Latest Updates: MATS University is conducting online admissions for the academic sessions 2020-21. Candidates can visit the official website and apply online.

MATS University offers Ph.D. programs under 9 schools in a total of 21 subjects. The courses are offered in full time mode. The degree of Ph.D. can be obtained in any subject of the university provided that the candidates fulfill the prescribed eligibility criteria. The course is spread for a minimum duration of 3 years.

Basic eligibility for admissions is that the candidates must have a valid master’s degree in relevant discipline.

Final admissions are granted on the basis of entrance scores followed by PI.

MATS University, Raipur Ph.D. Eligibility Criteria

Candidates seeking admissions to PhD courses at MATS University are required to fulfill the following eligibility criteria:

  • Candidates with a master’s degree with 55% in aggregate in relevant discipline from a recognized institution/ university are eligible to apply.
  • Candidates with an M.Phil degree of a deemed university or any other university are also eligible to apply.
  • Candidates with 7 years experience of research or teaching experience of five years teaching with at least 2 papers published in a standard research journal are also eligible to apply even if he/ she does not possess 55% marks at the postgraduate level. 
  • For Ph.D. in Instrumentation Engineering, candidates having at least 55% marks in M.Tech/ M. Sc (in disciplines other than instrumentation with 2 years’ experience of teaching/ research in instrumentation) are eligible for admissions to Ph.D. programs.
  • A relaxation of 5% in total aggregate marks is provided to candidates belonging to SC/ ST category.
  • Candidates must also appear for and qualify the entrance test required for PhD admissions.

MATS University, Raipur Ph.D. Admission Guidelines

The admissions to PhD program at MATS University are entrance based followed by personal interview and counselling. Candidates must have appeared for either national level entrance test or written test conducted by the university itself.

How to Apply? 

Candidates interested can fill the application form online. Below mentioned are the steps to apply for PhD program at MATS University:

  • Visit the official website of MATS University. 
  • Navigate to the link provided for online application.
  • Candidates first need to register themselves by providing a valid email id and mobile number.
  • After successful registration, candidates will be redirected to the online application form.
  • Fill the application form by providing the academic, personal and educational details.
  • Attach attested copies of the marksheet with the application form.
  • Submit the application form.
  • Proceed to pay the application fee which is INR 1500.
  • Appear for the online entrance exam on the prescribed date and wait for the result to be declared.

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MATS University, Raipur Ph.D. Course Details

MATS University offers PhD courses in a total of 21 specializations. Below tabulated are the details:

Faculty/ School Specializations Ph.D. Entrance Syllabus
Faculty of Biological and Chemical Sciences Chemistry Click here
Biotechnology -
Microbiology -
Biochemistry -
Bioscience Click here
Mathematics Click here
Faculty of Information Technology Computer Science Application Click here
Faculty of Management Management Click here
Faculty of Arts & Humanities English Click here
Hindi Click here
Psychology Click here
Faculty of Law Law Click here
Faculty of Education Education Click here
Faculty of Engineering Engineering -
CSE -
Mechanical -
Civil -
Electrical and Electronics -
Faculty of Commerce Commerce Click here
Faculty of Physical Education Physical Education -
Yoga -

Synopsis: Candidates are eligible for submission of synopsis of his/ her proposed research work along with the 7 copies of title of thesis prior to six months of their registration to the Ph.D. program. A candidate will ordinarily be permitted to work in his/ her master’s degree subject. 

Thesis Submission: Candidates will be permitted to submit their thesis work after two years of their registration to the Ph.D. course. Maximum duration for the submission of thesis is 4 years except in some cases where the deadline for the thesis submission can be extended upto 1 year on the various grounds. In case, a candidate fails to submit his/ her thesis within 4 years of registration and even after the extension period, his/ her registration will be cancelled automatically. Candidates with an M.Phil degree or a teacher with a minimum teaching experience of 5 years are allowed to submit their thesis after 18 months of their registration.

Attendance: Candidates are required to put in at least 200 days attendance in the concerned department of the PhD program to continue their course. 

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MATS University, Raipur Ph.D. Entrance Exam 

The details of PhD entrance exam conducted by MATS University is as follows:

Mode of Entrance Exam Online
Medium of Entrance Exam English
No of Sections 2
Total Marks 100
Question Type MCQs
Marks for each section 50
  • Only candidates found eligible will be provided results.
  • Candidates found eligible then have to appear for Personal Interview.
  • Regular college/ University teachers, M.Phil degree holders, NET/ SLET qualified candidates will be exempted from the entrance test.

MATS University, Raipur Ph.D. FAQs

Ques. What facilities are provided by MATS University for PhD Scholars?

Ans. MATS University provides its students with some of the best life experiencing facilities such as:
  • Separate hostels for boys and girls with well furnished rooms and accomodation equal to 1000 students, wifi connectivity, 24 hours security, baking facility, ATM facility, transportation, medical facilities etc.
  • Sports complex with playground and various indoor and outdoor games are also encouraged. MATS also has a number of centres for physical education.
  • Library with latest subject books, journals, research papers and books for competitive exams.
  • Cafeteria with best serving facility and hygienic food at affordable prices.
  • Other facilities include gymnasium, ambulance, central placement cell, classrooms and seminar halls etc. 

Ques. What all documents are required at the time of Phd admission at MATS University?

Ans. Candidates must submit the following documents along with the PhD application form at the time of admission:
  1. Master's degree Mark sheet
  2. M.Phil Degree Marksheet
  3. Migration Certificate
  4. Passport size photograph
  5. Certificate of the last qualifying exam
  6. Proof of age
  7. Copy of passport & visa
  8. Medical certificate

Ques. Can I apply offline for admissions to PhD courses at MATS University?

Ans. Candidates can download the application form by visiting the official website of the university and submit it in an offline manner. Candidates can fill the application form offline and submit the duly filled application form along with a Demand Draft on or before the last application date. Application fee of INR 1500 is to be submitted via cash or Demand Draft in favor of ‘MATS University’ payable at Raipur.

Ques. Is it necessary to do a master's degree for a PhD program at MATS University?

Ans. Yes. To be eligible for admissions to MATS University’s PhD program, candidates must have a master’s degree of a recognized institute in relevant discipline with at least 55% marks in aggregate. Candidates belonging to SC/ ST category shall have 50% marks in aggregate to be eligible. However, candidates with an M.Phil degree are also eligible to apply for the course. Final admissions are based on the entrance scores conducted by the university itself. Candidates who have qualified UGC NET or any other equivalent national level entrance exam are exempted from university based entrance tests. Such candidates can appear directly for the Personal Interview.

Ques. In how many specializations PhD courses are offered at MATS University?

Ans. PhD at MATS University is offered in a total of 21 disciplines namely, Chemistry, Biotechnology, Microbiology, Biochemistry, Bioscience, Mathematics, Computer Science Application, Management, English, Hindi, Psychology, Law, Education, Engineering, CSE, Mechanical , Civil, Electrical and Electronics, Commerce, Physical Education and Yoga.