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Ph. D Programmes | Doctor Of Philosophy | Vishwakarma University Pune
Ph.D. Programmes
DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY (Ph.D)
Ph.D Entrance Test (VUPET) Forms Open from 1 February 2026.
Click here to know how to fill VUPET Form
Click here to fill the VUPET Application Form
Before a
pplying
, please ensure you have the following documents in soft copy
format
:
H.S.C (12th grade) Marksheet
(soft copy)
Undergraduate Marksheet
(soft copy)
Postgraduate Marksheet
(soft copy)
Aadhar Card/Passport
(soft copy)
Passport-size Photo
(
JPG format only, resolution: 350×450 px, file size ≤ 200 KB
)
Signature Photo
(
JPG format only, resolution: 350×450 px, file size ≤ 200 KB
)
For Research Category Applicants: Caste Certificate, Caste Validity, Non-Creamy
layer
Ensure all files are ready before starting the form submission process.
Self-Declaration form (applicable to Applicant qualifying Master's Degree in 2026 and result is yet awaited)
Download Self-Declaration Form
*Please Note:
This is the tentative schedule; any of the date(s) and other details as mentioned above is subject to change at the discretion of the University.
Applicants are strongly advised not to wait for the last dates for form submission as mentioned above dates are subject to change and requested to apply the earliest to avoid last date rush.
The exam will be conducted online in a proctored mode.
No separate intimation or announcement to any applicant(s) will be given.
VUPET Important Dates
Sr. No
Activity
Date
1
Ph.D Form Submission Start on
1 February 2026
2
Last date of Form Submission
22 March 2026
3
Date of VUPET Entrance Test
12 April 2026
4
Result of VUPET Paper II Entrance Test
21 April 2026
5
Interview Schedule Declare on
27 April 2026
6
Result of Interview
15 May 2026
7
Final Deadline for Ph.D. Admission for Selected Candidates
30 May 2026
Applications are invited from all the eligible candidates for Ph.D. programme for AY 2026 –27. Candidates should check the research interests/domains of available supervisors before applying for admission. The admissions shall be made based on Vishwakarma University Ph.D. Entrance Test (VUPET) Examination followed by Interview.
Eligibility Criteria
The following are eligible to seek admission to the Ph.D. programme:
(1) Candidates who have completed:
A 1-year/2-semester master's degree programme after a 4-year/8-semester bachelor’s degree programme or a 2-year/4-semester master’s degree programme after a 3-year bachelor’s degree programme or qualifications declared equivalent to the master’s degree, with at least 55% marks in aggregate or its equivalent grade in a point scale wherever grading system is followed. or 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.
A relaxation of 5% marks or its equivalent grade is allowed for those belonging to SC/ST/OBC (non-creamy layer)/Differently-Abled, Economically Weaker Section (EWS).
Provided that a candidate seeking admission after a 4-year/8-semester bachelor’s degree programme should have a minimum of 75% marks in aggregate or its equivalent grade on a point scale wherever the grading system is followed. A relaxation of 5% marks or its equivalent grade may be allowed for those belonging to SC/ST/OBC (non-creamy layer)/Differently-Abled, Economically Weaker Section (EWS).
(2) Candidates who have completed the M.Phil.
programme with at least 55% marks in aggregate or its equivalent grade in a point scale wherever grading system is followed or 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 educational institutions, will be eligible for admission to the Ph.D. programme. A relaxation of 5% marks or its equivalent
grade may be allowed for those belonging to SC/ST/OBC (non-creamy layer)/Differently- Abled, Economically Weaker Section (EWS).
Click Here to Check The List of Ph.D. Subject and Admission Eligibility
Steps to apply for Ph.D. Admission
Candidates should check the eligibility mentioned above before applying for Ph.D.admission.
Fill up the application form by clicking the link below.
Click Here To Apply For VUPET Admission
Pay Ph.D. admission form fee Rs. 1200/- (Rs. 1000/- for reserve category candidates).
Download and Print the submitted application form for your reference. Do not send us form and documents via courier or email.
Note: Applicants qualifying Master's Degree in 2026 can apply for Ph.D. admission. Applicants need to submit the Master's Degree result on or before July 30, 2026, in person or through the confidential document. Applicants needs to fulfil the eligibility criteria mentioned above at the time of Ph.D admission.
