Pandit Deendayal Petroleum University

Ph.D. Admission January 2016 session: Policy & Procedure

1. Eligibility
A student seeking an admission toPh.D. Programme of the University is required to have
minimum educational qualification as mentioned hereunder. Each of the Master Degrees
referred therein is to be on the basis of two year full time programme.
For research in an area of Engg./Technology
M.Tech./M.E. or its equivalent as recognized by AIU in appropriate area.
For research in an interdisciplinary areas like Petroleum Engg., Solar Engg., Nuclear
Engg.and Environmental study
M.Tech./M.E./M.Sc./M.Sc.(Tech.) or its equivalent as recognized by AIU in appropriate
area.
For research in an area of Sciences
M.Sc. degree or its equivalent as recognized by AIU in appropriate area.
For research in an area of Management
M.B.A./M.Tech./M.E./A.C.A./A.I.C.W.A./A.C.S. level or its equivalent as recognized by
AIU in appropriate area.
For research in an area related to Liberal Studies
M. A. degree or its equivalent as recognized by AIU in appropriate area.

2. Research Areas
School of Technology:
Solar Energy: Compound semiconductor thin films materials and silicon for high-efficiency
homo and heterojunction Photovoltaic Solar Cell. High Energy density Li ion battery and
Super capacitors, DSSC, Solid state DSSC based on perovskite, Organic Solar Cells, Fuel
Cell and efficient water splitting for hydrogen generation using solar radiation.
Computational material science for solar cell including optimization of optical and electrical
properties, Industrial waste water purification using a novel organic molecule under
concentrated sunlight, PV plant performance, Energy policy and regulation and Data
validation of megawatt scale Solar PV power plant.
Mechanical Engineering
Thermal Engineering
Renewable Energy: Biodiesel, Wind energy, Solar hybrid technology, Solar thermal
applications.
Thermal and Fluid Engineering:
Water desalinization, refrigeration system, waste heat recovery, Thermal comfort, sustainable
manufacturing, Advance refrigeration system, tri-generation. Thermal system designoptimization.
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Design Engineering
Finite Element Analysis, Additive Manufacturing/Rapid Prototyping, Bio printing, Drug
manufacturing using Rapid Prototyping, Innovative and creative materials for rapid
prototyping processes, Composite materials.
Manufacturing and Industrial Engineering
Advanced welding processes and welding metallurgy; surfacing and electrochemical
machining; Surface Metrology & Digital Image Processing.
Project management: Theory & Practice; Modelling & Analysis of Industrial Engg. systems
Elect. Engg.: Power System Protection; Power electronics, Electrical machines,Electrical
Power Systems, High Voltage Engineering, Power Quality.
Civil Engg.: Geotechnical Engg, Earthquake Engineering, Soil-Structure interaction,
Reinforced Earth, Environmental Geotechnics, Cost Effective Green Technology in
construction, Project Management, Advanced Construction Technology, Hydraulics and
Environmental Engineering and Waste treatment and utilization for construction,
Computational Solid Mechanics, Project Risk Management.
Chemical Engineering: Biofuels, Clean Energy and Environment: Carbon Capture and
Sequestration; Regenerative chemical absorption; Solar conversion of CO2, Catalytic/Electro
catalytic conversion of CO2 to liquid fuels. Solar adsorption cooling, Advanced waste water
treatment,
Membrane
reactors,
Ionic
liquids,
Modelling
&
simulation.
Sciences: Solid State Physics, Material Science, Chemistry, Solid state DSSC based on
perovskite, Global warming and Climate change, Cloud physics and rain formation
processes, Computational Condensed matter and material science, Geochemistry.
Interdisciplinary Areas: Such as Environmental Science & Engg.
(The selected candidates who wish to pursue interdisciplinary research will be registered in a
department of School of Technology relevant to the area of their qualifying PG degree.)
Mathematics: Stochastic Optimization, Solid Mechanics and FGM, Performance measure of
distribution warehouses & Software Reliability, Magnetohydrodynamics Computational
Biology, Data assimilation in numerical models of ocean, Numerical Reservoir Simulation,
Applied Geophysics & Geostatistics.
School of Petroleum Technology:
Petroleum Engg., Petroleum Refining, Enhanced Oil recovery, Earth Science, Geo Physics,
Paleontology, Exploration Geology, Petro Physics, Geothermal Energy, Shale gas, Petro Geo
Sciences, Reservoir Engg., Hydrocarbon research & Exploration.
School of Petroleum Management:
Marketing, Operations Management, HRM and Organizational Behavior, Information Systems
Management, Strategic Management, Financial Management.

