Ph. D. Programme
Eligibility Admission Process Entry into the GLS University research programmes is competitive and the applicants who are successful usually exceed the minimum entry requirements. Applicants are assessed for their knowledge of their chosen discipline and their ability to complete a rigorous research project. Applications will be assessed against the following criteria: 1. Download the Admission form from www.glsuniversity.ac.in. Alternatively, you may collect the form from the School of Doctoral Research and Innovation, GLS University. • Academic achievement 2. Fill up the form, attach necessary documents and submit the form with a fees of Rs. 500 to the office. The form may be submitted in person, or by post/courier. • Relevance of your previous qualification to your intended research • Evidence of research ability 3. You will get an acknowledgement on your mail and get further details regarding the schedule of the GReAT and your interaction with the Research Degree Committee. • Current knowledge of the discipline. 4. Appear for the test, if applicable. You will be intimated the outcome within 7 days of the test. Ph.D. M.Phil. JJ ©m²æ ¼}¢S¢: ÐçÚ JJ Information Dossier GLS UNIVERSITY LEARN E - LOVE - SER V Promoted By Gujarat Law Society Since 1927 5. Appear for the interaction with Research Degree Committee and discuss your research area and topic with them. Ph.D Programme 6. You will be given an opportunity to interact with your allocated guide/supervisor as well. Typically, to be successful, you should have: 7. You will receive an offer of admission by email, giving you details about payment of fees and other formalities. • Bachelor Degree with C.A / C.S. / I.C.W.A completed 8. Accept the offer, pay the fees within the stipulated time. • You must have a Masters degree with minimum 55% score and 50% for SC, ST and others. • You must have appeared for our GReAT (GLS Research and Aptitude Test) and reached the cutoff score. Alternatively, you may be exempt from appearing for the test if: 9. You are admitted as a doctoral student or M. Phil student at the university. You can begin your studies towards the research degree now. - you have cleared NET/SLET/UGC JRF/M. Phil - you are holding any fellowship for research from national bodies. - You have appeared in the latest GATE/CAT Examination / /Any other management entrance test as approved by the university and scored more than 50 percentile - Appeared for GMAT/GRE and scored more than 50 percentile. • You must discuss your research area and topic with the RDC (Research Development Committee) to finalize your research • You must then do a short interaction with the allocated guide/supervisor and agree on common research agenda. JJ ©m²æ ¼}¢S¢: ÐçÚ JJ GLS UNIVERSITY LEARN M.Phil Programme • You must have a Masters degree with minimum 55% score and 50% for SC, ST and others. • You must have appeared for our GReAT (GLS Research and Aptitude Test) and reached the cutoff score. Alternatively, you may be exempt from appearing for the test if: - you have cleared NET/SLET/UGC JRF - you are holding any fellowship for research from national bodies. - You have appeared in the latest GATE/CAT/ Any other management entrance test as approved by the university and scored more than 50 percentile - Appeared for GMAT/GRE and scored more than 50 percentile. E - LOVE - SER V Promoted By Gujarat Law Society Since 1927 For further information, please contact: School of Doctoral Research and Innovation GLS University, 1st Floor, Above Auditorium, Gujarat Law Society Campus, Opp. Law Garden, Ellis bridge, Ahmedabad – 380059 Phone: 91 79 65222758 ; 9879260096 email: [email protected] • website: www.glsuniversity.ac.in School of Doctoral Research and Innovation About GLS University GLS University is a statutory state private university established by the Act of Gujarat State Assembly. Gujarat Law Society, the parent body of the university, is a premier educational group, offering courses in multiple disciplines. It stands as a synonym for contemporary education in the region with its state-of-the-art infrastructure which houses nearly 30 institutes in various spheres. There are over 24,000 students at the campus who are assisted in meticulously crafting their careers and leading them to the path of success. GLS has a particularly expansive alumni group too which echoes the values that it has imparted, right since its inception. Being a part of some of the most distinguished corporations, across the globe, these members of the it's alumni have carved out a niche identity for themselves, that of being responsible, pragmatic and proactive. GLS University is set up with a vision to benchmark the global standards of education and create path breaking programmes in the areas of strategic importance not only to the country but across the world. The university is all set to initiate various innovative programmes in diverse areas of management, information technology, communications, social sciences and commerce. GLS is poised to become Gujarat's first globally relevant university, delivering quality education at affordable costs. About School of Doctoral Research and Innovation (SDRI) The School of Doctoral Research and Innovation has responsibility for leadership, oversight and policy advice in relation to the research degrees including Ph. D. And M. Phil as well as responsibility for providing appropriate support and guidance to the research candidates and their supervisors. The School promotes innovation and excellence in research education and researcher development across the University. It provides a range of services to support and develop our research students, supervisors and early career researchers