Amity Noida Ph.D. (Architecture) PT FAQs
Ques. What is the eligibility for Ph.D. (Architecture) Part Time at Amity University Noida?
Ans. Candidates must hold a B.Arch or B.Plan AND a Master's degree in M.Arch, M.Plan, Urban Planning, Regional Planning, Environmental Planning, Housing or Transport Planning, Landscape Architecture, Urban Design, Architectural Conservation, Building Engineering and Management, or Industrial Design from a recognised university with minimum 55% marks or equivalent CGPA. SC/ST/OBC/EWS/Differently-Abled candidates get a 5% relaxation.
Ques. Can I pursue the Ph.D. (Architecture) Part Time while working as a practising architect or urban planner?
Ans. Yes, the Part Time Ph.D. is specifically designed for working professionals, including practising architects, urban planners, and professionals in the built environment sector. You must submit an NOC from your employer at the time of registration/orientation, within one month of selection. The flexible part-time format allows you to work on research at your own pace while continuing your career.
Ques. What is the minimum duration and total fee for the Ph.D. (Architecture) Part Time at Amity Noida?
Ans. The minimum duration is 3.5 years (7 semesters). The academic fee is Rs. 75,000 per semester, totalling Rs. 5,25,000 for 7 semesters. Adding the one-time registration fee of Rs. 10,000 and refundable security deposit of Rs. 10,000, the total cost for the minimum duration is Rs. 5,45,000 for Indian nationals.
Ques. What research areas are covered under Ph.D. (Architecture) Part Time at Amity Noida?
Ans. The programme at the Amity School of Architecture and Planning (ASAP) covers research areas including urban design, sustainable architecture, urban planning, land use management, community development, architectural conservation, and environmental design. First-year coursework includes Quantitative Techniques, Research and Publication Ethics, and Research Methodology.
Ques. Is the Amity Research Fellowship (ARF) available for Part Time PhD scholars in Architecture?
Ans. No. The ARF, which provides a stipend of Rs. 37,000 per month, is exclusively for full-time PhD scholars. Part-time scholars are not eligible for ARF. However, if you hold a valid national fellowship (UGC-NET-JRF, DST-INSPIRE, etc.), you may continue to receive that stipend subject to the respective funding agency's rules.
Ques. If I have cleared GATE in Architecture and Planning, am I exempted from the Amity entrance test for the Part Time programme?
Ans. Yes. Candidates who have cleared GATE, UGC-NET, DST-INSPIRE, DBT-JRF, or similar national-level exams in the relevant field are exempted from APET for both full-time and part-time programmes. They only need to appear for the FRC interview. The exemption certificate must be submitted at least two days before the scheduled PET date.
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