Ph.D. Admission and Research Policies

What is the vision of the Office of the Dean Research Studies at Vel Tech?

• To increase student enrollment

• To empower researchers to excel in innovative research and address societal needs

• To improve administrative processes

• To focus only on engineering research

Which of the following is not an activity of the Office of the Dean Research Studies?

• Conducting events and interactive meets

• Facilitating networking with stakeholders

• Issuing student scholarships

• Framing rules and policies

How many papers are required for full-time and part-time Ph.D. scholars?

• 1 paper

• 2 papers (1 WoS + 1 Scopus or both WoS)

• 3 papers in any journal

• No publication is mandatory

What is the minimum credit requirement for Direct Ph.D. scholars?

• 12 credits

• 42 credits

• 80 credits

• 96 credits

Which course is compulsory for all Ph.D. scholars?

• Advanced Machine Learning

• Research and Publication Ethics (RPE)

• Data Structures

• Industrial Training

Candidates with which qualifications are exempt from the written entrance exam?

• Bachelor's degree

• M.Tech only

• UGC/CSIR (JRF)/NET/SLET/Teacher Fellowships/M.Phil.

• Any postgraduate degree

Who finalizes the topic of research for a Ph.D. scholar?

• Research Advisory Committee (RAC)

• Department Head

• Dean Academics

• Student alone

What is the plagiarism level policy applied for Ph.D. thesis at Vel Tech?

• 0% tolerance

• Follows institutional and UGC norms (checked by tools)

• Up to 50% allowed

• No check required

The Dr. Sagunthala Rangarajan Annual Research Scholar Symposium (SRASS) 2025 includes:

• Only technical paper presentations

• Roundtable discussions, talks, and awards

• Only workshops

• Cultural events only

What is the weightage given to entrance exam and interview during Ph.D. admission selection?

• 100% entrance exam

• 50% entrance, 50% interview

• 70% entrance exam, 30% interview

• 30% entrance, 70% interview