Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)

Eligibility Criteria

Master’s degree in Economics, English, Psychology or any other relevant subject with 55% marks or equivalent CPI/CGPA (Grade).

The students awaiting their qualifying examination results are also eligible to apply. They need to submit the qualifying mark sheets and/or certificates at the time of admission.

Candidates applying for the doctoral program in part-time mode shall possess a minimum of 3 years of work experience post completion of Master’s degree.

The competence of these candidates will be assessed along with the regular candidates

Please note that the qualifying degree of applicant should be from an accredited university /deemed-to-be-university or an institution of higher learning of comparable standing. The eligibility criteria given above are the absolute minimum. Institute may prescribe any requirements over and above these. In case the candidates are awarded grades/CPI/CGPA instead of marks, applicant would have to produce the grade-percentage conversion criterion or formula provided by the university/institution from where the applicant has obtained the degree. In case, where, a university/institute does not provide any scheme for converting CPI/CGPA into equivalent marks, UGC and AICTE guidelines would be applicable.

 Additional Information regarding the Part-time Ph.D. admission

• The competence of these candidates will be assessed along with the regular candidates.
• After joining, the rules and regulations as specified by the Institution for regular

  candidates with regard to academic performance will remain applicable for candidates under part time category also.

• The candidate should submit, a No Objection Certificate (NOC) from the organization, in which s/he is employed, at the time of admissions giving an undertaking that s/he would be released from the normal duties to fulfil the course-work requirement (and qualifier examination, if applicable).

• The (NOC) should be on a proper letter head from the appropriate authority in the organization clearly stating the following:
• the candidate is permitted to pursue studies on a part-time basis
• he/she will be fully relieved from duty and permitted to reside at the Institute for the period of required residency that is essential for completing the course work (this is not a requirement for candidates who are working in Jaipur or organizations located within a commutable from the Institute).
• that his/her official duties permit him/her to attend required classes as per the timetable of LNMIIT, Jaipur;
• that his/her official duties permit him/her to devote sufficient time for research.
• Any Intellectual Property developed by him/her during the course of his / her doctorate degree / Ph.D. programme will be owned by LNMIIT, Jaipur, unless the sponsoring organization enters into a separate MoU/Agreement with LNMIIT, Jaipur specifying the terms of IP ownership, before the enrolment of the candidate.
• The candidate has to complete the coursework immediately after joining the programme within a period of two semesters.
• Depending on the student’s background and the programme requirements, an additional semester may be needed to complete the coursework. After fulfilling the coursework and the qualifier examination at the Institute, these candidates will be allowed to register for Ph.D.