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Ph.D, Integrated Ph.D and MS (By Research) Programme Prospectus 2024-25

 Important Dates at Glance: -

Commencement of Online registration 02.10.2024

(https://www.imu.edu.in/imunew/index/ho
me)
Last date for online registration 02.11.2024
Written Test (CET) 16.11.2024
Interview 09.12.2024 & 10.12.2024
Date of commencement of Programme 01.02.2025

Application Fee
● General Category/ OBC- NCL/ General EWS Category: Rs.1000/- +Transaction Charges as
applicable
● SC/ST: Rs.700/- +Transaction Charges as applicable

All applicants are advised to read the Prospectus carefully before starting Online Registration. Applicants are also advised
to download and take a print of the Registration/application Form. They should retain a copy of the Registration Form till
the completion of the Admission Process. Please visit https://www.imu.edu.in/imunew/index/home) regularly for latest
notification/announcement as well any Addendum/ Corrigendum/Latest updates etc. regarding this admission
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 CONTENTS:

# Topic Page No.

1. Introduction 4

2. About Research Programmes 4

3. Research Area of Interest 4

Admission Process : Ph.D & Integrated Ph.D & MS (By

4. 5
Research)

5. Financial Assistance 7

6. Annual Fees Structure 8

7. Duration of the Programme: 9

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1. Introduction: The Institute
IMU is a Teaching-cum-Affiliating University established to facilitate and promote maritime studies,
training, research and extension work with focus on emerging areas of studies like oceanography,
maritime history, maritime law, maritime security, search and rescue, transportation of dangerous
cargo, environmental studies and other related fields and also to achieve excellence in these and
connected fields and other matters. It was created by merging seven (7) erstwhile Institutes:
Headquartered in Chennai, IMU has 6 Campuses located at Chennai, Kochi, Kolkata, Mumbai, Navi
Mumbai and Visakhapatnam.

2. About Research Programmes:

Indian Maritime University offers Ph.D, Integrated Ph.D and M.S (By Research) programmes under four
schools.

School of Maritime Management School of Nautical Studies

School of Marine Engineering School of Naval Architecture and

and Technology Ocean Engineering

3. Thrust Areas for Research (indicative)

Marine Security Naval Architecture Marine ballast water system

studies;
Green technology -Tidal Cyber security risk assessment Marine bunker system studies;
energy/renewable energy for seaports
Maritime/ Port Management Seafarer mental health and Marine electric propulsion
well-being system Studies

Blue economy Marine Environment: pollution/ Autonomous shipping and the

litter management; Recycling possible challenges e.g. cyber
etc. threats (cyber security)

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4. Admission Process: -
4.1 Educational Requirement:

4.1.1 Ph.D.

a. 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 by the corresponding statutory regulatory body.
or
b. 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.
or
c. 4-year/8-semester bachelor’s degree programme with a minimum of 75% marks in
aggregate or its equivalent grade on a point scale wherever the grading system is
followed.
or
d. M.S (By Research) awarded by IMU.
or
e. Mariners with Master/ MEO Class I Certificates of Competencies or PGDMOM
qualifications with 2 years of teaching experience, preferably continuous, at degree
level as faculty in IMU/ IMU Affiliated Institutes/Directorate General of Shipping
approved institutes are also eligible for Ph.D. programme

Note: 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) and other categories of candidates as per the decision of the
Government of India from time to time

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 4.1.2 Integrated Ph.D. and M.S (By Research) Programme:

a. Graduate (U.G) degree (or equivalent) in a relevant discipline with at least 55% marks
or equivalent Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA), except in the case of Mariners
for whom a Master/MEO Class I Certificate of Competency would suffice.

Note: 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) and other categories of candidates as per the decision of the
Government of India from time to time.

4.2 Additional requirement for admissions to Part Time Ph.D., Integrated Ph.D. and
M.S (By Research) programme

a. Ph.D., Integrated Ph.D. and MS (By Research) programmes through part time mode shall be
permitted provided that all conditions stipulated at 4.1 above are fulfilled.

b. Categories: The following category of Ph.D. Candidates shall be considered for Part Time
Ph.D. Admissions

(i) Seafarers:
Candidates who are actively serving on board Merchant ships shall be deemed as
seafarer. They shall possess the Master or MEO Class I certificate of Competency or
PGDMoM qualifications

(ii) Other than Seafarers:

Candidates who are not employed on board Merchant ships, and undertaking shore
jobs shall be deemed as Other than Seafarer.

c. Requirement for submission of No Objection Certificate (NOC) for admission:

(i) Seafarer:
Shall submit proof of active seagoing service (copy of the COC and CDC for the six
months of sailing prior to the last date of admission). They are exempted from NOC.

(ii) Other than Seafarer

Shall submit NOC for admission to the Ph.D. programme from the current employer.

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 4.3 Selection Procedure- Research Programmes
a. Admissions to the Ph.D. & MS (By Research) Programmes shall be done through written test
& Interview. The written test syllabus shall comprise of 50% questions on Research
Methodology and remaining 50% shall be subject specific.

b. Shortlisted candidates as per the minimum educational qualifications & fulfilment of other
conditions will be called for an “test and interview” or “interview” by the respective
departments Committees.

c. The following candidates are exempted to appear for written Test subject to fulfilment of
education qualification:

(i) UGC-NET (JRF & Lectureship)/CSIR NET (JRF & Lectureship)/GATE/CEED/CAT. (Note: The
validity of the certificate beyond the stipulated period shall not be considered)

(ii) JRF/SRF working in projects of IMU or National or International Research Institutions

with whom IMU has signed MoU

(iii) Scientists of Level ‘B’ and above with minimum 2 years of experience from National or
International Research Institutions who are sponsored or nominated by the parent
organisation.

