VSSUT PhD Admission 2023 (Autumn): Dates, Application Form

VSSUT PhD Admission 2023 (Autumn) – The Veer Surendra Sai University of Technology (VSSUT) Burla, Odisha invites application for PhD admission offered by various Departments for the academic year 2023 Autumn Semester.

Check more details on VSSUT PhD Admission 2023 (Autumn) below here.

Related – Admissions in Odisha

VSSUT PhD Programs

• PhD in Engineering
  • Architecture
  • Chemical Engineering
  • Civil Engineering
  • Computer Science & Engineering
  • Electrical Engineering
  • Electrical and Electronics Engineering
  • Electronics & Telecommunication Engineering
  • Information Technology
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Metallurgical & Materials Engineering
  • Production Engineering
• PhD in Science 
  • Computer Applications
  • Chemistry
  • Physics
  • Mathematics
• PhD in Humanities
  • English
  • Economics

Admission Categories

• Category – 1 : Full time students with University Fellowship/Assistantship (University Scholar)
• Category – 2 : Full time students with External Fellowship (UGC/CSIR/BRNS/AICTE/DST, etc.)
• Category – 3 : Full time students without Fellowship (Self financed/Self supported)
• Category – 4 : VSSUT faculty members
• Category – 5 : VSSUT regular employees ( Non-Teaching)
• Category – 6 : Project Scholars (JRF/SRF/RA etc.) or Project Staff members.
• Category – 7 : QIP Scholars
• Category – 8 : Sponsored students (Institute/ Research/ Organization/ Industry)
• Category – 9 : : Sponsored/Non-sponsored Students from Burla and Vicinity.

VSSUT PhD Admission 2023 (Autumn) Important Dates

Eligibility Criteria for VSSUT PhD Admission 2023

PhD (Engineering)

• M.Tech/M.E/M.Sc.(Engg) in relevant discipline with at least 60% marks in aggregate (or equivalent CGPA) at M.Tech level from an Institute/University recognized by AICTE/UGC/Central Government.
• Faculty members employed permanent positions of VSSUT, Burla having M.Tech in relevant discipline from an Institute/University recognized by AICTE/UGC/Central Government.
• Non-Teaching staff members employed on permanent positions of VSSUT, Burla for a period of at least 08 years out of which 03 years in existing post and having M.Tech in relevant discipline with at least 60% marks in aggregate (or equivalent CGPA) at M.Tech level from an Institute/ University recognized by AICTE/UGC/Central Government.

PhD (Architecture)

• Bachelor’s Degree in Architecture /Planning or equivalent and Master’s degree in Architecture/Planning/allied specialization or equivalent from an Institution/University recognized by Council of Architecture/AICTE/UGC/ Central Government with at least 60% marks in aggregate (or equivalent CGPA) at Bachelors & Masters level.
• Faculty members employed in permanent positions of VSSUT, Burla having Bachelor’s Degree in Architecture /Planning or equivalent and Master’s degree in Architecture/Planning/ allied specialization or equivalent from an Institution/University recognized by Council of Architecture/AICTE/UGC/ Central Government.
• Non-Teaching staff members employed on permanent positions of VSSUT, Burla for a period of at least 08 years out of which 03 years in existing post and having Bachelor’s Degree in Architecture /Planning or equivalent and Master’s degree in Architecture/Planning/ allied specialization or equivalent in relevant discipline with at least 60% marks in aggregate (or equivalent CGPA) at Bachelor’s and Master’s level from an Institute/ University recognized Council of Architecture/AICTE/UGC/Central Government.

