Ph.D. in Commerce ( Ph.D.)

The REVA University has well experienced faculty members to guide candidates to pursue research leading to Doctoral degree in various disciplines. The University has well equipped infrastructure for advanced research. All Schools have engaged in advanced research and undertake funded projects.

Duration of the Programme

• The minimum duration for Ph.D programme is THREE years, including course work. However, extension up to SIX years period of registration beyond the above limits shall be permitted based on the recommendation of the concerned Research Supervisor.

REVA University Ph. D. Entrance Test (REVA PET)

The University will conduct Entrance Test of 100 marks with 3 hours duration as under:

• The registration for PhD is through Entrance Test (REVA PET), Interview and Counseling. The Entrance Test will be 100 marks with 3 hours duration as under:

• The Entrance Test for candidates other than those who have qualified UGC-NET (including JRF) / UGC-CSIR NET (including JRF) / SLET / GATE or passed in M. Phil or candidates hold teacher fellowship, shall consist of 50% of Research Methodology and 50% of Subject Specific. The syllabus of the Research Methodology and Subject Specific components shall be framed by the respective Schools.
• For candidates who have passed M. Phil program, the syllabus for entrance test shall only be Subject Specific which shall be framed by the respective School Boards / Board of Studies and the question paper shall be for 100 marks with 3 hours duration.
• Candidates with qualified UGC-NET (including JRF/SRF) / UGC-CSIR NET (including JRF) scores are exempted from the entrance test. Such candidates are eligible for interview.
• Foreign Students with CGPA 4.8/5 and above are exempted from the entrance test. Such candidates are eligible for interview.
• For candidates from abroad satisfying 3.6, the entrance test and interview can be conducted online.
• Candidates in final year of their PG programme/B.Sc. Research Program are eligible to appear for the entrance test. However, for admission into Ph.D. programme, the conditions in section 3 are applicable.
• Based on the performance of the candidates in the entrance examination, the candidates shall be declared eligible for interview/Viva Voce. The performance levels will be decided by the doctoral committee for the said entrance examination.
• The results of the Entrance Test will be displayed on the notice board of the Research and Innovation Council / hosted on the University website / separate intimation will be sent to the candidates about the results of entrance examination and admission.
• The eligible candidates will be invited for interview/ viva-voce on the specific date and time. The candidates have to come prepared to discuss their research interest / area through presentations.

Candidates invited should attend the interview-cum-counseling along with following original documents:

• Original marks cards of prescribed qualification such as two year PUC/10+2 examination, degree and PG degree examinations along with Convocation certificates.
• Original certificate / proof for having qualified UGC-NET (including JRF) / UGC-CSIR NET (including JRF) / SLET / GATE or passed M Phil or proof of holding teacher fellowship.
• Proof of date of birth, preferably SSLC/10th examination pass certificate.
• Three copies of latest passport size photographs.
• No due certificate from the employer (in case employed).
• Candidates selected should take admission after payment of prescribed fee in full within the notified date failing which they will automatically forfeit the seat. Those candidates who are registered for PhD should have to undergo course work of One Semester of SIX months and follow necessary conditions in the “REVA University Regulations Governing the Minimum Standards and Procedure for Award of Doctoral (Ph D) Degree, 2022”.

Note: International Students can write entrance test online and the exemption of test is allowed to the eligible Candidates*. The selected candidates will have to attend the coursework for One semester offline.

* CGPA above 4.8/5 & 15 years of Experience in Industry/Academia.

Interview-cum-Counseling

Candidates invited should attend the interview-cum-counseling along with following original documents:

• Original marks cards of prescribed qualification such as two year PUC/10+2 examination, degree and PG degree examinations.
• Original certificate / proof for having qualified UGC-NET (including JRF) / UGC-CSIR NET (including JRF) / SLET / GATE or passed M Phil or proof of holding teacher fellowship.
• Proof of date of birth, preferably SSLC/10th examination pass certificate.
• Three copies of latest passport size photographs.
• No due certificate from the employer (in case employed).

The performance in the interview / viva voce will be assessed for 50 marks. The Selection of candidates for provisional registration shall be based on the performance in the interview only provided further that such a selection depends on the availability of the guide in the subject / area of interest of the candidate.

Selection and Provisional Registration

Candidates selected should take admission after payment of prescribed fee in full within the notified date failing which they will automatically forefeet the seat.

Candidates who are not selected for a Ph.D. program have to re-apply whenever the applications are invited again and go through the Entrance Test afresh.

Course Work

Those candidates who are registered for PhD should have to undergo course work of One Semester of SIX months and follow necessary conditions in the “REVA University Regulations Governing the Minimum Standards and Procedure for Award of Doctoral (Ph.D) Degree, 2022”.

The course work comprises of five courses, viz.,

• Advanced Research Methodology
• Research and Publication Ethics
• Program Specific Course 1
• Program Specific Course 2
• Literature Review in the Thrust Area of Research

Course Work:

Course Work is an essential component of Research leading to Doctoral Degree. The provisionally registered candidates shall undergo Ph.D. Course Work of One Semester duration (16 weeks) from the date of Provisional Registration, prescribed by the University. The Scholars from abroad, who are qualified in the interview and with valid VISA, should undergo coursework in offline mode.

The Scheme of Instruction and Assessment of Course Work:

of Instruction, Scheme of Assessment and Evaluation (for candidates with PG degree)

Scheme of Instruction, Scheme of Assessment and Evaluation (for candidates with UG degree)

The coursework for candidates with UG degree shall be covered over a period of three semesters as follows:

1^st Semester

2^nd Semester

3^rd Semester

Scheme of Instruction, Scheme of Assessment and Evaluation (for experts from industries with PG qualification other than Computer Engineering/science to pursue Ph.D. in CSA)

1^st Semester

2^nd Semester

The suggested program specific courses for such candidates can include not limited to the following: Data Structures, Algorithm Design, Operating systems, Database Management, Object oriented Analysis and Design, performance Modeling, Calculus and Discrete Mathematics. The guide and the doctoral members shall decide the program specific courses to be taken by the scholar.