VTU Phd Notification 2023

Table of Contents

1. VTU Phd Notification July 2023 Phd Revaluation

2. VTU Provisional PhD/ MS (Research) Registration 2023

3. VTU Phd Notification 2023 VTU PhD Fee Structure

4.VTU Phd Notification 2023 PhD Revaluation

 

 

Updated 2nd Nov 2023

VTU Phd Notification July 2023-Phd Revaluation

As per the latest Phd Circular, the research scholars may apply for photocopy of answer scripts and special revaluation of the Phd Course work examination conducted in July 2023 by paying the precribed fees.

Below is the last date for submission of revaluation and photocopy of answer scripts application:

Particulars	Start date	Last date
Online submission of revaluation and Photocopy of Answer Scripts application by the research centers	2nd Nov 2023	7th Nov 2023

 

Fees

Particulars	Amount (in Rs)
Revaluation fees	10,000 per subject
Photocopy fees	1,000 per subject
Application fees	30 per candidate

 

How to Apply for PhD Revaluation 2023?

1. Apply through the URL https://prexam.vtu.ac.in

2. Ensure that you apply through registered research centers only.

 

VTU Phd Circular

 

 

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Updated 16th May 2023

VTU Provisional PhD/ MS (Research) Registration 2023

You can download the VTU Provisional PhD/ MS (Research) Registration order copy from the below link from 15th May 2023 onwards.

https://jnanashodha.vtu.ac.in

 

Also, if you have not completed the document verification for any reason, VTU has given an opportunity to you to do the document verification before 22nd May 2023 by paying a penalty of Rs 1000 online to the University.

 

VTU Circular

 

 

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Updated 17th Mar 2023

VTU Phd Notification 2023-VTU PhD Fee Structure

As per the latest VTU Phd Notification 2023 below is the fee structure for the academic year 2022-23 for Phd and MS Research students

 

Fee structure for 2022-23

 

 

 

 

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Updated 30th Mar 2023

VTU Phd Notification 2023 - PhD Revaluation

As per the latest Phd Circular, the research scholars may apply for photocopy of answer scripts and special revaluation of the Phd Course work examination conducted in Dec 2022 by paying the precribed fees.

Below is the last date for submission of revaluation application:

Particulars	Last date
Photocopy of Answer Scripts	Before 6th April 2023
Special Valuation	Before 12th April 2023

 

How to Apply for PhD Revaluation?

1. Apply through the URL https://prexam.vtu.ac.in

2. Ensure that you apply through registered research centers only.

 

VTU Phd Notification

 

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Updated 17th Mar 2023

As per the latest VTU Phd Notification 2023 below is the fee structure for the academic year 2022-23 for Phd and MS Research students

 

Fee structure for 2022-23

 

 

 

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Updated 21st August 2021

VTU Phd Notification 2021

If you desire to qualify for admission to Research programs then apply for VTU PhD. University Departments under AICTE Doctoral Fellowship scheme (VTU-ADF-2021).

VTU Phd 2021 Applications are invited for Full-Time Programs for the award of PhD (Full Time), in the following faculties:

 

1.Faculty of Civil Engineering Sciences

2.Faculty of Mechanical Engineering Sciences

3.Faculty of Electrical and Electronics Engineering Sciences

4.Faculty of Computer and Information Sciences

5.Faculty of Technology

 

Eligibility Criteria to apply for ADF

• You must have secured a minimum cumulative grade point average (CGPA) of 7.5 on the scale of 10 (or minimum 70% marks) or equivalent at both Bachelors and Masters.
• OR a minimum of 70% (69.5% and above) for General/ OBC candidates whereas for SC/ST/Physically challenged, a minimum of 65% (64.5% and above) must be secured.
• For SC/ ST/ PH candidates, the CGPA requirement will be 7.0 on the scale of 10 (or 70% marks) or equivalent
• In addition to the above, the candidate should have qualified GATE/ NET during the last 5 years.
• You must be less than 30 years of age as of 8th September 2021

 Ten such Fellowships will be available under this AICTE Doctoral fellowship (ADF) Program for the academic year 2021-22.

