Ph.D. Admissions 2026-27: ATLAS SkillTech University

ATLAS SkillTech University, awarded a NAAC A Grade (Cycle 1), is inviting applications for its Ph.D. Programmes for the Academic Year 2026-27. The university is dedicated to fostering high-impact, Applied & Interdisciplinary Research across its prestigious schools.

Admission Overview

Parameter	Details
Institution	ATLAS SkillTech University
Program	Ph.D. (Full-time & Part-time)
Application Start Date	01/04/2026
Application Deadline	30/06/2026
Entrance Test Date	04/07/2026
Coursework Start Date	01/08/2026

Key Schools and Specializations

Applications are invited for doctoral research in the following domains:

ISDI (School of Design & Innovations): Communication Design, UI/UX, Product Design, Design Education, Fashion Design, Design Management, Service Design, Design History, Cultural Studies in Design, Social Design, Universal Design, and Human-Computer Interaction Design.
ISME (School of Management & Entrepreneurship): Finance, Marketing, Entrepreneurship, General Management, Economics, and Supply Chain Management.
uGDX (School of Technology): Big Data, Mechatronics, Computer Vision, Biomedical Image Processing, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Robotics, Nanomaterial, Cyber Security, Data Science, Cloud Computing, Microwave, Automation, Renewable Energy, and Semiconductor.

Eligibility, Fellowship & Financial Aid

Criteria	Description
Educational Qualification	A two-year Master's degree from an accredited university with a minimum of 55% marks (50% for SC/ST/PwD candidates) or a CGPA of 6.0 on a 10-point scale. Exceptional candidates with a 4-year Bachelor's degree and a minimum CGPA of 8.0/10 in Engineering/Technology/Design domains may also apply for full-time Ph.D.
Fellowship & Scholarships	ATLAS provides financial support through its Scholarship Program, which includes Merit-Based scholarships, Financial Assistance for low-income candidates, and special considerations for Defence Forces and Wards of Educators. Eligible Full-Time Ph.D. scholars with valid national-level test scores (UGC NET/CSIR NET/GATE) may also receive standard research stipends/fellowships as per statutory body norms and university guidelines.
Test Exemptions	The requirement for the entrance exam is waived for candidates holding M.Tech/ME degrees, or those with B.E./B.Tech/M.Sc./M.A./MBA from IITs/CFTIs/IISc graduating with a CGPA of 8.0 or above.

Selection Process

The admission process involves multiple stages of rigorous evaluation:

Entrance Test: A subject-specific Master's level examination consisting of 5 conceptual questions (50 Marks).
Research Proposal: Candidates must submit a preliminary research idea (up to 1000 words) and deliver a formal Research Proposal Presentation (50 Marks).
Personal Interview: A comprehensive evaluation conducted by the University Research Committee (50 Marks).

How to Apply

Interested candidates must complete their application process online before the deadline. Applicants are required to upload scanned copies of their academic mark sheets, a government ID (Aadhar/Passport), their preliminary research idea, and an Employment Verification Certificate (strictly for Part-Time Ph.D. applicants).

Online Application Portal: atlasuniversity.edu.in/phdapplications
Submission Email: phd@atlasuniversity.edu.in
Admissions Helpline: +91 730 4464 621

Ph.D. Admissions 2026-27: ATLAS SkillTech University