Full-Time Ph.D. for Project Fellows

The Full-Time Ph.D. for Project Fellows is designed for research professionals working on externally funded research projects at MAHE. This category enables you to pursue your doctoral research while contributing to sponsored research projects under the guidance of experienced faculty. You will benefit from MAHE's research ecosystem, advanced infrastructure, and multidisciplinary collaborations while continuing your role as a Project Fellow.

Highlights

Pursue your Ph.D. while working as a Project Fellow on a funded research project at MAHE.
Learn under the guidance of experienced research supervisors.
Access advanced laboratories, central research facilities, and digital libraries.
Collaborate with multidisciplinary research teams.
Publish research, file patents, and contribute to innovation and technology transfer.
Benefit from MAHE's national and international academic and industry collaborations.
Conduct research at an Institution of Eminence Deemed to be University.

Duration and Fees

Duration
Fee

Minimum Duration: 3 years from the date of successful Protocol presentation to the Institutional Protocol Approval Committee (IPAC).

Maximum Duration: 6 years.

Admission Process

Apply to the Centre for Doctoral Studies

Eligibility Verification

Institute / Department Test*

Presentation & Interview

Selection Recommendation

Additional Information

Admissions are conducted four times a year – January, April, July, and October.

Note

Candidate is exempted from Ph.D. MET if they have a valid GATE score, UGC-NET, or another approved national test qualification for PhD.

Additional Information

Admissions are conducted four times a year – January, April, July, and October.

Note

Candidate is exempted from Ph.D. MET if they have a valid GATE score, UGC-NET, or another approved national test qualification for PhD.

Eligibility

You can apply if you:

Are working as a Project Fellow under a funded research project in a MAHE Institution or Teaching Department.

Meet the eligibility criteria specified in the MAHE Ph.D. Guidelines for admission to the doctoral program.

Admission Information

Application

Annexures for MAHE Institutions and Departments

MAHE Recognized Research Centers Only

Scholarship

This admission category does not include a university-funded scholarship. You will continue to receive the fellowship or salary associated with your funded research project, subject to the terms and conditions of the sponsoring agency and the research project.

Other

Support

As a Project Fellow pursuing a Full-Time Ph.D., you will receive:

Guidance from experienced research supervisors.
Access to advanced laboratories and central research facilities.
Central library and digital research resources.
Opportunities for interdisciplinary research.
National and international academic collaborations.
Opportunities for research publications, patents, innovation, and technology transfer.

Leaves

Leaves are governed by the terms and conditions of your funded research project and the applicable MAHE Ph.D. regulations. All leaves must be approved by your Research Supervisor, Principal Investigator (where applicable), and the Head of the Institution.

Apply to the Centre for Doctoral Studies

Eligibility Verification

Institute / Department Test*

Presentation & Interview

Selection Recommendation

Additional Information

Admissions are conducted four times a year – January, April, July, and October.

Note

Candidate is exempted from Ph.D. MET if they have a valid GATE score, UGC-NET, or another approved national test qualification for PhD.

Additional Information

Admissions are conducted four times a year – January, April, July, and October.

Note

Candidate is exempted from Ph.D. MET if they have a valid GATE score, UGC-NET, or another approved national test qualification for PhD.