PhD ADMISSION
Important Dates:
  • Online Application Starts : 8th May, 2024
  • Last date of Application: 17th June, 2024
  • Ph.D. Entrance Test (PET 24) for Paper - I & II : 29th June, 2024
Discipline Discipline
Civil Engineering Mechanical Engineering
Electronics & Communication Engineering Aerospace Engineering
Mathematics Physics
Chemistry Computer Science & Engineering
Information Technology Food Technology
Bioengineering Sciences Design
Architecture Management
Education Vedic Science
Psychology English
Fine Arts Drama
Law
*The Vacancies are subject to change. The University reserves the right to fill all or part vacancies depending upon the eligibility and performance of the PET & interview.
Eligibility:
For applying for admission to the PhD program at MITADT University in a related subject in the faculty, applicants fulfilling any of the following criteria shall be treated as eligible:
  • Applicants are expected to hold good academic record like, having passed X, XII Std, Graduation, Post-Graduation with first division i.e., at least 55% marks or equivalent Grade Point Average (GPA). Five percent (5%) relaxation in the required percentage of marks will be given to the students of State of Maharashtra belonging to SC/ST/DTNT/SBC/Differently-Abled, Economically Weaker Section (EWS) OBC categories.
  • 2 years master’s programme after 3 years of bachelor’s degree or 1 year Master programme after 4 years of bachelor’s degree declared equivalent to the master’s degree by the corresponding statutory regulatory body, with at least 55% marks in aggregate or its equivalent grade in a point scale wherever grading system is followed.
  • Provided that a candidate seeking admission after a 4-year/8-semester bachelor’s degree programme should have a minimum of 75% marks in aggregate or its equivalent grade on a point scale wherever the grading system is followed. A relaxation of 5% marks or its equivalent grade may be allowed for those belonging to SC/ST/OBC (non-creamy layer)/Differently Abled, Economically Weaker Section (EWS) and other categories of candidates as per the decision of the Commission from time to time.
  • Integrated M Tech or one year Master degree after four year UG would be allowed.
  • Foreign candidates (applicants) with 50% or equivalent GPA at master’s degree level.
  • Candidates who have completed the M.Phil. programme with at least 55% overall marks, or its equivalent grade on a point scale wherever grading is used, or equivalent qualification from a foreign educational institution accredited by an assessment and accreditation agency that is approved, recognised or authorised by an authority, established or incorporated under a law in its home country, or any other statutory authority in that country to assess, accredit candidates.
  • Senior citizens with master’s degree may also apply. However, their eligibility is subject to recommendations of the Dean of faculty concerned and final approval by the Vice-chancellor of MIT ADT University.
  • A candidate who is appearing for final year or final semester of the post-graduate degree examination will also be eligible to appear for the admission process subject to the fulfilment of minimum eligibility criteria in the result thereof.
Exemption from Ph.D. Entrance Test:
The candidate fulfilling at least any one of the following conditions will be exempted from Entrance Test for Paper – I & Paper II (such candidate appear for in person Interview)
  • Qualified in GATE (valid score*) / SETAIET= SET/NET/ JRF / SRF examination of the apex bodies such as CSIR/UGC/ICAR/ICMR/DBT and DST Inspire fellowship only.
  • M. Phil. Degree in a relevant subject obtained from any Recognized University.
  • Candidates with 10+ years of Industry research experience in relevant field (such candidates are required to approve the application for exemption of PET 23 from office of Research & Development Cell on priority)

Important Note:

All Applicants to note the following:
  • All the Applicant seeking admission to PhDProgramme of MIT ADT UNIVERSITY Pune are required to ensure that they satisfy the eligibility criteria as given on the website before they apply and pay the Registration Fee.
  • No refund of Registration fee will be made if the candidate is found ineligible.
  • Approval of Application Form or permitting the candidate to appear for PET 21 and the Interview does not automatically make them eligible for admission to PhD programme of any discipline/ School/ Institute.
  • All Admission to PhD programme will be subject to eligibility criteria and the requirements as per University norms/ regulations.
Application Process:
Application form is available on the website: Click Here To Apply Online
Before filling the online application, candidates are advised to check the vacancy in the faculty or discipline of interest in the SEAT MATRIX.
Fill in online application form, pay the registration fee online.
Candidate shall upload the following documents:
  • Fee payment receipt.
  • Marks Statement of Master'sDegree.
  • Caste Certificate in case of Reserved Category Candidates (if applicable).
  • Medical Certificate issued by Civil Surgeon in case of Persons with Disabilities (P.H.) candidates (inapplicable)

