PHD DIETETICS & NUTRITIONAL SCIENCES (AFTER MS/MPHIL)

The students having strong demonstrated interest in obtaining PhD degree, but their CGPA is below 3.00 (out of 4.0 in the semester system) or 60% marks (in the annual system) in the most recent degree obtained, may be admitted to a PhD program after fulfilling the following requirements:

• Shall study additional courses of 9-12 CH of level 7 taking a zero semester at admission awarding university/HEI/DAI and score minimum 3.00 out of 4.00GPA, and
• The admission committee is satisfied that the applicant’s knowledge of primary area (level 7) has sufficiently prepared him or her to undertake the course of studies of the doctoral program.
• These requirements shall be in addition to any other requirements set in this policy for admission to a PhD program.

Intra-disciplinary Qualifications

The applicant has passed GRE-Subject/Equivalent Test6 with minimum 50% marks in the discipline of admission and has taken 6-9 CH of deficiency courses of level 7.

Admission test

University is required to:

• Conduct the test equivalent to GRE/HAT General developed at the University, with the passing score of 60%. OR
• Accept a test equivalent to GRE/HAT General/ university Subject test , conducted by testing bodies accredited by HEC, with a passing score of 60%.

• Statement of Purpose:  As part of the application for admission to PhD programs, applicants shall be required to submit a statement of purpose,
• Title of the potential research proposal.
• Clear articulation of the current understanding of the intended field and ideas for potential research.
• Explanation of the intended impact of the proposed research.
• The prospective candidates shall demonstrate passion and enthusiasm for the area of research.