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School of Liberal Studies: English Language & Literature, Public Policy & Public
Administration, Psychology, Political Science and International Relations, Mass
Communication/Media Studies & Commerce.

3. Selection Procedure
There will be a Research Aptitude Test (RAT) common for all the eligible candidates,
followed by a Discipline wise proficiency-evaluation which may be in the form of oral &/or
written test/s as to be determined by the concerned School for the research area in its purview.
While appearing at the selection procedure, the candidate is required to produce a set of all
the relevant original testimonials in support of the application. The candidate shall have to
ensure all fulfillments to the eligibility requirements while applying for admission.
Fees for a single Application: Rs. 2000/- (Non Refundable)
Last Date for application in the prescribed form available on the website: 30thNovember
2015

4. Semester Fees for the programme

Non Refundable Fees:
For Part Time students: Rs.50,000/- per semester (except Hostel, Mess, Transportation and
alike).
For Full Time students: Rs. 25,000/- per semester as Tuition fees(except Hostel, Mess,
Transportation and alike).
Other incidental fees shall be chargeable from time to time.
No request for the fee refund shall be entertained.
Refundable Fees:
Library Deposit Rs.5,000/Caution Money Deposit Rs.10,000/The second semester fees shall be collected in installment of Rs.10,000/- per month during
the first semester from the fellowship given to the full time students if any by the University;
and so forth for the fees of third semester onwards. The remaining sum collected from the
fellowships will be refunded to the student after successful completion of the Ph.D.
programme as defined in the academic rules.

5. Research fellowships for the Full Time candidates

Research fellowships will be made available to the few deserving students on merit basis.
Up to first two years:
In the third year:

Rs.25,000/- per month as research fellowship

Rs.30,000/- per month as research fellowship

After third year, the Research fellowship may continue subject to the scrutiny by the Doctoral
Committee, but not beyond the fourth year.
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It shall be mandatory to perform the duties as Teaching Assistant for all the full time
candidates availing the fellowship.
The candidates admitted to pursue Ph. D. on full time basis in the research areas of Sciences
and areas under School of Liberal Studies may be granted the fellowships as mentioned
above on merit basis provided they have a valid UGC NET/CSIR-UGC NET/SLET score at
the time of the admission tests.
M.E. / M.Tech. qualified candidates admitted to pursue Ph. D. on full time basis in the
research areas of Engg. & Technology may be granted the fellowships as mentioned above
on merit basis.
M. Sc. (Tech.) in GeoScience (3 year full time programme) qualified candidates admitted to
pursue Ph. D. on full time basis in the research areas of Engg. & Technology may be granted
the fellowships as mentioned on merit basis.
The candidates admitted to pursue Ph. D. on full time basis in the research areas of
Management may be granted the fellowships as mentioned above on merit basis provided
they have valid CAT score with a minimum of 60 percentile at the time of the admission
tests.
No other Financial Assistance/Aid will be given to the students.
The continuance of the Research fellowship shall be subjected to the academic review,
discipline and punctuality of the candidate.
The above policy-procedure is subject to modification whenever found necessary by the
University.
If a dispute arises regarding any of the above provision, the decision of the Director
General of the University shall be final and binding to all.
Jurisdiction: The above referred Admission Procedure is subject to the jurisdiction of
Honble Court of Gujarat at Ahmedabad.

6. CATEGORIES OF Ph.D. STUDENTS

The University admits students for Ph. D. programme under the following categories:
REGULAR (FULL-TIME): This category refers to the candidates who work full time for
their Ph.D. and may receive fellowship/assistantship from the University as per i t s
poli cy or fellowship from CSIR/UGC or any other recognized funding agency or may be
self financed.
SPONSORED STUDENTS (FULL-TIME): A candidate in the category is sponsored by a
recognized R&D organization, national institute, academic institution, govt. organization or
industry for doing research in PDPU on a full time basis. He is required to have at least two
years of working experience in the respective field. He will not receive any financial support
from the University. Sponsorship letter (Form-I) should be attached with the application.

