CHANGE-MAKER
TO BE
We believe that the future is shaped by those who create it. With a research and innovation culture, Vidyashilp University aims to develop future leaders who will contribute towards the development of society.
Our focus on new-age emerging domains from Data Science to Psychology, emphasises industry-based research needs and unlocks its potential to impact our world. Therefore, our scholars are encouraged to engage in interdisciplinary research, facilitated by a platform for domain experts to interact and collaborate with one another.
RESEARCH SPECIALIZATIONS
As we continue to work in emerging areas of social relevance, the Ph.D. program at VU features the following specialization areas in its founding year


COMPUTER SCIENCE
- Image Processing
- Internet of Things
- Algorithms


DATA SCIENCE
- Artificial Intelligence
- Machine Learning
- Natural Language Processing
- Deep Learning
- Multi Modal Learning
- Audio & Video Analytics


MATHEMATICS & STATISTICS
- Fractional Calculus
- Wavelets
- Statistics


MATERIAL SCIENCE
- Gas Sensors
- Photocatalytic Dye Degradation
- Water Splitting


ECONOMICS
- International Economics
- Gender Economics
- Indian Economics


PSYCHOLOGY
- Visual Perception
- Attention
- Memory
- Well-Being
- Identity


Literature
- Gender
- Memory
- Trauma
- Narratology
- Diaspora


SOCIOLOGY &
ANTHROPOLOGY
- Urban Studies
- Religion and Well-being
- Migration and Gender