Note: Candiates from category 4.3.c (ii)&(iii) above, a letter of nomination from the
present employer, assuring that all University/organizations' requirements shall be
complied with, shall be submitted by the candidate.

d. Students who have secured at least 50 % marks in the Written Test are eligible to be called
for the Interview.

e. A relaxation of 5 % marks will be allowed in the Written Test for the candidates belonging to
SC/ST/OBC/differently-abled category, Economically Weaker Section (EWS), and other
categories of candidates as per the decision of the Government of India from time to time.

f. IMU may decide the number of eligible students to be called for an Interview based on the
number of. seats available.

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 g. For the selection of candidates, a weightage of 70 % for marks obtained in the Written Test
marks and 30 % weightage for the marks obtained for the performance in the Interview
conducted by the IMU shall be given.

h. The selection of shortlisted candidates under Clause 4.3 (c) shall be based on interview with
100% weightage.

i. The Interview shall be conducted by the Departmental Committee.

j. Selected Scholars will be allotted to any one of the Six Campuses (Chennai, Kochi, Mumbai
Port, Navi Mumbai, Vizag and Kolkata) where the appointed guide is working. The DC
meetings, seminar, comprehensive viva-voce, etc., (except final viva-voce) for scholars shall
be conducted at the allotted campus.

5. Financial Assistance:
a. IMU offers 06 six University Fellowships per year to the Scholars admitted under full time Ph.D.
programme. The details of the fellowship are as follows:

S.No Particulars Fellowship Amount per month (Rs).

i. JRF – For first two years 31,000/-

ii. SRF – from third Year to fifth year 35,000/-

b. Tenure: The tenure of the fellowship is five years from the date of commencement of Ph.D.
Programme. The fellowship shall commence from the date of joining as a full-time research
fellow in Ph.D. programme.

6. Annual Fees Structure: -

6.1 Full Time Category-Ph.D. Programme
Sl. No. No. of years details Fees (in Rs)

1. First 3 years 30,000 per year

2. 4th Year & 5th Year 40,000 per year

3. 6th Year 50,000

4. Extension to 7th & 8th Year 75,000 per year

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 Extension to 9th & 10th year (Only for
5. 1,00,000 per year
Female/Persons with Disabilities)
6. Caution Deposit 30,000 (one-time)

7. Admission fee 10,000 (one-time)

6.2 Part-Time Category-Ph.D. Programme

Sl. No. No. of years details Fee (in Rs)

1. First 4 years 60,000 per year
2. 5th Year & 6th Year 75,000 per year
3. Extension to 7th & 8th Year 1,00,000 per year
Extension to 9th & 10th year (Only for
4. 1,50,000 per year
Female/Persons with Disabilities)

5. Admission Fee 10,000 (one-time)

6.3 MS (By Research Programme)-Full & Part Time Mode

Sl. No. Fee Payable per Year Fee (in Rs)

1 Programme Fee 30,000 per year

2 Annual Fee 1,50,000 per year

7. Duration of the Programme:

S. No Name of the Programme Minimum Maximum

years years
i. Ph.D (Full time) 03 06

ii. Ph.D (Part Time) 04 06

iii. Integrated Ph.D with Engineering 04 06

/Technology/Architecture
iv. Integrated Ph.D with B.Sc/B.Com/BBA and others 05 06

v. MS (By Research) 02 03

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 Important Note:

a. A maximum of an additional two (2) years can be given through a process of re-
registration as per the administrative order of IMU issued from time to time; provided,
however, that the total period for completion of a Ph.D. programme should not exceed
eight (8) years from the date of admission in the Ph.D. programme.

b. For M.S (By Research) scholar, a maximum of additional one-year extension may be granted
by the Competent Authority subject to the Monitoring Committee recommendation.

c. Female Ph.D. scholars and Persons with Disabilities (having more than 40% disability) may be
allowed an additional relaxation of two (2) years; however, the total period for completion
of a Ph.D. programme in such cases should not exceed ten (10) years from the date of
admission in the Ph.D. programme.

d. Female Ph.D. Scholars may be provided Maternity Leave/Child Care Leave for up to 240 days
in the entire duration of the Ph.D. programme.

For admission related enquiries, please contact:

The CTR Section

Indian Maritime University-Headquarters
Semmencherry, Sholinganallur Post, Chennai-600119
Email:
For online application Portal related queries (Technical): phdadmission@imu.ac.in
For CET, Programme, admission: academics.research@imu.ac.in
Land Line No: 044-2453 9038 & 9048
Disclaimer:

1. The University reserves the right of admission of a candidate to the Ph.D, Integrated Ph.D and MS (By
Research). The candidate cannot claim right merely based on clearing the entrance test alone.
2. The University reserves the right to modify, update or delete or add any part of the information brochure
2024-25 as may be considered necessary by the competent authorities.

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