Overview
Unlock career opportunities like never before with the highest academic qualification - a full-time or a part-time Ph.D. from NICMAR Doctoral School. Fuel your passion for research as you make original contributions to the CRIP sector in the form of unique, high-end solutions. Through engaging, time-bound, and focused research offerings, the Ph.D. programs at NICMAR assist you in shaping the research career of your choice.
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Our Specializations
Choose from a vast range of academic areas under any of NICMAR’s eminent schools to pursue your doctoral degree. Based on your interest area and your topic of choice, you will be assigned a supervisor who will help you fulfill your career ambitions.
- School of Construction
- Construction Management
- Health and safety in Construction
- Fire Safety
- Sustainable Construction
- Lean Construction
- Digitalization in Construction
- Contracts Management, and allied fields - NICMAR Business School
- Finance
- Marketing
- Human Resource Management
- Operations and Supply Chain Management
- Business Analytics
- Construction Economics and allied fields - School of Project Management
- Project Management
- Project Risk Management
- Project Quality Management
- Industry 4.0 preparedness, and allied fields
- School of Architecture, Planning and Real Estate
- Infrastructure Development
- Urban Transport
- Urban Planning & Development
- Real Estate & Infrastructure Finance, and allied fields - School of Energy and Environment
- Sustainable Development
- Environment Management
- Energy Management
- Building Design for Energy Performance, and allied fields
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Programs at a Glance
Discover what the Ph.D programs at NICMAR Doctoral School have in store for you.
Reach your full potential
Lay a firm foundation for your research career ahead in the field of your interest. The Ph.D programs train you to provide academic research solutions for complex business and managerial issues of the construction, real estate, infrastructure, and project (CRIP) sector.
Compulsory courses
Take advantage of compulsory courses such as Research Methodology and Research and Publication Ethics that prepare you to utilize robust statistical tools in the resolution of research problems. Also get a grip on the nuances of ethical issues in the research field.
Expert guidance
As a scholar at NDS, you will be urged to work on a topic of your interest under the expert guidance of our esteemed Student Research Advisory Committee (SRAC). The committee ensures that you receive end-to-end training on all the skill sets required to emerge as a quality academician in your chosen field.
Full time
The full-time Ph.D. program shall be for a minimum duration of three years and a maximum of six years from the date of admission.
Part time
The part-time Ph.D. program shall be for a minimum duration of three years after registration confirmation (upon successful completion of the coursework) and a maximum of six years from the date of admission.
Pune Campus
Seamlessly blending with Baner’s elite, cutting-edge lifestyle, our Pune campus will leave you enchanted with its state-of-the-art learning and living facilities.
For full-time Ph.D. programs
As a full-time Ph.D scholar, you’ll be required to report to the institute on a daily basis, except on pre-approved leaves sanctioned by the competent authority. During the course of the program, you are not expected to take any other external assignment, either on a part-time or a full-time basis.
For part-time Ph.D. programs
Part-time scholars are not required to physically report to the university on a daily basis. However, they must provide a regular update about their progress to the concerned supervisor and are required to fulfill all requirements of the program. As a part-time Ph.D. scholar at NICMAR, you will pursue the program alongside your regular job at your parent institute.
Milestones
- 1. Registration
- 2. Coursework
- 3. Comprehensive
- 4. Evaluation
Registration
All scholars admitted through the admission process are registered provisionally. The registration is done from the date of payment of the first semester fee.
It is only after the candidates successfully complete the coursework that their status will be changed from provisional to confirmed. The date of confirmed registration will be the date of declaration of the coursework examination.
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It is mandatory for all scholars to enrol for coursework within six months of admission. The duration of the coursework lasts for six months, and all courses recommended must be pursued within six months. Scholars must also register for required courses as suggested by the Student Research Advisory Committee (SRAC).
In order to be eligible to continue the Ph.D. program and confirm their registration, scholars must successfully complete the coursework, and obtain a minimum of 60% or its equivalent grade in the UGC 10-point scale.
