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Admission Calender for Ph.D Program
Last Date for Submission of Application Form	January 16, 2024
Entrance Test	January 21, 2024
Date of Interview and Documents Verification	January 28, 2024
Result Announcement	January 31, 2024
Registration	February 05, 2024
Classwork	February 06, 2024

Award of Ph.D. Degree

Students who have completed the program successfully will be awarded the Ph.D. degree from the University, subject to University regulations.

Eligibility Criteria

Duration

Four years / Three years
Eligibility
- Candidates for admission to the Ph.D. program shall have a Master’s degree or a professional degree equivalent to the Master’s degree, with at least 55% marks in aggregate or its equivalent CGPA along with UGC-NET / SLET / The ICFAI University, Raipur Entrance Examination as per the UGC guidelines 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 for the purpose of assessing, accrediting or assuring quality and standards of educational institutions.
- A relaxation of 5% of marks, from 55% to 50%, or an equivalent relaxation of grade, may be allowed for those belonging to SC/ST/OBC (non-creamy layer)/Differently-Abled and other categories of candidates as per the decision of the University Grants Commission (UGC) from time to time, or for those who had obtained their Master’s degree prior to 19th September, 1991. The eligibility marks of 55% (or an equivalent grade in a point scale wherever grading system is followed) and the relaxation of 5% to the categories mentioned above are permissible based only on the qualifying marks without including the grace mark procedures.
- Candidates possessing M.Phil. degree or a degree considered equivalent to M.Phil. Degree of an Indian Institution, 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 for the purpose of assessing, accrediting or assuring quality and standards of educational institutions, shall be eligible for admission to Ph.D. program.
Induction

After provisional admission into the Ph.D. Program all students will go through an Induction Session, at the University, wherein they are acquainted with the program methodology. Thereafter, course materials will be provided to each candidate for independent study.

Course Work: All applicants who are provisionally admitted are required to take up course work for a period of two semesters. All the students have to attend contact sessions for Course Work, conducted by the University, in two spells. Schedules for the contact sessions will be communicated to the students in advance. All scholars are evaluated in course work, as per the regulations of the University.

Allocation of Supervisor: A candidate, after successful completion of the mandatory course work, will be allocated a Research Supervisor by the University, on the basis of research interest of the candidate, as indicated at the time of personal interview during the admission process.

Preparation of Research Proposal: The candidate will identify a research topic and prepare the research proposal under the guidance of the supervisor. The same will be presented, in an open Seminar, in the presence of his/ her Supervisor and the members of Research Board, for approval. If the presentation is adjudged satisfactory, the candidate will be registered for Ph.D. Program.

Progress of Research Work
a) After approval of the research proposal and registration for Ph.D., the candidate will be required to do literature survey and formulate clearly the objective and scope of the thesis.
b) Thereafter, the candidate will design the survey methodology and take up collection of the needed primary data/ take up the survey.
c) The candidate should submit at the end of every semester, a report on the “Progress of research” and also present the same in a Seminar.
d) The University gives feedback on the progress in the form of a Progress Card.
Pre-Submission Thesis Seminar

This seminar is to be presented by the candidate, whose Ph.D. thesis is nearly ready for submission. The candidate is required to present the gist of the Ph.D. Thesis work in the prescribed format using Power Point. In addition, the student is required to bring with him/her the primary data collected / survey reports or any other exhibits, considered important. Any feedback, comment or suggestion considered suitable by the Research board should be incorporated in the final manuscript of the Thesis.

Submission of the Ph.D. Thesis and Evaluation: Prior to submission of thesis, the scholar is required to make a presentation of draft thesis to Research Advisory Committee, External Domain Experts, Faculty Members and Research Scholars. Feedback and comments obtained therein may suitably be incorporated in the thesis. On submission of the final thesis in the prescribed format after checking for plagiarism, it will be evaluated by a panel of examiners consisting of Research Supervisor and two external examiners outside the State of Chhattisgarh. If the panel is satisfied with the thesis, open Viva Voce examination will be conducted by Research Supervisor and at least one external examiner and the student’s Defense is evaluated accordingly.