List of Ph.D. Subject and Admission Eligibility
Faculty
Department/ Ph.D. Subject
Admission Eligibility*
Art and Design
Design
Masters in Design or relevant subject with more than 55% marks
Architecture
Interior Spaces
Master’s in Design/Interior design/Interior Spaces/Architecture with more than 55%marks
Commerce and Management
Management
Master’s degree in relevant subject with more than 55% marks.
Computer Applications
Master’s degree in computer application/swith more than 55% marks.
Pharmacy
Pharmaceutical Sciences
M. Pharm with more than 55% marks.
Science and Technology
Computer Engineering
M.E/ M.Tech in Computer Engineering/AIDS/AIML with more than 55% marks.
Computer Science
Masters in Computer Science or with more than 55% marks.
Mechanical Engineering
M.E/ M.Tech in Mechanical Engineering with more than 55% marks.
Mathematics
Master’s in Mathematics with more than 55% marks.
Statistics
Masters in Statistics with more than 55% marks.
Law
Law
Master in Law with more than 55% marks.
Humanities and Social Science
Psychology
M.A./M.Sc. in Psychology with more than 55% marks.
English
Master in English with more than 55% marks.
Travel and Tourism
Master’s degree in Travel and Tourism with more than 55% marks.
Interdisciplinary Studies
Professional Studies
Master’s degree in relevant subject with more than 55% marks.
*A candidate seeking admission after a 4-year/8-semester bachelor’s degree programme should have a minimum of 75% marks in aggregate or its equivalent grade on a point scale wherever the grading system is followed. A relaxation of 5% marks or its equivalent grade may be allowed for those belonging to SC/ST/OBC (non-creamy layer)/Differently-Abled, Economically Weaker Section (EWS).
Research Supervisors
Sr.No.
Name of Supervisor
Faculty
Department
1
Dr. Avadhut Atre
Art and Design
Design
2
Dr. Vaishali Wagh
Art and Design
Design
3
Dr. Mandar Naik
Art and Design
Design
4
Dr. Reena Pandey
Art and Design
Design
5
Dr. Shraddha Jadhav
Architecture
Interior Spaces
6
Dr. Rahul Honrao
Architecture
Interior Spaces
7
Dr. Yuvraj Lahoti
Commerce and Management
Management
8
Dr. Umesh Patwardhan
Commerce and Management
Management
9
Dr. Jayashree Vispute
Commerce and Management
Management
10
Dr. Radhakrushna Batule
Commerce and Management
Management
11
Dr. Omvir Gautam
Commerce and Management
Management
12
Dr. Pooja Agrawal
Commerce and Management
Management
13
Dr. Pashmina Doshi
Commerce and Management
Management
14
Dr. Supriya Lakhangaonkar
Commerce and Management
Management
15
Dr. Karthika Devan
Commerce and Management
Management
16
Dr. Ashwini Sonawane
Commerce and Management
Management
17
Dr. Anjali Motwani
Commerce and Management
Management
18
Dr. Neerja Aswale
Commerce and Management
Management
19
Dr. Vaishali Sahoo
Commerce and Management
Management
20
Dr. Vijaya Hake
Commerce and Management
Management
21
Dr. Chhabi Chavan
Commerce and Management
Management
22
Dr. Yogesh Desale
Commerce and Management
Management
23
Dr. Pallavi Ingale
Commerce and Management
Management
24
Dr. Supriya Bhosale
Commerce and Management
Computer Application
25
Dr. Bharati Kawade
Commerce and Management
Computer Application
26
Dr. Ganesh Gadekar
Commerce and Management
Computer Application
27
Dr. Chetan Chouhan
Interdisciplinary Studies
Professional Studies
28
Dr. Chetan Kapadnis
Interdisciplinary Studies
Professional Studies
29
Dr. Kedar Sant
Science and Technology
Mechanical Engineering
30
Dr. Nitin Satpute
Science and Technology
Mechanical Engineering
31
Dr. Kailas Patil
Science and Technology
Computer Engineering
32
Dr. Sanjesh Pawale
Science and Technology
Computer Engineering
33
Dr. Sonali Patil
Science and Technology
Computer Engineering
34
Dr. Bharati Ainapure
Science and Technology
Computer Engineering
35
Dr. Reshma Pise
