The Doctoral Program in Art & Design at Chitkara University helps scholars to extensively explore the concepts and research skills, as well as delve into analyzing the knowledge related to their respective areas of research objectively. The scholars will follow a program of self-directed, independent study, supported by experienced supervisors who are themselves experts in their area. They are also supported by the wider research community in Art and Design and will have regular opportunities to attend research seminars, conferences, and symposia.

The academic program is interdisciplinary in nature and carried in a comparative perspective to fulfill the contemporary requirements. Notably, the program facilitates scientific guidance for the research students with adequate infrastructure and support to fulfill their requirements.

Program Overview

Chitkara University’s doctoral program enables visual Arts & Design professionals and academicians to extend their professional careers by infusing theoretical/conceptual/practical knowledge to develop research skills. Furthermore, the program empowers the visual Arts & Design practitioners, art entrepreneurs, academicians, and cultural workers to analyse contemporary situations, and implement the best workable solutions to complex contemporary art issues. Post the completion of the doctoral program, the students can expect to –

Apply theoretical and analytical competency in their specific research area by working with one of the advanced researchers.
Exhibit analytical and research skills necessary to create knowledge and apply it to emerging research problems.
Demonstrate expertise in specific topics through the design, execution and completion of doctoral dissertation that contributes to the knowledge and practice of the field.

Admission Eligibility

The candidates must have obtained the following qualification, passing from any of the universities incorporated by an Act of the central or state legislature in India or other educational institutions established by an act of parliament or declared to be deemed as a university under Section 3 of the UGC Act, 1956, or possess an equivalent qualification recognized by the Ministry of HRD, Government of India, or equivalent qualification from an institution approved by AICTE. A Master’s degree or its equivalent in relevant discipline with minimum 55% aggregate marks (relaxation for reserved categories as per UGC norms).

How to Apply

Candidates who fulfil the eligibility criteria, are required to fill the admission form with required documents of all particulars to be attached. All application forms will be screened by a separate screening committee whose representatives will be from Doctoral Research Committee and experts from the University in the respective areas. The candidates short-listed on the basis of their academic record and relevant experience will appear in a written test to be conducted by the University. Time-table & Curriculum will be intimated to the registered candidates. The candidates will then appear for a personal interview for the final selection.

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Program Fee Structure

Fee Components	Amount
Enrolment Fee	Rs. 50,000/-
Course Work Fee 1	Rs. 25,000/-
Course Work Fee 2	Rs. 25,000/-
Course Work Fee 3	Rs. 25,000/-
Doctoral Seminar on Specialisation	Rs. 60,000/-
Synopsis Seminar Fee	Rs. 60,000/-
Progress Review Seminar 1	Rs. 20,000/-
Progress Review Seminar 2	Rs. 20,000/-
Progress Review Seminar 3	Rs. 20,000/-
Pre-Thesis Submission	Rs. 40,000/-
Thesis Submission & Defence Fee	Rs. 75,000/-
Total	Rs. 4,20,000/-

Program Structure

The curriculum includes compulsory coursework, research proposal and objectives, research work and progress, pre-thesis work, and thesis defense. It also includes fulfillment of all research objectives, acceptance/publication of research papers in peer-reviewed journals or conferences. The course work comprises of five components: research methodology, advanced research methodology, doctoral foundation seminar, doctoral concentration seminar, and research & publication ethics. After successfully completing coursework, the research scholar works in close coordination and under the strict supervision of his / her research guide, prepares the research proposal, and identifies the objectives of the research work. Progress of the research work is reviewed every six months and finally, the scholars submit their thesis and defend it. The Doctoral Research Committee (DRC) closely mentors and monitors this process.

Phase	Sub components	Outcome
Course Work	Research Methodology	Enabling scholars to purse research in a methodical manner
	Advanced Research Methodology	Enabling scholars to know about tools and technologies to process their data
	Doctoral Foundation Seminar	Enabling and equipping scholars with required tools and technologies in their broad discipline area
	Doctoral Concentration Seminar	a) Motivation to Research, b) identification of base paper(s), c) State-of-art, d) Identification of research gaps, e) Identification of Tools/Technologies for conducting proposed research
	Research & Publication Ethics	Sensitisation towards research; Ethics and respect to science and research integrity; Intellectual honesty and research integrity; Scientific misconducts; Falsification, Fabrication and Plagiarism
Submission of Research Proposal		Extensive literature review / research proposal submitted to Dean (DRC) in prescribed format
Progress Seminar – I		Progress on identified research objectives
Progress Seminar – II		Progress on identified research objectives
Progress Seminar – III		Progress on identified research objectives
Pre Thesis Seminar		Achievement of all objectives, Thesis ready in final shape, Research paper(s) communicated to Conferences / Journals
Thesis Submission and Defence		Eligibility for award of PhD. degree

Concentrations Offered

Art and Aesthetics+

Modern Art+

Folk and Tribal Visual Arts+

Contemporary Art+

Design Innovation+

Spiritual and Ritualistic Art Forms+

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