Ph.D in Marketing 

at JK Lakshmipat University, Jaipur

JK Lakshmipat University offers Doctor of Philosophy or PhD courses in the research areas of Engineering, Management and Humanities. The following programme highlights make the university a suitable option to pursue a PhD:

• Interdisciplinary research opportunities that provide academic learning along with industry applications
• Emphasis on critical analysis leading to the development of new perspectives and knowledge
• Encouragement of innovation in products, processes, and technologies through structured research
• Continuous evaluation and mentorship to support scholarly progress

Yes, students pursuing a (full-time) PhD at JKLU Jaipur are eligible for a monthly stipend. The university provides a stipend of INR 25,000 per month to full-time PhD students. The mentioned stipend has been sourced from the official website of the university/sanctioning body. It is still subject to change and hence, is indicative.

The JKLU PhD course structure includes three phases. The first phase is Pre-Phd Coursework which lasts 6 to 12 months. During the Pre-PhD Coursework, candidates must complete a minimum number of credits based on their qualifications:

• MPhil/MTech – 12 credits
• MSc, MA, MBA – 12 credits
• BTech – 16 credits

The coursework includes a mix of lecture-based learning, laboratory research, design projects, self-study, and minor research work. It is followed by the second phase, i.e. Research Proposal (Post Coursework). Upon completing the coursework, scholars must submit a research proposal within 3 months. The proposal is evaluated by concerned autorities before approval.

The final phase commences after the Research Proposal has been approved. In this phase, scholars are required to conduct research in their chosen area and present their research progress every six months until their thesis is finally submitted.

Candidates seeking PhD admission at JK Lakshmipat University must complete the online registration and application process. To complete the application process, candidates are required to submit an application fee. The JKLU PhD application fee specified by the university for the current academic year is INR 1,000. The mentioned fee information is sourced from the official website of the university/sanctioning body. It is still subject to change and hence, is indicative.

JK Lakshmipat University PhD admission is subject to the fulfilment of the eligibility criteria specified by the university. Candidate who fulfil the below-given eligibility requirements and have the necessary documents supporting their eligibility can apply for admission:

• At least 55% or 5.5/10 CGPA in the master's degree or equivalent in relevant subject, OR
• At least 75% or 7.5/10 CGPA in BTech/BE, OR
• At least 60% or 6/10 CGPA in BTech/BE with over 10 years of relevant industry experience

Further, the university may provide a 5% relaxation in the qualifying marks or a 0.5 CGPA adjustment to candidates belonging to the SC/ST/OBC, differently-abled, and EWS categories. Candidates currently in the final year of their qualifying degree may also apply for provisional admission.

JK Lakshmipat University offers seats in UG, PG and PhD courses based on entrance exam scores. The university conducts JKLU DET for admission to BDes and MDes programmes. JKLU also accepts CUET-UG and GATE scores for admission to specific programmes. The university also conducts merit-based assessment for a seat in BBA and BTech programmes. Selected candidates are further called for personal interview or personal interaction rounds. Once selected, aspirants need to pay a course fee to confirm their seat in the university.

Yes, JKLU offers good placements to its students. The key highlights of JKLU placements over the past two years are presented below:

The answer to this question depends on the course opted by the candidates. UCEED is a design entrance test and is required for BDes programme. JK Lakshmipat University conducts JKLU Design Entrance Test (DET) at national-level for admission to BDes programme. Hence, aspirants can take admission in BDes without UCEED score. 

Yes, JKLU offers different kinds of scholarships for the deserving candidates. The university offers category and merit-based scholarships. The list of scholarships available at JKLU is mentioned below:

• Merit-Based Scholarships
• Womens Scholarship
• Early Bird Scholarship
• Special Category Scholarships

JK Lakshmipat University offers admission to courses based on national or university-level entrance exams. The university conducts merit-based assessment for admission to a few courses. Candidates applying for admission must check the course-specific eligibility and selection requirements. The university considers JKLU DET for design courses, GATE for M.Tech and CUET for BTech and BBA programmes. Selected candidates have to pay a course fee to confirm their seat in the university.