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The ICFAI University offers Ph.D. Programs in the areas:

  • Management
  • Commerce
  • Mathematics
  • Physics
  • Chemistry
  • Computer Science & Engineering
  • Law
  • Pharmaceutical Sciences

The University is committed to providing an outstanding environment for excellence in Research and Development. The Ph.D. Program of the University is a three-year Regular Program that emphasizes developing the Student’s capacity to conduct original Research. The Program encourages the Student to work independently and also to be able to identify, analyze and solve basic and applied Research problems effectively and creatively.

Admission Calendar
Last Date for submission of completed Application Form 29 July 2025
Interview and Admission Decision May-July, 2025
Registration 05 August 2025
Commencement of Classes 17 August 2025

The Program is organized into four stages, viz., Course Work, Course work Examination, DRC (Departmental Research Committee), RAC (Research Advisory Committee), for Approval of Synopsis that includes Topic of Research and Research work, publishing of papers, RAC (Pre-Ph.D. Submission) and Thesis Submission.

Research Programs - Duration (Minimum 3 Years)

Program

Eligibility

Ph.D. in Management/ Commerce

The minimum qualification for admission to the Ph.D. Program in Management/ Commerce is a Master Degree in Management/ Commerce with 55% marks or equivalent grade/CGPA or equivalent qualification as recognized by the University or with 50% marks for those belonging to the SC/ST Category. The University shall admit Applicants to the Ph.D. Program through an Entrance Test to be conducted by the University. The Applicants who have qualified the UGC- NET/SLET Examination or as prescribed by the UGC/the concerned Regulatory Bodies shall be exempted from the Entrance Test.

Ph.D. in Chemistry

The minimum qualification for admission to the Ph.D. Program in Chemistry is a Master Degree in Chemistry with 55% marks or equivalent grade/CGPA or an equivalent qualification as recognized by the University or with 50% aggregate marks for those belonging to the SC/ST Category. The University shall admit Applicants to the Ph.D. Program through an Entrance Test to be conducted by the University. The Applicants who have qualified the CSIR- NET Examination or as prescribed by the UGC/the concerned Regulatory Bodies shall be exempted from the Entrance Test.

Ph.D. in Physics

The minimum qualifications for admission to the Ph.D. Program in Physics is a Master Degree in Physics with 55% marks or equivalent grade/CGPA or an equivalent qualification as recognized by the University or with 50% aggregate marks for those belonging to the SC/ST Category. The University shall admit Applicants to the Ph.D. Program through an Entrance Test to be conducted by the University. The Applicants who have qualified the UGC- NET/SLET/CSIR-NET Examination or as prescribed by the UGC/the concerned Regulatory Bodies shall be exempted from the Entrance Test.

Ph.D. in Mathematics

The minimum qualifications for admission to the Ph.D. Program in Mathematics is a Master Degree in Mathematics with 55% marks or equivalent grade/CGPA or an equivalent qualification as recognized by the University or with 50% aggregate marks for those belonging to the SC/ST Category. The University shall admit Applicants to the Ph.D. Program through an Entrance Test to be conducted by the University. The Applicants who have qualified the UGC- NET/SLET Examination or as prescribed by the UGC/the concerned Regulatory Bodies shall be exempted from the Entrance Test.

Ph.D. in Computer Science and Engineering

The minimum qualification for admission to the Ph.D. Program in Computer Science and Engineering is a Master Degree in Computer Science with 55% marks or equivalent grade/CGPA or an equivalent qualification as recognized by the University or with 50% aggregate marks for those belonging to the SC/ST Category. The University shall admit Applicants to the Ph.D. Program through an Entrance Test to be conducted by the University. The Applicants who have qualified the UGC-NET/ SLET/GATE with a valid score (3 Years) Examination or as prescribed by the UGC/the concerned Regulatory Bodies shall be exempted from the Entrance Test.

Ph.D. in Law

The minimum qualifications for admission to the Ph.D. Program in Law is LL.M. with 55% marks or equivalent grade/ CGPA or an equivalent qualification as recognized by the University or with 50% aggregate marks for those belonging to the SC/ST Category. The University shall admit Applicants to the Ph.D. Program through an Entrance Test to be conducted by the University. The Applicants who have qualified the UGC-NET/ CLAT Examination or as prescribed by the UGC/the concerned Regulatory Bodies shall be exempted from the Entrance Test.

Ph.D. in Pharmaceutical Sciences

An Applicant should have passed the Master Degree in Pharmacy/ Master of Science with a minimum of 02-year experience in the Pharmaceutical Industry and should possess a minimum of 55% marks in the aggregate or an equivalent CGPA (50% aggregate marks for those belonging to the SC/ST Category) along with the IUHP Entrance Examination. The Applicants who have qualified the GPAT/GATE Examination or as prescribed by the UGC/the concerned Regulatory Bodies shall be exempted from the Entrance Test.