 

Important dates

Particulars	Start Date	Last Date
Receipt of Application form	25th Aug 2021	8th Sep 2021

 

VTU AICTE Doctoral Fellowship (ADF) Application Fees

Particulars	Fees (in Rs)
SC? ST/ Cat-I/ SA (Divyangjan)	750
General	1500

You must pay the fees online through https://www.onlinesbi.com/sbicollect

 

How to Apply for VTU AICTE Doctoral Fellowship (ADF)

1.Visit the website https://jnanashodha.vtu.ac.in/ADF/

Click on "Click here to Register"

2. Registration page appears. Enter your details and click on submit.

3.On successful registration you will receive your registration id. You will also receive an email to your registered email id. Click on the activation link in the email.

4.Once you click on the activation link given in the email, an OTP is sent to your registered mobile. Enter the OTP in the below screen.

5.Now, login with your credentials

 

and click on New Application.

6.Personal Details

In the Personal Details tab, enter all details such as Father/ Husband name, gender, nationality, date of birth, category, permanent address and correspondence address and click on save.

7.Academic Details

In the Academic Details tab, enter details of UG, PG and other programmes such as degree details, degree type, result and passing year and click on save.

8.Examination Details

In the Examination Details tab, enter details of faculty applied for ADF and academic year and click on save.

Broad trust areas page displays as below.

9.Qualification Criteria Details

In the Qualification Criteria Details tab, Select the NET Exam or GATE Exam, whichever is applicable to you.

(i)if you selected the NET exam then select the NET year and also enter NET seat number and click on save.

(ii)if you selected the GATE exam then enter the GATE seat no, GATE year, GATE Score, Whether taken any admission with GATE Score and click on save.

10.Upload Details

In Upload Details tab, upload the required documents such as Candidate Photo, Candidate Signature, UG Degree Certificate, PG Degree Certificate, Candidate Aadhaar, Candidate NET Certificate bearing in mind the file size mentioned.

11.Declaration

In the Declaration tab, read the declaration statement carefully and click on submit.

12.When you submit the final application, following message displays.

13.On successful submission below message displays.

14.Fee Payment

i)To pay the fees go the SBI State Bank Collect Portal. First, click on checkbox and then click Proceed.

ii)Select the category as "A-Fees Ph.D/MSC-ENGG-STUDENTS 2016-17 ONWARDS" from the dropdown.

iii) Now, fill all the required details of the form. Fields marked with Asterisk (*) are mandatory.

(iii)Fill the form and pay the application fees by clicking on submit.

Then go to VTU AICTE Doctoral Fellowship (ADF) portal and in Fee Payment Details tab enter the fee payment details such as DUReference No, Fee Paid, Payment date and click on save.

15.Preview of application

Check the preview  and click on Final Submit to submit the form.

16.Final Submit

When you click on final submit, below message displays.

17.Hardcopy of Application

The application is required to be filled online and a signed printout of the same be sent to the following address on or before 14th September 2021, along with the payment details and hard copies of the enclosures submitted online.

The Registrar,

Visvesvaraya Technological University,

"Jnana Sangama" Belagavi-590018,

Karnataka

The envelope should be super scribed as "Application for VTU-ADF-2021".

 

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Updated 23rd Mar 2021

VTU Phd Notification 2021 issued today with regard to course-work pertaining to Ph.D and MSc.by Research. Research Scholars of 2018 , 2019 and Re-Registration batches must submit the requests for change of coursework (subjects) before the last date. The last date for submitting requests for change of coursework (Subjects) is 5th April 2021. The University will not consider any requests received after this date. VTU will announce the Schedule of Examinations for the same shortly.

Download Phd Notification dated 23rd March 2021

 

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VTU Phd Notification 2020 updated on 24th Nov 2020

A recent VTU PhD Notification/ Circular issued standard operating procedures (SOPs) for conduct of coursework examinations of Ph.D & MSc by Research

The chief superintendents of examination centers are requested to adhere to the standard operating procedures notified hereunder.

Guiding Principles

1.To ensure the safety and health of all stakeholders while conducting examinations.

2.The basic principles of social distancing must be observed at all times and locations.

3.Provide a safe and stress free environment for students to attend examinations in this difficult time of COVID-19 pandemic.

 

Guidelines for Principals of Colleges

1.All Examination Centres shall strictly abide by the instructions, guidelines and orders issued by UGC, Central and State Governments concerning the opening of educational institutions and safety and health.