including research education programs, policy development, advice and guidance and scholarships. The school aims to enhance the quality of the research experience and culture at GLS University by providing face-to-face and online training, seminars, academic events and social activities. It also promotes high quality in research training through clear policies, procedures, information and support processes. The school also fosters good practice in supervision through the provision of training and compliance procedures for supervisory staff. Our Research Focus At the GLS University, we offer outstanding research training and professional development opportunities for our researchers, at all stages of candidature. These include Orientation events, Course work, research skills workshops and seminars, online collaborative research resources, thesis mentoring, leadership programs, desk research courses and much more. These valuable, highly sought after opportunities have been designed and are managed by leading research training academic and professional staff at the School of Doctoral Research and Innovation and other departments of the university. Participating in these opportunities not only supports you throughout your candidature, but allows you to get your degree off to a flying start, maintain momentum throughout your candidature, complete successfully and reach beyond your research degree. About the Research Degrees at GLS University A research degree enables you to quench that thirst for knowledge in the research area that most interests you. Research degrees are intensive allowing you to delve deeply into your subject area and contribute distinct knowledge to your field. GLS University offers outstanding opportunities for postgraduates to pursue their research careers by offering the following degrees: • Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) • Master of Philosophy (MPhil) The PhD is typically 3 years with an 80 000 – 100 000 word thesis. The programme is available on full time basis (for JRF and fellowship holders) and part time basis for all other applicants. The student needs to complete one semester of course work (included in the duration of 3 years), and then periodically appear before the Research and Development Committee, which monitors his progress. Benefits of completing a Ph. D. Degree Our school provides programmes in most major disciplines including: Undertaking a doctoral research degree has many benefits. It gives you the opportunity to: • Business and Management • Make an original, distinct contribution to knowledge • Commerce • • Information Technology and Computer Sciences Learn to communicate research findings effectively within the academia, to industry and internationally • Economics and Social Sciences • Design • Collaborate with world-class, leading experts in your field • Education • Develop key transferable skills highly sought by employers • Interdisciplinary studies • Grow personally and professionally • Join the community of scholars in your discipline Here you will undertake research in your chosen field while working alongside international leaders. We value our graduate researchers and assist in every way to ensure your research is well supported. We provide: • Dedicated research centres staffed by world class researchers and teachers • Access to some of the world’s most advanced research resources and facilities • Generous scholarship programs • Unique professional development programs • Comprehensive student support networks. The MPhil is typically 1 year study with a 30 000 – 40 000 word thesis followed by the study period. The classes of M. Phil will be conducted during Morning/ Evening hours for a duration of 2 to 3 hours a day, followed by research mentoring. Upon completion of M. Phil you are eligible to direct admission in the Ph. D. Programme of GLS University. You will then be exempt from the semester on coursework, giving you an opportunity to complete your doctorate fast track (2.5 years) by building upon your existing M. Phil thesis. JJ ©m²æ ¼}¢S¢: ÐçÚ JJ School of Doctoral Research & Innovation GLS UNIVERSITY LEARN E - LOVE - SER V Promoted By Gujarat Law Society Since 1927 PH.D. AND M.PHIL. PROGRAMME For further information, please contact: School of Doctoral Research and Innovation GLS University, 1st Floor, Above Auditorium, Gujarat Law Society Campus, Opp. Law Garden, Ellis bridge, Ahmedabad – 380059 Phone: 91 79 65222758 ; 9879260096 email: [email protected] website: www.gls.edu.in About GLS University About School of Doctoral Research and Innovation (SDRI) GLS University is a statutory state private university established by the Act of Gujarat State Assembly. Gujarat Law Society, the parent body of the university, The School of Doctoral Research and Innovation has responsibility for leadership, oversight and policy advice in relation to the research degrees including Ph. D. And M. Phil as well as responsibility for providing appropriate support and guidance to graduate research candidates and their supervisors. is a premier educational group, offering courses in multiple disciplines. It stands as a synonym for contemporary education in the region with its state-of-the-art infrastructure which houses nearly 30 institutes in various spheres. There are over 24,000 students who are assisted in meticulously crafting their careers and leading them to the path of success. The society has a particularly expansive alumni group too which echoes the values that GLS has imparted, right since its inception. Being a part of some of the most distinguished corporations, across the globe, these members of the society's alumni have carved out a niche identity for themselves, that of being