SGT University Gurgaon Ph.D. Fashion & Design: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Ans. Yes, SGT University offers the Ph.D. (Fashion Design) in both full-time and part-time modes. The part-time option is especially suited for working professionals in the fashion, design, or textile industry who wish to pursue doctoral research while continuing their careers. The minimum duration for part-time Ph.D. is typically longer than the 3-year full-time minimum. Candidates interested in the part-time mode should confirm the specific schedule and attendance requirements with the university's admission office at the time of application.

Ans. SGT University has a flexible eligibility criterion for the Ph.D. (Fashion Design). If your Master's degree is in a related area such as Design, Management, Technology, Textile Science, or MBA (Fashion Management), you are eligible with 55% marks. If your Master's degree is not directly relevant to the proposed research area, you must have a minimum of 10 years of professional experience (teaching or working) in the proposed area of research. This makes the programme accessible to experienced industry professionals from adjacent fields.

Ans. Scholars can explore a wide range of research topics including sustainable fashion and eco-design, digital fashion technology and virtual try-on systems, fashion marketing and consumer behaviour, apparel innovation and smart textiles, textile science and material research, fashion forecasting and trend analysis, fashion policy and cultural studies, and fashion entrepreneurship. The School of Design's collaboration with the Hungarian University of Fine Arts under the Erasmus+ programme also opens avenues for international and cross-cultural design research.

Ans. Ph.D. (Fashion Design) graduates can pursue careers as Fashion Researchers and Academics in design schools and universities, Creative Directors and Design Consultants in fashion houses and brands, Fashion Trend Analysts and Forecasters for retail and lifestyle companies, Textile Researchers in R&D divisions of textile and apparel companies, Brand Strategists and Fashion Marketing Specialists, Sustainable Fashion Advocates and Policy Advisors, and Postdoctoral Fellows in national or international design research institutions. The growing emphasis on sustainable fashion, digital design, and fashion technology globally makes Ph.D.-qualified fashion researchers highly sought after.

Ans. Yes, the School of Design at SGT University has a collaboration with the Hungarian University of Fine Arts under the Erasmus+ programme. This provides Ph.D. scholars with opportunities for international research exposure, joint publications, and cross-cultural design research. Faculty members and students regularly publish research outcomes in SCOPUS-indexed journals and file design registrations. The university's annual Synergy Tech-fest also provides a platform for scholars to showcase their research innovations to a wider audience.

Ans. The Ph.D. thesis evaluation follows UGC Ph.D. Regulations 2022. After completing the required coursework and a minimum of 3 years of research, the candidate submits a thesis evaluated by external examiners, including at least one examiner from outside the state. Following a satisfactory thesis evaluation, the candidate appears for an open viva voce examination. The degree is awarded only after successful completion of all stages. As per UGC norms, candidates are required to publish at least one research paper in a UGC-CARE listed or Scopus-indexed journal before thesis submission. For design-specific research, design registrations or patents may also be considered as research outputs.