2.All Examination Centres shall unfailingly safeguard the interest of all stakeholders and give highest priority to health and safety of all the concerned by following the protocols for preventive measu res.

3.Every exam functionary must wear face mask and hand gloves at all times. Fresh face mask and hand gloves must be used by exam functionaries and other staff.

4.Sanitizer bottles should be arranged at the entry gate, examination rooms, staff/control rooms etc. and should be regularly replenished.

5.Liquid hand wash bottles should be provided at all wash rooms and should be regularly replenished.

 

Sanitisation of Premises (See Annexure 1)

1.All washrooms should be cleaned and disinfected.

2.All door handles, staircase railing, lift buttons, etc. should be disinfected.

3.Wheelchairs, if present at the examination centres, should be disinfected.

 

Sanitisation Procedures at the End of Each Day

1.Used face masks and hand gloves should disposed only in a pedal push covered bin placed at the Examination Centre and outside the examination room/hall and not in open bins.

2.Used face masks and hand gloves discarded at the examination centres or outside the examination centre in trash bin bags at suitable place and must be safely disposed of as per standard guidelines issued by health authority (See Reference 1).

 

Guidelines for Seating Arrangement and Sanitisation of Exam Halls

1.To ensure physical distancing, institutions should have adequate number of rooms and capacity to meet the proper seating arrangement for examination. Minimum distance between two students should be 2 metres.

2.Only one student must be seated per bench and positioning of benches must ensure the minimum distance of 2 metres between students.

3.The number of students per room/hall must be restricted to ensure this minimum physical distance between students.

4.Entire examination centre floors and walls, doors, gates, should be sprayed with disinfectant.

5.Candidate Seating Area should be thoroughly sanitized (desk and chair) after every session.

6.One hand sanitiser bottle must be provided in the charge of the Room Supervisor of each Exam Hall and it must be continuously replenished as required.

7.Make separate arrangements for the students with COVID +ve and follow all precautionary measures.

8.COVID +ve students must come by wearing PPE kit and invigilator must be provided with PPE kit.

 

Guidelines for Examination Functionaries

1.The Invigilators, while on duty, should be continuously wearing face mask and hand gloves.

2.The students should be asked to sanitize their hands after signing the Attendance Sheet.

3.Students having symptoms of fever, cough and cold should be made to sit in a separate room.

 

Guidelines for Students

1. Students must report to college 1 hour 30 minutes before start of examination in order to facilitate thermo gun check, hand sanitisation and maintaining physical distancing.

 

Download Official VTU PhD Circular on PhD Exam SOPs

 

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VTU Phd Notification 2020 updated on 21st Nov 2020

The Vice-Chancellor along with the Ph.D Committee held a special meeting on 6th Oct 2020. Decision with regard to the research scholars admitted during the years 2012 to 2016 was taken in the special meeting.

Research Scholars who have been admitted during the years 2012 to 2016 and who are yet to complete their Comprehensive Viva-Voce/ Course work must apply for Re-Registration subject to the following conditions:

1.The Research scholars are exempted from the Entrance Test(ETR).

2.Candidates must Re-register on or before 31-12-2020 with the prescribed fees and need to follow Ph.D./M.Sc.( Engg) Research Regulation 2017. i.e Comprehensive Viva-Voce onwards.

3. Candidates who have cleared all the prescribed course work earlier, and permitted to re-register, must apply for Comprehensive viva-voce. Minimum Lock-in-period for submission of the Thesis for these candidates would be Three Years and Maximum of Four Years from the date of Re­ Registration and also these Candidates have to submit the Final Synopsis without changing the area of Research Topic.

4.Candidate, who have not passed in all the prescribed course wok earlier, must pass the remaining courses as per their respective regulation within two consecutive attempts before gaining the eligibility for Pre-Ph.D. Comprehensive viva-voce. Minimum Lock-in-period for submission of the Thesis would be of Four Years and a maximum of Four and half years from the date of Re­ registration and also these Candidates have to submit the Final Synopsis without changing the area of Research Topic.