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 05, 2025 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, 2025 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 05, 2025, Rs. 1,000 will be deducted as Administrative charges and rest of the amount paid will be refunded.

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 Rs. 10,000 towards confirmation of seat which will be adjusted in the first semester program fee.

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.

Students interested can apply by any one of the following methods:

  1. Online Application:

    Applicants can apply online by filling up the Application Form available at www.iuhimachal.edu.in and make payment of Rs. 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.

  2. Fill the Application Form given on Page 7:

    Applicants can fill in the application form given in page no. 7 and send it to the Admissions Office.

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

Application Form:

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

Students have to enclose self-attested copies of the following certificates

  • Date of Birth Certificate /Class X Certificate
  • Marks sheets of Class XII / Diploma / Graduation Degree Certificate.
  • Domicile Certificate.
  • Caste Category (In case SC/ST/OBC students).
  • Any other certificates pertaining to academic and other activities

Students have to submit following original certificates.

  • Migration Certificate.
  • Character Certificate.

Students have to submit the following affidavit:

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

The completed Application Form for Admission may be submitted at:

Admissions Office:

The ICFAI University, Himachal Pradesh

University Campus, # 5, HIMUDA Education Hub,

Kalujhinda, P.O Mandhala, Via Barotiwala, Baddi,

Solan District, Himachal Pradesh - 174 103

E-mail: admissions@iuhimachal.edu.in

Website: www.iuhimachal.edu.in

Note: Students have to submit five passport size photographs along with the application form.

Program Fee

The Students will have to pay the Program Fee at the beginning of each Semester as per the due dates which will be indicated in the Fee Schedule. The First Semester fee is to be paid on or before August 05, 2025.

Programs

Program Fee Per Semester

Total Program Fee

Caution Deposit (Refundable)

Research Programs (Full Time)**

Ph.D. in Management / Commerce

37,100

2,22,600

10,000

Ph.D. in Chemistry

40,000

2,40,000

10,000

Ph.D. in Physics

37,100

2,22,600

10,000

Ph.D. in Mathematics

37,100

2,22,600

10,000

Ph.D. in Computer Science and Engineering

40,000

2,40,000

10,000

Ph.D. in Pharmaceutical Science

40,000

2,40,000

10,000

Ph.D. in Law

40,000

2,40,000

10,000

** Extra fee for Ph.D. will be charged on yearly basis after the completion of minimum 03 year period as required for completing the Program. Formal extension will be required after 03 year period.

Alumni Membership and Convocation Fee

(to be paid One Time at the end of the last Semester): Alumni Association Membership Fee: Rs. 1,500, Convocation Fee: Rs. 3,000.

Caution Deposit

All students are required to pay the caution deposit along with the first semester fee. The caution deposit will be refunded without interest to the students on completion of the program. Caution Deposit shall not be adjusted to any fee dues etc.

The Hostel accommodation is available for the Girls in the University Campus and for Boys at Plot No. C -132, HIMUDA Integrated Township, V.P.O: Mandhala, Barotiwala, Tehsil Baddi, District Solan, Himachal Pradesh –174103 (which is approximately 05 Km. from the University Campus).

*Subject to availability

Hostel Fee Structure for the Academic Session 2025-26

Hostel

Single Occupancy (Per Month) (Rs.)

Double Occupancy (Per Month) (Rs.)

Triple Occupancy (Per Month) (Rs.)

Caution Deposit (Re-fundable) (Rs.)

Girls

4,000

3,000

-

8,000

Boys

-

-

3,000

8,000

Hostel Mess Charges for Girls & Boys: Hostellers have to pay Rs. 4,500 per month (fixed) for the Mess charges.

For the Students travelling from the surrounding areas to the Campus, the transport facility is available. Fee as applicable will be charged at the time of admission.

The University follows the Semester system for all its Program. Each Academic Year consists of two Semesters. Continuous Evaluation is done on the basis of attendance, class tests, monthly tests, mid semester tests (MSTs), assignments, case studies, practicals, presentations, projects, viva-voce and quizzes etc., along with an End-Semester Examination which is conducted at the end of each Semester.

The Academic Structure of each Program provides the Students with an opportunity to choose the elective Courses from the bouquet of the Courses offered in a Program by the University. The actual offering of the electives will, however, depend on an optimal number of Students opting for an elective. It is up to the University to offer or not to offer a particular elective Course.

Scholarships are provided to the Meritorious Students.

After the successful completion of the Program, the Students will be awarded a Degree in their respective discipline by the University as per the Rules/ Regulations of the University.