be revised.

Zero Vigyan Alert

This is Private University. Please do proper research before taking admission.

Important Links

Notification & ApplicationClick Here
MAHE WebsiteClick Here
Previous Admissions

MAHE PhD Admission (MET) 2023-24 Batch 1

Categories of PhD Admissions

Applicants can aspire for the following, under the various categories

  • Part-Time (For working professionals without scholarship)
  • Full-Time (with Dr. TMA Pai Scholarships)

Important Dates

ActivityDate
PhD Applications OpenApril 14, 2023
Last Date to ApplyMay 31, 2023
PhD MET (Tentative Date)June 25, 2023
Declaration of PhD MET shortlist for interviewsJuly 3, 2023
PhD InterviewsJuly 12 – 25, 2023
Declaration of PhD Interview resultsJuly 28, 2023
Offer Acceptance & Fee PaymentJuly 28 – August 10, 2023

MAHE PhD Admission (MET) 2023-24 Batch 1 Results

Candidates Shortlisted for the Interview: 2023 Cycle 1

MAHE PhD Admission (MET) 2022-23 Batch 1

PhD Admission Categories

Applicants can apply for Full-Time doctoral studies at MAHE Manipal under the following categories

Category 1: Applicants with valid National Fellowships 

Candidates under AICTE-QIP program and post graduates with UGC / CSIR – NET – JRF / ICMR – JRF / DBT – JRF / JEST / INSPIRE / NDF and having a valid fellowship at the time of admission are eligible to apply for Full-Time PhD program under this category.

Admission Process

  • Selection to the PhD program under this category would be by a panel of experts through presentation and an interview
  • Such candidates are exempted from the All India online PhD Manipal Entrance Test (MET) conducted by MAHE Manipal

Category 2: Dr. TMA Pai Scholarships

Candidates interested in applying for the Dr. TMA Pai Scholarship MUST appear for the admission process through All India PhD Manipal Entrance Test (MET).

Admission Process

  • Candidates must appear for All India online PhD Manipal Entrance Test (MET) conducted by MAHE Manipal
  • Shortlisted candidates who qualify through PhD MET, will be subjected to an institute / department level interview.
  • Candidates shortlisted through the interview process will be eligible for grant-in-aid instituted by MAHE Manipal under the Dr. TMA Pai PhD Scholarship programme.

Category 3: Self-Financed PhD

Admission Process

  • Candidates must appear for All India online PhD Manipal Entrance Test (MET) conducted by MAHE Manipal
  • Shortlisted candidates who qualify through PhD MET, will be subjected to an institute / department level interview.

MAHE PhD Admission (MET) 2022-23 Batch 1 Important Dates

ActivityTimelines
PhD Applications OpenApril 19, 2022
PhD Applications CloseJune 10, 2022
PhD MET Mock TestJune 22 & 23, 2022
PhD METJune 25 & 26, 2022
Declaration of PhD MET Shortlist for InterviewsJuly 1, 2022
PhD InterviewsJuly 4 – 13, 2022
Declaration of PhD Interview ResultsJuly 20, 2022
Offer Acceptance & Fee PaymentJuly 21 – August 1, 2022

MAHE PhD Admission (MET) 2021-22 Batch 2

Important Dates

ActivityTimelines (Tentative)
PhD Applications OpenNov 17 – Dec 31, 2021
PhD MET Mock TestJan 4 – 5, 2022
PhD METJan 8 – 9, 2022
Declaration of PhD MET Shortlist for InterviewsJan 13, 2022
PhD InterviewsFeb 1 – 10, 2022
Declaration of PhD Interview ResultsFeb 12, 2022
Offer Acceptance & Fee PaymentFeb 12 – 25, 2022

PhD Admission Categories

Applicants can apply for Full-Time doctoral studies at MAHE Manipal under the following categories

Category 1: Applicants with valid National Fellowships 

Candidates with UGC – CSIR – NET-JRF / ICMR – JRF / DBT – JRF / JEST / INSPIRE Fellowship or having qualified other UGC recognized National or State level eligibility test with a valid fellowship, at the time of admission are exempted from the All India PhD Manipal Entrance Test (MET).

Category 2: Dr. TMA Pai Scholarships

Candidates interested in applying for the Dr. TMA Pai Scholarship MUST appear for the admission process through All India PhD Manipal Entrance Test (MET).

