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Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Computer Science


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Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Computer Science – Overview

The PhD course aims to develop a dynamic researcher which enables them to adapt according to the ever changing needs in the field of computer science in the years to come. The competencies inculcated during the course can be transferred to other disciplines to enrich the content of various disciplines. Technology has become a need of the hour; it touches every sphere of human life in the 21st century. Comprehending the knowledge of computers enables the researcher to adapt to ever changing nature in the field of computer science.
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The PhD course aims to develop a dynamic researcher which enables them to adapt according to the ever changing needs in the field of computer science in the years to come. The competencies inculcated during the course can be transferred to other disciplines to enrich the content of various disciplines. Technology has become a need of the hour; it touches every sphere of human life in the 21st century. Comprehending the knowledge of computers enables the researcher to adapt to ever changing nature in the field of computer science.

The main objective of the program is to develop disciplined computer professionals to find out new areas for innovations and make them self-reliant. Graduates of Ph.D. programs in computer science have a wide range of career options. They can work in academia, where they can conduct research and teach at universities. They can also work in industry, where they can develop new technologies and solve complex computational problems for companies of all sizes.

Why choose this course?


Opportunities for Interdisciplinary Collaboration

Strong Alumni Network and Career Prospects

Supportive and Engaging Learning Environment

Specialisations in emerging areas

Participation in International activities like con

Access to funding and scholarships for research projects

What you will learn?

  • Deepen their knowledge of computer science fundamentals.
  • Develop expertise in specialised areas of computer science.
  • Conduct original research.
  • Gain professional skills and experience.
  • Expand their professional network.

Modules

Year 1

  • Course Work
  • Research Specific
  • Domain Specific

Year 2 onwards

  • Research Advisory Committee Presentations
  • Dissertation submission
  • Final Defence
  • Web and Mobile Application Development


Career Prospects

Faculty positions at universities and colleges

Data science positions at tech companies

Research positions at government labs and industry

Information security positions at tech companies

Software engineering positions at tech companies

R & D Positions in Tech Companies.

Admission Queries

For any queries at any given time during the application and admission process, you may contact us through the following Email ID’s:

The Office of Admissions,CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Hosur Road,Bengaluru – 560 029, Karnataka, INDIA

Phone
+91 92430 80800
+91 80 4012 9400

Email IDs
Indian candidates: admissions@christuniversity.in
NRI candidates: nri.admission@christuniversity.in
International: isc.admission@christuniversity.in

CHRIST (Deemed to be University)
Kanmanike, Kumbalgodu, Mysore Road,
Bengaluru – 560 074, Karnataka, INDIA

Phone
+91 80 4012 9800,
+91 80 4012 9802
+91 80 4012 9820

Email
admissions.kengeri@christuniversity.in

CHRIST (Deemed to be University),
Mariam Nagar, Meerut Road,
Delhi NCR Ghaziabad – 201003

Phone
1800-123-3212

Email
admission.ncr@christuniversity.in

CHRIST (Deemed to be University)
Hulimavu, Bannerghatta Road,
Bengaluru – 560 076, Karnataka, INDIA

Phone
+91 080 4655 1306

Email
admissions.bgr@christuniversity.in

CHRIST (Deemed to be University)
Nagasandra, Near Tumkur Road,
Bengaluru 560 073, Karnataka, INDIA

Phone
+91 97422 44407
+91 80 6989 6666

Email
admissions.yeshwanthpur@christuniversity.in

CHRIST (Deemed to be University),
Christ University Road, 30 Valor Court, PO Dasve Lavasa, Mulshi, Pune – 412112, Maharashtra

Phone
1800-123-2009

Email
admission.lavasa@christuniversity.in

Between: Monday to Friday: 09:00 AM to 04:00 PM,
Saturday: 09:00 AM to 12:00 PM

(Office remains closed on Sundays, Government Holidays and Any special events)

Eligibility

For Eligibility Criteria Click the link below:

https:/university.in/view-center-pdf/elligibility-of-the-phd-programme


  • Students who have completed their post-graduation from an international university must submit an equivalency certificate from the Association of Indian Universities (AIU).

Fee Structure

  • Admission Registration fee of INR 5000/ (Non-Refundable)
  • Programme fee as per the below table
Year #Indian Nationals Indian Nationals SAARC / AFRICA / PIO / OCI / ASEAN /  SAARC / AFRICA / PIO / OCI / ASEAN /  Other Foreign Nationals Other Foreign Nationals
Full Time PhD Part Time PhD Full-Time PhD Part Time PhD Full-Time PhD Part Time PhD
1 60,000 INR 80,000 INR 860 USD 1100 USD 960 USD 1200 USD
Time of Payment: All the candidates have to pay the I Year fee immediately after confirmation of the admission. For subsequent years, fees must be paid annually on or before 15th March.
# The fee for Full Time PhD Scholars, as indicated in the table, is the actual fee payable and excludes the scholarship amount.

