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Open From: 08-Dec-2023
Open Until: 30-Nov-2024

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Architecture - Overview

The PhD programme at CHRIST (Deemed to be University) is a unique space for researchers who have embedded practices in the larger discipline of design and are interested in collaborative critical thinking with transdisciplinary connections. The 3- year Doctoral Program focuses on transdisciplinary inquiry in design, architecture, art, urbanism, humanities, psychology, culture, heritage and sustainability with creative and experimental practices being at the core of research. The PhD program equips its scholars with research, critical thinking, theoretical engagement and writing skills providing structured course work and expert guidance.

Program Details

Six Months Course Work:

The scholars are required to complete course work that prepares them for undertaking research and includes courses on research methodology, research ethics, publications among others.

Proposal and Research Advisory Committee (RAC):

Scholars develop a proposal which is ratified by a committee according to the University regulation.

Research and Thesis:

After the formal approval of the PhD proposal scholars work intensively with their respective guides and the RAC to further their research. This has intermediate evaluation that qualify the scholars to finally undertake the final external evaluation, to be then awarded the degree.

Current PhD Topics and Scholars

Currently we have 17 active scholars working on varied topics of research. Some of the topics are as mentioned below. More information on guides and experts in the School of Architecture could be obtained from the faculty page.

Citizens Empowerment:

Integrated Citizen Participatory Approach in Urban Redevelopment Process- Deepthi Adiga

Transcribing Experimental Films:

The Confluence of Material Culture of Filmmaking and Architecture in India – Richard Manoharan

Transcribing Experimental Films:

The Confluence of Material Culture of Filmmaking and Architecture in India – Richard Manoharan
Developing Hierarchical Green Building Performance Criteria Determining Efficacy of Occupants in Institutional Building – Abinaya J

Perception and Cognition Influenced by Environmental Conditions:

A Correlation of Virtually Designed Urban Street Environment and Human Psychophysiology – Shynu R V
An Integrated Policy Framework to Reduce Vulnerability of Coastal Communities Due to Urbanisation – Vijaya Hegde
Integrated Watershed Management and Urban Design to Develop Resilient Coastal Cities – Gayathri Pramod

Diagramming in Architectural Pedagogy:

Exploring the Potential of Diagramming as a Tool in Design Communication and Design Thinking – Elsa Anna Simon

Design Strategies for Fire Safety in High-rise Residential Buildings for Evacuation:

A case of Bengaluru, India – Mamatha

An Enquiry Into Urban Built Typologies in the Post Modern Era:

A Case of Bangalore – Betty Chacko

Application Process 2025

INSTRUCTIONS FOR SUBMISSION OF ONLINE APPLICATION FORM

Candidates are required to apply online only through the University website www.christuniversity.in No other means/mode of application will be accepted.

Candidates should thoroughly go through the programme eligibility criteria, etc. before applying.

All applicants are required to create a one-time registration ID to be able to apply for the programme of their choice. They can create the Login ID by

Using the following link https://espro.christuniversity.in/Application/

Through the program of your choice. After selecting the program, you will be redirected to the Registration for New Students Admission page.

Step-1 Procedure to Register as a New applicant

One-time registration: This registration allows you to apply for multiple programs using the same Registration ID.
Fill in your details: Enter your name as per your class 10 school certificate, a valid email ID, mobile number, WhatsApp number for further communication, date of birth, and create a password. Reconfirm the password. Ensure all data is correct before submission, as you cannot edit this personal information later. Click on the ‘Register’ button to complete the registration.
Verify with OTP: An OTP will be sent to your mobile number and email ID. Enter the OTP in the given section and click on the ‘Proceed’ button. If you do not find the email in your inbox, check the spam folder.

Step-2 Procedure to Login

Login with your credentials: Use your registered email ID and password to log in. Enter them correctly in the respective fields.
Click on the Login button: After entering your details, click on the ‘Login’ button.
Forgot password?: If you forgot your password, click on the ‘Forgot Password’ button and follow the necessary steps to reset it.

Step-3 Steps you need to follow to fill out your personal information in the application form:

Select the program: Choose the program and campus to which you want to apply. If there is an option to choose preferences, kindly choose the preference accordingly. All candidates must meet the program specific eligibility criteria. (Eligibility criteria for the program is available on the admissions page on the University website). Ensure all data is correct before proceeding to next step, as you cannot edit this information later.
Photograph: Upload a photo (3.5 cms x 4.5 cms formal dress with white background only not more than 100 kb). Photos with other backgrounds or taken with mobile devices will result in rejection of the application.
Read the terms and conditions: Carefully read the terms and conditions and select the declaration box below.
Personal information: Fill in your personal information, sports achievements (if any), and extracurricular details (if any).
Parent/guardian information: Provide your current and permanent addresses, along with your parent and guardian information.
Educational details: Fill in your educational details and upload clear scanned copies of class 10 and Diploma Marks Cards (whichever is available years’/semesters marks card) (Mandatory). *Applications with no marks cards or unclear scanned copies will be rejected and termed as Not Eligible.
Preview your application: Review the details you have entered. If there are any corrections needed, edit and preview the application form again. Once submitted, the details cannot be corrected, so ensure everything is accurate before submitting.
Select the date and centre for the selection process: Refer to the Important Dates section before filling out the application. Choose the appropriate date and centre for the selection process based on the program you are applying for. No requests for date/venue changes will be entertained.
The application cannot be submitted without filling in all the mandatory fields.
Applicants must save the information as they proceed from page to page.

