S. Vishnu Sharma
Mahindra University PhD admission is all about the university inviting applications for PhD admission in engineering, applied sciences, humanities and social sciences domains for 2021 spring academic session.
The last date to submit applications in connection with Mahindra University PhD admission is 24 December.
Dr. Yajulu Medury, Vice Chancellor, Mahindra University said one of the founding principles of the university is strong focus on quality research in inter-disciplinary fields.
Mahindra University PhD admission
Speaking further about Mahindra University PhD admission Dr. Yajulu Medury said they promote research at an institutional level so that we can focus on actual problem solving and contribute to the rise of a new India.
Their unwavering commitment to quality research has made them allocate sizable resources to the activity as well as create well equipped research infrastructure and modern laboratories.
‘Our first batch of 29 Ph.D. scholars are already working on their chosen fields with their mentors and with the full backing of the Mahindra Group and Tech Mahindra,’ said Dr. Yajulu, speaking about Mahindra University PhD admission.
Mahindra University PhD admission
The university is inviting application for admission into PhD programmes in engineering, applied sciences and arts and humanities domains.
Engineering
As far as engineering is concerned, Mahindra University PhD admission is about admitting eligible students into doctorate programmes in Computer Sciences and Engineering, Civil Engineering, Electrical & Electronics Engineering, Electronics and Computer Engineering and Mechanical Engineering.
Applied Sciences
As far as Applied Sciences are concerned, Mahindra University PhD admission is about admitting students for doctorate degree in programmes related to Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics.
The topics
The topics for research in the above mentioned subjects are listed here.
Candidates who apply for Mahindra University PhD admission can choose any one of the topics and take up research on successfully obtaining PhD seat.
The topics in each subject are given below:
Physics
Solar Cell, Spintronic Devices, Computational Microfluidics, Quantum Computing and Neutrino Physics.
Civil Engineering
Geopolymer concrete, Geotechnical Engineering, Transportation Engineering, Structural Engineering of Heritage Structures, Advanced Structural Cementitious Composites and Water Resources.
Electrical and Electronic Engineering/Electronic and Computation Engineering
Cyber Security to DC grids, Electrical Vehicles, Solar Photo Voltaic Systems, Digital Video Broadcasting transmitter- receiver design, 5G and beyond wireless communication systems and Applications of Deep Learning, Cognitive radio, Nanomaterials and Gas sensors.
Chemistry
Bio-inspired catalysts, Energy Harvesting Materials, Superhydrophobicity and Nanomaterial Catalysis.
Mathematics
Numerical Analysis, Differential Equations, Probability and Statistics and Fluid Dynamics.
Mechanical Engineering
Computational Mechanics and Solar Energy Harvesting
Computer Science and Engineering
High-Performance Computing, Social Network Analysis, Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence, Cyber-Physical Systems, Computer Vision and Image Processing and Computational Intelligence
Entrepreneurship
Innovation and Entrepreneurship, Start-ups and Technology Entrepreneurship
Humanities and Social Sciences
English and American Literature, Quality & Strategic Management, Writing – Indian and Women’s, Cultural Studies, Education, Gandhian Ethics and Philosophy.
Eligibility
Candidates willing to apply for Mahindra University PhD admission must be a post graduate with a 60 percent pass marks or must have a CGPA of 6.00 on a 10 point scale.
The post graduate degree must be in engineering, technology, science, humanities and social sciences.
It simply means, applicants of Mahindra University PhD admission must be having a post graduate degree related to the discipline in which he or she wishes to apply for doctorate admission.
If applicants for Mahindra University PhD admission hold a BTech degree or its equivalent, then they must be having a pass percentage of 70 or CGPA of 7.00 and must also have a valid score in GATE or UGC/CSIR/DBT/ INSPIRE Fellowship Examination for Sciences/Humanities and Social Sciences disciplines.
The requirement of GATE score or above mentioned national examinations can be waived for candidates seeking in Mahindra University PhD admission if they are graduates in BE/BTech/Integrated MSc or any other programme of four years duration from Centrally Funded Technical Institutes.
Also if the applicants for Mahindra University PhD programme are MSc from IITs with a CGPA score of 8.00, they are exempted from having a good score in GATE or other earlier mentioned national exams.
Important dates
The last date for submitting application for Mahindra University PhD admission is 24 December.
Shortlisting of candidates who applied for Mahindra University PhD admission will take place on 31 December.
The online interviews for selecting the candidates for the courses will take place on 6 to 8 January next year.
The results of the interview in connection with selecting candidates for Mahindra University PhD courses will be announced on 11 January 2021.
Classes for Spring 2021 semester teaching will commence on 25 January 2021.
How to apply
Method-1
Candidates willing to apply for Mahindra University PhD admission must type the url ‘https://www.mahindraecolecentrale.edu.in/pdf/PhD-Program-Application.pdf’
Accessing the above url will display the application form for applying for Mahindra University PhD admission.
Post downloading the form, candidates can fill it up and paste a photograph of them and then attach a DD (Demand Draft) of Rs 1000 in favour of Mahindra University and which is payable at Hyderabad.
Candidates must take a photocopy of the DD and preserve it for future use.
Post taking a photocopy, applicants for Mahindra University PhD admission can attach it along with the filled application form and send it by courier to ‘Admissions Office, Mahindra University, Survey No: 62/1A, Bahadurpally, Jeedimetla, Hyderabad – 500043’
Method-2
Applicants can go to the above mentioned url and access the application form for Mahindra University PhD admission.
Applicants must take a printout of the application form, fill it up and paste their photograph on it.
After their photograph is pasted, candidates have to transfer money (registration fee of Rs 1000) through online banking.
The registration fee is to be transferred into Mahindra University’s account number 404101000071 (ICICI Bank).
Applicants must make a note of details confirming the successful transfer of money and mention the same in the application form.
After mentioning the payment details in the application form for Mahindra University PhD admission, applicants must scan the application form and then email it to ‘phdadmissions@mahindrauniversity.edu.in’
Once the duly filled-in Application Form for Mahindra University PhD admission is received by the Mahindra University, the applicant will receive an email acknowledgement within 3-5 working days along with the Application Number for future reference.
The procedure for applying for Mahindra University PhD admission is available at this url ‘https://www.mahindraecolecentrale.edu.in/pdf/Instructions-for-phd-Application.pdf’
Post application
Candidates who have applied for Mahindra University PhD admission will be shortlisted. The selected candidates must attend an interview.
The list of candidates successful in the interview will be declared. Successful candidates must pay the fees and join the classes.
Further instructions regarding the Interview will be communicated to shortlisted applicants.