Document required for exemption from Entrance test

  • Valid Score Card / Certificate of GATE /GPAT/SET/SETAIET=SET/NET/IET/JRF/SRF.
  • M. Phil degree Certificate.
  • Fees for filling online application form is Rs. 3000/-
PhD Entrance Test (PET)
The PhD Entrance test (PET) would be conducted on 08th July, 2023 would consist of two papers

Paper-I: General Aptitude Test.

Paper-I consists of the following:
  • Logical Reasoning
  • Numerical Ability
  • Reasoning & language Aptitude
  • Research Aptitude
Total Marks: 50 Total Questions: 50 MCQs (1 Mark Each & 1 Hour time duration)

Paper –II: (Subject Specific Test)

  • Multiple Choice Questions
Total Marks: 100 Marks (1 Mark Each & 1.5 Hour time duration)
Note:
  • All questions with multiple choices, each correct answer carries 1 Mark.
  • No negative marking system.
Duration & Timing of Entrance Exam:
Paper I: 09.30 am to 10.30 am (1hrs)
Paper II: 11.30 am to 1.00 pm (1.5hrs)
  • The PhD Entrance Test (PET) for all candidates (PET appeared and PET exempted) will be followed by the Interview by the respective Departments (Program) same day from 02.30 pm onwards.
  • The candidates who are shortlisted from above process will be eligible for the PhD provisional Admission.
The induction and course work of the PhD program would commence from
1st September 2023.
Fee Structure
Fee Structure: The Fee for the PhD Program is Rs. 1,50,000/year

Discipline wise applicable Scholarships are as below.

Name of School Department /Discipline Scholarship (Rs.)
Part time External Research Scholar
MIT School of Engineering Civil Engineering Merit Cum Means Scholarship Rs. 50,000/year for eligible students.
Mechanical Engineering
Electronic & Communication Engg.
Computer Science & Engineering
Information Technology
Aerospace Engineering
Physics Scholarship Rs. 50,000/year for the disciplines of Art, Science & Huminites is applicable
Chemistry
Mathematics
MIT School of Food Technology Food Technology Merit Cum Means Scholarship Rs. 50,000/year for eligible students.
MIT School of Architecture Architecture
MIT School of Bioengineering Science & Research Bioengineering Sciences
MIT Institute of Design Design
MIT College of Management Management Studies
MIT International School of Broadcasting & Journalism Mass Media & Journalism Scholarship Rs. 50,000/year for the disciplines of Art, Science & Huminites is applicable
MIT School of Fine & Applied Art Fine Art
MIT School of Education & Research Education
MIT School of Humanities English
MIT School of Drama Drama
MIT School of Vedic Science Psychology Scholarship Rs. 1,00,000/year for the disciplines of psychology is applicable

Sr. No. Activity Description Date & (Day)
1 Release of advertisement in News Papers 08 May 2024

(Wednesday)

2 Start date of Online Application Forms 08 May 2024

(Wednesday)

3 End date for filling Online Application Forms 17 June 2024

(Monday)

4 Date of Ph.D. Entrance Test (PET 2024) 29 June 2024

(Saturday)

5 Interview (PET 2024) The date will be informed by concerned Department after the Entrance Examination
6 List of Provisionally selected candidates for admission 15 July 2024

(Monday)

7 Date of document verification & Confirmation of Admission 24 to 26 July 2022
8 If Vacancies Exists - Second list of provisionally selected for admission. 2 August 2022 (Friday)
9 PhD Induction Programme 16 August 2024 (Friday)
Schedule for document verification, list of documents and admission confirmation
  • Reporting schedule – PhD Batch 7 (September 2020)
  • Reporting schedule - PhD Batch 8 (August 2021)
  • Reporting schedule - PhD Batch 8 (August 2022) [To be uploaded]
Schedule for document verification, list of documents and admission confirmation
  • Reporting schedule - PhD Batch 10 (August 2023) [To be uploaded]