Research degrees
Apply for a research degree
Ph.D., MS by Research or M.Sc. by Research at DL CARD, in association with European International University (EIU), Paris. Choose your programme, broad research area and specialisation in the form.
Eligibility
- Ph.D. by Research: Two-year Master's or M.Phil. degree with 55% or an equivalent grade (minimum 3 years).
- MS by Research: Three-year Bachelor's degree with 60% or an equivalent grade (minimum 2 years).
- M.Sc. by Research: Three-year Bachelor's degree with 60% or an equivalent grade.
- Preference is given to candidates who qualify in national-level entrance tests.
- Admission is purely merit-based; no caste- or religion-based relaxation applies.
Before you apply
- Programme details and the research journey
- Research areas and specialisations
- Research supervisors (you may name a preferred supervisor in the form)
After you apply
The admissions team reviews your application and documents and writes to you by e-mail about the next steps, including the fee for your programme.
Documents to have ready
- UG and PG degree certificates – Up to 2 files. PDF, WEBP · max 1 MB each.
- Photo – JPG, PNG, WEBP · max 1 MB.
- Detailed resume – PDF, WEBP · max 2 MB.
- Government-issued ID proof – PDF, WEBP · max 1 MB.
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