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Ph.D. Concept (Research beyond Boundaries)

Research Scholars at GCU acquires global research attitude, skills, and knowledge to solve the local social problems of people and the planet through practically viable solutions. Impactful research is one of the unique concepts where the scholars are encouraged to select a research topic that will be beneficial for the policymakers, society, industry practitioners, and researchers. An opportunity to plan and conduct transdisciplinary research across disciplines such as commerce & management studies, tourism, hospitality management & catering technology, computational sciences and information technology, life sciences, physiotherapy, media studies, psychology, and languages exist naturally as a part of the University educational programs. Research endeavors at GCU do not stop from publications and citations. Original ideas and research outcomes are explored for filing patents and taking the patents for applications into the market. Overall, Ph.D. Programmes at GCU aims to apply scientific concepts to find solutions for the real-time problems through collaborations and contributions.

A research scholar at Garden City University can explore wide research opportunities, an ocean of career opportunities, a platform to connect and contribute to research, innovation, and entrepreneurship for building the Indian nation.

Ph.D. Disciplines

Schools	Department	Ph.D. Degree
Professional Studies	Hospitality Management & Catering Technology	Ph.D. in Hospitality Management
Professional Studies	Tourism	Ph.D. in Tourism Management
Professional Studies	Fashion & Apparel Design	Ph.D. in Fashion & Apparel Design
Commerce & Management Studies	Commerce & Management	Ph.D. in Management
Media Studies	Media Studies	Ph.D. in Journalism and Mass Communication Ph.D. in Electronics Media
Computational Sciences & Information Technology	Computer Science	Ph.D. in Computational Sciences Ph.D. in Information Technology
Health Sciences	Physiotherapy	Ph.D. in Physiotherapy
Sciences	Life Sciences	Ph.D. in Biotechnology Ph.D. in Microbiology
Indian and Foreign Languages	Languages	Ph.D. in Indian Languages Ph.D. in English
Social Sciences	Psychology	Ph.D. in Psychology

Explore Research Supervisors- School Wise

• School of Commerce and Management Studies
• School of Media Studies
• School of Computational Science and Information Technology
• School of Health Sciences
• School of Indian and Foreign Languages
• School of Professional Studies - Hospitality Management
• School of Professional Studies - Tourism
• School of Sciences
• School of Social Sciences

Explore Potential Research Areas - School Wise

• School of Commerce and Management Studies
• School of Media Studies
• School of Computational Science and Information Technology
• School of Health Sciences
• School of Indian and Foreign Languages
• School of Professional Studies
• School of Sciences
• School of Social Sciences

Explore Research Centers- School Wise

• School of Commerce and Management Studies
• School of Media Studies
• School of Computational Science and Information Technology
• School of Health Sciences
• School of Indian and Foreign Languages
• School of Professional Studies
• School of Sciences
• School of Social Sciences

Ph.D. Programme Eligibility

• Full-time Master degree or equivalent in the concerned field from a UGC recognized institution in India

(Or)

• Master degree from a foreign educational institution accredited by an Assessment and Accreditation Agency which is approved, recognized or authorized by an authority, established or incorporated under a law in its home country or any other statutory authority in that country for the purpose of assessing, accrediting or assuring quality and standards of educational instructions.
• Minimum of 55% of marks or 5.5 CGPA on a 10 point scale in the Master's Degree. A relaxation of 5% of marks, from 55% to 50%, or an equivalent relaxation of grade, may be allowed for candidates belonging to SC/ST/OBC (non-creamy layer) and differently-abled.

Ph.D. Notification & Application

• Ph.D. notification shall be published in a leading newspaper and Garden City University website
• Candidates meeting the eligibility criteria, as indicated in the advertisement, shall apply for the Ph.D. program through online and submit the relevant documents requested. Candidates also shall send the printed online application form and related documents through post.
• The applications scrutiny committee shall scrutinize all the applications, and a list of candidates selected for further selection process shall be announced.

Ph.D. Selection Process

• GCU Research Entrance Examination Announcement
• Conduct of the GCU Research Entrance Examination- Criteria-I
• Interaction with the prospective Research Supervisor and the Candidate
• Ph.D. proposed Research Presentation Announcement- Criteria-II
• Conduct of proposed Research Presentation
• Personal Interview Announcement
• Conduct of Personal Interview- Criteria-III
• Development of Overall Merit Index Score based on the performance of the candidate in (C1+C2+C3)
• Announcement of Shortlisted candidates for provisional Ph.D. Admissions
• GCU Ph.D. Admissions

To know more and for Ph.D. Program support, email research@gardencity.university

Ph.D Notification

PH.D Programme for The Year 2019-20

Application in the prescribed form are invited from eligible candidates for enrolment to Ph.D. Programmes for the year 2019-20 as per the Garden City Univetrsity Regulations for award of Ph.D. Degrees in the following disciplines;

• Commerce and Management
• Computational Sciences and IT
• Life Sciences (Biotechnology & Microbiology)
• Hospitality Management
• Tourism
• Physiotherapy
• Media Studies (Mass Communication & Electronic Media)
• Psychology

ELIGIBILITY

Candidates for admission to the Ph.D. Programme shall have a Master's degree from a University recognized by the UGC or a professional degree declared equivalent to the Master’s degree by the corresponding statutory regulatory body, with at least 55% marks in aggregate (or an equivalent grade in a point scale wherever grading system is followed) or an equivalent degree from a foreign educational institution accredited by an Assessment and Accreditation Agency which is approved, recognized or authorized.

