Ph.D. Fee Structure (2026-27)

Vishwakarma University, Pune Ph.D Entrance Test (VUPET) Admission Form Fees

Annual Ph.D Fees

The VUPET examination will have two papers

• Paper I would be of 50 marks, 2 hours duration, objective type, aimed at assessing the research methodology, general intelligence and aptitude of the applicants.
• Paper II would also be of 50 marks, 2 hours duration, subjective and aimed at assessing the subject knowledge, the communication skills, research thinking of the candidate.

Paper I:  It will have 50 questions of 1 mark each. The scope of this paper includes logical reasoning, numerical ability, language skills, research Methodology etc. This paper is common for students of all faculties. Minimum passing is 50% for all applicants.

Ph.D. Entrance Exam Syllabus for Paper I

The result of Paper-I will be displayed one hour after the Paper-I exam. 

Only those applicants qualifying the Paper-I will be eligible to appear for Paper-II.

Paper II: This paper is subject-specific, subjective type and 2 hours duration. The aim of this paper is to check the subject knowledge, research thinking, communication skills, etc.

The passing percentage for this paper is 50% for all candidates.

VUPET is a qualifying examination. Candidates who score more than 50% marks in both papers are eligible to appear for an interview

Note: A relaxation of 5 % marks will be allowed in the entrance examination for the candidates belonging to SC/ST/OBC/differently-abled category, and Economically Weaker Section (EWS).

 Ph.D. Entrance Exam Syllabus for Paper II

Syllabus for Ph.D. Journalism and Mass Communication  Entrance Exam Paper-II

Syllabus for Ph.D. Mathematics and Statistics Entrance Exam Paper-II

Syllabus for Ph.D. Interior Spaces  Entrance Exam Paper-II

Syllabus for Ph.D. Management Entrance Exam Paper-II

Syllabus for Ph.D. Professional Studies Entrance Exam Paper-II

Syllabus for Ph.D. Computer Engineering Entrance Exam Paper-II

Syllabus for Ph.D. Computer Science Entrance Exam Paper-II

Syllabus for Ph.D. Law Entrance Exam Paper-II

Syllabus for Ph.D. Psychology Entrance Exam Paper-II

Syllabus for Ph.D. Travel and Tourism Entrance Exam Paper-II

Syllabus for Ph.D. Pharmaceutical Sciences Entrance Exam Paper-II

Syllabus for Ph.D. Design  Entrance Exam Paper-II  

Syllabus for Ph.D. Computer Application Entrance Exam Paper-II  

Please Note:

• The exam will be conducted online in a proctored mode.
• The Result of VUPET Paper-II will be communicated on Vishwakarma University Website after 8 days after the VUPET Examination.
• The Examination will not be re-conducted for any applicant and no re-evaluation request will be entertained.

• Applicants who have qualified for fellowships or scholarships through UGC-NET, UGC-CSIR NET (Category 1, 2, or 3), GATE, CEED, or other similar national-level examinations with a valid score and within the certificate’s validity period may be exempted from the VUPET entrance test upon verification.
• Please note that the submission of the admission form (VUPET Form) and interview is mandatory for all candidates including the candidates exempted from VUPET.

Tentative Vacancies for AY 2026-27