Doctoral Program

About the PhD Programme of TSLAS

The PhD programme at TSLAS is designed aligning the School's vision of offering students a transformative academic experience by providing a globally competitive learning and research environment. Throughout the PhD programme, scholars dedicate their time in gaining expertise in their domain while contributing to the body of knowledge, they make a lasting impact by addressing global problems and social issues. Traditional PhD programmes tend to work within their specific disciplines, sometimes limiting the possibility of innovative perspectives while PhD programme at TSLAS, inspired by ethos of liberal arts, aim to nurture scholars to utilise their ultimate creative potential and equip them with skills of creative thinking. The programme helps them to move beyond the conventional boundaries and bring about cutting edge solutions to complex issues.

To achieve this objective, the TSLAS PhD programme offers extensive and rigorous coursework with a transdisciplinary approach. The availability of experts from diverse fields like humanities, social sciences, natural sciences, management and technology, and their collaboration in curriculum development, teaching and research renders a brilliant multidimensional environment. Moreover, access to resources like state-of-the-art infrastructure, research labs, and a world-class library provides an unmatched student experience. Also, TSLAS supports its PhD scholars with competitive stipend and funds for conference participation to reduce the financial constraints that may impede the scholar's creative inquiry,

By committing to fostering critical thinking, creative problem solving, and academic rigour, the PhD programme at TSLAS is the perfect choice for scholars looking to make meaningful contributions to the body of knowledge as well as to society.

Key Features

Interdisciplinary, Fostering Critical thinking, Inspired by the ethos of liberal Arts

Stipend Details

Category Amount Duration
NET, GMAT, GRE, or CUET (PG) Qualified Rs.45,000/- PM 4 years
Qualified through TSLAS entrance exam Rs.30,000/- 4 years

PhD Guideline

Eligibility Criteria and Timeline of PhD application/Entrance Exam

Application last date: July 15th

Announcement of shortlisted candidates with NET/JRF/GMAT/GRE/CUET(PG) scores: July 25th

Interview Dates: 27th to July to 2nd August

Final Results: August 5th

Candidates appearing for TSLAS Entrance Exam

Application last date: July 15th

Date for issuing the Admit card: July 18th

Exam Date: July 22nd from 2pm to 5pm

Announcement of shortlisted candidates for interview: July 25th

Interview Dates: 27th to July to 2nd August

Final Results: August 5th

  • Entrance Test for Ph.D. programme shall be conducted ONLINE by TSLAS and the candidates will be informed accordingly.

  • Eligibility to take the entrance exam: 60% CGPA in PG course or 75% in 4-years Bachelor’s CourseEligibility to take the entrance exam: 60% CGPA in PG course or 75% in 4-years Bachelor’s Course

  • Admit cards will be sent to the candidates through registered email ID filled in the application form. Candidates are advised to check their email (including Junk/Spam) regularly for any updates.

Fees Structure

Application Fees: Rs.1500/-

Fees per Semester for PhD Course: Rs.9000/-

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