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The objective of comprehensive examination is to test the general capability of the research scholar and the breadth of knowledge related to the chosen field of research. The examination is conducted orally.
All registered research scholars must pass the comprehensive examination within 18 months of joining the research program. A scholar can appear in the comprehensive examination only after completing the coursework requirements prescribed by the SRAC.
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All research scholars shall appear at least twice on a yearly basis (once every semester) before the SRAC for progress evaluation. Furthermore, their registration will get canceled if they receive two continuous ‘unsatisfactory grades’ in their progress evaluation.
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Dr. Medha Joshi
Head, NICMAR Doctoral Programmes
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Admission Process & Assistance
- Candidates seeking admission into the Ph.D. program must have successfully completed:
4-year Bachelor’s degree in relevant discipline with a minimum of 75% marks or equivalent, OR Master’s degree in relevant discipline with a minimum of 55% marks or equivalent grade ‘B’ in the UGC 7-point scale or equivalent grading points on other scales, OR M.Phil. degree in relevant discipline with a minimum of 55% marks or equivalent. - Application for admission to both full-time and part-time Ph.D. programs is invited two times in a year - October-November (for sessions commencing from January), and April-May (For sessions commencing from August).
- All eligible candidates are invited to apply for admission in various specializations, and NICMAR Ph.D admission test will be conducted for all applicants. The duration of the examination is 120 minutes, and comprises 120 questions (60 questions on Research Aptitude and 60 questions on the relevant subject).
- While all eligible candidates are shortlisted for a written test and interview, UGC/CSIR-NET/JRF and GATE/SLET/SET candidates are exempted from the written test.
- The admission test and interview hold a weightage of 70% and 30% respectively in the final shortlisting process for admission. Candidates are expected to show research preparedness and aptitude for research during the interview process.
- Only those who have secured a minimum of 50% in the written examination and 50% in the interview separately are eligible for admission. The final admission offer also relies on additional criteria like the candidate’s research aptitude, and the availability of a supervisor in their chosen field.
Financial Assistance
Other than the University Grant Commission (UGC) Fellowship or other government fellowships, NICMAR offers its own ‘Doctoral Fellowship’ called ‘NICMAR Doctoral Fellowship’ (NDF) to select full-time Ph.D. scholars admitted through the admission process laid down by the university.
Under this scheme, few candidates selected for full-time Ph.D. programs will be provided a generous scholarship of up to INR 1,00,000 (Rupees One Lakh) per month during the first, second, and third years of the program, so long as they meet the academic performance criteria laid down under this scheme.
Additionally, Rs. 50,000 (Rupees Fifty Thousand) will also be provided to scholars as a contingency grant every year during these three years of the program to present papers at conferences and purchase recommended books/ stationery/equipment/software. This will be reimbursement of actual subject to the limit.
Sponsorships
The full-time scholars may be self-sponsored sponsored by industry or other sponsoring bodies including educational institutions. Foreign nationals will be admitted to the full-time scheme only.
Note: There is no financial assistance offered to part-time Ph.D. scholars from NICMAR.
NICMAR Doctoral School
Ph. D.- 2025 Batch
Full-Time Ph. D. Scholars
Mr Sanjay Kumar
School:
School of Construction (SoC)
Research Area:
Slum free Future Cities
Name of Supervisor:
Dr Sagar Malsane
Mr Amol Gajanan Bhavsar
School:
School of Energy and Environment
Research Area:
Life Cycle Assessment of Grid Connected PV
Name of Supervisor:
Dr Vishal Bhalla
Mr Shreekrishna Suresh Dixit
School:
School of Energy and Environment
Research Area:
Assessment of Municipal Textile Waste Management in the jurisdiction of Pune Municipal Corporation: Challenges, Opportunities, and Sustainable Solution towards circularity.
