Ph.D Programme
About the programme:
The doctoral programme of the Department of Computer Engineering, Ph.D puts on offer a plethora of possibilities for research driven students. Providing world class facilities and a conducive environment to our scholars has been a priority for us, many of whom have published results in journals of national and international repute.
Fellowships:
Fellowships are provided as per the rules prescribed by UGC, and adopted by Jamia Millia Islamia.
Admission process:
The University will separately notify for admission to Ph.D Programs, in March-April every year. The information including available seats, detailed admission guidelines, entrance test syllabi, application form etc. are made available on the University website www.jmi.ac.in. Candidates, if possible, are advised to independently find a Supervisor who is willing to accept and supervise the candidate’s proposed synopsis/topic.
Who can Apply?
The candidate must have obtained at least a Second Class Masters Degree with not less than 55% of marks of a University or a Degree recognized by the University as its equivalent in Computer Science or other engineering disciplines.
The Department offers the possibility for certain category of students to supersede the requirement of appearing and qualifying the Entrance Test. Please refer to the Information Brochure given below for further details.
Interview:
All the candidates wishful of admission to the PhD programme shall be called for an interview as per the schedule notified by the Department.
Careers after Ph.D:
The burgeoning demand in industry and academia for quality researchers in India and abroad have opened an avenue of lucrative and satisfying career paths for doctoral students. A Ph.D. graduate commands a significantly higher salary and respect in the industry, compared to his non-PhD counterparts.
Academia still remains the most preferred career option for PhDs, with R&D and start-ups following close behind.