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Doctorate PROGRAMS

A Doctorate in Indian Knowledge System (IKS) is a research-driven program that delves into India’s vast traditional knowledge, covering subjects like philosophy, Ayurveda, mathematics, linguistics, and architecture. It integrates ancient wisdom with contemporary studies, promoting scholarly exploration and practical applications. This doctorate prepares researchers to preserve, reinterpret, and innovate within the realm of IKS for global relevance.

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Admissions Open for Year 2025-26

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Admission Schedule

  • Application Forms: 1 September 2025

  • ​Online Entrance Exam : 

  • Merit List : 

  • Interview :  

  • Result :  

  • Admission :

Doctorate Programms 

1. Doctorate by Qualification and Research

2. Doctorate by Practice and Research

3. Doctorate by Publications and Research

Eligibility 

1) Doctorate by Qualification and Research : Masters Degree in any Subject with minimum 50% Marks.

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2) Doctorate by Practice and Research

  1. Graduate Degree in any Subject with min. 50% Marks with Practical Experience of minimum 10 years in the respective field

  2. Diploma ( 3 Years )  in any Subject with min. 50% Marks with Practical Experience of minimum 15 years in the respective field 

  3. SSC - Matric passed - with min.  50% Marks with Practical Experience of minimum 20 years in the respective field 

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3) Doctorate by Publication and Research : Minimum 3 books must be published before 3 years

Duration

2 Years (can be extended up to 5 Years) 

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After completion of 5 Years from the registration date, the student will be treated as a fresh student and he/she will be required to follow the procedure as a new candidate. 

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Fees Structure

Application Form Fees  :

For Indian Students: Rs. 5000/- 

For Foreign Students: 150 USD

includes 

  1. Processing Fee

  2. Online Entrance Test 

  3. Online Interview 

 

Late Fee for Application :

For Indian Students: Rs. 2000/- Only,

For Foreign Students: 50 USD

 

Tuition Fees 
For Indian Students: Rs. 48,000/- Per Semester

For Foreign Students: 750 USD Per Semester 

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Thesis External Evaluation Fees :

For Indian Students: Rs. 21,000/- 

For Foreign Students: 450 USD  

 

​Degree Award for PhD and Doctorate Programs Rs. 10,000/- 

Steps to get  Doctorate Degree 

1. Application 
2. Online Entrance Test and Online Interview 
3. Confirmation of Admission 
4. Payment of First Semester Fees 
5. First Course Work on Research Methodology 
6. Introduction and Selection of Guide 
7. Confirmation of Research Proposal 
8. Course work – Total 4 Courses ( Online ) including a Course on Research Methodology 
9. Half Yearly Progress Reports - Min. 5 and Max. 9Reports 
10. Paper Publications in Journals / Conferences - 4 Papers
11. Submission of Thesis 
12. Evaluation and assessment of Thesis 
13. Interview and Defence 
14. Acceptance of the Thesis 
15. Award of The Degree

Please Note

  • Eminent guides are available for the selection of a Research Topic as per your background and qualifications.

  • Counseling sessions are available for Pre-Doctorate registration guidance.

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