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Application Guide

The Application Guide will help prospective students in preparing an application for the Doctoral Research programmes.

Important: It is essential that you read this guide carefully before you submit your application form with the required details and supporting materials and documentation. Candidates who fail to fulfill all requirements will not be considered for admissions.

2022-23 Admissions Helpline

After going through the details below, if you still need any assistance, email us at [email protected] All emails will be responded to within two working days. You may also reach us by phone on +91 9441 911391 or +91 8555 287239 between 9 AM – 4:30 PM Monday to Saturday, except for national holidays.

Ph.D ADMISSIONS ARE OPEN NOW !

DOCTORAL RESEARCH PROGRAMMES

NOTE: In view of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, Ph.D. entrance test and interviews will be conducted online. Clear guidelines or any changes in procedure will be provided to candidates shortlisted for the exam/interviews.

STEP 1: PROGRAMME ELIGIBILITY & DESCRIPTIONS

  • All Ph.D. applicants should not be more than 29 years of age as on 31 Dec 2021
  • The applicant should be unmarried
  • It will be a residential programme. Selected candidates must reside in the hostel till they complete their Ph.D. programme without exception
  • Academic Qualifications: Applicants must have completed a Master’s degree correlating to the Ph.D. programme they are applying for (final year students must have appeared for their final exams by the time of the admissions tests) with minimum 60% marks (aggregate) or equivalent grade from SSSIHL or any other recognized university in the following disciplines:
    • Mathematics: Any one of the following degrees: M.Sc. Mathematics / M.Sc. Statistics / M.Sc. Operations Research
    • Computer Science: Any one of the following degrees: M.Sc. in Computer Science / M.Sc. in Information Technology / M.Sc. in Data Science and Computing / Master of Computer Applications / M.Sc. in Mathematics (with sufficient background in CS and programming) / M.Sc. Statistics (with programming skill) / M.Tech.in Computer Science / M.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering / M.Tech. in Information Technology / M.Tech. in any branch of Science and Engineering with sufficient background in Data Structures, Algorithms and Programming
    • Actuarial Science: Any one of the following degrees: M.Sc. Actuarial Sciences or PG equivalent in Actuarial Science as per UGC, M.Sc. Mathematics or Statistics or Data Science and Computer Science
    • Physics / Photonics / Nuclear Physics: Any one of the following degrees: M.Sc. in Physics / M.Sc. in Photonics / M.Sc. in Nuclear Physics
    • Materials Science: Any one of the following degrees: M.Sc. in Physics / M.Sc. in Chemistry / M.Sc. in Photonics / M.Sc. in Materials Science / M.Sc. in Nanoscience and Nanotechnology / M.Tech. in Materials or Ceramic Engineering
    • Chemistry: M.Sc. in any branch of Chemistry (Organic, Inorganic, Physical, Analytical and Biochemistry).
    • Biosciences: Master’s degree in any branch of Biological Sciences
    • Management & Commerce: M.B.A (with any specialization), M.Com., M.M.S.
    • Economics: M.A. in Economics
    • English Language & Literature: Master’s degree in English Language & Literature, ELT, Linguistics, Comunicative English and Media Studies
    • Education: Master in Education (M.Ed.)

STEP 2: APPLY ONLINE

The deadline for uploading and submission of completed applications is 31 January 2022

Online Application Process

The online application is the easiest, most secure, and only option to apply for admissions to SSSIHL.To begin with, a non-refundable application charge of Rs.200/- (Rupees two hundred only) needs to be paid using this SB Payment Collect link. Once you login,

  • Choose under Select Payment Category field ‘Application charges’
  • Choose under Programme Applied for field ‘PhD’
  • Choose under Department Applying for field, the department you wish to apply to.
  • Complete the payment process and download a copy of the receipt (needs to be submitted along with the application)
  • Make a note of the DU Ref. number
  • Click here to start your admission process
  • Use any valid Email Id to create a new account for yourself (Admissions Portal Help Document)
  • A link for activating the account will be sent to your registered Email Id. Click on it to activate the account
  • Login using your registered Email and Password, and follow the instructions given to submit your application

Note:

  • It is mandatory that you have a valid email ID. If you do not have one yet, we suggest you create an online account with popular web-based email service providers such as Google, Yahoo, Hotmail, etc. They are all free of charge
  • Application forms can only be edited and viewed as a PDF. Please ensure your system/phone is compatible
  • All your information is transmitted through a secure server and is kept fully confidential. Your application information and accompanying credentials are reviewed by the admissions representatives of the Institute to which you are applying as well as by the members of the Institute
  • Please note that falsifying or misinterpreting information on the application will result in the rejection of the application for admission
  • For any assistance or queries related to admissions or filling up the application form, you may email us at [email protected] All emails will be responded to within two working days.
  • You may also reach us by phone on +91 9441 911 391 or +91 8555 287239 between 9 AM – 4:30 PM Monday to Saturday, except national holidays.