It is to be noted that though the fee is fixed for two years, there may be a periodic nominal increase to meet the rise in costs.


  • NRI fee is applicable for the first year for candidates who have studied foreign syllabus (has to be approved by UGC / AIU) in the qualifying examination of study in India. In subsequent years Other Indian States fee will be applicable.

(The above condition is not applicable to NRI and candidates applied under NRI Category).


  • NRI fee is applicable for the full duration of the Programme for candidates who:
  • Have pursued and completed their last qualifying exam from outside India.
  • Are NRI and candidates who have applied under the NRI category.

  • To claim the Indian category fee, the candidates should have studied last 7 years in India. (Not applicable for OCI, PIO and Foreign Nationals).

  • Admission registration fee of INR 5000/- (US $80 for foreign nationals/PIO/OCI) is non-refundable in the event of cancellation of admission. This fee will be apart from cancellation charges if any applicable.

  • All Candidates If “Selected” after appearing for the final selection process, the fee may be paid through the following option: Payment can be made through Net banking / NEFT / RTGS Payment / Transfer of fees does not guarantee admission.

For the Online Application form, click the below link:
Online Application Form

Syllabus (Academic Year-2023)

Content will be updated soon

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Computer Science – Overview

The PhD course aims to develop a dynamic researcher which enables them to adapt according to the ever changing needs in the field of computer science in the years to come. The competencies inculcated during the course can be transferred to other disciplines to enrich the content of various disciplines. Technology has become a need of the hour; it touches every sphere of human life in the 21st century. Comprehending the knowledge of computers enables the researcher to adapt to ever changing nature in the field of computer science.
…Read More

The PhD course aims to develop a dynamic researcher which enables them to adapt according to the ever changing needs in the field of computer science in the years to come. The competencies inculcated during the course can be transferred to other disciplines to enrich the content of various disciplines. Technology has become a need of the hour; it touches every sphere of human life in the 21st century. Comprehending the knowledge of computers enables the researcher to adapt to ever changing nature in the field of computer science.

The main objective of the program is to develop disciplined computer professionals to find out new areas for innovations and make them self-reliant. Graduates of Ph.D. programs in computer science have a wide range of career options. They can work in academia, where they can conduct research and teach at universities. They can also work in industry, where they can develop new technologies and solve complex computational problems for companies of all sizes.

Why choose this course?


Opportunities for Interdisciplinary Collaboration

Strong Alumni Network and Career Prospects

Supportive and Engaging Learning Environment

Specialisations in emerging areas

Participation in International activities like con

Access to funding and scholarships for research projects

What you will learn?

  • Deepen their knowledge of computer science fundamentals.
  • Develop expertise in specialised areas of computer science.
  • Conduct original research.
  • Gain professional skills and experience.
  • Expand their professional network.

Modules

Year 1

  • Course Work
  • Research Specific
  • Domain Specific

Year 2 onwards

  • Research Advisory Committee Presentations
  • Dissertation submission
  • Final Defence
  • Web and Mobile Application Development


Year 1

  • Course Work
  • Research Specific
  • Domain Specific

Year 2 onwards

  • Research Advisory Committee Presentations
  • Dissertation submission
  • Final Defence
  • Web and Mobile Application Development

Career Prospects

Faculty positions at universities and colleges

Data science positions at tech companies

Research positions at government labs and industry

Information security positions at tech companies

Software engineering positions at tech companies

R & D Positions in Tech Companies.

Admission Queries

For any queries at any given time during the application and admission process, you may contact us through the following Email ID’s:

The Office of Admissions,CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Hosur Road,Bengaluru – 560 029, Karnataka, INDIA

Phone
+91 92430 80800
+91 80 4012 9400

Email IDs
Indian candidates: admissions@christuniversity.in
NRI candidates: nri.admission@christuniversity.in
International: isc.admission@christuniversity.in

CHRIST (Deemed to be University)
Kanmanike, Kumbalgodu, Mysore Road,
Bengaluru – 560 074, Karnataka, INDIA

Phone
+91 80 4012 9800,
+91 80 4012 9802
+91 80 4012 9820

Email
admissions.kengeri@christuniversity.in

CHRIST (Deemed to be University),
Mariam Nagar, Meerut Road,
Delhi NCR Ghaziabad – 201003

Phone
1800-123-3212

Email
admission.ncr@christuniversity.in

The Office of Admissions,CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Hosur Road,Bengaluru – 560 029, Karnataka, INDIA

