Aug 2025
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Up to 90% Scholarship for Girl Students
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Applications for the Ph.D. Programme are invited in advance and will be made on the basis of entrance test and interview. The admission will be subject to initial being available in the pertinent specializations. The candidates who qualify (JRF/ SRF) UGC (NET/ JRF)/ CSIR (NET/ JRF)/ examination/ SLET / GATE or GPAT score card, Teacher research fellows will be exempted from entrance test. The final selection will be based on the performance in Entrance Test (70% weightage) and Interview (30% weightage) subject to scoring requirement number of marks in the Interview.
Minimum 03 Academic Years (06 semesters)
Ph.D. Candidacy and Monitoring Process
A student will be given the Ph.D. Candidacy on completion of the following requirements:Passing the Course Work for required amount of time as per the norms.Presenting a seminar that delineates the current state of knowledge about the specific problem onwhich the student wants to pursue research, the proposed methodology and the goals intended to beachieved along with future perspectives of the proposed research.After the candidate is granted the Ph.D. research work in the form of Synopsis, he/ she will appearbefore the Department Doctoral Board once in six months to make a presentation of the progress of his/her work for evaluation and further guidance.
Medium of Instruction
Unless otherwise specified by the University, the medium of instruction, course work, examination,question paper, synopsis and thesis will be English in all cases.
Submission of Thesis
The Ph.D. candidate will be allowed to submit the thesis, if and only if, he/ she has published at leasttwo research paper in refereed journal and made two paper presentations in conferences/ seminarsbefore the submission of the thesis for adjudication, and produce evidence for the same in the form ofpresentation certificates and/ or reprints. The candidate will make a presentation of the work done byhim/ her, which will be open to all faculty members and research students before the thesis is boundand submitted for evaluation. Research Departmental Committee will be responsible for scheduling theopen presentation for all research scholars.
Thesis Evaluation
The Ph.D. thesis submitted by a research scholar will be evaluated by his/ her Research Supervisor andthree external examiners will be appointed by honorable President who are not working in theInstitution/ College, out of which one shall be from outside the Rajasthan
Defense of Thesis towards of Award of Ph.D. Degree
The open viva-voce of the research scholar to defend the thesis will be organized only if the evaluationreport(s) of the external examiner(s) on the thesis are recommended for conducting the viva-voceexamination. The candidate will finally present the research work duly approved by the concerneddepartmental research committee per the schedule. The Board will examine the candidate through aviva-voce based on the reports based on concern committee. The viva-voce examination openlydefended where all the faculty members and research students will be present. A prior notificationbefore a week will be informed to faculty members and research scholars. Based on the performance ofthe viva of scholar the research committee including experts who are invited will send itsrecommendations for the award of Ph.D. degree for approval by the Vice Chancellor
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A Ph.D. program in Arts and Design is an advanced academic track that focuses on scholarly research, theoretical development, and critical analysis within the fields of art and design. The program typically involves a combination of rigorous coursework, comprehensive examinations, and a substantial dissertation project. Students in this program engage with advanced topics in art theory, design methodologies, and cultural studies, often exploring specialized areas such as art history, design practice, or creative innovation. The curriculum includes core courses on research methods and theoretical frameworks, supplemented by electives tailored to individual research interests.
The centerpiece of the Ph.D. journey is the dissertation, where candidates conduct original research to contribute new knowledge or insights to their field. This process is supported by comprehensive exams and a final defense before a panel of experts. Beyond academics, the program often provides opportunities for teaching, presenting at conferences, and publishing research, preparing graduates for careers in academia, research institutions, museums, galleries, and the broader creative industries. Overall, a Ph.D. in Arts and Design is aimed at developing scholars and practitioners who are poised to advance the understanding and practice of art and design in innovative and impactful ways.
The curriculum for a Ph.D. program is designed to provide a deep and comprehensive understanding of a specialized field through a combination of coursework, research, and practical experience. Initially, students complete core courses that establish a strong foundation in the theoretical and methodological aspects of their discipline. These courses are intended to enhance their knowledge and analytical skills, preparing them for advanced research.
Ph.D. in Design coursework involves the below mentioned topics:
Research Methods in Design
Design Process and Design Thinking
History of Art and Design (Global Perspective)
Sustainable practices in Design
Intellectual Property Rights in Design
Design sub-domains:
Fashion Design
Industrial Design/Product Design
Communication Design (Space Design, Graphic Design, Photography, Film Making, Animation, New Media)
Interior Design
Textile Design
Accessory Design
Social Design
The Suresh Gyan Vihar University, Jaipur is a renowned University, established by an Act of State Legislature in the State of Rajasthan by the Suresh Gyan Vihar University, Jaipur Act, 2008 (Act No. 16 of 2008). The University is ranked by NIRF-2024 in the Rank-Band of 101-150 with the School of Pharmacy at 49th rank, and also university appeared in the overall rank band for the first time in the rank band 151-200. It is due to the consistent effort of ensuring quality and ethics in our delivery that the SGVU has been granted an "A+" grade accreditation by NAAC, achieving a score of 3.32 out of 4. Furthermore, the university's agriculture program and college have received accreditation from ICAR for five years. Based in Jaipur, it is also one of the only few research-driven Universities in Rajasthan with DSIR-SIRO recognition. Other major program approvals includes PCI, UGC-DEB, RCI, BCI, NCTE and AICTE.
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