Name of Supervisor:
Dr Abhijat Abyankar
Ms Saumya Bansal
School:
School of Architecture and Planning
Research Area:
Reimagining Urban Public Spaces for enhanced Urban Livability
Name of Supervisor:
Dr Komal Handore
Ms Garima Buragohain
School:
School of Architecture and Planning
Research Area:
Urban Extensions and Transformations in Urban Villages
Name of Supervisor:
Dr Poulomee Ghosh
Mr Aniketsingh Thakur
School:
School of Project Management
Research Area:
Enhancing Lean Construction Practices Through Integration of Technology and Sustainability
Name of Supervisor:
Dr Shobha Ramalingam
Ms Snehal Pagay
School:
School of Project Management
Research Area:
Construction Supply Chain Management
Name of Supervisor:
Dr Virendra Balon
Mr Sibatosh Debnath
School:
School of Project Management
Research Area:
Insights on the causal factors for delay and cost overrun in Indian Hydropower Projects and Development of MCDM framework to mitigate risks
Name of Supervisor:
Dr Sudhir Ambekar
Mr Sharad Goel
School:
School of Project Management
Research Area:
Application of Technological Advancements to Mitigate the Flood Hazards in River Valley Projects
Name of Supervisor:
Dr Mrs Sushma S Kulkarni
Mr Sanjeeva Rao Aindlawar
School:
School of Project Management
Research Area:
Enhancing Railway Infrastructure Delivery in India: Optimizing Project Initiation in Public-Private Partnerships.
Name of Supervisor:
Dr Rahul Deshpande
NICMAR Doctoral School
Ph. D.– 2024 Batch
Full-Time Ph. D. Scholars
Ms. Neha Priyadarshini
School:
School of Construction (SoC)
Research Area:
Enhancing Resilience and Efficiency in Coastal Construction Management through Integrated Neural Network Modelsl
Name of Supervisor:
Dr. Vikas Prasad
Mr. Shubham Singh
School:
School of Construction (SoC)
Research Area:
Application of lean construction principles in improving Construction Site productivity
Name of Supervisor:
Dr. Abhijit Gandage
Mrs. Radhika Dinesh Joshi
School:
School of Construction (SoC)
Research Area:
Geotechnical Risks Management through Contracts and Risk Framework in Infrastructure Projects
Name of Supervisor:
Dr. Medha Joshi
Ms. Rukhsar Sayed
School:
School of Energy and Environment (SOEE)
Research Area:
Carbon Markets for Energy Efficient Commercial Buildings in India
Name of Supervisor:
Dr. Smita Patil
Ms. Shivani Senthilkumar
School:
School of Energy and Environment (SOEE)
Research Area:
Sustainable Thermal Comfort Management in Indian Residential Spaces
Name of Supervisor:
Dr. Poulomee Ghosh
Ms. Archee Verma
School:
School of Architecture Planning and Real Estate
Research Area:
Low Carbon Travel Behavior
Name of Supervisor:
Dr. Anil Kashyap
Part-Time Ph. D. Scholars
Mr. Gaurank Prashant Patil
School:
School of Architecture, Planning, and Real Estate (SoAPRE)
Research Area:
Impact of Infrastructure Projects on Socio Economic Development in India – an Empirical Cast Study
Name of Supervisor:
Dr. Jonardan Koner
Mr. Gopinath Mandal
School:
School of Project Management (SOPM)
Research Area:
S.M.A.R.T. based project management system- total integration to for excellence
Name of Supervisor:
Dr. Devang Desai
Mr. Abhijeet Sangapurkar
School:
School of Construction (SoC)
Research Area:
Construction Safety Management
Name of Supervisor:
Dr. Sushma. S. Kulkarni
Mr. Abhishek Kumar Dokania
School:
NICMAR Business School (NBS)
Research Area:
NICMAR Business School (NBS)
Name of Supervisor:
Dr. Ashish Rastogi
Mr. Pankaj Yadav
School:
School of Energy and Environment (SoEE)
Research Area:
Solar Cogeneration of Power and Dehumidifacation
Name of Supervisor:
Dr. Avinash Bagul
Ms. Aishwarya Prashant Patil
School:
School of Construction (SoC)
Research Area:
Transformative Strategies for Optimizing Performance in Mixed-Use Development Projects by Agile-BIM Integration
Name of Supervisor:
Dr. Hindavi Tikhate
