Marwadi University Rajkot Ph.D Computer Science: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Ans. The Ph.D. in Computer Science at Marwadi University covers a wide range of research areas including Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Deep Learning, Data Science, Natural Language Processing, Computer Vision, Cybersecurity, Internet of Things (IoT), Cloud Computing, Computer Networks, and Software Engineering. The university is Gujarat's first AI-enabled campus powered by NVIDIA and has a High-Performance Computing Facility (Supercomputer), providing excellent infrastructure for cutting-edge CS research. Scholars can also pursue interdisciplinary research combining CS with healthcare, education technology, and business analytics.

Ans. No, the entrance test is not mandatory for all applicants. Candidates who have qualified GATE (CS/IT), UGC-NET (Computer Science), CSIR-NET, CEED, or hold a DST-Inspire Fellowship are exempted from the university entrance test and are directly called for the personal interview. All other candidates must appear in the computer-based entrance test (MCQ format) conducted by Marwadi University. The test consists of 10% research methodology and 90% subject-specific questions based on the GATE CS/IT syllabus.

Ans. The tuition fee is Rs. 40,000 per semester. For the minimum duration of 3 years (6 semesters), the total tuition fee amounts to Rs. 2,40,000. If the programme extends beyond 3 years, additional semester fees apply. Apart from tuition, candidates should budget for the one-time application fee of Rs. 600, synopsis submission fee, open defence fee, convocation fee, and hostel charges (Rs. 96,000 to Rs. 2,05,000 per year, optional). Scholars who secure fellowships like JRF, GATE, or SHODH can offset a significant portion of these costs through monthly stipends.

Ans. Yes, Marwadi University offers a Part-Time Ph.D. option for working professionals. Additionally, the Industry Ph.D. Programme is specifically designed for IT and technology professionals who want to conduct research on industry-defined problems at their workplace, under dual supervision from a Marwadi University faculty member and an industry expert (Field Supervisor). The maximum duration for part-time candidates is 7 years. Candidates must submit a No Objection Certificate from their employer. Capsule-mode coursework is offered for Industry Ph.D. scholars to accommodate their work schedules.

Ans. Research scholars must publish two research papers in Web of Science Core Collection or SCOPUS indexed journals before submitting their thesis synopsis. Alternatively, one granted Indian or International utility patent (where the scholar, supervisor, and Marwadi University are co-applicants) can substitute for the publication requirement. The scholar must be the first author of the publications, and the work must be directly related to the Ph.D. research objectives. These requirements must be fulfilled before appearing for RPR4 (4th Research Progress Review).

Ans. Marwadi University offers exceptional computing infrastructure for CS research. The university is Gujarat's first AI-enabled campus powered by NVIDIA, providing access to GPU clusters for AI/ML research. It also has a High-Performance Computing Facility (Supercomputer) awarded by the Government of Gujarat under the GUJCOST scheme, which supports large-scale computational experiments. The university has a partnership with Coursera, giving scholars access to online learning resources. Additionally, the university has 40+ affiliations and MoUs for student and research exchange programmes with international universities, enabling collaborative research opportunities.