Science and Technology
Computer Engineering
36
Dr. Pratibha Mahajan
Science and Technology
Computer Engineering
37
Dr. Pavitha Nooji
Science and Technology
Computer Engineering
38
Dr. Kavita Kumavat
Science and Technology
Computer Engineering
39
Dr. Chetan Chauhan
Science and Technology
Computer Engineering
40
Dr. Sujit Deshpande
Science and Technology
Computer Engineering
41
Dr. Deepak Mane
Science and Technology
Computer Engineering
42
Dr. Vishal Meshram
Science and Technology
Computer Engineering
43
Dr. Abhijit Chitre
Science and Technology
Computer Engineering
44
Dr. Madhavi Saxena
Science and Technology
Computer Engineering
45
Dr. Puja Kulkarni
Science and Technology
Computer Science
46
Dr. Madhuri Pant
Science and Technology
Computer Science
47
Dr. Sonali Powar
Science and Technology
Computer Science
48
Dr. Rajkumar Jagdale
Science and Technology
Computer Science
49
Dr. Mayur Deshmukh
Science and Technology
Computer Science
50
Dr. Anupriya Kamble
Science and Technology
Computer Science
51
Dr. Priyanka Singh
Science and Technology
Computer Science
52
Dr. Jagdish Tawade
Science and Technology
Mathematics
53
Dr. Sandhya Tapadia
Science and Technology
Mathematics
54
Dr. Nazia Wahid
Science and Technology
Statistics
55
Dr. Richa Panchgaur
Science and Technology
Statistics
56
Dr. Mahfooz Alam
Science and Technology
Statistics
57
Dr. Raeesa Bashir
Science and Technology
Statistics
58
Dr. Sanjay Kumar Pal
Science and Technology
Statistics
59
Dr. Deepshikha Sharma
Law
Law
60
Dr. Sukdeo Ingale
Law
Law
61
Dr. Apurva Thosar
Law
Law
62
Dr. Pritee Deotale
Law
Law
63
Dr. Padmaja Kathikar
Law
Law
64
Dr. Sarika Sagar
Law
Law
65
Dr. Shruti Das
Law
Law
66
Dr. Bhupender Singh
Humanities and Social Sciences
Psychology
67
Dr. Azmat Jahan
Humanities and Social Sciences
Psychology
68
Dr. Vishal Ghule
Humanities and Social Sciences
Psychology
69
Dr. Amruta Punjabi
Humanities and Social Sciences
Psychology
68
Dr. Aarti Suryawanshi
Humanities and Social Sciences
Travel and Tourism
69
Dr. Harshada Satghare
Humanities and Social Sciences
Travel and Tourism
70
Dr. Ketaki Shinde
Humanities and Social Sciences
English
71
Dr. Vidya Nagre
Humanities and Social Sciences
English
72
Dr. S. Sunitha
Pharmacy
Pharmaceutical Sciences
73
Dr. Vijay Khedkar
Pharmacy
Pharmaceutical Sciences
74
Dr. Nitish Bhatia
Pharmacy
Pharmaceutical Sciences
75
Dr. Om Bagade
Pharmacy
Pharmaceutical Sciences
76
Dr. Swati Mutha
Pharmacy
Pharmaceutical Sciences
77
Dr. Neeta Rai
Pharmacy
Pharmaceutical Sciences
78
Dr. Sabeena Syed
Pharmacy
Pharmaceutical Sciences
79
Dr. Priyanka Karpe
Pharmacy
Pharmaceutical Sciences
80
Dr. Makarand Puri
Pharmacy
Pharmaceutical Sciences
81
Dr. Dipali Talele
Pharmacy
Pharmaceutical Sciences
82
Dr. Jaymala Kumawat
Pharmacy
Pharmaceutical Sciences
83
Dr. Madhav Shelke
Pharmacy
Pharmaceutical Sciences
84
Dr. Gopinath P
Pharmacy
Pharmaceutical Sciences
Dr. Amruta Thakur
Pharmacy
Pharmaceutical Sciences
Tentative Vacancies for AY 2025-26
Faculty
Department
Total Vacancies
Open
Reserved
Art and Design
Design
5
2
3
Architecture
Interior Spaces
3
0
3
Commerce and Management
Management
40
11
29
Computer Application
12
6
6
Interdisciplinary Studies
Professional Studies
8
2
6
Science and Technology
Computer Engineering
42
13
29
Computer Science
16
6
10
Mechanical Engineering
10
3
7
Mathematics
4
0
4
Statistics
18
9
9
Law
Law
9
4
5
Humanities and Social Sciences
Psychology
12
5
7
Travel and Tourism
6
3
3
English
2
0
2
Pharmacy
Pharmaceutical Sciences
68
33
35
Total
255
97
158
Applicants who have qualified for fellowships or scholarships through
UGC-NET, UGC-CSIR NET (Category 1, 2, or 3), GATE, CEED
, or other similar
national-level examinations
with a
valid score and within the certificate’s validity period
may be exempted from the
VUPET entrance test
upon verification.