 

Download Official VTU Phd Notification 2020 onn 21st Nov 2020

 

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VTU PhD Research Viva Voce 2020 to Go Digital

Updated 14th May 2020

Permission to conduct Pre-Ph.D./Ph.D./MSc.(Engg.) by research Viva examinations via Video conference

 It is hereby informed to all the concerned that, the requests for permission to conduct Pre-Ph.D./Ph.D./MSc.(Engg.) by research Viva examinations by video conference should be submitted alongside the received of Final Viva conduction email.

With mutual consent of examiners, the viva should be scheduled with prior permission from the Registrar Evaluation. The research supervisor is responsible for ensuring that all members involved in the examination are informed, sufficiently well in advance, of the details of video-conferencing examination.The appropriate arrangements towards remote viva examinations should be made to maintain the integrity, confidentiality and validity of the examination process.

Upon the completion of remote viva examination, Institute/ research centre to submit the video conference report, including video record in CD form and signed viva report by the Examiners to Registrar (Evaluation). Note: Refer VTU website(https://vtu.ac.in/en/category/exam-circulars-notifications/) for Permission Form and Video Conference Report formats.

 

Below are the downloadable forms to request permission to use video conferencing for PhD Viva

Download form Permission to use Video Conferencing for Pre-PhD Comprehensive Viva Examination

Download form Permission to use Video Conferencing for PhD/ Msc Engg by Research Final Viva- Voce

 

Download VTU Official PhD Circular on 14th May 2020

 

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Updated 14th May 2020

VTU PhD Research Viva Voce 2020 to Go Digital.In view of the  COVID-19 pandemic and Lockdown, VTU has taken measures to conduct the Viva-Voce digitally for Pre-Ph.D./Ph.D./M.Sc.(Engg.) by Research.The Viva Voce examination would be conducted through video conference using suitable digital platform.And there is good news for the students whose maximum period for submission of Dissertation/ Thesis is expired/ expiring / yet to submit their Dissertation/ Thesis.VTU extends the period to submit the dissertation/Thesis by 6 months for Pre-Ph.D./Ph.D./M.Sc.(Engg.) by Research students.

 

Guidelines to conduct Pre-Ph.D./Ph.D./M.Sc.(Engg.) by Research Viva-voce examinations, in view of COVID-19 Pandemic and subsequent Lockdown

It is hereby brought to the notice of all the concerned that the Guidelines for conduct of Pre-Ph.D./Ph.D./M.Sc.(Engg.) by Research Viva-voce examination for research scholars, have been prepared by VTU, on the basis of UGC guidelines on Examinations and Academic Calendar, in view of the COVID-19 Pandemic and subsequent Lockdown, which reads as under:

 

VTU PhD Research Viva Voce Going Digital

1. The Pre-Ph.D./Ph.D./M.Sc.(Engg.) by Research Viva-voce examination could be conducted through Video Conference using suitable digital platform or mutually convenient technology, subject to prior written approval of the Registrar(Evaluation) of VTU, in compliance with the existing norms of the University, until further orders. While conducting the Viva-Voce Examination through Video Conferencing using electronic means, it may be ensured that it will be open to be attended by members of the Research Advisory Committee/Doctoral Committee, all faculty members of the department, research scholars and other interested experts/ researchers, besides the Research Supervisor and Expert(s)/Examiner(s), as applicable. It is also imperative on the part of the Institutions/Research Centres to submit the record of the same, including the report signed by Expert(s)/ Examiner(s) appointed for conducting the said Viva-voce .

 

VTU Extends Dissertation/ Thesis Submission Period

2. The M.Sc.(Engg.) by Research or Ph.D. students, whose maximum period for submission of M.Sc. Engineering by research./ Ph.D. Dissertation/ Thesis prescribed under relevant rules/ Regulations/ ordinances of the university is expired/ expiring during the COVID-19 pandemic period, will be allowed to submit their Dissertation/ Thesis, including completion of pending formalities, within six months from the date of expiry of regular prescribed period. The extension of six months may also be considered for those students who are yet to submit their Dissertation/ Thesis. The Principals of engineering colleges under VTU are hereby informed to bring this to the notice of all the concerned.