Faculties

Applications are invited from interested and eligible candidates for 2021 – 22 Batch 2 PhD Admissions, in the following domains –

Faculty of Health Sciences (HS)

  • Allied Health (Nuclear Medicine
  • Physiotherapy
  • Speech & Hearing)
  • Biotherapeutics
  • Dentistry
  • Health Sciences
  • Life Sciences
  • Nursing
  • Pharmacy (Pharmaceutics
  • Pharmaceutical Quality Assurance & Pharmaceutical Management; Pharmacology
  • Pharmacy Practice
  • Pharmacognosy & Pharmaceutical Biotechnology)
  • Public Health
  • Regenerative Medicine

Faculty of Science, Technology & Management (STM)

  • Architecture
  • Basic Sciences (Chemistry
  • Mathematics
  • Physics)
  • Engineering (Biomedical
  • Biotechnology
  • Chemical
  • Civil
  • Computer
  • Electronics
  • Instrumentation
  • Mechanical & Manufacturing
  • Power & Energy Systems)
  • Hotel administration
  • Management
  • Natural Sciences

Faculty of Humanities, Liberal Arts & Social Sciences (HLS)

  • Humanities
  • Media and Communication
  • Social Science

MAHE PhD Admission Dec 2021

Important Dates

Start of Online applicationNov 2021
Last Date for Online application17 November 2021

PhD Admission Categories

Applicants can apply for Full-Time doctoral studies at MAHE Manipal under the following categories

Category 1: Applicants with valid National Fellowships 

Candidates with UGC – CSIR – NET-JRF / ICMR – JRF / DBT – JRF / JEST / INSPIRE Fellowship or having qualified other UGC recognized National or State level eligibility test with a valid fellowship, at the time of admission are exempted from the All India PhD Manipal Entrance Test (MET).

Category 2: Dr. TMA Pai Scholarships

Candidates interested in applying for the Dr. TMA Pai Scholarship MUST appear for the admission process through All India PhD Manipal Entrance Test (MET).

Faculties

Faculty of Health Sciences (HS)

  • Medicine
  • Integrative Medicine
  • Dentistry
  • Pharmacy
  • Allied Health
  • Life Sciences
  • Nursing
  • Virology
  • Public Health
  • Regenerative Medicine

Faculty of Science, Technology & Management (STM)

  • Engineering
  • Advanced Sciences
  • Information Sciences
  • Architecture
  • Design
  • Management
  • Commerce
  • Atomic & Molecular Physics
  • Statistics
  • Hotel Management
  • Natural Sciences

Faculty of Humanities, Liberal Arts & Social Sciences (HLS)

  • Media & Communication
  • Humanities
  • European Studies
  • Languages
  • Philosophy
  • Geopolitics
  • Philosophical Arts
  • Library Science
  • Arts & Design

MAHE PhD Admission Aug 2021

Important Dates

Start of Online applicationApril 6, 2021
Last Date for Online applicationMay 15, 2021
Online Test (Remote Proctored)June 5 and June 6, 2021
Shortlisting of candidatesJune 11 , 2021
Date for Interview processJune 15 – 25 , 2021
Selected Candidates ListJuly 10 , 2021
Course CommencementAugust 01 , 2021

PhD Admission Categories

Applicants can apply for Full-Time doctoral studies at MAHE Manipal under the following categories

Category 1: Applicants with valid National Fellowships 

Candidates with UGC – CSIR – NET-JRF / ICMR – JRF / DBT – JRF / JEST / INSPIRE Fellowship or having qualified other UGC recognized National or State level eligibility test with a valid fellowship, at the time of admission are exempted from the All India PhD Manipal Entrance Test (MET).

Category 2: Dr. TMA Pai Scholarships

Candidates interested in applying for the Dr. TMA Pai Scholarship MUST appear for the admission process through All India PhD Manipal Entrance Test (MET).

Category 3: Self – Financed

Candidates who work in research centres affiliated / collaborating with MAHE Manipal or work in funded projects within MAHE Manipal, are eligible to apply for Full-Time PhD program under this category.

Category 4: Research Centres

Candidates, who work in research centres affiliated / collaborating with MAHE Manipal, are eligible to apply for the full-time PhD program under this category.

Category 5: Project fellows

Candidates working on a funded project in any of constituent institution of MAHE Manipal are eligible to apply for the full-time PhD program under this category.