PhD (Science)

• M.Phil /M.Tech. /M.S/ M.Sc. in relevant discipline with at least 60% marks in aggregate (or equivalent CGPA) from an Institute or University recognized by AICTE/UGC/Central Government.
• MCA with at least 65% marks in aggregate (or equivalent CGPA) at MCA level from an Institute or University recognized by AICTE/UGC/Central Government.
• M.Tech with MCA in relevant discipline with at least 60% marks (or equivalent CGPA) at M.Tech/MCA level from an Institute or University recognized by AICTE/UGC/Central Government.
• Faculty members employed on permanent positions of VSSUT, Burla having M.Phil/M.Sc./MCA in relevant discipline from an Institute or University recognized by AICTE/UGC/Central Government.
• Non-Teaching Staff members, employed on permanent positions for a period of at least 08 years out of which 03 years in the existing post and having M.Sc with 60% marks in aggregate (or equivalent CGPA) at M.Sc level from an Institute or University recognized by AICTE/UGC/Central Government.
• Non Teaching Staff Members, employed on permanent positions for a period of at least 08 years out of which 03 years in the existing post and having M.Tech with 60% marks in aggregate (or equivalent CGPA) at MCA/ M.Tech level or with 65% marks in aggregate (or equivalent CGPA) at MCA level from an Institute or University required by AICTE/UGC/Central Government.

PhD (Humanities & Social Sciences)

• M.Phil/MA in English with at least 60% marks in aggregate (or equivalent CGPA) from an Institute or University recognized by AICTE/UGC/Central Government.
• Faculty members employed on permanent positions of VSSUT. Burla having M.Phil/MA in English from an Institute or University recognized by AICTE/UGC/Central Government.
• Non-Teaching Staff members, employed on permanent positions for a period of at least 08 years out of which 03 years in the existing post and having M. Phil/MA in English with at least 60% marks in aggregate (or equivalent CGPA) at MA level from an Institute or University recognized by AICTE/UGC/Central Government.

The equivalent CGPA shall be computed as per the VSSUT Regulations
without considering the conversion formula of the respective
Institute/University.

For subject wise eligibility criteria read information brochure.

VSSUT PhD Admission 2023 Application Process

• Candidates can fill application online through VSSUT website.
• Send a hard copy of the completed application duly signed by the candidate along with the documents mentioned below by Speed / Regd. Post so as to reach the Dean, PGS&R, VSSUT, Burla by last date.

Application Fee

Selection Process

All categories of candidates except the categories 2, 4 and 7 need to undergo the process of selection through the Departmental Academic Committee (DAC) on the basis of overall academic career, written test and interview.

The candidates who have qualified GATE/NET/Inspired fellowship (DST)/Teacher fellowship (UGC) are exempted from the Written Test and they will be given preference in the selection of Ph.D admission they are required to appear only interview before DAC to assess their research aptitude, ability to work in a team, subject interest and availability of Supervisors, facilities in the Department and research focus before final selection.

The Selection for the candidates in the categories 1, 3, 5, 6, 8 & 9, who
have not qualified in GATE/ NET/ Inspired Fellowship (DST)/ Teacher
Fellowship (UGC) and other fellowships from Govt. Agencies, shall have the following three components for General/SC/ST candidates as follows :

1. Written Test : 100 Marks
   • Candidates shortlisted under the non-exempted category have to appear a Written Test in order to qualify for appearing in Interview
   • Written Test (Multiple Choice Questions) will be of 2 Hours Duration to qualify for appearing in Interview
   • Qualifying Marks : 40% of the Total Marks (40 Marks)
2. Career Marks : 60 Marks (Marks in Qualifying Examinations)
3. Interview : 40 Marks
   • Subject Knowledge in the Interview=20 marks
   • Previous work/ Research publication in referred journals=10 marks
   • Proposed Ph.D Synopsis=20 marks

Candidates should secure a minimum of 50 Marks out of the Total Marks of 100 (Career – 60 Marks and Interview – 40 Marks).

Important Links

Previous Admissions

VSSUT PhD Admissions Under ADF 2022-23

Application forms are invited from eligible candidates for Ph. D. programme – 2022-23 under ADF scheme supported by AICTE for

• PhD Civil Engineering
• PhD Electrical Engineering
• PhD Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering
• PhD Mechanical Engineering
• PhD Production Engineering

Full details – VSSUT PhD Admission Under ADF

VSSUT PhD Admission 2022 Autumn

Important Dates

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VSSUT PhD Admission 2021 under ADF (AICTE)

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