DL CARD, Research
Ph.D. by Research
Duration: Minimum 3 years
Doctoral research for holders of a two-year Master's or M.Phil. degree with at least 55% marks, in association with European International University, Paris.
Programmes & admissions
Programmes and admissions
Research degrees, a postdoctoral fellowship, an MBA, postgraduate diplomas and professional and skills courses, offered by DL CARD, LIPS School of Business, LIPS Gurukulam and affiliated and authorised centres.
All programmes
Filter by level or by the school or centre that runs the programme. Each card links to the programme details and to its application form.
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DL CARD, Research
MS by Research
Duration: Minimum 2 years
Research master's for holders of a three-year Bachelor's degree with at least 60% marks, in ten broad areas from aerospace engineering to psychology.
DL CARD, Research
M.Sc. by Research
Research master's in education, arts & science or psychology for holders of a three-year Bachelor's degree with at least 60% marks.
DL CARD, Research
Postdoctoral Fellowship
Duration: Minimum 2-year commitment
For doctorate holders with published research: industry and international collaborative research. 70% of each year's fellowship slots are reserved for women.
GIR Centre, Research
M.S. and Ph.D. at the GIR Centre
8 M.S. and 7 Ph.D. programmes for working professionals at the Immanuel Arasar Group of Institutions, Marthandam. The centre states that degrees are awarded by European International University, Paris.
LIPS School of Business, Postgraduate
MBA (LIPS School of Business)
Master of Business Administration with 19 specialisations, from finance and strategy to aviation and healthcare management. The school is associated with European International University, Paris.
DL CARD, Postgraduate
Post Graduate Diploma in Medical Laboratory Technology (PGDMLT)
Duration: 1 year
For B.Sc. graduates in the life sciences (microbiology, biochemistry, biotechnology, botany or zoology) or chemistry.
DL CARD, Postgraduate
Post Graduate Diplomas (DL CARD)
Post Graduate Diplomas in Research, Aviation and Digital Marketing.
DL CARD, Diploma or certificate
Professional Diplomas (DL CARD)
14 professional diplomas in engineering, research science and publication, aviation research, software design, artificial intelligence, nutrition and health science.
DL CARD, Diploma or certificate
Professional Certifications & Certified Diplomas (DL CARD)
15 certifications and certified diplomas in digital marketing, psychology, communication, management, sales and clinical data management.
DL CARD, Diploma or certificate
Jr. Diplomas (DL CARD)
15 junior diplomas in aviation, engineering, health and nutrition, research science and life skills.
White Pearl Technikos, Diploma or certificate
Certificate and diploma courses (White Pearl Technikos)
Duration: 1 month to 2 years
57 courses in office automation, teacher training, engineering design (CAD/CAM/CAE) and multimedia, at an authorised study centre.
LIPS Gurukulam, Skills
Skills and certification (LIPS Gurukulam)
12 diploma courses in nutrition and health, life skills, satellite technology and aviation, at an approved training institute of BECIL.
How to apply
Every application is made online. You can save time by preparing your documents first.
- Step 1
Choose a programme
Check the eligibility, duration and research areas on the programme page. For research degrees you may also name a preferred supervisor. - Step 2
Prepare your documents
Most forms ask for a photo, your degree or school certificates and a government-issued ID; research applications also ask for a résumé. Each form lists exactly what it needs. - Step 3
Apply online
Fill in the form for your programme and upload your documents. They are stored privately and are seen only by authorised LIPS staff. - Step 4
Review and fees
The admissions team reviews your application and contacts you by e-mail about the next steps. Fees are paid by UPI or bank transfer, as shown on the payments pages.
Fees and payments
Fees depend on the programme. There is no online payment gateway: you pay by UPI or bank transfer into the account named for your programme, and keep your receipt.
The fee for your programme and the account to pay it into are confirmed when your application is accepted.
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Frequently asked questions
Who runs the research degrees?
DL CARD (Dr. LAL Centre for Advanced Research & Development) runs admissions to the Ph.D., MS by Research and M.Sc. by Research in association with European International University (EIU), Paris, France.
Which body awards the degrees and diplomas?
The awarding body depends on the programme and is stated in your letter of admission. Ask the admissions team before you apply if you need it confirmed.
Is admission to the research degrees merit-based?
Preference is given to candidates who qualify in national-level entrance tests. Admission is purely merit-based; no caste- or religion-based relaxation applies.
Can I choose my research supervisor?
Yes. The research-degree application lets you name a preferred supervisor (this is optional). Browse the research supervisors directory first.
Are the programmes taught online or on campus, and when do they start?
Mode of study and start dates vary by programme. Contact the admissions team for the next intake.
What are the fees?
Fees vary by programme and are confirmed with your admission. See the payments page for how to pay.
How can an employer check a certificate?
Use Verify a certificate and search by registration number.
Who can I ask about admissions?
Write to [email protected], call +91 94420 91507 or use the contact form.
Ready to apply?
Choose your form, prepare your documents and apply online.