Sri Venkateswara Institute of Medical Sciences (SVIMS), Tirupati offers Ph.D. at the doctoral level in multiple disciplines in Medical and Allied Health Sciences. Admission to Ph.D. at SVIMS Tirupati is based on an Entrance Exam followed by an Interview conducted by the institute itself. Candidates who have qualified for Junior Research Fellowships (JRF) via UGC-NET or CSIR NET and the specified period of validity for the award of JRF has not expired, need not appear for the entrance test. 

SVIMS Tirupati offers Ph.D. under four major faculties namely Medicine, Physiotherapy, Nursing, and Allied Health Sciences. The minimum period for completion of SVIMS Ph.D. will be 3 Years from the date of registration. The maximum duration of the course will ordinarily be 5 Years. Candidates must have a valid postgraduate degree in the respective discipline or field for admission to Ph.D. at SVIMS. Interested candidates need to apply offline for SVIMS Ph.D. Admission by sending the application form by post.  

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SVIMS Ph.D. Highlights

Here are some important highlights of Ph.D. at SVIMS Tirupati: 

Ph.D. at SVIMS Tirupati 
Course Name Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)
Minimum Duration 3 Years 
Faculty 

Faculty of Medicine
Faculty of Allied Health Sciences
Faculty of Nursing
Faculty of Physiotherapy
Course Fees INR 25,000
Eligibility Postgraduation in Relevant Discipline
Selection Criteria Entrance Exam (70%) + Interview (30%)
Entrance Exam Exemption JRF Qualified Candidates
Application Mode  Offline 

SVIMS Ph.D. Admission 2024 Dates

The dates for SVIMS Ph.D. Admission 2024 are yet to be announced by the institute. Once the dates are announced, the candidates need to download the application form from the official website of the institute and send the duly filled form to the institute by post. 

Events Dates
SVIMS Ph.D. Admission 2024 Application Start Date To be Announced
Last Date of Application for SVIMS Ph.D. Admission 2024 To be Announced

SVIMS Ph.D. Course Details  

SVIMS Tirupati offers Ph.D. under four major faculties which are as follows: 

  • Faculty of Medicine
  • Faculty of Allied Health Sciences
  • Faculty of Nursing
  • Faculty of Physiotherapy

Ph.D at SVIMS is available in the following disciplines for the current academic year: 

Department Number of Seats
Nephrology 04
Clinical Virology 02
Radiation Oncology 01
Physiology 01
Bioinformatics 01
Biotechnology 02
Cardiopulmonary Physiotherapy 02
Sports Physiotherapy 01
Neurology Physiotherapy 01
Musculoskeletal and Sports Physiotherapy 01
Medical-Surgical Nursing 03

The minimum period for completion of Ph.D. at SVIMS will be 3 Years from the date of registration. The maximum duration of the course will ordinarily be five years which can see an extension of one year on the recommendation of the Doctoral Committee under extraordinary circumstances on payment of the penal fee prescribed. 

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SVIMS Ph.D. Eligibility Criteria 

Here is the eligibility criteria for Ph.D. under various faculties at SVIMS: 

  • Faculty of Medicine: MD/MS, DM/MCh or M.Sc. (Medical) Degree in Human Anatomy, Biochemistry, Physiology and Microbiology from University recognized by the UGC.
  • Faculty of Allied Health Sciences: M.Sc. Degree (Non-Medical) in Biotechnology or Bioinformatics or any of the other Life Sciences Subjects & Master of Veterinary Science (M.V.Sc.) recognized by the Veterinary Council of India.
  • Faculty of Physiotherapy: Master of Physiotherapy (MPT) Degree awarded by the University recognized by the UGC.
  • Faculty of Nursing: M.Sc. Nursing or any equivalent postgraduate degree in Nursing offered by an institution recognized by the Indian Nursing Council with a minimum of 60% Marks during postgraduation with 3 years of teaching or clinical experience after their M.Sc.(Nursing) or MPhil (Nursing).

Candidates with M.Sc. or MPT must have scored a minimum of 55% Marks in Aggregate. A relaxation of 5% marks from 55% to 50% is allowed to SC/ ST/ OBC (Non-Creamy Layer)/ Differently-abled Candidates. The age of the candidate should be below 45 Years as of July 01, 2024.