Please note that the submission of the admission form (VUPET Form) and interview is mandatory for all candidates including the candidates exempted from VUPET.
The VUPET examination will have two papers
Paper I
would be of 50 marks, 2 hours duration, objective type, aimed at assessing the research methodology, general intelligence and aptitude of the applicants.
Paper II
would also be of 50 marks, 2 hours duration, subjective and aimed at assessing the subject knowledge, the communication skills, research thinking of the candidate.
Paper I:
It will have 50 questions of 1 mark each. The scope of this paper includes logical reasoning, numerical ability, language skills, research Methodology etc. This paper is common for students of all faculties. Minimum passing is 50% for all applicants.
Ph.D. Entrance Exam Syllabus for
Paper I
The result of Paper-I will be displayed one hour after the Paper-I exam.
Only those applicants qualifying the Paper-I will be eligible to appear for Paper-II.
Paper II:
This paper is subject-specific, subjective type and 2 hours duration. The aim of this paper is to check the subject knowledge, research thinking, communication skills, etc.
The passing percentage for this paper is 50% for all candidates.
VUPET is a qualifying examination. Candidates who score more than 50% marks in both papers are eligible to appear for an interview
Note:
A relaxation of 5 % marks will be allowed in the entrance examination for the candidates belonging to SC/ST/OBC/differently-abled category, and Economically Weaker Section (EWS).
Ph.D. Entrance Exam Syllabus for Paper II
Syllabus for Ph.D.
Interior Spaces
Entrance Exam Paper-II
Syllabus for Ph.D.
Management
Entrance Exam Paper-II
Syllabus for Ph.D.
Professional Studies
Entrance Exam Paper-II
Syllabus for Ph.D.
Computer Engineering
Entrance Exam Paper-II
Syllabus for Ph.D.
Computer Science
Entrance Exam Paper-II
Syllabus for Ph.D.
Mechanical Engineering
Entrance Exam Paper-II
Syllabus for Ph.D.
Mathematics
Entrance Exam Paper-II
Syllabus for Ph.D.
Statistics
Entrance Exam Paper-II
Syllabus for Ph.D.
Law
Entrance Exam Paper-II
Syllabus for Ph.D.
Psychology
Entrance Exam Paper-II
Syllabus for Ph.D.
Travel and Tourism
Entrance Exam Paper-II
Syllabus for Ph.D.
English
Entrance Exam Paper-II
Syllabus for Ph.D.
Pharmaceutical Sciences
Entrance Exam Paper-II
Syllabus for Ph.D.
Design
Entrance Exam Paper-II
Syllabus for Ph.D.
Computer Application
Entrance Exam Paper-II
Please Note:
The exam will be conducted online in a proctored mode.
The Result of VUPET Paper-II will be communicated on Vishwakarma University Website after 8 days after the VUPET Examination.
The Examination will not be re-conducted for any applicant and no re-evaluation request will be entertained.
Ph.D. Fee Structure (2026-27)
Vishwakarma University, Pune Ph.D Entrance Test (VUPET) Admission Form Fees
Category
Fees in Rupee (₹)
Open
1200/-
SC/ST/OBC/differently-abled category, Economically Weaker Section (EWS)
1000/-
Annual Ph.D Fees
Sr. No
Programme Name
Fees in Rupee (₹)
1
Ph.D. (Design)
75,000/-
2
Ph.D. (Interior Spaces)
75,000/-
3
Ph.D. (Management)
75,000/-
4
Ph.D. (Computer Application)
75,000/-
5
Ph.D. (Professional Studies)
75,000/-
6
Ph.D. (Law)
75,000/-
7
Ph.D. (Psychology)
75,000/-
8
Ph.D. (Travel & Tourism)
75,000/-
9
Ph.D. (English)
75,000/-
10
Ph.D. (Mathematics)
75,000/-
11
Ph.D. (Statistics)
75,000/-
12
Ph.D. (Computer Science)
1,25,000/-
13
Ph.D. (Computer Engineering)
1,25,000/-
14
Ph.D. (Mechanical Engineering)
1,25,000/-
15
Ph.D. (Pharmaceutical Sciences)
1,25,000/-
Ph.D Thesis Submission Fee (At the time of Thesis Submission)
25,000/-
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Ph.D. Programmes
DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY (Ph.D)
Ph.D Entrance Test (VUPET) Forms Open from 1 February 2026.
