Bennett University PhD Admission 2024 is open. The candidates will be selected based on the BRAT entrance test conducted by Bennett University. The university offers a full-time PhD program of  3-6 year duration. The minimum eligibility criteria for admission to Bennett University PhD program is a Master's degree in relevant discipline.

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Bennett University PhD Course

Bennett University offers PhD degree since 2016 for a minimum period of 3 years and a maximum tenure of 7 years including 2 semesters in 1 year. The PhD scholar may also work as a teaching assistant. The university provides 11 specializations under the PhD program.

Computer Science And Engineering Biotechnology Law Chemistry
Management Mechanical Engineering Mathematics Physics
Electronics And Communications Engineering Media Studies --

Bennett University PhD Eligibility Criteria

The eligibility criteria for various programs in the PhD are as follows:

Specializations Eligibility
Computer Science Engineering and Technology M.E./M.Tech./M.Sc./M.Phil. in relevant stream with a minimum CGPA of 6.5 or 50% marks
Engineering and Applied Science M.E./M.Tech./M.Sc./M.Phil. in relevant stream with a minimum CGPA of 6.5 or 60% marks
Law Master’s degree in Law or any other discipline from a recognized University with at least 55% marks or its equivalent
Management Master's degree, or any other professional qualification equivalent to the Master’s degree by the corresponding statutory regulatory body with a minimum of 60% marks or with an aggregate CGPA of 6.5 on a scale of 10
Media Master’s degree in Journalism and Mass Communication with a minimum of 55% marks or its equivalent grade ‘B’ on UGC 7-point scale.
Liberal Arts Master’s degree in any discipline from a recognized University with minimum 55% marks

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Bennett University PhD Selection Criteria

  • Candidates will be selected based on the UGCNET/CSIR/GATE/GRE or BRAT entrance test conducted by the university.
  • Candidates with valid marks in UGCNET/CSIR/GATE/GRE are exempted from Bennett University’s PhD entrance test.
  • Shortlisted candidates will be called for a Personal Interview.

Bennett University PhD Admission 2024

The admissions to the PhD programs are granted on the basis of the Bennett Research Aptitude Test conducted by Bennett University followed by an interview

  • The University Admission Committee will shortlist the eligible candidates after scrutinizing the submitted applications
  • The eligible and shortlisted candidates are then required to attempt the Bennett research Aptitude Test (BRAT) conducted by the university
  • The selected students are put through personal interview or Presentation or Viva-voce as according to the respective program for which student has been selected.
  • The students are then finally selected for the PhD program
  • The selected students are required to pay the institutional Fee or Security Deposit 
  • Lastly, the candidate may join the institute for the commencement of classes.

 Application Procedure:

  • Visit the official site of Bennett University 
  • Go to Admissions
  • Select PhD from the drop-down menu
  • Fill in the form carefully
  • Upload a preliminary research proposal, if you are applying for Law/ Management programs 
  • Pay a fee using net banking/credit/debit card

Bennett University PhD Exam Pattern

The weightage for admission shall be 70% marks in the written examination and 30% marks in the interview.

BRAT-Engineering and applied sciences

  • The syllabus shall be the same as the written exam for UGC-NET/ CSIR/ GATE/ GRE examinations
  • The student should take the entrance exam in their relevant area/field to the student discipline
  • The test for engineering students will be of 1-hour duration and the questions will be both subjective as well as objective.

BRAT-Law 

  • The syllabus for BRAT-law may comprise of contemporary issues on public policy development, it will be based on the student’s interface of law with humanities/ business administration/ Science and Technology/ English 
  • The test for law students will be of 2 hours duration and the questions will be essay type or short note answers.

BRAT-Management 

  • The entrance exam for management students will comprise of 2 sections carrying 50% age each
  • Section A will be of Research Methodology where they will be expected to demonstrate knowledge of research processes and understanding of quantitative and qualitative research paradigms.
  • Section B will be of Principles of Management and will include basic functions and skills under management, management theories and their applications, understanding of the relationship between strategic, tactical, and operational plans.
  • The test for management students will be of 2 hours duration and the questions will be only subjective

BRAT-Media 

  • The syllabus for the BRAT-media entrance exam will consist of general aptitude, research methodology and communication research methods and theories of mass communication 
  • The test for media students will be 90 minutes in duration and the questions will be objective type

Bennett University PhD Fees

The total fees for BU PhD course is as follows:

Particulars Year 1 (INR) Year 2 (INR) Year 3 (INR)
Annual Tution fees 1,20,000 1,20,000 1,20,000
Registration Fees One Time 30,000 -

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Bennett University PhD Syllabus

The University offers PhD programs in the following areas under different departments:

Departments Areas of Specialization
School of Engineering and Applied Sciences (SEAS) Biotechnology
Computer Science Engineering
Electronics and Communication Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Mathematics
Physics
Chemistry
School of Law (SOL) Law
School of Management (SOM) Marketing
Organizational Behaviour & Human Resource Management
Finance
Economics
Operations Management
Business Policy & Strategy
Times School of Media Print Journalism
TV Journalism
Advertising & Marketing
Radio & Podcasting
Film Studies.

The PhD students are required to undertake advanced level course work and the research work is expected to result in some new findings which would contribute to the knowledge in the chosen field or program. It would give an opportunity to demonstrate their analytical, innovative, and independent thinking, leading to creativity and application of knowledge. Students will be required to deliver seminars and publish their work and would finally be required to submit their thesis for the award of the Ph.D. degree.

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Bennett University PhD FAQs

Ques. Can I apply for PhD admission multiple times if my profile is not selected in the first attempt at Bennett University?

Ans. Candidates who have applied and have not been selected for any reason will not be eligible to apply again for a minimum period of 1 year. The candidate can attempt to apply again taking into consideration the reasons for which his/her application was earlier rejected.

Ques. Does Bennett University provide any financial support to the ongoing PhD graduates?

Ans. Yes, the university offers Financial support to all full-time PhD scholars in the form of PhD Assistantship as INR 25,000 per month plus additional hostel accommodation and food for 8 hours of Teaching Assistantship per week. The amount of assistantship without hostel accommodation and food is INR 40,000 per month also requiring 8 hours of Teaching Assistantship per week.
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Ques. How are the faculties of the PhD program at Bennett University?

Ans. All the faculties in every department are highly qualified, well-experienced, & knowledgeable. They deliver quality research education to the students.

Ques. Is experience necessary to get admission to PhD in Law at Bennett University?

Ans. No, the experience is not necessary. But candidates with more than 3 years of teaching/ industry/practising/ managerial/ professional experience would be given preference.

Ques. Is there any fixed number of seats for a PhD assistantship at Bennett University?

Ans. No, there is no fixed amount of seats available. The number of seats is decided by the number of Applications or profiles of candidates.

Ques. Is experience necessary to get admission to PhD in Law at Bennett University?

Ans. No, the experience is not necessary. But candidates with more than 3 years of teaching/ industry/practising/ managerial/ professional experience would be given preference.

Ques. Is there any fixed number of seats for a PhD assistantship at Bennett University?

Ans. No, there is no fixed amount of seats available. The number of seats is decided by the number of Applications or profiles of candidates.

Ques. What is the purpose of the PhD program at Bennett University?

Ans. PhD program at Bennett University aims to provide advanced level coursework and research opportunities for students to contribute to knowledge in their chosen field or program. It encourages analytical, innovative, and independent thinking, leading to creativity and application of knowledge. Students are required to deliver seminars, publish their work, and submit their thesis for the award of the Ph.D. degree.