Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering

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Course Level
Doctoral

Course Fee

Fee for PhD Progranmme for Batch January 2024: (Indian Scholars)
Description	Current Fee	Remarks	Proposed Fee	Remarks
Registration Fee	25,000/-	One time, to be paid at the time of registration.	30,000/-	One time, to be paid at the time of registration.
Course Work Fee including four mandatory course-11 credits	45,000/-	One time, to be paid at the time registration.	50,000/-	"One time, to be paid at the time of registration."
Research Fee	70,000/-	Per annum, Rs. 35,000/- to be paid at the time of registration and balance Rs. 35,000/- within 6 months from the date of registration	80,000/-	Per annum, Rs. 40,000/- to be paid at the time of registration and balance Rs. 40,000/ within 6 months from the date of registration.
Thesis Evaluation Fee	35,000/-	One time, to be paid at the time of submission of Thesis.	40,000/-	One time, to be paid at the time of submission of thesis.
Fee structure for PhD admissions for NRISPIOs/Foreign scholars
Description	Current Fee Amount in (US$)	Remarks	Proposed Fee	Remarks
Registration Fee	460	One time, to be paid at the time of registration.	500	One time, to be paid at the time of registration.
Course Work Fee including four mandatory course-11 credits	790	One time, to be paid at the time registration.	850	"One time, to be paid at the time of registration."
Research Fee	1800	Per annum, US $ 900 to be paid at the time of registration and balance US $ 900 within 6 months from the date of registration.	2000	Per annum, US $ 1000 to be paid at the time of registration and balance US $ 1000 within 6 months from the date of registration.
Thesis Evaluation Fee	650	One time, to be paid at the time of submission of Thesis.	750	One time, to be paid at the time of submission of Thesis.

Duration
4 Years
Scholarship

Manav Rachna University is a multidisciplinary & interdisciplinary research driven University. The admission in Doctoral (Ph.D) Programme is as per UGC Minimum Standards and Procedures for Awards of M. Phil/ Ph.D Degree Regulations, 2016 dated 05.05.2016 published in the Gazette of India dated 05/07/2016.

Number of Seats Available for Ph.D in Mechanical Engineering : 7

Duration of Ph.D. Programme

Minimum duration for submission of Ph.D. thesis is three years, including coursework and a maximum of six years.
Extension beyond the above limits will be subject to approval by the competent authority of University.
The women candidates and Persons with Disability (more than 40% disability) may be allowed a relaxation of two years for thesis submission in maximum duration. In addition, the women candidates may be provided Maternity Leave once in the entire duration of M. Phil/Ph. D as per the University Norms.

Procedure For Submitting Applications

All applications must be submitted online. The applicant can download a copy of the submitted application form from the application submission portal and furnish hardcopy of the application form with photograph and all the documentary evidence in original (testimonials, certificates, publications, work experience and research/professional experience) at the time of interview. Incomplete applications will be rejected.

Admission Procedure

Applications for admission to Ph.D programmes shall be invited through an open advertisement bi-annually, in April and November for pre-determined intake under each School.
Applications shall be screened by a Scrutiny Committee constituted by the concerned Department. All the eligible candidates shall have to appear in a written test to be organized by MRU as per guidelines of UGC, followed by an interview to be conducted by Department Research Committee (DRC).
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Non Resident Indian (NRI), Persons of Indian Origin (PIO) and Foreign Nationals may be admitted to the program in accordance with the policy guidelines laid down by the Government of India.
Admission to the programme shall be based on merit in entrance test and interview. Entrance Test is of 100 Marks, written test (70 Marks) of 90 minutes duration (MCQs) followed by Interview (30 Marks). The written test shall comprise two sections, each with 50% weightage:

Section A – Research Methodology and Aptitude (Logical Reasoning, Analytical Reasoning, Numerical Ability, Statistics).

Section B – Subject Specific.

The candidates who have qualified UGC- NET (including JRF)/ UGC-CSIR NET (including JRF)/ SLET/ GATE/ M. Phil. are exempted from written test.
Teaching Cum Research assistantship of INR 24000-30000/- P.M. shall be awarded to Full Time scholars.