Click here to know how to fill VUPET Form
Click here to fill the VUPET Application Form
Before a
pplying
, please ensure you have the following documents in soft copy
format
:
H.S.C (12th grade) Marksheet
(soft copy)
Undergraduate Marksheet
(soft copy)
Postgraduate Marksheet
(soft copy)
Aadhar Card/Passport
(soft copy)
Passport-size Photo
(
JPG format only, resolution: 350×450 px, file size ≤ 200 KB
)
Signature Photo
(
JPG format only, resolution: 350×450 px, file size ≤ 200 KB
)
For Research Category Applicants: Caste Certificate, Caste Validity, Non-Creamy
layer
Ensure all files are ready before starting the form submission process.
Self-Declaration form (applicable to Applicant qualifying Master's Degree in 2026 and result is yet awaited)
Download Self-Declaration Form
*Please Note:
This is the tentative schedule; any of the date(s) and other details as mentioned above is subject to change at the discretion of the University.
Applicants are strongly advised not to wait for the last dates for form submission as mentioned above dates are subject to change and requested to apply the earliest to avoid last date rush.
The exam will be conducted online in a proctored mode.
No separate intimation or announcement to any applicant(s) will be given.
VUPET Important Dates
Sr. No
Activity
Date
1
Ph.D Form Submission Start on
1 February 2026
2
Last date of Form Submission
22 March 2026
3
Date of VUPET Entrance Test
12 April 2026
4
Result of VUPET Paper II Entrance Test
21 April 2026
5
Interview Schedule Declare on
27 April 2026
6
Result of Interview
15 May 2026
7
Final Deadline for Ph.D. Admission for Selected Candidates
30 May 2026
Applications are invited from all the eligible candidates for Ph.D. programme for AY 2026 –27. Candidates should check the research interests/domains of available supervisors before applying for admission. The admissions shall be made based on Vishwakarma University Ph.D. Entrance Test (VUPET) Examination followed by Interview.
Eligibility Criteria
The following are eligible to seek admission to the Ph.D. programme:
(1) Candidates who have completed:
A 1-year/2-semester master's degree programme after a 4-year/8-semester bachelor’s degree programme or a 2-year/4-semester master’s degree programme after a 3-year bachelor’s degree programme or qualifications declared equivalent to the master’s degree, with at least 55% marks in aggregate or its equivalent grade in a point scale wherever grading system is followed. or 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.
A relaxation of 5% marks or its equivalent grade is allowed for those belonging to SC/ST/OBC (non-creamy layer)/Differently-Abled, Economically Weaker Section (EWS).
Provided that a candidate seeking admission after a 4-year/8-semester bachelor’s degree programme should have a minimum of 75% marks in aggregate or its equivalent grade on a point scale wherever the grading system is followed. A relaxation of 5% marks or its equivalent grade may be allowed for those belonging to SC/ST/OBC (non-creamy layer)/Differently-Abled, Economically Weaker Section (EWS).
(2) Candidates who have completed the M.Phil.
programme with at least 55% marks in aggregate or its equivalent grade in a point scale wherever grading system is followed or 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 educational institutions, will be eligible for admission to the Ph.D. programme. A relaxation of 5% marks or its equivalent
grade may be allowed for those belonging to SC/ST/OBC (non-creamy layer)/Differently- Abled, Economically Weaker Section (EWS).
Click Here to Check The List of Ph.D. Subject and Admission Eligibility
Steps to apply for Ph.D. Admission
Candidates should check the eligibility mentioned above before applying for Ph.D.admission.
Fill up the application form by clicking the link below.
Click Here To Apply For VUPET Admission
Pay Ph.D. admission form fee Rs. 1200/- (Rs. 1000/- for reserve category candidates).
Download and Print the submitted application form for your reference. Do not send us form and documents via courier or email.
Note: Applicants qualifying Master's Degree in 2026 can apply for Ph.D. admission. Applicants need to submit the Master's Degree result on or before July 30, 2026, in person or through the confidential document. Applicants needs to fulfil the eligibility criteria mentioned above at the time of Ph.D admission.