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PROJECT STAFF (PART-TIME): This category refers to the candidates who are working
on sponsored projects in any School of the University and admitted to the Ph.D. programme.
The duration of the project at the time of admission should be at least 2 years.
LOCALLY & PROFESSIONALLY EMPLOYED PERSONNEL (PART-TIME): This
category refers to the candidates who are locally and professionally employed personnel.
These candidates should be able to meet supervisor(s) regularly in the University for the
guidance on their research work. The applicant must be a regular employee of a recognized
R&D organization, national institute, academic institution, government organization or
industry at the time of admission and be engaged in professional work in the discipline in
which admission is sought. No financial assistance will be provided by the University to such
students. No Objection Certificate from the Head of the Institute/Organization in which he
is employed (Form-II) must be enclosed at the time of application.
SPONSORED STUDENTS (EXTERNAL REGISTRATION)(PART TIME): This
category refers to candidates employed in R&D organizations related to Science,
Technology, & Engineering having adequate research facilities. The research work leading to
the Ph.D. degree may be carried out largely in the parent organization of the candidate under
a Local Supervisor from the organization but with the overall guidance and advice provided
by a faculty member of the University (School Supervisor) under whom he is registered. The
appointment of the Local Supervisor is to be reported to the Director General of the
University through the Director of the concerned School of the University for final approval.
Sponsorship certificate from the Head of the organization where the candidate is employed.
(Form III) is required to be enclosed at the time of application. No financial assistance from
the University will be provided to such students.
UNIVERSITY EMPLOYEES (PART-TIME): Full time employees (Regular/Contractual)
of the University may be sponsored as part-time students by the Director General, on
recommendation of the School-Director & the Dean of the concerned Faculty, considering
also the terms & conditions of appointment.

7. Important Dates
Last date for receipt of the application form, at PDPU
Announcement of the candidates eligible for the selection procedure
on the website
Selection Procedure
RAT in, Block-C(SPT-1 building) from 10.00 a.m. to 12.00 p.m.
Discipline wise proficiency-evaluation at 1.30 p.m. onward.
Announcement of the list of candidates offered the admission
Last Date for paying fees
Induction programme for admitted candidates
Commencement of the term
Contact Details:
Dr. Roshni Solanki
Assistant Registrar (Academics)
Ph.: +91-079-23275012
Email: phd@pdpu.ac.in
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FormI Full Time SPONSORSHIPLETTER

(This is required tobe on the letterheadof thesponsoring organization)
ReferenceNo:
Date:
To
TheDirector General
PanditDeendayalPetroleumUniversity
Raisan, Gandhinagar- 382007.
Sub:

Sponsoringan Employee forPh.D.Programme

DearSir,
We hereby sponsor the candidate
Mr./Ms
who isan employee in our organization on the position of_________________,
forjoiningPh.D. Programme in the research area of___________________________
atyourUniversity as a full-timestudent.
We shallrelieve him/her from his/her duties in the organization during thefirstthreeyearsof the
Ph.D. Programme.

Signatureand SealoftheSponsoringAuthority

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Form II No Objection Certificate for Part-Time Students

(This is required to be on the letter head of the organization)

Date:
To
The Director General
PanditDeendayal Petroleum University
Raisan, Gandhinagar-382007

Sub: No Objection Certificate

Dear Sir,
We do not have any objection if Mr./Mrs/Ms..an
Employee in our organization on the position of_______________________, is
admitted to the Ph.D. Programme in the research area of ______________________ at
your University as a part-time student.

We shall grant him/her leave of absence to attend the programme related activities at the
University as and when required.

Signature and Seal of the Employer

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Form III Sponsorship Certificate of External Registration

(This is to be addressed to the Director General, PanditDeendayal Petroleum University,
Raisan, Gandhinagar-382007 on the letter head of the sponsoring organization.)

Reference No.

Date :

1. Name & Address of the sponsoring organization:

2. Designation of the applicant:
3. Division/Section of the organization where the research work is proposed to carry out:
4. Name of the proposed Local (based at the organization) Supervisor:
(The proposed Local Supervisor needs to be recognized as PhD Supervisor upon applying to
the University in the prescribed application form.)
6. Details of the relevant facilities which will be made available to the candidate:
7. Statement of Local Supervisor to the University:
If
Mr./Mrs/Ms...
isadmitted to the Ph.D. programme at your University I agree to supervisehis/her
research programme jointly with the Faculty-Supervisor of your University.

Signature of Local Supervisor

If Mr. /Mrs./Ms.. is admitted to the

Ph.D.Programme of your University, we agree to relieve him/her to attend all kind of
thework related to the programme in every semester at your University.
He/she will be permitted to carry out the research leading to the Ph.D. degree, atour place
under the local supervision of Dr. who has beenworking in our
organization on the position of. Thenecessaryfacilities will be provided for the
purpose.

Signature and Seal of the

Sponsoring Authority

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