Areas of Expertise Available in the Departments

S. No.	Name of Supervisor	Designation	Area of Research
1	Dr. Bhim Singh	Director: Publication and Research, Head, Department of Mechanical Engineering	Industrial Engineering
2	Dr. Joginder Singh	Professor	Product Design, Analysis, Manufacturing, Composites, 3D Printing
3	Dr. Ajit	Professor	Solar, Industrial Engineering, Ergonomics
4	Dr. Prashant Bhardwaj	Associate Professor	Solar Applications
5	Dr. Pradeep Mouria	Assistant Professor	Advanced Welding Techniques
6	Dr. Smriti Mishra	Assistant Professor	Advanced Machining Processes
7	Dr. Piyush	Assistant Professor	Materials and Manufacturing
8	Dr. Jimmy Mehta	Assistant Professor	Tribology, Coating of Materials, Additive Manufacturing
9	Dr. J P Sharma	Assistant Professor	Tribology, CFD

Currently enrolled Ph.D scholars in Department of Mechanical Engineering is as under :

S. No.	Name	Area of Research	Supervisor
1	Mr. Nazish Ahmed Shamsi	Advanced Manufacturing Processes	Dr. Joginder Singh, Dr. Vineet Dubey
2	Mr. Mandeep Bhadana	Solar Energy and its Applications	Dr. Prashant Bhardwaj, Dr. J. P. Sharma
3	Mr. Deepak	3 D Printing	Dr. Joginder Singh

Eligibility

Candidate must have cleared Ph.D. Entrance Test of the University.
Candidate should have been confirmed for Ph.D. registration in full-time mode.
Ph.D. Candidates who are employed anywhere or getting any scholarship or financial assistance from any other University or any organisation shall not be eligible.
Candidates who are UGC-NET and/or M.Phil. qualified will be preferred.
5% relaxation in marks/grade is applicable for SC/ST/OBC/PwD/EWS and other categories as per UGC norms
Candidates with M.Phil. degree (with minimum 55% marks or equivalent grade) from recognized institutions (Indian or foreign) are eligible for Ph.D. admission
M.Phil. degree holders qualified before Dec 2023 with minimum 55% marks are exempted from the entrance examination
All provisions are subject to approval and updates as per latest UGC guidelines.
Non-Resident Indian (NRI), Persons of Indian Origin (PIO) and Foreign Nationals may be admitted to the program in accordance with the policy guidelines laid down by the Government of India.

Master’s degree 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 its equivalent grade ‘B’ in the UGC 7-point scale (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 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 institutions.

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FAQs

Yes, a 90-minute entrance test is conducted, consisting of 70 marks (35 MCQs on Research Methodology and 35 on Subject-Specific knowledge). Candidates with valid UGC-NET, CSIR-NET (JRF), GATE, or M.Phil. (completed before Dec 2023 with 55% marks) are exempted from the test and directly called for an interview.

Candidates who secure at least 50% in the entrance test (or are exempted via UGC-NET/M.Phil.) are called for a personal interview (30 marks). Admission to the Ph.D. programme is based on merit in the 100-mark evaluation. The written test (70 Marks, 90 minutes, MCQs) is followed by an interview (30 Marks), during which applicants must present their proposed research area, demonstrate knowledge of research methodology, and exhibit clarity on objectives and methodology.

The minimum duration is 3 years (including coursework) and the maximum is 6 years, extendable to 8 years with re-registration. For women and Persons with Disabilities (>40%), the duration can be extended up to 10 years. Coursework, progress reviews, and a final thesis submission are integral components of the program.

The assistantship is Rs. 24,000/- per month for the first two years and Rs. 30,000/- per month for the third year. Scholars are eligible for a contingency fund of Rs. 15,000/- per annum, disbursed in two half-yearly installments. The fellowship is performance-based and reviewed annually for continuation.

Ph.D. scholars are expected to publish at least two research papers annually in SCI/Scopus/SSCI/ABDC-indexed journals, mentioning MRU affiliation. Additionally, scholars participate in academic activities like tutorials, lab demos, and seminars (up to 6 hours/week) as part of their scholarly engagement.

Yes. MRU promotes interdisciplinary research across its Schools and offers collaborations with foreign universities and reputed research labs. Scholars are encouraged to engage in joint research, attend conferences, and co-author papers under national/international mentorship.