List of Ph.D. Subject and Admission Eligibility
Faculty
Department/ Ph.D. Subject
Admission Eligibility*
Art and Design
Design
Masters in Design or relevant subject with more than 55% marks
Architecture
Interior Spaces
Master’s in Design/Interior design/Interior Spaces/Architecture with more than 55%marks
Commerce and Management
Management
Master’s degree in relevant subject with more than 55% marks.
Computer Applications
Master’s degree in computer application/swith more than 55% marks.
Pharmacy
Pharmaceutical Sciences
M. Pharm with more than 55% marks.
Science and Technology
Computer Engineering
M.E/ M.Tech in Computer Engineering/AIDS/AIML with more than 55% marks.
Computer Science
Masters in Computer Science or with more than 55% marks.
Mechanical Engineering
M.E/ M.Tech in Mechanical Engineering with more than 55% marks.
Mathematics
Master’s in Mathematics with more than 55% marks.
Statistics
Masters in Statistics with more than 55% marks.
Law
Law
Master in Law with more than 55% marks.
Humanities and Social Science
Psychology
M.A./M.Sc. in Psychology with more than 55% marks.
English
Master in English with more than 55% marks.
Travel and Tourism
Master’s degree in Travel and Tourism with more than 55% marks.
Interdisciplinary Studies
Professional Studies
Master’s degree in relevant subject with more than 55% marks.
*A candidate seeking admission after a 4-year/8-semester bachelor’s degree programme should have a minimum of 75% marks in aggregate or its equivalent grade on a point scale wherever the grading system is followed. A relaxation of 5% marks or its equivalent grade may be allowed for those belonging to SC/ST/OBC (non-creamy layer)/Differently-Abled, Economically Weaker Section (EWS).
Research Supervisors
Sr.No.
Name of Supervisor
Faculty
Department
1
Dr. Avadhut Atre
Art and Design
Design
2
Dr. Vaishali Wagh
Art and Design
Design
3
Dr. Mandar Naik
Art and Design
Design
4
Dr. Reena Pandey
Art and Design
Design
5
Dr. Shraddha Jadhav
Architecture
Interior Spaces
6
Dr. Rahul Honrao
Architecture
Interior Spaces
7
Dr. Yuvraj Lahoti
Commerce and Management
Management
8
Dr. Umesh Patwardhan
Commerce and Management
Management
9
Dr. Jayashree Vispute
Commerce and Management
Management
10
Dr. Radhakrushna Batule
Commerce and Management
Management
11
Dr. Omvir Gautam
Commerce and Management
Management
12
Dr. Pooja Agrawal
Commerce and Management
Management
13
Dr. Pashmina Doshi
Commerce and Management
Management
14
Dr. Supriya Lakhangaonkar
Commerce and Management
Management
15
Dr. Karthika Devan
Commerce and Management
Management
16
Dr. Ashwini Sonawane
Commerce and Management
Management
17
Dr. Anjali Motwani
Commerce and Management
Management
18
Dr. Neerja Aswale
Commerce and Management
Management
19
Dr. Vaishali Sahoo
Commerce and Management
Management
20
Dr. Vijaya Hake
Commerce and Management
Management
21
Dr. Chhabi Chavan
Commerce and Management
Management
22
Dr. Yogesh Desale
Commerce and Management
Management
23
Dr. Pallavi Ingale
Commerce and Management
Management
24
Dr. Supriya Bhosale
Commerce and Management
Computer Application
25
Dr. Bharati Kawade
Commerce and Management
Computer Application
26
Dr. Ganesh Gadekar
Commerce and Management
Computer Application
27
Dr. Chetan Chouhan
Interdisciplinary Studies
Professional Studies
28
Dr. Chetan Kapadnis
Interdisciplinary Studies
Professional Studies
29
Dr. Kedar Sant
Science and Technology
Mechanical Engineering
30
Dr. Nitin Satpute
Science and Technology
Mechanical Engineering
31
Dr. Kailas Patil
Science and Technology
Computer Engineering
32
Dr. Sanjesh Pawale
Science and Technology
Computer Engineering
33
Dr. Sonali Patil
Science and Technology
Computer Engineering
34
Dr. Bharati Ainapure
Science and Technology
Computer Engineering
35
Dr. Reshma Pise
