VELS University PhD Application Deadline Extended; Apply by January 23

VELS University (Deemed to be University) has extended the last date of submission of the application form for admission to PhD program for the January 2025 session. The last date for submission of the application form is now January 23, 2025.

The application form is available on the official website of VELS. Candidates can use the direct link provided below for the same.

VELS PhD 2025 Admission: Important Dates

Note: The NET Qualified candidates will be exempted from writing the Entrance Test for admission to PhD Program.

VELS PhD 2025 Admission: Eligibility Criteria

• Candidates must have completed SSLC (10th or 11th grade), PUC/Higher Secondary (12th grade), a UG degree (3 or more years), and a PG degree program.
• Academic pathways include either 10+2+UG (3+ years) or 11+1+UG (3+ years).
• Candidates must hold a Master’s degree or an equivalent professional qualification recognized by a statutory body, with at least 55% aggregate marks or a grade ‘B’ on the UGC 7-point scale.
• Relaxation of 10% marks (to 45%) is allowed for SC/ST/OBC (non-creamy layer), Differently-Abled candidates, and those with a Master’s degree obtained before September 19, 1991.

VELS PhD 2025 Admission: Courses Offered

VELS University is accepting applications for admission to the following departments.

VELS PhD 2025 Admission Process

Ph.D. admissions at VISTAS follow a two-stage process:

1. Entrance Test:
   • Eligible candidates must take an entrance test for 100 marks.
   • The test syllabus includes 50% Research Methodology and 50% subject-specific topics.
   • The exam will be held at the VISTAS Pallavaram Campus.
2. Interview/Viva-Voce:
   • Candidates will present their research interests/area before the Department Research Committee.
   • Selection is based on a 70% weightage for the entrance test and 30% for the interview/viva-voce.

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