

KL University PhD Eligibility & Highlights
KL University offers a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) programme in both full-time and part-time modes. The minimum duration of the programme is three years for full-time and four years for part-time mode. The maximum time for the completion of the full-time programme is five years. The applications are processed twice a year during June and December. The admission procedure is as notified by the KLEF from time to time. Candidates with a Master's degree in a relevant discipline from a recognised university can apply for admission to this programme at the university.
| PhD Admission Details | |
|---|---|
| Eligibility |
Engineering: Master's degree in Engineering or Technology (MTech/ME)/ MTech By Research or equivalent degree with a minimum of 60% aggregate or 6.75 CGPA (5% relaxation for SC/ST/ Differently Abled category candidates) Or Top 100 GATE rank holders with BTech/BE or equivalent degree with a minimum of 8.0 CGPA on a 10-point scale Sciences/ Management/ Humanities: Master's degree in a relevant discipline with a minimum of 6.25 CGPA or 55% aggregate from any UGC-recognised university Law: Master's degree in Law with a minimum of 55% aggregate from a recognised university |
| Selection Criteria | Entrance Exam score and Personal Interview |
| *Accepted Entrance Exams |
UGC- NET/ CSIR (JRF)/ SLET/ GATE Exemption from the test: MPhil degree holders/ Scientists in Govt. organisations & research labs with a minimum of 5-year work experience |
The table below lists the various specialisations offered by the university under the PhD programme:
| PhD Specialisations | ||
|---|---|---|
|
Pharmaceutical Sciences |
Law |
Applied Mathematics |
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Chemistry |
Physics |
Marketing |
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Finance & Economics |
Cloud Computing |
Internet of Things |
|
Power Electronics |
Communication Systems |
Structural Engineering |
| Genomics & Proteomics | Bioprocess Technology | Synthetic Organic Chemistry |
| Geotechnical, Transportation Engineering, and Construction Technology & Management | Environment, Water Resources, and Geo Space Technology |
Organizational Behaviour and Human Resource Management |
| Analytical Chemistry | Software Engineering | Networks, Security & Forensics |
| Knowledge Engineering | Embedded Systems & Sensor Networks | Power Electronics |
| Power Systems | Trans-Litt Language | Fluid Dynamics |
| Energy and CFD | Nanomaterials | Image, Speech & Signal Processing |
| CEM | Design & Manufacturing Engineering | - |
Commonly asked questions On Highlights
The costliest KL University MBA programme option caps out at INR 11.00 Lacs for the complete study duration. Students can check the breakdown online. This total cost is divided across standard academic semesters. It covers core academic tuition and standard institutional training modules.
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