BPUT PhD Admission 2023: Dates, Eligibility, Fees, Selection

BPUT PhD Admission 2023 is ongoing currently. Admission to the Program is based on the scores of the entrance exam and Viva Voca conducted By BPUT. The Viva Voca for PhD Pharmacy is scheduled to be held April 24, 2023. Check BPUT Admission 2023

Biju Patnaik University of Technology (BPUT), Rourkela offers a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) is a research program of a minimum of 3 years and a maximum of 5 years. The Ph.D. course is offered on a full-time and part-time basis in 21 specializations in the field of Engineering, Architecture, Pharmacy, Management Studies, and Computer Applications & Science. The minimum eligibility required to apply for the Ph.D. program  offered at BPUT is a master’s degree in the relevant subject. 

BPUT Ph.D. Admission Dates 2023

Biju Patnaik University of Technology Ph.D. Eligibility Criteria

Candidates seeking admission to the Ph.D. program offered at BPUT shall fulfill the following eligibility criteria:

• Must have secured a minimum of 60% aggregate marks or equivalent 6.5 CGPA in Master’s Degree examination in relevant subject from a recognized university.
• For Admission to Faculty of Engineering: Master’s Degree in Engineering/ Technology
• or equivalent or M.Sc. (Engineering).
• For Admission to Faculty of Architecture: Master’s Degree in Architecture or Allied discipline.
• For Admission to Computer Application & Science: Master’s Degree/ M.Phil Degree in MCA,
• Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, or allied subjects.
• For Admission to Faculty of Management Studies: MBA or its equivalent degree.
• For Admission to Pharmacy: M.Pharma or equivalent degree.
• 5% relaxation in the qualifying examination scores shall be given to the candidates belonging to SC/ST category.
• Must have qualified for BPUT-ETR/UGC-NET/GATE/SLET.
• Candidates pursuing a part-time Ph.D. course should have a minimum of 1-year of professional experience after completing their Master’s Degree.

Biju Patnaik University of Technology Ph.D. Admission Criteria

Admission to the Ph.D. program offered at BPUT is done on the basis of an entrance test conducted by the institution i.e. BPUT-ETR followed by an interview. 

• Candidates qualified for the UGC NET JRF need not take the Biju Patnaik University of Technology Entrance exam.
• Those who qualify for the entrance exam will be called for an interview.
• On the basis of the performance of the candidates, a merit list will be prepared.
• A weightage of 70% will be given to the candidates’ scores in BPUT-ETR and 30% weightage will be given to candidates’ performance in the interview.
• The candidates whose names will appear on it will proceed with the admission process.

How to Apply?

For admission to BPUT PhD program, follow the steps given below:

• Visit the website of BPUT @bput.ac.in and download the application form for the entrance exam.·
• Fill in personal details such as name, date of birth, mobile number, email address.
• Fill in all the academic details and mention the department and specialization chosen.
• Paste a color photograph.
• Send the complete application form along with mandatory documents and a demand draft of INR 1000 in favor of Biju Patnaik University of Technology, Odisha. The application form and DD must be sent to the following address: The Registrar, BPUT, UGIE Complex, Jail Road, Rourkela, Orissa-769 004

Documents Required

• High school pass certificate
• Undergraduate pass certificate
• Postgraduate pass certificate
• Caste certificate if applicable
• Proof and scorecard of eligibility test
• Two passport size photographs
• Aadhar card
• Demand draft

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Biju Patnaik University of Technology Ph.D. Entrance Test Pattern

BPUT conducts BPUT-ETR to determine candidates’ aptitude for research and provide admission to its Ph.D. program. Tabulated below is the exam pattern for the same:

Biju Patnaik University of Technology Ph.D. Course Details

BPUT, Rourkela offers full-time and part-time Ph.D. program in 21 specializations of which the details are tabulated below:

Course Duration

• The minimum duration for the full-time Ph.D. program of BPUT is 3 years of which the coursework is divided into 6 equal semesters.
• The minimum duration of the part-time Ph.D. program is 3 years and 6 months.
• The maximum duration of the thesis submission from the date of enrollment is 6 years.

Prescribed Coursework

The Ph.D. program of BPUT consist of the following 2 parts:·

• Coursework·
• Open Seminars, Synopsis, Thesis, Viva-Voce

Coursework: The course will consist of research methodology and will include quantitative

method, statistics, research ethics, computer applications, field work, etc. The question paper of the coursework examination will be set out of 100 marks and the candidate should secure a minimum of 60 marks to pass.

Open Seminars: After the successful completion of coursework and prior to the submission of the synopsis of the Ph.D. thesis, a Ph.D. scholar shall deliver a presentation before the DSR.

Synopsis Submission: A synopsis of 5 copies will be submitted by the candidate before the thesis is completed and a presentation of the same will be made before the Doctoral Scrutiny Committee (DSC).

Thesis Submission: The candidate can begin the thesis preparation 2 years after the registration. The thesis will be sent to 10 expert examiners (5 foreigners and 5 Indians) who will evaluate the thesis. If modifications are indicated, the research scholar will have to make the necessary changes

Viva-Voce: The candidate will conduct a presentation highlighting the findings and conclusion, if found satisfactory the authorities shall issue notification for the award of the Ph.D. Degree.

Award of Degree: A candidate will be awarded Ph.D. degree after the successful completion of the viva-voce, thesis submission, and coursework.

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Biju Patnaik University of Technology Ph.D. Research Assistantship

Biju Patnaik University of Technology provides research assistantship to Ph.D. scholars. Till now, various research papers have been published in many reputed magazines, books, and publications. Besides, the institution has a Sponsored Research and Industrial Consultancy (SRIC) to promote and assist the faculty members for undertaking research work with outside agencies in India and abroad. A candidate has to work one day per working week end on the consultancy project. The minimum sponsored amount for the consultancy project is INR 30,000. 

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