Ph.D Entrance Test (VUPET) Forms Open from 14 February 2025.
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*Please Note:
Sr. No |
Activity |
Tentative Dates |
1 |
Ph.D Form Submission Start on |
14 February 2025 |
2 |
Last date of Form Submission |
31 March 2025 |
3 |
Date of VUPET Entrance Test |
20 April 2025 |
4 |
Result of VUPET Paper II Entrance Test |
30 April 2025 |
5 |
Interview Schedule Declare on |
08 May 2025 |
6 |
Result of Interview |
30 May 2025 |
7 |
Final Deadline for Ph.D. Admission for Selected Candidates |
30 June 2025 |
Applications are invited from all the eligible candidates for Ph.D. programme for AY 2025 – 26. Candidates should check the research interests/domains of available supervisors before applying for admission. The admissions shall be made based on Vishwakarma University Ph.D. Entrance Test (VUPET) Examination followed by Interview.
Eligibility Criteria
The following are eligible to seek admission to the Ph.D. programme:
(1) Candidates who have completed:
A 1-year/2-semester master's degree programme after a 4-year/8-semester bachelor’s degree programme or a 2-year/4-semester master’s degree programme after a 3-year bachelor’s degree programme or qualifications declared equivalent to the master’s degree, with at least 55% marks in aggregate or its equivalent grade in a point scale wherever grading system is followed.
or equivalent qualification from a foreign educational institution accredited by an assessment and accreditation agency which is approved, recognized or authorized by an authority, established or incorporated under a law in its home country or any other statutory authority in that country to assess, accredit or assure quality and standards of the educational institution.
A relaxation of 5% marks or its equivalent grade is allowed for those belonging to SC/ST/OBC (non-creamy layer)/Differently-Abled, Economically Weaker Section (EWS).
Provided that a candidate seeking admission after a 4-year/8-semester bachelor’s degree programme should have a minimum of 75% marks in aggregate or its equivalent grade on a point scale wherever the grading system is followed. A relaxation of 5% marks or its equivalent grade may be allowed for those belonging to SC/ST/OBC (non-creamy layer)/Differently-Abled, Economically Weaker Section (EWS).
(2) Candidates who have completed the M.Phil. programme with at least 55% marks in aggregate or its equivalent grade in a point scale wherever grading system is followed or equivalent qualification from a foreign educational institution accredited by an assessment and accreditation agency which is approved, recognized or authorized by an authority, established or incorporated under a law in its home country or any other statutory authority in that country to assess, accredit or assure quality and standards of educational institutions, will be eligible for admission to the Ph.D. programme. A relaxation of 5% marks or its equivalent grade may be allowed for those belonging to SC/ST/OBC (non-creamy layer)/Differently-Abled, Economically Weaker Section (EWS).
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Steps to apply for Ph.D. Admission
Note: Applicants qualifying Master's Degree in 2025 can apply for Ph.D. admission. Applicants need to submit the Master's Degree result on or before July 30, 2025, in person or through the confidential document. Applicants needs to fulfil the eligibility criteria mentioned above at the time of Ph.D admission.
Self-Declaration form (applicable to Applicant qualifying Master's Degree in 2025 and result is yet awaited)
Faculty |
Department/ Ph.D. Subject |
Admission Eligibility* |
Architecture |
Interior Spaces |
Master in Design/Interior Design/Interior Spaces/Architecture with more than 55% marks |
Commerce and Management |
Management |
Master Degree in relevant subject with more than 55% marks. |
Pharmacy |
Pharmaceutical Sciences |
M. Pharm with more than 55% marks. |
Science and Technology |
Computer Engineering |
M.E/ M.Tech in Computer Engineering with more than 55% marks. |
Computer Science |
Master in Computer Science or M.C.A with more than 55% marks. |
|
Mechanical Engineering |
M.E/ M.Tech in Mechanical Engineering with more than 55% marks. |
|
Mathematics |
Masters in Mathematics with more than 55% marks. |
|
Statistics |
Masters in Statistics with more than 55% marks. |
|
Law |
Law |
Master in Law with more than 55% marks. |
Humanities and Social Science |
Psychology |
M.A./M.Sc. in Psychology with more than 55% marks. |
English |
Master in English with more than 55% marks. |
|
Travel and Tourism |
Master degree in Travel and Tourism with more than 55% marks. |
|
Sanskrit and Prakrit Studies |
M.A./M.Sc. in Sanskrit and Prakrit Studies /Sanskrit/Prakrit/Jainology with more than 55% marks. |
|
Interdisciplinary Studies |
Professional Studies |
Master Degree in relevant subject with more than 55% marks. |
*A candidate seeking admission after a 4-year/8-semester bachelor’s degree programme should have a minimum of 75% marks in aggregate or its equivalent grade on a point scale wherever the grading system is followed. A relaxation of 5% marks or its equivalent grade may be allowed for those belonging to SC/ST/OBC (non-creamy layer)/Differently-Abled, Economically Weaker Section (EWS).