responsible, pragmatic and proactive. GLS University is set up with a vision to benchmark the global standards of education and create path breaking programmes in the areas of strategic importance not only to the country but across the world. The university is all set to initiate various path breaking programmes in diverse areas of management, information technology, communications, social sciences and commerce. The University is all poised to become Gujarat's first globally benchmarked educational setup, delivering quality education at affordable costs. Our Research Focus At the GLS University, we offer outstanding research training and professional development opportunities for our researchers, at all stages of candidature. These include Orientation events, Course work, research skills workshops and seminars, online collaborative research resources, thesis mentoring, leadership programs, desk research courses and much more. These valuable, highly sought after opportunities have been designed and are managed by leading research training academic and professional staff at the School of Doctoral Research and Innovation and other departments of the university. Participating in these opportunities not only supports you throughout your candidature, but allows you to get your degree off to a flying start, maintain momentum throughout your candidature, complete successfully and reach beyond your research degree. The School promotes innovation and excellence in research education and researcher development across the University. It provides a range of services to support and develop our research students, supervisors and early career researchers including research education programs, policy development, advice and guidance and scholarships. The school aims to enhance the quality of the research experience and culture at GLS University by providing face-to-face and online training, seminars, academic events and social activities. It also promotes high quality in research training through clear policies, procedures, information and support processes. The school also fosters good practice in supervision through the provision of training and compliance procedures for supervisory staff. Our school provides programmes in most major disciplines including: • Business and Management • Commerce • Information Technology and Computer Sciences • Economics and Social Sciences • Design • Education Here you will undertake research in your chosen field while working alongside international leaders. We value our graduate researchers and assist in every way to ensure your research is well supported. We provide: • Dedicated research centres staffed by world class researchers and teachers • Access to some of the world’s most advanced research resources and facilities • Generous scholarship programs • Unique professional development programs • Comprehensive student support networks. About the Research Degrees at GLS University Research Support A research degree enables you to quench that thirst for knowledge in the research area that most interests you. Research degrees are intensive allowing you to delve deeply into your subject area and contribute distinct knowledge to your field. The University is taking several initiatives to support you in doing ground breaking research by offering comprehensive, diverse and innovative support to assist you in becoming an effective researcher. GLS University offers outstanding opportunities for postgraduates to pursue their research careers by offering the following degrees: There are a broad range of professional development programs, which seek to successfully support you through all stages of research candidature and in planning for your future career. Beginning with a comprehensive orientation program, the opportunities include: • Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) • Free workshops and seminars on research communication, research skills, thesis writing, IT, conferences and career development. • Master of Philosophy (MPhil) • Sponsored research assistance to Senior Executives from different sectors pursuing their research programmes at GLS University. The PhD is typically 3 years with an 80 000 – 100 000 word thesis. The programme is available on full time basis (for JRF and fellowship holders) and part time basis for all other applicants. • Programme to develop your Research ePortfolio The student needs to complete one semester of course work (included in the duration of 3 years), and then periodically appear before the Research and Development Committee, which monitors his progress. • Online support in form of Research databases, e journals, and web subscriptions Benefits of completing a Ph. D. Degree • Present your research idea in thirty minutes for a chance to win research travel scholarships and prizes to attend international conferences. • Leadership programme for Corporate: An advanced interdisciplinary leadership program • exclusively for doctoral candidates. • Thesis Enhancement Programme: Gets you over that final hurdle or kick-starts your writing if it has stalled. Also helps you identify the gaps in your research and take actions real time. • Practical advice on academic career planning, grant seeking, research communication and publishing within the international Journals. • Undertaking a doctoral research degree has many benefits. It gives you the opportunity to: • Make an original, distinct contribution to knowledge • Learn to communicate research findings effectively within the academy, to industry and • internationally • Collaborate with world-class, leading experts in your field • Develop key transferable skills highly sought by employers • Grow personally and professionally • Join the