CMR University (CMRU) is a private university in the state of Karnataka, founded and governed by the CMR University Act-2013. CMR University aims to promote and undertake the advancement of university education in technical, health, management, life sciences and other allied sectors of higher and professional education. It has unique partnerships in the form of Academic Alliances with ICAI, ACCA, NASSCOM etc. and Industrial Collaborations with companies like IBM.
CMR University provides multi-disciplinary Research, Post-Graduate and Under-Graduate programs – with the flexibility of course options. The courses provideed at CMRU are of practical relevance designed with a mission to create leaders for a knowledge-based economy with ethical demands of a social base.
The School of Research and Innovation invites applications for admission to the Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) Programme in different branches for the academic year 2018-19. The duly filled in Application form must be submitted by February 15, 2019 (tentative). The admission is via an Entrance Test followed by an Individual Interview. It is available for both full time and part time Ph.D. programmes with various specialisations. The programme is for an at least of 3 years duration.
Method of Application
Online & Offline Both
START DATE - END DATE
22nd Jan 2018 - 15th Feb 2018
Important Dates for CMR University Bangalore Ph.D. Admissions 2018
M.Phil/Ph.D in Management , M.Phil/Ph.D in Commerce & M.Phil/Ph.D in Arts
STATUS
EVENT
DATE
Date of notification
22nd Jan, 2018
Last date for submission of Application forms
15th Feb 2018
Date of entrance test
21st Feb 2018
Dates for individual interview of shortlisted aspirants
25th Feb - 04th Mar 2018
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30th Mar, 2018
Eligibility Criteria for CMR University Ph.D. Admissions 2018
M.Phil/Ph.D in Arts , M.Phil/Ph.D in Commerce & M.Phil/Ph.D in Management
Ph.D. Programme (Full Time Regular/Part Time External)
The University provides the Ph.D. programme in the following branches for both full time and part time:
Social Sciences
Management
Economics
Commerce
Ph.D. Programme (Part Time External only)
The University provides the Ph.D. programme in the following branches for part time only:
Humanities
Education
Engineering and Technology
Sciences
Interdisciplinary
Law
Eligibility
You should have a post-graduation/ master’s degree from any recognised University in India or abroad recognised by the Equivalence Committee of CMR University. The CMR University recognizes CA from The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India and CMA from The Institute of Cost Accountants of India for the purpose of registering for Ph.D. in Commerce and Allied branch.
For admission in Engineering & Technology and Management branches, you should have an at least of 60% in aggregate for general category and 55% for SC/ST category, or equivalent CGPA.
For other branches, you should have at least of 55% of marks in aggregate for general category and 50% for SC/ST category, or equivalent CGPA (except in engineering and management subjects).
Application Procedure for CMR University Bangalore Ph.D. Admissions 2018
M.Phil/Ph.D in Arts , M.Phil/Ph.D in Management & M.Phil/Ph.D in Commerce
There is a common Application Form for both full time and part time Ph.D. Programmes:
Step 1: You can download the Application Form either online via the University website, or straight from the Admissions Office of the CMR University.
Step 2: Take a print out of the Application Form if downloaded online. to the Vice Chancellor, CMR University
Office copy
Fill up the form with the need details and also select your choice of Ph.D. specialisation.
Step 3: Affix a passport size photograph in the space offered.
Step 4: You must pay the Application fee of Rs. 1250 in the form of cash (if submitting in person) or by a Demand Draft drawn in favour of CMR University payable at Bangalore.
Step 5: You should attach the following list of enclosures:
Organize certificate
Transfer Certificate
Detailed resume (3 sets)
Caste Certificate (if eligible only)
Migration Certificate
Relevant documents if you are a NET/SET/SLET/GATE qualified aspirant
Post-graduate degree certificate
M.Phil. mark sheet and certificate
Graduation and Post-graduation mark sheets (all semesters/years)
Photos: Passport & Stamp size (4 each)
For NRI / Foreign students only: Certificate obtained from the Board Studied last, Visa, Passport, Equivalence certificate from AIU
Class 10th and 12th mark sheets
Degree Certificate
Step 6: Submit the duly filled in and signed Application form along with the necessary documents and Application fee to the following address:
Selection Procedure of CMR University Bangalore Ph.D. Admissions 2018
M.Phil/Ph.D in Arts , M.Phil/Ph.D in Commerce & M.Phil/Ph.D in Management
You will be selected on the basis of an Entrance Test followed by an Individual Interview. Both papers consist of 60 multiple-choice questions and the time allotted for each paper will be one hour each.
Concessions: You will be exempted from writing the test if either:
You possess an M. Phil Degree from a recognised University as per UGC regulations, 2009
You have qualified UGC/CSIR NET (JRF), SET/SLET, GATE or any other examination considered equivalent by AIU; or
Individual Interview:
If you are shortlisted after the Entrance Exam, you will be called for an Interview organizeed by the Research Admission Committee.
The final results will be once your marks obtained in the postgraduate examination, entrance examination and individual interview are consolidated.
Entrance Test:
The examination consists of two papers. Paper 1 is General Aptitude & Research Methodology and Paper 2 is a domain-specific subject as studied at the postgraduate level.
Reservation for CMR University Bangalore Ph.D. Admissions 2018
The reservation policy is as per the norms prescribed by the Ministry of Human Resource Development, Government of India.