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SVIMS Ph.D. Selection Criteria

Here is the selection process for SVIMS Ph.D. Admission 2024:

  • Candidates who have qualified for JRF via UGC-NET or CSIR-NET need not appear for the entrance test.
  • For Ph.D. seats left over after JRF candidates, an entrance exam will be conducted followed by an interview.
  • Weightage shall be given 70% to the Entrance Examination and 30% to the interview for the final merit list. 

SVIMS Ph.D. Entrance Exam 

SVIMS Ph.D. Entrance Exam shall be conducted in Two Parts with 50 Marks each.

  • Part I will be a common paper for all candidates and shall be on the subject of Research Methodology.
  • Part II will be concerned with the subject of the Department of Study applied for.
  • SVIMS Ph.D. Entrance Exam will consist of 100 MCQs (50 Questions in Part I and 50 in Part II).
  • Each question shall carry one mark and there will be no negative marking.
  • The duration of the SVIMS Ph.D. Entrance Exam will be 3 Hours.
  • The minimum mark for qualifying in the entrance exam will be 50%.

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SVIMS Ph.D. Fee Structure 

Given below is the fee structure for Ph.D. at SVIMS: 

Particulars Amount
Admission and Registration Fee INR 25,000
Extension Fee after Maximum Permissible Period INR 25,000
Caution Deposit at Time of Admission (Refundable) INR 2,000
Hostel Deposit at the Time of Admission (Refundable) INR 5,000

SVIMS Ph.D. Admission 2024

Candidates seeking admission to Ph.D. at SVIMS Tirupati need to apply offline. Application form and prospectus can be downloaded by all the candidates from the SVIMS website and needs to be submitted with the necessary documents at the mentioned address. Here are the steps to apply for SVIMS Ph.D. Admission 2024:  

  • Visit the official website of SVIMS Tirupati @ svimstpt.ap.nic.in. 
  • Under the ‘Admission Tab’ on the menu bar, click on ‘Admission Calender’.
  • A page with all courses and their admission links will appear.
  • Search for Ph.D. and go through the prospectus for admission details. 
  • Download the application by clicking on the link ‘Application’. 

Submit the duly filled application form with necessary documents along with DD for INR 5,900 to the given address: 

The Registrar
Sri Venkateswara Institute of Medical Sciences
Tirupati-517507

Documents Required for SVIMS Ph.D. Admission 2024

Candidates need to enclose the copies of the following documents:

  • S.S.C certificate
  • Degree certificate
  • Postgraduate Degree/Provisional pass certificate
  • Postgraduate marks statement
  • Caste Certificate if applicable
  • Study certificates from Inter to Post Graduation.
  • Proof of having studied PG on a regular basis.
  • Copy of certificate of having passed UGC/CSIR-NET/GATE/Inspire/ M.Phil. (if any)
  • Copy of provisional selection of fellowship JRF/SRF (if any)

SVIMS Ph.D. FAQs

Ques. What is the maximum duration for Ph.D. at SVIMS?

Ans. The maximum duration for Ph.D. at SVIMS will ordinarily be five years. Extension by one year may be considered for Ph.D. on the recommendation of the Doctoral Committee under extraordinary circumstances on payment of the penal fee prescribed.

Ques. Can I apply online for Ph.D. at SVIMS?

Ans. No, the candidates need to submit the application form offline by post for admission to Ph.D. at SVIMS.

Ques. What is the Ph.D. Fees at SVIMS Tirupati?

Ans. The fees for Ph.D. at SVIMS Tirupati is INR 25,000. Candidates also need to pay INR 2,000 and INR 5,000 as Caution Deposit and Hostel Deposit at the time of admission which are refundable. 

Ques. Is there a residential facility for Ph.D. Scholars at SVIMS?

Ans. Residential facility for Ph.D. at SVIMS will be provided to women students only, which is also subject to availability.

Ques. What is the exam pattern of SVIMS Ph.D. Entrance Exam?

Ans. SVIMS Ph.D. Entrance Exam will have Two Parts with 50 Marks each. Part I will be a common paper on the subject of Research Methodology while Part II will be concerned with the subject of the Department of Study applied for. There will be 100 MCQs (50 in Each Part) with no negative marking. The duration of the exam will be 3 Hours.