

KL University PhD Eligibility & Highlights 2025
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 |
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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 | - |
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