Phone
+91 92430 80800
+91 80 4012 9400

Email IDs
Indian candidates: admissions@christuniversity.in
NRI candidates: nri.admission@christuniversity.in
International: isc.admission@christuniversity.in

CHRIST (Deemed to be University)
Kanmanike, Kumbalgodu, Mysore Road,
Bengaluru – 560 074, Karnataka, INDIA

Phone
+91 80 4012 9800,
+91 80 4012 9802
+91 80 4012 9820

Email
admissions.kengeri@christuniversity.in

CHRIST (Deemed to be University),
Mariam Nagar, Meerut Road,
Delhi NCR Ghaziabad – 201003

Phone
1800-123-3212

Email
admission.ncr@christuniversity.in

CHRIST (Deemed to be University)
Hulimavu, Bannerghatta Road,
Bengaluru – 560 076, Karnataka, INDIA

Phone
+91 080 4655 1306

Email
admissions.bgr@christuniversity.in

CHRIST (Deemed to be University)
Nagasandra, Near Tumkur Road,
Bengaluru 560 073, Karnataka, INDIA

Phone
+91 97422 44407
+91 80 6989 6666

Email
admissions.yeshwanthpur@christuniversity.in

CHRIST (Deemed to be University),
Christ University Road, 30 Valor Court, PO Dasve Lavasa, Mulshi, Pune – 412112, Maharashtra

Phone
1800-123-2009

Email
admission.lavasa@christuniversity.in

CHRIST (Deemed to be University)
Hulimavu, Bannerghatta Road,
Bengaluru – 560 076, Karnataka, INDIA

Phone
+91 080 4655 1306

Email
admissions.bgr@christuniversity.in

CHRIST (Deemed to be University)
Nagasandra, Near Tumkur Road,
Bengaluru 560 073, Karnataka, INDIA

Phone
+91 97422 44407
+91 80 6989 6666

Email
admissions.yeshwanthpur@christuniversity.in

CHRIST (Deemed to be University),
Christ University Road, 30 Valor Court, PO Dasve Lavasa, Mulshi, Pune – 412112, Maharashtra

Phone
1800-123-2009

Email
admission.lavasa@christuniversity.in

Between: Monday to Friday: 09:00 AM to 04:00 PM,
Saturday: 09:00 AM to 12:00 PM

(Office remains closed on Sundays, Government Holidays and Any special events)

Eligibility

For Eligibility Criteria Click the link below:

https:/university.in/view-center-pdf/elligibility-of-the-phd-programme


  • Students who have completed their post-graduation from an international university must submit an equivalency certificate from the Association of Indian Universities (AIU).

Fee Structure

  • Admission Registration fee of INR 5000/ (Non-Refundable)
  • Programme fee as per the below table
Year #Indian Nationals Indian Nationals SAARC / AFRICA / PIO / OCI / ASEAN /  SAARC / AFRICA / PIO / OCI / ASEAN /  Other Foreign Nationals Other Foreign Nationals
Full Time PhD Part Time PhD Full-Time PhD Part Time PhD Full-Time PhD Part Time PhD
1 60,000 INR 80,000 INR 860 USD 1100 USD 960 USD 1200 USD
Time of Payment: All the candidates have to pay the I Year fee immediately after confirmation of the admission. For subsequent years, fees must be paid annually on or before 15th March.
# The fee for Full Time PhD Scholars, as indicated in the table, is the actual fee payable and excludes the scholarship amount.

It is to be noted that though the fee is fixed for two years, there may be a periodic nominal increase to meet the rise in costs.


  • NRI fee is applicable for the first year for candidates who have studied foreign syllabus (has to be approved by UGC / AIU) in the qualifying examination of study in India. In subsequent years Other Indian States fee will be applicable.

(The above condition is not applicable to NRI and candidates applied under NRI Category).


  • NRI fee is applicable for the full duration of the Programme for candidates who:
  • Have pursued and completed their last qualifying exam from outside India.
  • Are NRI and candidates who have applied under the NRI category.

  • To claim the Indian category fee, the candidates should have studied last 7 years in India. (Not applicable for OCI, PIO and Foreign Nationals).

  • Admission registration fee of INR 5000/- (US $80 for foreign nationals/PIO/OCI) is non-refundable in the event of cancellation of admission. This fee will be apart from cancellation charges if any applicable.

  • All Candidates If “Selected” after appearing for the final selection process, the fee may be paid through the following option: Payment can be made through Net banking / NEFT / RTGS Payment / Transfer of fees does not guarantee admission.

For the Online Application form, click the below link:
Online Application Form

Syllabus (Academic Year-2023)

Content will be updated soon