St.Peter's University Invites Applications for Ph.D Programs

Applications are invited by St. Peter’s University (SPU), Chennai for admission to full-time and part-time Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D) programs (second session) offered in various departments for the commencing session 2012-13.

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Eligibility Criteria for St. Peter’s University

Master’s degree of this university or any other qualification recognized as equivalent thereto in the fields of study notified from time to time by this university with not less than 55% marks.

For Full-Time Ph.D Program

• Candidates registered for full time program shall be available during the working hours for curricular, co-curricular and related activities.
• Candidates in employment, who want to pursue full-time studies should be sponsored by their employer and should avail leave for the research period and should get formally relieved from their duty to join the research program.
• Candidates who are sponsored by the AICTE under quality improvement program for Teachers of Engineering Colleges and who satisfy the eligibility and who stratify conditions shall be eligible for full-time only, in the disciplines as notified in AICTE guidelines.
• Candidates who are selected in fellowship programs of national or any recognized bodies and who satisfy the eligibility conditions as per the regulations are eligible for full time studies in the respective disciplines.

For Part-Time Ph.D Program

• Full time teachers of this university, they shall be called ‘part time (internal)’ candidates.
• Candidates working in this university in projects undertaken from state/central/quasi government and totally funded through the projects. They shall also be called ‘Part time (Internal)’ candidates.
• Candidates working in colleges/industrial units or R&D departments/labs/units of government/quasi-government or any other research laboratories, and sponsored by the respective employer/organization. They shall be called ‘part time (external)’ candidates.

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How to Apply for St. Peter’s University

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Selection procedure for St. Peter’s University

Selection of candidates shall be done based on combined merit of entrance examination and interview conducted by the University.

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Important Dates

Last date for submission of application: Wednesday, January 02, 2013.

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