Admissions

• Admission Modalities Modalities

  The Admission Modalities are with reference to the Ph.D Program offered by the ICFAI University, Himachal Pradesh. The medium of instruction is English.

• Eligibility Criteria
  • The minimum qualifications for admissions to Ph.D. program shall be a Master's Degree with 55% marks or equivalent grade/CGPA or equivalent qualifi cation recognized by the University. A relaxation of 5 percent may be allowed for those belonging to SC/ST/OBC (non-creamy layer)/differently abled candidates. The University shall admit applicants to Ph.D. degree program through Entrance Test conducted by it. Applicants who have qualifi ed UGC- NET/SLET/GATE/GPAT candidate in the relevant discipline shall be exempted from the Entrance Test.
  • Ph.D Physics : M.Sc. in Physics with 55% marks or equivalent CGPA along with UGC-CSIR NET / SLET/ IU HP Entrance examination as per UGC Guidelines.
  • Ph.D Mathematics : Master Degree in Mathematics with 55% marks or equivalent CGPA along with UGC-CSIR NET/ SLET/ IU HP Entrance examination as per UGC Guidelines.
  • Ph.D Computer Science & Engineering : Two-year postgraduate degree in Computer Science / IT with 55% marks and above or equivalent CGPA, over and above a four year Undergraduate Degree along with UGC-NET / SLET qualification in a respective discipline as per UGC Guidelines.
  • Ph.D Management : Two-year postgraduate degree in Management with 55% marks and above or equivalent CGPA along with UGC-NET / SLET / IU HP Entrance examination as per UGC Guidelines.
  • Ph.D Commerce : Two-year postgraduate degree in Commerce discipline with 55% marks or equivalent CGPA along with UGC-NET / SLET / IU HP Entrance examination as per UGC Guidelines.
  • Ph.D Economics : Two-year postgraduate degree in Economics discipline with 55% marks or equivalent CGPA along with UGC-NET / SLET / IU HP Entrance examination as per UGC Guidelines.
• Admission Process

  The admissions are made through IU HP application form. Eligible applicants are required to apply for the program by filling the Application Form.

  All the final year students who have not received the original certificates from the Board/ Universities by August 16, 2023 will be admitted provisionally. Their admission will be confirmed subject to their passing the qualifying examination and meeting the minimum requirements as indicated above.

  The registration of the applicants not meeting the minimum eligibility criteria by September 17, 2023 will be cancelled and only 50% of the semester fee will be refunded after notifying the cancellation of the seat by the University. Those students who apply for cancellation of their seat on or before August 16, 2023, ₹ 1,000 will be deducted as Administrative charges and rest of the amount paid will be refunded.

• Interview

  The applicants will have to go through a personal interview at the campus. This is to determine the students' attitude and motivation to pursue the program. All original certificates including the Domicile certificate, Caste Category (in case of SC/ST/OBC students) should be produced for verification at the time of interview. The original certificates will be returned after verification. The admission decision will be communicated after the interview process. All the selected students required to pay an amount of ₹10,000 towards confirmation of seat which will be adjusted in the first semester program fee.

• Special Reservation

  There shall be a special provision for admission of students belonging to the State of Himachal Pradesh in any program of the University, which shall not be less than 25 (twenty-five) percent of seats in each course/ discipline subject to the students meeting the minimum qualifying requirements referred to above.

Application Modalities

• How to Apply: Students interested can apply by any one of the following methods:

  A) Online Application: Applicants can apply online by filling up the Application Form available at www.iuhimachal.edu. in and make payment of ₹500 towards online Registration charges by using Credit / Debit Card (Visa / Master Card/ Citibank Card) or Internet banking option using secure internet payment gateway. Applicants applying online should attach their scanned colour photograph along with the Online Application. The Prospectus will be sent to such applicants.

  B) Fill the Application Form: Applicants can fill in the application form and send it to the Admissions Office.

• Guidelines to complete the Application Form

  The students are advised to read the guidelines carefully before completing the Application Form for Admission.

• Application Form

  Students have to enclose attested copies of the following certificates (Attestation should be done by any Gazetted Officer/Principal of the College).

  1. Please make sure that you meet the eligibility criteria before filling up the Application Form.
  2. Fill the Application Form in CAPITAL LETTERS.
  3. Provide all available information under appropriate sections.
  4. Make sure to sign the Application Form.
  5. Retain a photocopy of the completed Application Form
  6. Enclose a Demand Draft of ₹500 drawn in favour of “The ICFAI University, Himachal Pradesh - Fee Collection A/c” payable at Baddi, Himachal Pradesh.
• Attested Copies of Certificates

  Students have to submit following original certificate-Students have to enclose attested copies of the following certificates (Attestation should be done by any Gazetted Officer/Principal of the College).

  • Date of Birth Certificate /Class X Certificate
  • Marks sheets of Class XII / Diploma / Degree certificate (as may be applicable)
  • Scorecard of JEE (Main) for B.Tech / HPCET 2023 and qualifying exam for MBA.
  • Migration Certificate
  • Domicile Certificate
  • Caste Category (In case SC/ST/OBC students).
  • Any other certificates pertaining to academic and other activities.
• Original Certificates

  Students have to submit following original certificate-

  • Migration Certificate
  • Conduct Certificate
• Notarized Affidavit

  Students have to submit the following affidavit:

  • Gap Year Affidavit (In case of gap in studies).
  • Anti-Ragging Affidavit (Compulsory).

  Note: Students have to submit five passport size photograph with application form.
• Admissions Office

  Submission of Application : Form
  The completed Application Form for Admission may be submitted at:

  The ICFAI University, Himachal Pradesh (Baddi) University
  Campus, # 5, HIMUDA Education Hub, Kalujhinda,
  P.O Mandhala, Via Barotiwala, Baddi, Solan Dist,
  Himachal Pradesh - 174 103
  E-mail: admissions@iuhimachal.edu.in
  Website: www.iuhimachal.edu.in