Admission Modalities Modalities

The Admission Modalities are with reference to the campus-based UG & PG Programs offered by the ICFAI University, Raipur. The medium of instruction is English.
Eligibility
- A Master’s degree or a professional degree declared equivalent to the Master’s degree, with at least 55% marks in aggregate or its equivalent CGPA along with UGC-NET / SLET / ICFAI University Raipur Entrance Examination as per the UGCS guidelines. A relaxation of 5% of marks, from 55% to 50%, for SC/ST/ OBC/Differently-Abled and other categories
Final year students who have not received the original certificates from the Board / University by August 14, 2022 will be admitted provisionally. Their admission will be confirmed subject to their passing the qualifying examination and meeting the minimum requirements as indicated above. The registration of the candidates not meeting the criteria by September 14, 2022 will be cancelled. In such cases, admission fee will be forfeited and only 50% of the semester fee will be refunded after notifying the cancellation of the seat by the University.

For the purpose of determining eligibility, based on aggregate percentage of marks for the respective program, the procedure used by the respective Board / University in award of the Certificate / Degree will only be taken into consideration. All applicants should have completed a minimum of 12 years of formal education for UG programs and minimum 15 years of formal education for PG programs by August 14, 2022. Applicants who have completed their graduation on a one-time sitting basis or on a 2-year basis are not eligible for admission to the MBA Program.
Admission Criteria

The selection of applicants for all programs is made through application and interview. While evaluating applicants for admission, due weightage is given to academic distinction, awards in sports/cultural events, debates, quizzes and other extra co-curricular activities.
Interview

On receiving the application, applicant will be intimated about the Interview Schedule. The applicants will have to go through a personal interview at the campus. This is to determine the applicants’ attitude and motivation to pursue the program.
Special Reservation

There shall be a special provision for admission of applicants belonging to the State of Chhattisgarh in any course of ICFAI University, Raipur, which shall not be less than 25 (twenty-five) per cent of seats in each course/ discipline subject to the applicants meeting the minimum qualifying requirements referred to above. Seats remaining unfilled under special reservation may be filled up by allotting the same to applicants belonging to Open Category.
Application Modalities
How to Apply:
Eligible students can apply by any one of the following methods:
1. Online Application
  Applicants can apply online by filling up the Application Form available at www.iuraipur.edu.in and make payment of ₹ 500 towards the cost using Credit / Debit Card (Visa / Master Card / Internet Banking) through secure internet payment gateway. Applicants applying online should upload their passport size color photograph while filling the Online Application. The Prospectus will be sent to such applicants.
2. Download of Application Form
  Applicants can fill their details online and download the Application Form from www.iuraipur.edu.in and send it to the Admissions Office along with the Demand Draft of ₹ 500 towards the cost of the application in favor of “The ICFAI University, Raipur - Fee Collection A/c” payable at Raipur.
3. Fill the Application Form
  Applicants can fill in the application form given on Page 3 and send it to the Admissions Office.
Guidelines to complete the Application Form
Applicants are advised to read the guidelines carefully before completing the Application Form for Admission.

Application Form
1. Please make sure that you meet the eligibility criteria before filling up the Application Form.
2. Fill the Application Form in CAPITAL LETTERS.
3. Provide all the available information under appropriate sections.
4. Make sure to sign the Application Form.
5. Retain a photocopy of the completed Application Form.
Attested Copies of Certificates
Applicants are required to enclose self attested copies of the following certificates:
1. Date of Birth Certificate /Class X Certificate
2. Marks sheets of Class XII / Diploma / Degree certificate (as may be applicable)
3. Domicile Certificate in case of student belonging to the State of Chhattisgarh
4. Nationality Certificate/Proof, for foreign students only
5. Other certificates pertaining to academic and extra curricular activities.
Submission of Application Form
The completed Application Form for Admission may be submitted at:
Admissions Office

The ICFAI University, Raipur, NH-53,
Raipur-Bhilai Road, Km Stone 20, PO.
Kumhari, Dist. Durg - 490 042, Chhattisgarh.
E-mail: admissions@iuraipur.edu.in
Call Us: 8103207122 / 9111005504 / 9399900577 www.iuraipur.edu.in

Fee Schedule

Program Fee:

Program Fee is to be paid in equal installments as shown against the respective program, as per announced schedule.
Caution Deposit:

All students are required to pay the caution deposit along with the first semester fee. The caution deposit will be refunded without interest after adjusting dues, on completion of the respective program.

Fee Structure :

Fee Structure of Ph.D (Full-time)
Program	Duration	Admission Fee	Caution Deposit	Program Fee
-	-	-	-	Fee per semester	Total Program Fee (Excluding Admission Fee and Caution Deposit)
Ph.D (Full-time)	3 years	10,000	5,000	45,000	2,70,000
Ph.D (Part-time)	4 years	10,000	5,000	45,000	3,60,000