Science and Technology
Computer Engineering
36
Dr. Pratibha Mahajan
Science and Technology
Computer Engineering
37
Dr. Pavitha Nooji
Science and Technology
Computer Engineering
38
Dr. Kavita Kumavat
Science and Technology
Computer Engineering
39
Dr. Chetan Chauhan
Science and Technology
Computer Engineering
40
Dr. Sujit Deshpande
Science and Technology
Computer Engineering
41
Dr. Deepak Mane
Science and Technology
Computer Engineering
42
Dr. Vishal Meshram
Science and Technology
Computer Engineering
43
Dr. Abhijit Chitre
Science and Technology
Computer Engineering
44
Dr. Madhavi Saxena
Science and Technology
Computer Engineering
45
Dr. Puja Kulkarni
Science and Technology
Computer Science
46
Dr. Madhuri Pant
Science and Technology
Computer Science
47
Dr. Sonali Powar
Science and Technology
Computer Science
48
Dr. Rajkumar Jagdale
Science and Technology
Computer Science
49
Dr. Mayur Deshmukh
Science and Technology
Computer Science
50
Dr. Anupriya Kamble
Science and Technology
Computer Science
51
Dr. Priyanka Singh
Science and Technology
Computer Science
52
Dr. Jagdish Tawade
Science and Technology
Mathematics
53
Dr. Sandhya Tapadia
Science and Technology
Mathematics
54
Dr. Nazia Wahid
Science and Technology
Statistics
55
Dr. Richa Panchgaur
Science and Technology
Statistics
56
Dr. Mahfooz Alam
Science and Technology
Statistics
57
Dr. Raeesa Bashir
Science and Technology
Statistics
58
Dr. Sanjay Kumar Pal
Science and Technology
Statistics
59
Dr. Deepshikha Sharma
Law
Law
60
Dr. Sukdeo Ingale
Law
Law
61
Dr. Apurva Thosar
Law
Law
62
Dr. Pritee Deotale
Law
Law
63
Dr. Padmaja Kathikar
Law
Law
64
Dr. Sarika Sagar
Law
Law
65
Dr. Shruti Das
Law
Law
66
Dr. Bhupender Singh
Humanities and Social Sciences
Psychology
67
Dr. Azmat Jahan
Humanities and Social Sciences
Psychology
68
Dr. Vishal Ghule
Humanities and Social Sciences
Psychology
69
Dr. Amruta Punjabi
Humanities and Social Sciences
Psychology
68
Dr. Aarti Suryawanshi
Humanities and Social Sciences
Travel and Tourism
69
Dr. Harshada Satghare
Humanities and Social Sciences
Travel and Tourism
70
Dr. Ketaki Shinde
Humanities and Social Sciences
English
71
Dr. Vidya Nagre
Humanities and Social Sciences
English
72
Dr. S. Sunitha
Pharmacy
Pharmaceutical Sciences
73
Dr. Vijay Khedkar
Pharmacy
Pharmaceutical Sciences
74
Dr. Nitish Bhatia
Pharmacy
Pharmaceutical Sciences
75
Dr. Om Bagade
Pharmacy
Pharmaceutical Sciences
76
Dr. Swati Mutha
Pharmacy
Pharmaceutical Sciences
77
Dr. Neeta Rai
Pharmacy
Pharmaceutical Sciences
78
Dr. Sabeena Syed
Pharmacy
Pharmaceutical Sciences
79
Dr. Priyanka Karpe
Pharmacy
Pharmaceutical Sciences
80
Dr. Makarand Puri
Pharmacy
Pharmaceutical Sciences
81
Dr. Dipali Talele
Pharmacy
Pharmaceutical Sciences
82
Dr. Jaymala Kumawat
Pharmacy
Pharmaceutical Sciences
83
Dr. Madhav Shelke
Pharmacy
Pharmaceutical Sciences
84
Dr. Gopinath P
Pharmacy
Pharmaceutical Sciences
Dr. Amruta Thakur
Pharmacy
Pharmaceutical Sciences
Tentative Vacancies for AY 2025-26
Faculty
Department
Total Vacancies
Open
Reserved
Art and Design
Design
5
2
3
Architecture
Interior Spaces
3
0
3
Commerce and Management
Management
40
11
29
Computer Application
12
6
6
Interdisciplinary Studies
Professional Studies
8
2
6
Science and Technology
Computer Engineering
42
13
29
Computer Science
16
6
10
Mechanical Engineering
10
3
7
Mathematics
4
0
4
Statistics
18
9
9
Law
Law
9
4
5
Humanities and Social Sciences
Psychology
12
5
7
Travel and Tourism
6
3
3
English
2
0
2
Pharmacy
Pharmaceutical Sciences
68
33
35
Total
255
97
158
Applicants who have qualified for fellowships or scholarships through
UGC-NET, UGC-CSIR NET (Category 1, 2, or 3), GATE, CEED
, or other similar
national-level examinations
with a
valid score and within the certificate’s validity period
may be exempted from the
VUPET entrance test
upon verification.