STEP 3: DOCUMENTS CHECKLIST

Online applicants will be able to view their form in full in PDF format after they go through the online application portal and will be able to print the same.

Note: All Mark sheets must be self-attested by the applicant.

The complete list of supporting materials to be uploaded along with your application:

1) One passport-sized photograph
The resolution of the image should not be more than 150px or 1MB. JPEG/PNG formats are accepted.

2) Statement of marks

  • Self-attested photocopies of Statement of Marks – Bachelors level
  • Self-attested photocopies of Statement of Marks – Masters level
  • Self-attested photocopies of Statement of Marks – Degree after Masters level (if applicable)
  • Self-attested photocopies of Statement of Marks – M.Phil degree (if applicable)

3) Application fee receipt
Upload a copy of the application fee payment receipt. Please ensure the DU Ref. Number is visible.

4) Photo identification proof
Upload a photocopy of any Govt. approved ID card – Aadhar Card/Voter ID/Driving license/Passport

5) For SC/ST applicants
Upload a self-attested photocopy of the caste certificate

6) Relevant copies of certificates of UGC/JRF, CSIR/NET, GATE/JEST, etc., (if applicable)

STEP 4: UPLOAD APPLICATION FORM WITH REQUIRED DOCUMENTS

Once all the required documents are uploaded and verified, click ‘Save‘ to submit your application.

STEP 5: AWAIT CONFIRMATION OF DECISION ON ADMISSION TEST ELIGIBILITY

Once the Admissions Office receives your online application, it will be duly processed to make sure that you meet all the preliminary eligibility criteria and that all the supporting materials (including your application form) are accurate.

List of applicants who meet all the criteria and are eligible to take the admissions test will be published on our website and details of the Admissions Entrance Test Card (Hall Ticket) required for taking the admissions entrance test will be sent to them.

Applicants who do not meet the eligibility criteria will be notified.

STEP 6: ADMISSION ENTRANCE TEST & INTERVIEW

The dates for the Online admissions test and interview will be notified on our website. Stay tuned!

Model test papers are availble here.

STEP 7: RESULTS

The final list will be notified on our website. Stay tuned!

STEP 8: JOIN THE UNIVERSITY!

Congratulations! If you make it to this stage, you have got a place to study at Sri Sathya Sai Institute of Higher Learning.

How do I reach Prasanthi Nilayam?

 
Prasanthi Nilayam is the name of the ashram established by Bhagawan Sri Sathya Sai Baba. It is also the name of the main campus of Sri Sathya Sai Institute of Higher Learning. It is located in Puttaparthi, in the district of Anantapur, Andhra Pradesh.

By train:
Prasanthi Nilayam has a railway station by the name Sri Sathya Sai Prasanthi Nilayam (station code: SSPN). The campus and ashram are located at about 10 k.m. from the railway station. Several trains come directly to Sri Sathya Sai Prasanthi Nilayam. Auto rickshaws will charge around Rs.80 for a one-way fare to the main entrance of the ashram.

Alternatively, you can reach Puttaparthi by taking a train to the Dharmavaram Junction (station code: DMM). Dharmavaram is about 40km from Puttaparthi and is on the Guntakal-Bangalore section of the South-Central Railway.

Those alighting at Dharmavaram Railway Station may board direct buses from the railway station to Prasanthi Nilayam. If direct buses are not available from the station, you can take an auto rickshaw to the Dharmavaram Bus Stand, from where buses to Puttaparthi are available for a nominal charge. Private Taxis and vans may also be available in the vicinity of the Dharmavaram Bus Stand.

A computerized Railway Reservation facility is available at the Prasanthi Nilayam Bus Stand for those who wish to book return tickets.

By bus:
Puttaparthi may be reached directly by bus from Chennai, Bangalore, Hyderabad, and major towns of Andhra Pradesh. Buses alight at the Puttaparthi bus stand which is conveniently located directly opposite to the entrance gate of the ashram.

By car:
Puttaparthi is located off National Highway (NH) 7, which connects Bangalore to Hyderabad. Look out for signs to Puttaparthi or visit Google Maps for point-to-point directions.

By flight:
The nearest airport to Puttaparthi is Bangalore International airport. Once you exit the terminal building, you can negotiate a taxi to take you to Puttaparthi. On average, expect to pay Rs.1800 for a one-way taxi fare. It takes less than three hours to reach Puttaparthi from Bangalore airport.

You are wished the very best.
Sai Ram.

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