Bikaner Technical University, Bikaner offers postgraduate programs leading to the award of degree of Doctor of Philosophy through its Departments or Research Centers, one of which is Aryabhatta College of Management, Ajmer. The award of degree of Doctor of Philosophy is in recognition of high academic achievements, independent research and application of knowledge to the solution of technical and scientific problems in Engineering, Technology, Computer Applications, Applied Sciences, Management, Humanities and English.
Creative and productive inquiry is the basic concept underlying the research work. The academic programme leading to the degree of Doctor of Philosophy is broadbased and involves minimum course requirement and research thesis. The University also encourages interdisciplinary areas through a system of co-supervision through its academic departments and research centers and provides excellent opportunities for such programs. The University undertakes sponsored research and development projects from industrial and other organizations in the public as well as private sector.
The degree of Doctor of Philosophy shall be abbreviated as PhD. The degree of Doctor of Philosophy is granted for research work in areas recognized by the Academic Departments/bodies of the University subject to the conditions and regulations contained hereinafter.
The research work shall be an original work characterized either by the discovery of facts, or by a fresh approach towards the interpretation and application of facts, or development of equipment making a distinct advance in instrument technology. It shall evince the research scholar's capacity for critical examination and sound judgment and shall represent original contribution to the existing knowledge.
The degree of Doctor of Philosophy will be awarded on the research work carried out by the research scholar, post which a scholar is entitled to the title of "Dr." before their name.
