Ph.D Economics at Vidyashilp University, Bengaluru Offline Course

1. A 1-year Master's degree with minimum 55% marks in aggregate or its equivalent grade 'B' in the UGC 10- point scale.

   This could also be 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 (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 to assess, accredit or assure quality and standards of educational institutions)

2.    A 2-year Master’s degree, with the same conditions as in point 1

Candidates need to have also completed

1. A 4-year Bachelor’s degree with Research with a minimum CGPA of 7.50 on the UGC-10 point scale, or an equivalent grade

Or

1.  A 4-year Bachelor’s degree in Engineering / Technology / Design / Architecture with a minimum CGPA of 7.50 on the UGC-10 point scale, or an equivalent grade

Candidates who have completed M.Phil. coursework with minimum 55% marks in aggregate or its equivalent grade 'B' in the UGC 10-point scale, will also be eligible for the program. This could also be an equivalent grade in a point scale wherever grading system is followed or an equivalent degree from a Foreign Institution accredited by an Assessment and Accreditation Agency (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 to assess, accredit or assure quality and standards of educational institutions).

Other criteria:

1. A candidate whose M.Phil. dissertation has been evaluated and recommended for award of the degree, may be admitted to the Ph.D. Program on a provisional basis even before the viva-voice or final defense
2. The relaxation of the eligibility criteria for those belonging to SC/ST/OBC (non-creamy layer)/Differently Abled, Economically Weaker Section (EWS) and other categories of candidates shall be as per the directives of the UGC/State Government

Any amendments in the eligibility criteria notified by UGC/Statutory bodies from time to time shall be applicable and notified by the University

Additional eligibility criteria for Part-time Research Scholars:

1.  The candidate must submit a ‘No Objection Certificate’ from the employer to the effect that the duties allotted by the employer will allow the required time for pursuit of the research work and completion of the mandatory Ph.D. coursework requirements
2.  For faculty or research staff at Vidyashilp University, an undertaking needs to be submitted stating that he/she will continue and complete all the academic and administrative work assigned by the School/Department, while being a Part-time Research Scholar in the Ph.D. Program.