TIET PhD Admission 2021: Dates, Eligibility, Application Process, Fees

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TIET PhD Admission process 2021 including its Eligibility, Application Process, Dates, Fee and scholarships

Thapar Insitute of Engineering and Technology (TIET) offers Executive and Residential PhD programmes in several specialisations. The Deemed-to-be University conducts an entrance exam for PhD admissions. Apart from this, it also accepts several national-level entrance exams for PhD admissions. It is currently accepting applications for admission 2021. 

Table of contents
  • TIET PhD Admission 2021: Highlights
  • TIET PhD Admission Dates 2021
  • TIET PhD Admission 2021
  • TIET PhD (Executive) Admission 2021
  • TIET PhD Application Process 2021
  • TIET PhD Scholarships 2021

TIET PhD Admission 2021: Highlights

The Deemed-to-be University conducts a Written Ability Test (WAT) for admission to PhD course. Students who are in the final year of their post-graduation can also apply for PhD course. A few important highlights regarding PhD admissions are mentioned below:

TIET application process is conducted through an online mode. Candidates have to register online through the official website of the Deemed-to-be University. The below image represents the online TIET application process:

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TIET PhD Admission Dates 2021

TIET PhD admission process is conducted in two phases in April and July every year. A few of the important dates regarding PhD admissions are mentioned in the table below:

Event

Date (Schedule I)

Date (Schedule II)

Online application registration commences from

1-Apr-2021

1-Jul-2021

Last date to register for online application form

30-Jun-2021

31-Aug-2021

Notification for admission

9-Jul-2021

7-Sep-2021

Admission process

16-Jul-2021

13-Sep-2021

Declaration of results

23-Jul-2021

20-Sep-2021

TIET PhD Admission 2021

At the doctorate level, the Deemed-to-be University offers a full-time Residential PhD programme under several specialisations. Admission to the programme is based on a valid score in UGC NET/ CSIR NET/ CAT/ GMAT/ GRE/ GATE/ NMAT/ XAT/ JRF/ WAT. Also, for PhD (Residential), the selected candidate needs to be present in the campus for a minimum of two years with successful completion of the course. Names of all the PhD (Residential) specialisations along with the eligibility criteria are mentioned below:

PhD (Residential) Specialisations & Eligibility

Eligibility criteria: Master’s degree in the relevant stream with an aggregate of 55% or equivalent CGPA

Accounting, Finance & Economics

Operations, Information System & Marketing

OB HR & International Management

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TIET PhD (Executive) Admission 2021

Apart from the general PhD, the Deemed-to-be University offers an Executive PhD programme for working professionals. The final selection of candidates is based on a valid score in UGC NET/ CSIR NET/ CAT/ GMAT/ GRE/ GATE/ NMAT/ XAT/ JRF/ WAT. The programme is offered in three specialisations, which are mentioned below:

PhD (Executive) Specialisations & Eligibility

Eligibility criteria: Master’s degree in the relevant stream with an aggregate of 55% or equivalent CGPA

Accounting, Finance & Economics

Operations, Information System & Marketing

OB HR & International Management

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TIET PhD Application Process 2021

TIET application process is conducted through an online mode. Candidates have to register through the official website of TIET to apply for any of the programmes. Follow the below-mentioned steps for the complete TIET application process:

Step 1: Visit the official website of TIET, www.thapar.edu.

Step 2: Click on “Admission 2021” and register yourself.

Step 3: Fill the application form by entering the required academic and personal details.

Step 4: Upload a scanned photo of the qualifying exam marksheet and a passport-size photograph.

Step 5: Pay the application fee online via debit/ credit card or net banking.

Documents required at the time of admission:

  • Class 10 and Class 12 marksheet
  • UG marksheet (if applicable)
  • PG marksheet (if applicable)
  • Date of birth certificate
  • Passport-size photograph
  • Transfer certificate
  • Character certificate

TIET PhD Scholarships 2021

Thapar Insitute of Engineering and Technology offers several merit and need-based scholarships under all the programmes. Below mentioned are the details regarding TIET scholarships:

Scholarship for PhD Students:

GATE qualified candidates who are not getting scholarships from AICTE or from any other funding agency are offered a scholarship of Rs 8,000 per month for 10 months in an academic year. It is mandatory for post-graduate students who are availing this scholarship to undertake a teaching load of 8-10 hours per week.

Apart from the above-mentioned scholarships, the Deemed-to-be University also offers other scholarships as mentioned below:

  • Merit-Cum-Means Scholarship
  • Alumnus Ward Scholarship
  • IM Thapar Scholarship
  • Vimlasons Charitable Foundation Scholarship
  • Shakuntla -Juneja Memorial Scholarship
  • Dipesh Chawla Memorial Scholarship

Download: Details regarding TIET Scholarships

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