community of scholars in your discipline The MPhil is typically 1 year study with a 30 000 – 40 000 word thesis followed by the study period. The classes of M. Phil will be conducted during Morning/ Evening hours for a duration of 2 to 3 hours a day, followed by research mentoring. Upon completion of M. Phil you are eligible to direct admission in the Ph. D. Programme of GLS University. You will then be exempt from the semester on coursework, giving you an opportunity to complete your doctorate fast track (2.5 years) by building upon your existing M. Phil thesis. Centres within the School of Doctoral Research and Innovation: The Writing and Drafting Centre for Researchers works with publishers, editors and literary agents to help you communicate your research to a wider audience. It also gives you assistance in writing the thesis, proof reading and binding services. The Centre for Data Management: The Centre works closely with you to help you in gathering your primary data, designing your questionnaires, developing a plan for analysis, and giving you access to Statistical software like SPSS, SAS, AMOS etc. The centre also provides assistance in data cleansing and authentication. The Centre for Innovation and Intellectual Property : The centre works on commercializing your innovations, registering your patents, trademarks and copyrights. The centre would also assist you in getting government assistance in filing your intellectual property. AM I ELIGIBLE? Admission Process Entry into the GLS University research programmes is competitive and the applicants who are successful usually exceed the minimum entry requirements. Applicants are assessed for 1. Download the Admission form from www.gls.edu.in . Alternatively, you may collect the form from the Office of Dean, School of Doctoral Research and Innovation. their knowledge of their chosen discipline and their ability to complete a rigorous research project. Applications will be assessed against the following criteria: 2. Fill up the form, attach necessary documents and submit the form with a fees of Rs. 1000 to the office. The form may be submitted in person, or by post/courier. • Academic achievement • Relevance of your previous qualification to your intended research 3. You will get an acknowledgement on your mail and get further details regarding the schedule of the GRAT and your interaction with the RDC. • Evidence of research ability • Current knowledge of the discipline. PH. D programme Typically, to be successful, you should have: • You must have a Masters degree with minimum 55% score (50% for SC, ST) • You must have appeared for our GRAT (GLS Research and Aptitude Test) and reached the cutoff score. Alternatively, you may be exempt from appearing for the test if: o you have cleared NET/SLET/UGC JRF/M. Phil 4. Appear for the test, if applicable. You will be intimated the outcome within 7 days of the test. 5. Appear for the interaction with Research Development Committee and discuss your research area and topic with them. 6. On the same day, you will be given an opportunity to interact with your allocated guide/supervisor as well. 7. You will receive an offer of admission by email, giving you details about payment of fees and other formalities. 8. Accept the offer, pay the fees within the stipulated time. 9. You are admitted as a doctoral student or M. Phil student at the university. You can begin your studies towards the research degree now. o you are holding any fellowship for research from national bodies. o You have appeared in the latest GATE/CAT Examination and scored more than 50 percentile About GLS Research and Aptitude Test (GRAT) o Appeared for GMAT and scored more than 50 percentile. All those who are not exempted from the entrance test will be required to take GRAT. The test would be structured as below: • You must discuss your research area and topic with the RDC (Research Development Committee) to finalize your research • You must then do a short interaction with the allocated guide/supervisor and agree on common research agenda. M. Phil programme • You must have a Masters degree with minimum 55% score (50% for SC, ST) • You must have appeared for our GRAT (GLS Research and Aptitude Test) and reached the cutoff score. Alternatively, you may be exempt from appearing for the test if: o you have cleared NET/SLET/UGC JRF Contents Type of Questions General Analytical skill / mental ability including reasoning Multiple Choice Questions No of Questions Total Marks 15 30 o you are holding any fellowship for research from national bodies. English Communication skill (upto 12th Standard) 10 20 o You have appeared in the latest GATE/CAT Examination and scored more than 50 percentile Foundation of the relevant subjects 20 40 Research Methodology 10 20 General Awareness 20 40 Total Questions and Marks 75 150 o Appeared for GMAT and scored more than 50 percentile. The total duration of the test would be 2 hours and there would not be any negative marking. 1. General analytical skill/ mental ability including reasoning ( 15 Multiple Choice questions) 2. English Communication (up to 12th Standard level) Welcome Research Studies at GLS University Research Opportunities Am I Eligible Support & Development Opportunities JJ ©m²æ ¼}¢S¢: ÐçÚ JJ GLS UNIVERSITY LEARN E - LOVE - SER V Promoted By Gujarat Law Society Since 1927 Last date of application : 22nd April, 2015 For Application Form and further information visit: www.gls.edu.in GLS UNIVERSITY Gujarat Law Society Campus, Opp. Law Garden, Ellisbridge, Ahmedabad Contact: 079-65222758 • Email: [email protected] A statutory University created by Act of Gujarat State Assembly, Approved by UGC
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