Faculty |
Department |
Total Vacancies |
Open |
Reserved |
Architecture |
Interior Spaces |
6 |
2 |
4 |
Commerce and Management |
Management |
46 |
16 |
30 |
Interdisciplinary Studies |
Professional Studies |
8 |
4 |
4 |
Science and Technology |
Computer Engineering |
18 |
5 |
13 |
Computer Science |
17 |
7 |
10 |
|
Mechanical Engineering |
14 |
3 |
11 |
|
Mathematics |
2 |
0 |
2 |
|
Statistics |
7 |
4 |
3 |
|
Law |
Law |
8 |
3 |
5 |
Humanities and Social Sciences |
Psychology |
2 |
0 |
2 |
Travel and Tourism |
6 |
3 |
3 |
|
English |
6 |
2 |
4 |
|
Sanskrit and Prakrit Studies |
2 |
0 |
2 |
|
Pharmacy |
Pharmaceutical Sciences |
62 |
31 |
31 |
Total |
204 |
80 |
124 |
The VUPET examination will have two papers
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. 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. Mechanical Engineering Entrance Exam Paper-II
Syllabus for Ph.D. Mathematics Entrance Exam Paper-II
Syllabus for Ph.D. Statistics 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. English Entrance Exam Paper-II
Syllabus for Ph.D. Pharmaceutical Sciences Entrance Exam Paper-II
Please Note:
Vishwakarma University, Pune Ph.D Entrance Test (VUPET) Admission Form Fees
Category |
Fees in Rupee (₹) |
Open |
3000/- |
SC/ST/OBC/differently-abled category, Economically Weaker Section (EWS) |
2000/- |
Sr. No |
Programme Name |
Fees in Rupee (₹) |
1 |
Ph.D. (Interior Spaces) |
75,000/- |
2 |
Ph.D. (Management) |
75,000/- |
3 |
Ph.D. (Professional Studies) |
75,000/- |
4 |
Ph.D. (Law) |
75,000/- |
5 |
Ph.D. (Psychology) |
75,000/- |
6 |
Ph.D. (Travel & Tourism) |
75,000/- |
7 |
Ph.D. (English) |
75,000/- |
8 |
Ph.D. (Sanskrit and Prakrit) |
60,000/- |
9 |
Ph.D. (Mathematics) |
75,000/- |
10 |
Ph.D. (Statistics) |
75,000/- |
11 |
Ph.D. (Computer Science) |
1,25,000/- |
12 |
Ph.D. (Computer Engineering) |
1,25,000/- |
13 |
Ph.D. (Mechanical Engineering) |
1,25,000/- |
14 |
Ph.D. (Pharmaceutical Sciences) |
1,25,000/- |
Ph.D Thesis Submission Fee (At the time of Thesis Submission) |
25,000/- |
Dr. Yogesh Suryawanshi
Coordinator, Research, Vishwakarma University, Pune
Office Time: Monday to Friday 10:30 am to 5:30 pm only
Address: Room No. 1103, VU main Building, Vishwakarma University, Research Cell Office, Survey No 2, 3,4, Kondhwa Rd, Laxmi Nagar, Betal Nagar, Kondhwa, Pune, Maharashtra 411048
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