Faculty of Technology
PhD in Technology
Overview
CEPT University is pleased to announce PhD program in the Faculty of Technology, beginning academic year 2025. The objective of the program is to train scholars towards advanced research and training, aiming to contribute towards creating new knowledge in the area of study The program aspires to build up core competencies like research capabilities, critical thinking and writing, preparedness for publishing and communication through a rigorous coursework.
Scope
Broad areas of research in the PhD program at the Faculty of Technology: Climate responsive building design, construction and operation; daylighting; indoor air/environmental quality, health and wellbeing and low energy cooling systems.
Program structure
The optimum duration of the PhD program is four and a half years. The first year is for mandatory coursework requiring full-time residency. At the end of the coursework, the students are required to clear qualifying examination. This examination will evaluate competency in the field/discipline and in the area of specialization. Upon successful completion of the qualifying examination, the students will be awarded the status of ‘PhD Candidate’. Thereafter, candidates would prepare and defend a research proposal within a maximum period of one semester. During the candidacy period, candidates will work in consultation with their Dissertation Advisory Committee. Upon clearing this stage, the candidates will get two and half years to complete the PhD dissertation.
Admissions timeline for Monsoon/July 2025 intake.
- Last date for receiving applications- 20-Mar
- Announcement of shortlisted for Interview- 7-Apr
- Admission written exam & interviews- 23-25 Apr*
- Announcement of admitted candidates- 28-Apr
- Admission secure fee payment by- 15-May
- Monsoon Semester begins- 28-Jul
*these dates are subject to change depending upon the availability of the admission committee members