Please note that the submission of the admission form (VUPET Form) and interview is mandatory for all candidates including the candidates exempted from VUPET.
The VUPET examination will have two papers
Paper I
would be of 50 marks, 2 hours duration, objective type, aimed at assessing the research methodology, general intelligence and aptitude of the applicants.
Paper II
would also be of 50 marks, 2 hours duration, subjective and aimed at assessing the subject knowledge, the communication skills, research thinking of the candidate.
Paper I:
It will have 50 questions of 1 mark each. The scope of this paper includes logical reasoning, numerical ability, language skills, research Methodology etc. This paper is common for students of all faculties. Minimum passing is 50% for all applicants.
Ph.D. Entrance Exam Syllabus for
Paper I
The result of Paper-I will be displayed one hour after the Paper-I exam.
Only those applicants qualifying the Paper-I will be eligible to appear for Paper-II.
Paper II:
This paper is subject-specific, subjective type and 2 hours duration. The aim of this paper is to check the subject knowledge, research thinking, communication skills, etc.
The passing percentage for this paper is 50% for all candidates.
VUPET is a qualifying examination. Candidates who score more than 50% marks in both papers are eligible to appear for an interview
Note:
A relaxation of 5 % marks will be allowed in the entrance examination for the candidates belonging to SC/ST/OBC/differently-abled category, and Economically Weaker Section (EWS).
Ph.D. Entrance Exam Syllabus for Paper II
Syllabus for Ph.D.
Interior Spaces
Entrance Exam Paper-II
Syllabus for Ph.D.
Management
Entrance Exam Paper-II
Syllabus for Ph.D.
Professional Studies
Entrance Exam Paper-II
Syllabus for Ph.D.
Computer Engineering
Entrance Exam Paper-II
Syllabus for Ph.D.
Computer Science
Entrance Exam Paper-II
Syllabus for Ph.D.
Mechanical Engineering
Entrance Exam Paper-II
Syllabus for Ph.D.
Mathematics
Entrance Exam Paper-II
Syllabus for Ph.D.
Statistics
Entrance Exam Paper-II
Syllabus for Ph.D.
Law
Entrance Exam Paper-II
Syllabus for Ph.D.
Psychology
Entrance Exam Paper-II
Syllabus for Ph.D.
Travel and Tourism
Entrance Exam Paper-II
Syllabus for Ph.D.
English
Entrance Exam Paper-II
Syllabus for Ph.D.
Pharmaceutical Sciences
Entrance Exam Paper-II
Syllabus for Ph.D.
Design
Entrance Exam Paper-II
Syllabus for Ph.D.
Computer Application
Entrance Exam Paper-II
Please Note:
The exam will be conducted online in a proctored mode.
The Result of VUPET Paper-II will be communicated on Vishwakarma University Website after 8 days after the VUPET Examination.
The Examination will not be re-conducted for any applicant and no re-evaluation request will be entertained.
Ph.D. Fee Structure (2026-27)
Vishwakarma University, Pune Ph.D Entrance Test (VUPET) Admission Form Fees
Category
Fees in Rupee (₹)
Open
1200/-
SC/ST/OBC/differently-abled category, Economically Weaker Section (EWS)
1000/-
Annual Ph.D Fees
Sr. No
Programme Name
Fees in Rupee (₹)
1
Ph.D. (Design)
75,000/-
2
Ph.D. (Interior Spaces)
75,000/-
3
Ph.D. (Management)
75,000/-
4
Ph.D. (Computer Application)
75,000/-
5
Ph.D. (Professional Studies)
75,000/-
6
Ph.D. (Law)
75,000/-
7
Ph.D. (Psychology)
75,000/-
8
Ph.D. (Travel & Tourism)
75,000/-
9
Ph.D. (English)
75,000/-
10
Ph.D. (Mathematics)
75,000/-
11
Ph.D. (Statistics)
75,000/-
12
Ph.D. (Computer Science)
1,25,000/-
13
Ph.D. (Computer Engineering)
1,25,000/-
14
Ph.D. (Mechanical Engineering)
1,25,000/-
15
Ph.D. (Pharmaceutical Sciences)
1,25,000/-
Ph.D Thesis Submission Fee (At the time of Thesis Submission)
25,000/-
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