A relaxation of 5% of marks, from 55% to 50%, or an equivalent relaxation of grade, may be allowed for those belonging to SC/ST/OBC/Differently-Abled and other categories of candidates as per the decision of the University.

Application form and the Garden City University Regulations for award of Ph.D. Degrees are available in the University website:

www.gardencity.university Downloaded application form duly filled in shall be submitted along with the required documents on or before 16th November 2019 to;

The Registrar, Garden City University, GCC House, # 340, 5th Main, Indiranagar Double Road, 1st Stage Indiranagar, Bangalore - 560 038.

ENTRANCE TEST PATTERN

• The cadidate has to appear for an entrance test in which the candidate should secure minimum qualifying marks of 50% to be eligible for Ph.D. admission. Candidates who secure less than 50% in the entrance test shall not be eligible for inclusion in the consolidated merit list under any circumstances.
• The entrance examination shall be for 100 marks. Section A consists of 50% questions evaluating Research Aptitude, Analytical Skills, Writing Skills, Comprehension and Reasoning and Section B consists of 50% of questions on discipline specific expertise
• Maximum marks for Entrance Test: 100.
• Nature of questions: Multiple choice questions.
• Discipline specific and Research Aptitude, Analytical Skills, Writing Skills, Comprehension and Reasoning.
• Duration of Entrance Examination: 120 minutes.
• All those candidates who take up interdisciplinary topics for research have to compulsorily appear for the entrance test in the concerned Department where the candidate has applied.

GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS

• Attested copies of degree certificates, marks sheets, caste certificate and other relevant documents should be enclosed.
• Those who are in service should submit their application form along with the No Objection Certificate from the employer.
• Incomplete or application not in the prescribed form will be rejected.
• No further correspondence will be entertained in this matter.
• University reserves all rights on final decision.

Ph.D Formats

• Ph.D Application Form


• Action Taken Report and Oral Examination Panel Recommendation


• Allocation of Research Supervisor


• Application for Approval of Journal for Publication


• Application for Extension beyond the Maximum Duration of the Ph.D. Programme


• Application for Publication Of Thesis


• Application for the Appointment of External Doctoral Committee Members and Co-Supervisors


• Application for the Appointment of Research Supervisors and Internal Doctoral Committee Members


• Cancellation of Registration


• Change of Research Supervisor


• Change of Registration


• Change of Research Title


• Comprehensive Examinaiton Evaluation


• Confirmation of Provisional Registration


• Course Work Registration


• Doctoral Committee Meeting Report


• Doctoral Committee Members Nomination - Internal & External


• Early Submission Application Form


• External Doctoral Committee Member Remuneration Claim Form


• Internal Doctoral Committee Member - Co - Supervisor Remuneration Claim Form


• First Doctoral Committee Meeting


• Leave Application


• Meeting Circular


• Minutes of the Meeting


• Monthly Progress Report


• No Objection Certificate from the Employer


• Ph.D Registration Renewal


• Ph.D. Programme Registration Declaration


• Ph.D. Research Scholar Communication


• Ph.D. Research Scholar Research Calendar


• Ph.D. Result Notification


• Pre-Synopsis Submission Colloquium Announcement


• Pre-Synopsis Submission Colloquium Attendance Sheet


• Pre-Synopsis Submission Colloquium Review Report


• Provisional Registration Confirmation Checklist


• Provisional Registration Form


• Public Viva-Voce Examination Notification


• Query and Grievance Application Form


• Research Advisor Requisition Form


• Research Ethical Clearance Certificate


• Research Laboratory usage Application and Approval Process


• Research Performance Assessment Report


• Synopsis Submission Approval Form


• Synopsis Preparation Manual & Format


• Synopsis Submission Certificate


• Synopsis Submission Checklist


• Synopsis Submission Doctoral Committee Meeting


• Synopsis Submission Form


• Thesis Evaluation Form


• Thesis Examiner Panel Nomination


• Thesis Preparation Manual & Format


• Thesis Resubmission Form


• Thesis Submission Approval Form


• Thesis Submission Checklist


• Thesis Submission Form


• Transfer Certificate Application


• Unsatisfactory Performance of the Ph.d. Research Scholar


• Viva Voce Examiner Panel Recommendation


• Research Performance Evaluation Meeting Report


• Research Performance Evaluation Report


• Research Ethical Clearance Review Form