PhD in Architecture & Design | Course, Fees, Eligibility, Admission 2024

The PhD Program in Architecture at Chitkara University is focused on the production of knowledge in the historical, theoretical, or technological development of architecture, landscape architecture, and historic preservation. Operating within the context of a design school in a university setting, it is a fundamentally interdisciplinary program, and seeks to explore opportunities in the wider university to reconsider the terms, methods, and futures of architectural knowledge.

Furthermore, the PhD in Architecture addresses the development of modern architectural form and ideas as they have been affected by social, economic, and technological change. In broad terms, it encompasses the relations between the profession, practice, civil institutions, and the society at large.

Program Overview

The Ph.D. program in Architecture, Urban Design, and Development (AUDD) at Chitkara University opens up new opportunities for designers and professionals in design and allied fields to traverse traditional design disciplines and widen their expertise. This unique program further enables participation in research activities across all academic communities through the acquisition of critical analytical skills and enhancing research writing skills. The curriculum through its unique modules introduces scholars to a variety of professional themes and develops a rational understanding of the discipline of architecture and other associated spheres. Furthermore, the researchers acquire the ability to apply multidisciplinary tools and methodologies to address issues and deliver with the motivation to convert knowledge into useful applications to expand the boundaries of the fields of architecture, urban design, and development.

Admission Eligibility

The candidates for the program must have one of the following qualifications obtained from any of the universities incorporated by an Act of the central or state legislature 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 2-year/4-semester master’s degree program in a relevant discipline after a 4-year/8 semester bachelor’s degree program
or
A 2-year/4-semester master’s degree program in a relevant discipline after a 5-year/10 semester bachelor’s degree program
or
Qualifications declared equivalent to the master’s degree in a relevant discipline by the corresponding statutory regulatory body, with at least 55% marks in aggregate
or
An equivalent qualification from a foreign educational institution accredited by an assessment and accreditation agency which is approved, recognized or authorized by an authority, established or incorporated under a law in its home country or any other statutory authority in that country to assess, accredit or assure quality and standards of the educational institution
or
A 4-year/8-semester bachelor’s degree program in a relevant discipline with a minimum of 75% marks in aggregate or its equivalent grade on a point scale wherever the grading system is followed.
or
A 5-year/10-semester bachelor’s degree program in a relevant discipline with a minimum of 75% marks in aggregate or its equivalent grade on a point scale wherever the grading system is followed.

Note: 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 evidences 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. 30,000/-
Career Advancement Services Fee	Rs. 20,000/-
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.

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 / patent data bases, 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

What to Expect

The PhD program at Chitkara University will prepare you for an outstanding career in research and teaching. Right from your first semester, you’ll get to work with faculty mentors across your field as you investigate the challenges that interest you. Our doctoral program students have the ability—and diligence—to study complex issues that the world right now faces.

Developing Transferrable Skills for Non-Academic Careers

Our PhD Program is strategically designed to cater to the needs of high-achieving professionals aiming to enhance their career in the world beyond academia as well. While conventional academic skills are often developed through courses and mentoring, we also incorporate various pedagogical approaches to mentor them as leaders, entrepreneurs, etc., equipping them with numerous transferable skills, thus grooming them for successful careers in the industry.
Opportunities to Present Papers at Prominent Conferences

Our PhD students get the opportunity to present their work at prominent conferences. Such conferences, we believe, provide a platform to present one’s research to a global and important audience of scholars and experts in the field. Resultantly, our scholars are ahead at knowing about latest developments as well as open issues that the research community is collectively deliberating upon.
Student Support

Our faculty closely works with research scholars on all phases of the research process—from idea generation and study design to data analysis and writing. The culture is collegial and informal, with students viewed as colleagues and co-authors. Moreover, students are encouraged to work with multiple faculty, which helps them widen their perspective on contemporary issues in their field.
Collaborative Research Environment

In our PhD Program one finds the most conducive environment to work in collaboration with other scholars, teachers and ace researchers. Our ideology is simple - collaborative teams exhibit important research outcomes, far beyond what could be accomplished by individuals working independently.

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Doctoral Program in
Architecture, Urban Design & Development

Program Overview

Admission Eligibility

How to Apply

Get in touch with us

Program Fee Structure

Program Structure

What to Expect

Developing Transferrable Skills for Non-Academic Careers

Opportunities to Present Papers at Prominent Conferences

Student Support

Collaborative Research Environment

Concentrations Offered

Framework for PhD Program

ADMISSIONS

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Doctoral Program inArchitecture, Urban Design & Development

Program Overview

Admission Eligibility

How to Apply

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Program Fee Structure

Program Structure

What to Expect

Developing Transferrable Skills for Non-Academic Careers

Opportunities to Present Papers at Prominent Conferences

Student Support

Collaborative Research Environment

Concentrations Offered

Framework for PhD Program

ADMISSIONS

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