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Doctoral Programme Admission

Ph.D. Admission

Admission process, entrance test, viva, fee structure, and application guidelines.

Srusti Academy of Management and Technology (Autonomous) invites eligible candidates to apply for admission into its Ph.D. programme as per the prescribed admission process.
The admission process includes application submission, eligibility verification, entrance test, viva, merit preparation, and completion of admission formalities.
Candidates qualified in UGC-NET, including JRF, shall be exempted from the entrance test. However, they must appear for the viva and obtain the required qualifying marks to be eligible for admission.

Admission Overview

How Admission Into the Ph.D. Programme Works

All eligible applicants are required to appear for an entrance test to assess their aptitude for research. The score obtained in the entrance test shall form the basis for preparing the merit list of successful candidates.

Candidates who qualify in UGC-NET, including JRF, shall be exempted from the entrance test. Such candidates must appear for the viva and obtain the required qualifying marks to be eligible for admission into the programme.

Key Admission Route

Entrance Test + Viva
NET/JRF candidates exempted from entrance test
Viva mandatory for eligible candidates
Admission subject to document verification
Admission Process

Six Stages From Application to Admission

1

Submit Application

Submission of application in the prescribed format.

2

Verification

Verification of eligibility and uploaded documents.

3

Entrance Test

Entrance test for eligible applicants.

4

Viva

Viva for candidates qualifying the entrance test.

5

Merit List

Preparation of merit list based on applicable admission criteria.

6

Admission Formalities

Completion of admission formalities by selected candidates.

Entrance Test Structure

Marks Distribution and Test Format

The entrance test shall be conducted for a total of 70 marks. The viva shall carry 30 marks.

Marks Breakup

Research Methodology35
Subject Specific Test35
Viva30
Total (Written + Viva)100

Test Format

Objective multiple-choice type questions
45 minutes — Research Methodology
45 minutes — Subject Specific Test
Preferably arranged on a Sunday
Conducted at a notified centre
Qualifying Criteria

Minimum Marks Required at Each Stage

Only candidates who qualify the entrance test shall be called for the viva.

Entrance Test

35
Minimum qualifying marks

Viva

15
Minimum qualifying marks

NET/JRF Exemption

UGC-NET qualified candidates, including JRF, are exempted from the entrance test but must appear for the viva and secure the qualifying marks to become eligible for admission.

Documents Required

Scanned PDF Documents to Upload

Eligible candidates are required to upload scanned PDF copies of the following documents during the application process.

Date of Birth Certificate or equivalent document
Mark sheets of qualifying degrees Applications
Certificates of qualifying degrees
Experience certificate, if any
Score card / qualifying card of GATE / NET / CAT or equivalent, wherever applicable
ID proof
Certificate for physically challenged candidates, if applicable
Caste certificate, if applicable
NOC for working professionals
Photograph
Signature
Steps to Apply

Four Steps to Complete Your Application

1

Download Application Form

Download the application form from the official website: www.srustiacademy.ac.in

2

Fill and Submit Application

Fill in the application form and forward it to: phdadmission@srustiacademy.ac.in

3

Pay Application Fee

Pay the application fee of Rs. 1,000/- through NEFT / RTGS / IMPS.

4

Send Documents and Transaction Slip

Send the scanned PDF documents along with the transaction slip in PDF format to: phdadmission@srustiacademy.ac.in

Secure Payment Information

Account Number34990070056
IFSC CodeSBIN0010133
Payment ModeNEFT / RTGS / IMPS
Fee Structure
Full-Time and Part-Time Fee Comparison
Particular Full Time Part Time
Application Fees Rs. 1,000/- Rs. 1,000/-
Course Work Registration Rs. 10,000/- Rs. 15,000/-
Title Verification & Registration Fees Rs. 1,500/- Rs. 1,500/-
Semester Fees — Per Semester Rs. 20,000/- Rs. 25,000/-
Thesis Submission & Evaluation Rs. 25,000/- Rs. 35,000/-
Re-Registration — After Six Years Rs. 20,000/- Rs. 20,000/-
Important Dates
Admission Cycle Dates
1

Last Date for Application

To be notified

2

Date for Written Test

To be notified

3

Date for Viva

To be notified

Contact for Ph.D. Admission

Reach the Ph.D. Admission Cell

BM

Dr. Bhabani Mallia

Ph.D. Admission Cell
7008748789 / 9439015757
phdadmission@srustiacademy.ac.in

Apply for Ph.D. Admission

Eligible candidates may complete the prescribed application process and submit the required documents along with the application fee payment details.

Admission is subject to fulfilment of eligibility criteria, document verification, qualifying performance, and applicable institutional norms.

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