Law
- Human Rights Law
- Sanitation Law and Policy
- Environmental Law
- Administrative Law
- Constitutional Law
- Technology Law and AI Ethics
- Law and Gender Justice
RESEARCH SUPERVISORS
Working with Vidyashilp University's award-winning faculty, you'll explore the complex problems
facing today's global environment—and find ways to solve them.
Dr. Anupama A. V.
anupama.av@vidyashilp.edu.in
Assistant Professor, School of Computational and Data Sciences
Dr. Bijil Prakash
bijil.prakash@vidyashilp.edu.in
Assistant Professor, School of Computational and Data Sciences
Prof. Smitha Rao
smitha.rao@vidyashilp.edu.in
Professor, School of Computational and Data Sciences
Dr. N. Mehala
mehala.n@vidyashilp.edu.in
Associate Professor, School of Computational and Data Sciences
Dr. Shakti Chaturvedi
shakti.chaturvedi@vidyashilp.edu.in
Associate Professor, School of Business Studies
Dr. Amlanika Bora
amlanika.b@vidyashilp.edu.in
Assistant Professor, School of Legal Studies and Governance
Dr. Shital Dineshchandra Bhatt
shital.bhatt@vidyashilp.edu.in
Associate Professor, School of Computational and Data Sciences
Dr. Sheetal Lakhani
sheetal.lakhani@vidyashilp.edu.in
Assistant Professor,School of Liberal Arts and Design Studies
Dr. Gargi S Kumar
gargi.kumar@vidyashilp.edu.in
Assistant Professor, School of Liberal Arts and Design Studies
Prof. Roopa Madhav
roopa.madhav@vidyashilp.edu.in
Program Chair and Dean, School of Legal Studies and Governance
Dr. Ranjana Raghunathan
ranjana.r@vidyashilp.edu.in
Assistant Professor, School of Liberal Arts and Design
Dr. D. C. Kiran
dc.kiran@vidyashilp.edu.in
Associate Professor, School of Computational and Data Sciences
Dr. Bipin Sony
bipin.sony@vidyashilp.edu.in
Assistant Professor of Economics and Finance
Dr. Priyambada Tripathi
priyambada.t@vidyashilp.edu.in
Assistant Professor, School of Computational and Data Sciences
Dr. Mahendra B M
mahendra.bm@vidyashilp.edu.in
Associate Professor School of Computational and Data Sciences
Dr. Neha Khurana
neha.k@vidyashilp.edu.in
Assistant Professor, School of Liberal Arts and Design Studies
Dr. Sheetal Bharat
sheetal.bharat@vidyashilp.edu.in
Associate Professor, School of Liberal Arts and Design Studies
Dr. Ravi Kant Rai
ravikant.rai@vidyashilp.edu.in
Assistant Professor, School of Computational and Data Sciences
Dr. Jobeth Ann Warjri
jobeth.a@vidyashilp.edu.in
Assistant Professor, School of Liberal Arts and Design Studies,
With both full-time and part-time program options, admissions will be strictly based on merit and availability of seats. This will be determined through our Entrance Test followed by an Interview.
VIEW ADMISSION SCHEDULE
Release of Advertisement for Applications | 21th July 2025 (Monday) |
Last Date of Submission of Application | 04th August 2025 (Monday) |
List of applicants who qualified for the Entrance Test | 06th August 2025 (Wednesday) |
Date and timings of Entrance Test at campus | 14th August 2025 (Thursday) |
Declaration of Entrance Test result and list of applicants qualified for the Interview | 14th August 2025 (Thursday) |
Interview of Qualified Candidates | 14th August 2025 (Thursday) |
Declaration of Final List of those selected for the Ph.D. Program | 21st August 2025 (Thursday) |
Last Date for Payment of Fees | 29th August 2025 (Friday) |
Registration and Commencement of the PhD Program | 01st September 2025 (Monday) |
The Application Fee for the Ph.D. program is
INR 1000/-
Sl. No. | Particulars | Amount |
1 | Annual Tuition Fee (Per Annum) |
₹ 1,10,000 |
2 | Security Deposit# | ₹ 10,000 |
3 | Thesis Examination Fee* | ₹ 5,000 |
4 | Convocation Fee** | ₹ 1,500 |
5 | Alumni AssociationFee** | ₹ 4,500 |
T&C
#Refundable – Subject to University Policy
*At the time of submission of Thesis
**At the time of submitting the Proforma for request of PDC
Candidates fulfilling the minimum eligibility criteria for Ph.D. Admission are required to take the Vidyashilp University Ph.D. Entrance Test (PET) followed by an Interview/Viva Voce. The candidates must obtain a minimum of 50% marks in the PET to qualify for the Interview/Viva Voce
Exemption from PET
Candidates fulfilling the following criteria will be exempted from PET and will directly appear for the Interview/Viva Voce:
- UGC/CSIR/NET/GATE/CEED qualified research fellows or project fellows/research fellows sponsored by the UGC/CSIR/ICSSR/NDF/ICMR/DBT/NBHM or other such recognized national/international organizations.
- Obtained M.Phil. Degree and satisfies the eligibility criteria.
- Submitted M.Phil. Dissertation but Viva Voce examination and award of degree is pending. However, such candidates, if selected, will be admitted to the Ph.D. Program only on completion of the M.Phil. Degree as per the eligibility criteria.
Our doctoral program is designed to develop outstanding researchers who have been at the forefront of their academic journey and have a deep understanding of the real-world challenges they study.
VIEW ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA
Candidates seeking admission to the Ph.D. Program need to have completed either of the following requirements:
A 1-year Master's degree Program (after 4 year undergraduate degree) with at least 55% marks in aggregate or its equivalent grade 'B' in the UGC 10- point scale (or an equivalent grade in a point scale wherever grading system is followed) or an equivalent degree 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,
Or
A 2-year Master’s degree Program, with the same conditions as above,
Or
Candidates need to have also completed
- A 4-year Bachelor’s degree with Research with a minimum CGPA of 7.50 on the UGC-10 point scale, or an equivalent grade,
Or
- A 4-Year Bachelor’s degree in Engineering / Technology / with a minimum CGPA of 7.50 on the UGC-10 point scale, or an equivalent grade.
M.Phil. coursework with at least 55% marks in aggregate or its equivalent grade 'B' in the UGC 10-point scale (or an equivalent grade in a point scale wherever grading system is followed) or an equivalent degree from a Foreign 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, shall be eligible for admission to the Ph.D. Program.
Other criteria:
- A candidate whose M.Phil. dissertation has been evaluated and recommended for award of the degree, may be admitted to the Ph.D. Program on a provisional basis even before the viva-voice or final defence
- The relaxation of the eligibility criteria for those belonging to SC/ST/OBC (non-creamy layer)/Differently-Abled, Economically Weaker Section (EWS) and other categories of candidates shall be as per the directives of the UGC/State Government.
- Any amendments in the eligibility criteria notified by UGC/Statutory bodies from time to time shall be applicable and notified by the University.
- Part-time scholars admitted to the Ph.D. program must submit a ‘No Objection Certificate’ from their employer to the effect that the duties allotted by the employer will allow the required time for pursuit of the research work and completion of the mandatory Ph.D. coursework requirements.
- Any full-time employee of Vidyashilp University admitted to the Ph.D. program will need to resign from the University employment and change their status to either a full-time or a part-time scholar.

SCHOLARSHIPS
The University has instituted the Vidyashilp University Research Fellowship, to further foster and promote an interdisciplinary and interconnected approach to Research, Innovation and Problem Solving.
Applicants admitted to the full-time Ph.D. program are eligible for this fellowship.
To know more about eligibility and other conditions
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