Doctoral Program (PhD)
Siksha ‘O’ Anusandhan Deemed to be University (SOA), Bhubaneswar, since its inception in 2007 has been at the forefront of nourishing a learning ambience, encouraging academic research and innovations, and developing well qualified people in all domains. It has been accredited by NAAC (3rd Cycle) with ‘A++’ Grade and has been ranked as 14th best University in the country by NIRF India Rankings 2023. Besides, it has also been ranked 26th in Engineering, 21st in Medical Science, 9th in Dental Science, 9th in Law, 50th in the Research Category and 62nd in the Management Categories by NIRF India Rankings 2024. SOA has been recognized as Scientific and Industrial Research Organization (SIRO) by Department of Scientific and Industrial Research (DSIR), Govt. of India and has also received UGC Section 12(B) status.
Admission to Doctoral Program
Admission to Ph.D. programme for July 2024 session is open to FULL TIME and PART TIME applicants in the Faculties of Engineering, Pharmaceutical Science, Medical Science, Dental Science, Nursing, Biotechnology, Industrial Biotechnology, Management, Hospitality and Tourism Management, Law and Agricultural Science. Besides, the Ph.D. program is also open to different Departments of Sciences, Humanities and Social Sciences. Ph. D. students will also be admitted to different centers such as Center of Excellence in Theoretical and Mathematical Science, Center for Nanoscience and Nanotechnology, Center for Biotechnology, Center for Industrial Biotechnology, Biofuels and Bioprocessing Research Centre, Centre for Environment and Climate, Centre for Climate Smart Agriculture and others. CETMS is primarily focusing on conducting advanced theoretical and experimental research.