CHRIST follows University Grants Commission (Minimum Standards and Procedure for Award of M.Phil./Ph.D. Degrees) Regulations, 2016 and the subsequent Amendments.
The minimum eligibility of candidates intending to pursue a doctoral programme is a pass with a minimum of 55% in the postgraduate programme in the discipline/specialisation.
Students who have completed their post-graduation in the discipline/specialisation from an international university must submit an equivalency certificate from the Association of Indian Universities (AIU).
General Application Process
All candidates, regardless of their category or qualification, must apply through the official Christ University website.
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All candidates are required to participate in the selection process, which includes the Entrance Test_Skill Assessment Test, Research Proposal Presentation and a Personal Interview. The detailed schedule and important dates have been published on the official university website: https://christuniversity.in/Centre-Research.
Exemptions & Special Procedures
In accordance with the UGC Regulations, 2016 (#5.1), the following candidates are exempted from the PhD Entrance Examination.
- UGC-NET (including JRF) / UGC-CSIR NET (including JRF) qualifiers.
- SLET / GATE / Teacher Fellowship holders.
- Candidates who have completed an M.Phil program.
Note: Candidates in these categories are still required to undergo a Research Skill Assessment Test conducted alongside their Research Proposal Presentation and a Personal Interview.