Step-4 Application Fee Payment:

Payment Methods: You can use Net Banking, Credit Card, Debit Card or any UPI for the payment.
Non-Refundable: Applicants must remember that the application registration fee is non-refundable once the application number is generated.
Secure Payment: Make sure you’re on a secure website when entering your payment information.
Application Number: A 9-digit application number will be auto-generated after the successful payment of the application fee.
Payment Failure: In case of payment failure due to a technical error, the application number will not be generated, and any amount deducted will be automatically refunded within 15 business days.
Printing the Application: A copy of the application can be printed anytime from the login until the selection process is completed.

Applicants must note:

Documents: Original marks cards of class 10, Diploma Marks Cards (whichever is available years’/semesters marks card) and valid ID proof will be verified during the selection process. Applicants writting their class 12 exam must carry class 11 final report (Mandatory).
Selection Process: Conducted on the date and venue chosen during the application process or as announced by the office of admissions. The Selection Process will be held in person at the selected date and venue.
All communication will be through the applicant’s login only.

NRI Category

Students are welcome to apply under the Non-Resident Indian category for the programmes offered by the University. Application process is common for all category of applicants

Students who fall under any of the following classifications can apply under NRI Student category and be liable to pay the fees applicable to the category for the entire duration of the programme

NRI defined under the Indian Income Tax Law
Either of the parents is outside India (except Nepal) on Work Permit / Resident Permit.
Indian citizen financed by any Institution / agency outside India, even if parents are Residents of India.
Indian Citizen who has pursued studies for qualifying examination in any foreign / Indian syllabus outside India.
NRI fee is applicable for the full duration of the (UG/PG/PhD) programme for candidates who:

Admission to all programmes is based on academic achievement and CHRIST (Deemed to be University) Selection Process. Candidates should submit the final results of class 12 on or before August 30th of the admission year.

Applicants must read through the Selection process, Fee Structure and other details under the preferred programme given on our website before proceeding with the application process.

Admission Process 2025

RESULTS AND ADMISSION PROCESS

Results Announcement: The selection process results will be available on the date mentioned in the Important Dates section on the university’s website.
Results Access: Results can be accessed at this link: https://espro.christuniversity.in/Application/
E-Offer of Admission: Selected candidates will receive an E-Offer of admission, which will be valid until the date specified in the offer.
Provisional Admission: Admission is provisional and subject to university rules. Candidates must meet the specific eligibility criteria for their program.
Fee Payment: Selected candidates must pay the fees using Net Banking/Online Banking or Credit Card. They should also download the offer of admission and choose a date and time to complete the admission process in person with a parent at the selected campus.

To process admission:

Select Date and Time: Choose your preferred date and time from the available options.
Campus Admission: Admission must be processed at the campus where the offer of admission is made
Admission has to be processed as per point (1). Admission will not be processed without the presence of the candidate along with mandatory ORIGINAL DOCUMENTS and one full set of black and white photocopies (xerox) of all the documents mentioned below (MANDATORY):

Marks Card: Class 10 and and Diploma Marks Cards (whichever is available years’/semesters marks card) (Mandatory).
Transfer Certificate (TC): of Diploma from the last qualified institution (Mandatory) must be submitted on or before August 30th or as announced by the office of admissions of the admission year.
Migration Certificate (MIG): of Diploma from the last qualified institution (applicable for all candidates except those studying in Karnataka) (Mandatory) must be submitted on or before August 30th or as announced by the office of admissions of the admission year.
Two Passport Size Photographs: Formal dress, white background.
Two Copies of Payment Acknowledgment Receipt: From application status link https://espro.christuniversity.in/Application/
Valid ID Proof: Aadhar, PAN, etc.
Additional Documents for International Candidates:

1. Passport and Visa Details (Mandatory)

2. PIO/OCI Card holders: Have to produce a copy of the PIO / OCI card whichever is applicable (Mandatory).

3. Medical Fitness Certificate (MFC): From any recognized medical practitioner certified by the Medical Council of India

4. Resident Permit (RP): (If available while applying)

Make sure to have all the original documents and a full set of black and white photocopies (xerox).