Download VTU Official Notification on 14th May 2020

 

 

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Updated 12th Feb 2020

VTU Comprehensive Viva- Voce for Ph.D

Pursuant to the resolution of the Executive Council Resolution No.5 of the 50th meeting dated: 07-02-2020 and proceedings of the Seventh meeting of Ph.D Admission Committee dated 02nd January 2020, it is hereby notified that; The Research scholars who registered for Ph.D. during 2015 batch and completed their course work are permitted to apply and complete their Comprehensive Viva-Voce on or before 28th February 2020.

Therefore, such candidates with Ph.D registration during 2015 are permitted to Complete Comprehensive Viva-Voce on or before 28-02-2020 without fail.

Fine

These candidates are required to pay a fine of Rs.10,000/-(Ten Thousand Only) in addition to normal prescribed fees.

No Extension

Further, there will be no extension of period in this regard, and such communications by the research scholars will not be considered. The contents of this notification may be brought to the notice of all the concerned.

 

Last Date to apply and complete Comprehensive Viva-Voce is 28th February 2020

 

Download VTU Official Notification on 12th Feb 2020

 

 

Format for Comprehensive Viva Voce Examination

(One copy to be submitted along with permission letter and rest should be given to Doctoral Committee members at time of Viva Voce)

Name of the Candidate

Date of Provisional Registration as per office order

University Seat Number

Branch/Discipline/Program

Full – time / Part – time Registration

Research Centre

Name of the Research Supervisor

Name of the Co- Supervisor

Title of the research work

a. Introduction: (1page)

b. Literature survey: (4 to 5 pages)

c. References:

d. Objectives of the work (1 to 2 pages):

e. Work Carried out so far:

f. Results and Discussions (4 to 5 pages):

g. Further Work to be carried out

h. Number of Papers/Publications out of the research work (presented/submitted), (if any): (Affix the list of papers/publications)

 

Download Format for Comprehensive Viva Voce Examination

 

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Updated 19th Dec 2019

Revised notification regarding comprehensive viva-voce for Phd was issued by Visvesvaraya Technological University(VTU). Pursuant to the resolution of the Executive Council Resolution No.2.4.3 of the 142nd meeting dated: 27-10-2018 and proceedings of the special meeting of Ph.D Admission Committee dated 25th October 2019. It is hereby notified that;

• The Research scholars who registered for Ph.D. during 2012, 2013,and 2014 and completed their course work were permitted to apply and complete their Comprehensive Viva-Voce on or before 31st December 2018. Research scholars of above batches are not be allowed to undergo comprehensive Viva- Voce exam after this date i.e. 31st December 2018.
• The research scholars who have completed their Comprehensive Viva-Voce on or before 31st December 2018 are permitted to submit their final synopsis/thesis before 31st December 2021 without fail. Further, there will be no extension of period that will be granted in this regard, and such communications by the research scholars will not be considered.
• The previous notification regarding the Comprehensive Viva-Voce examination for Ph.D 2012, 2013, and 2014 batches - The Notification No VTU/BGM/Ph.D/2017-18/7443.dated : 20/11/2018 immediately stands cancelled. Therefore, here onwards this revised notification order will be in effect and implemented for the above mentioned 2012, 2013, and 2014 batch research scholars.

 

The contents of this notification may be brought to the notice of all the concerned and will be in effect from the date of this notification.

 

Download VTU Official Notification on 19th Dec 2019

 

 

 

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VTU PhD Fees

Candidates must make online payment through the payment gateway https://www.onlinesbi.com/sbicollect

Category	Fees (in Rs)
SC/ST/Cat-I/SA (Divyangjan)	750
Others	1500

 

VTU PhD Application Schedule

Opening date for receipt of filled in application form	4th Nov 2020
Last date for receipt of filled in application form	13th Nov 2020

 

VTU Fellowship under ADF

The candidate who desire to join for Full time Ph.D Programme VTU PG Centers (Belagavi, Mysuru, Kalaburagi, Muddenahalli), University Departments in the identified thrust areas of the ADF scheme will be provided with Fellowship of Rs 31,000/- pm for first two years followed by Rs.35,000/­ for third years with HRA (GUIDELINES FOR AICTE DOCTORAL FELLOWSHIP (ADF)2020-21)

Incomplete applications are liable to be rejected and further correspondence on such cases will not be entertained under any circumstances.

 

Download Official VTU PhD Notification 2020-21