Document Submission:
- All mandatory documents must be submitted for verification.
- An undertaking for pending original documents (for exams in Feb-May 2025) must be submitted on or before August 30th or as announced by the office of admissions of the admission year
- Failure to submit pending documents will result in termination of admission.
Bank Account Requirement:
- All admitted students must open an account at South Indian Bank, CHRIST (Deemed to be University) Branch as part of the admission process.
- Relevant ID proof (Aadhar Card and Pan Card) is required.
University ID Card:
- The ID card is a smart card that functions as an ID, ATM card, and access card for various facilities.
- All transactions within the campus, including fee payments, will be processed through this card.
International Students:
- Must register with the Foreigner Regional Registration Officer (FRRO/FRO) within 14 working days of admission or arrival in Bengaluru.
Commencement of Academic Year:
- The start date for the academic year 2025 will be communicated during the admission process.
Caution:
- The university does not authorize any third party to conduct the selection process or offer admissions.
- Be wary of unauthorized SMS/Emails promising admissions.
Bank Loan Assistance:
- Admitted students can request a recommendation letter for a bank loan by presenting the original fee paid receipt to the Office of Admissions.
Laptop:
- Admitted students may need to purchase a laptop if required by their department.

Final Decision:
- Student allotment in the program of their choice among the various campuses located in Bangalore (Central, Kengeri, Bannerghatta, and Yeshwantpur), Lavasa (Pune), and Delhi NCR Campus of CHRIST University shall be at the sole discretion of the Management. The decision of the Admission Committee is final.
Cancellation Process:
- For details on the cancellation process, please refer to the provided link : Cancellation Policy

Cancellation Policy

Eligibility

For Eligibility Criteria Click the link below:

https://christuniversity.in/view-center-pdf/eligibility-of-the-phd-programme

Students who have completed their post-graduation from an international university must submit an equivalency certificate from the Association of Indian Universities (AIU).

Fee Structure - 2025

Year	#Indian Nationals	Indian Nationals	SAARC / AFRICA / PIO / OCI / ASEAN /	SAARC / AFRICA / PIO / OCI / ASEAN /	Other Foreign Nationals	Other Foreign Nationals
Year	Full Time PhD	Part Time PhD	Full-Time PhD	Part Time PhD	Full-Time PhD	Part Time PhD
1	60,000 INR	80,000 INR	860 USD	1100 USD	960 USD	1200 USD

Time of Payment: All the candidates have to pay the I Year fee immediately after confirmation of the admission. For subsequent years, fees must be paid annually on or before 15th March.

#The fee for Full Time PhD Scholars, as indicated in the table, is the actual fee payable and excludes the scholarship amount.

It is to be noted that though the fee is fixed for two years, there may be a periodic nominal increase to meet the rise in costs.

(The above condition is not applicable to NRI and candidates applied under NRI Category).

To claim the Indian category fee, the candidates should have studied last 7 years in India. (Not applicable for OCI, PIO and Foreign Nationals).
Admission registration fee of INR 8000/- (US $80 for foreign nationals/PIO/OCI) is non-refundable in the event of cancellation of admission. This fee will be apart from cancellation charges if applicable.
All Candidates If “Selected” after appearing for the final selection process, the fee may be paid through the following option: Payment can be made through Net banking / NEFT / RTGS Payment / Transfer of fees does not guarantee admission.

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Syllabus (Academic Year-2024)

Programme Educational Objectives

To provide an education in the field of the built environment that recognizes its interdisciplinary nature between architecture, ecology, social, economic, and political realms.

To offer learning that encourages a collaborative and interdisciplinary approach and bridges the gap between academics and practice.

To offer education and conduct research on pertinent urban and ecological issues of the global south and specifically in the context of Asia.

To provide an education that makes students understand the roles and responsibilities to effectively find informed solutions through design, advocacy, and activism.

To offer courses that are domain-specific, issue-based that are relevant and contemporary.

To provide for choice-based credit systems so that students can specialize in the subject of their choice.

Programme Outcome

Sensitivity

Sensitize students to be socially and environmentally responsible and to work effectively in multi-disciplinary teams within the field of human habitat.
Engage learners in community outreach programs and assimilate knowledge in built environment-related disciplines.
Knowledge
Nurture quality education that enables the use and extension of appropriate knowledge for designing a built environment.
Stimulate and develop critical thinking to assess the existing environment in the service of the discipline of architecture and urbanism.
Offer sound knowledge in design theories and their applications, social, cultural and environmental factors.
Learning to apply interdisciplinary knowledge and use tools that enable it.

Skilled practice

Inculcate skills necessary for the physical, social and creative realms of crafting architecture and urbanism.
Prepare students to recognize and act upon opportunities and aspirations.
Instil creative problem-solving skills by offering active and experiential learning by working with varied materials and media.
Develop skills to demonstrate design concepts and solutions, and adopt effective communication of those ideas to peers, clients, decision-makers, and the public.
It prepares candidates for careers in research cohorts, university teaching, urban cohorts dealing with design and systems advocacy, and material labs, among many others.