XIM Doctoral Program (PhD)

XIM University is one of the most prestigious universities in India that offers a comprehensive PhD program across multiple disciplines. Building on the legacy of Xavier Institute of Management, Bhubaneswar (XIMB), PhD program at the XIM University is designed to develop advanced research capabilities and promote academic excellence. The duration of PhD program at XIM University is a minimum of 3 years which can be extended to a period of 6 years.  XIM University offers PhD programs through its various designated schools that cater to specific academic disciplines. These schools offer advanced interdisciplinary research in  Business Management, Sustainability Management, Economics, Commerce, Law, Human Resource Management, Computer Science & Engineering, Human Settlements, Liberal Arts, and Governance & Public Affairs.

A PhD program at XIM University begins with the coursework. The PhD coursework is intended to equip students with the research methodology and advanced research topics. This ensures that PhD candidates are equipped with foundational knowledge in academic research. The coursework is followed by the original research of the candidate in the selected academic domain. In this phase, candidates are expected to examine the various aspects of the research topic to formulate a comprehensive research dissertation/thesis.  

XIM University offers opportunities for cutting-edge research with the help of state-of-the-art facilities to the PhD candidates. It provides a vibrant research environment with the support of a highly qualified team of faculty who have significant research experience in their subject area. Students can seek guidance and mentorship from their faculty members and coordinate with them in conducting high-quality research. Students also get ample opportunities to attend seminars, workshops, and conferences that promote a conducive environment for research. 

The nature of PhD program at XIM University is rigorous and expects students to engage deeply in their coursework, research, and related academic activities. The dissertation phase demands substantial effort from the PhD candidates. The students must conduct original research, often involving extensive literature reviews, data collection, analysis, and writing. This process requires regular interaction with faculty and supervisors. This rigid nature of PhD program at XIM University makes it very difficult for working professionals to pursue a doctoral degree. However, working professionals can consider for Online DBA (Doctorate of Business Management). The program is designed for the working professional who are willing to advance their careers with a doctoral degree without leaving their current jobs. Online DBA is equivalent to an On-campus PhD program that can be completed within 3 years. 

Candidates willing to apply for the PhD program at XIM University must fulfill certain eligibility requirements to be eligible. The eligibility criteria for PhD program at XIM University are mentioned below-

• Candidate must have completed their master’s degree or equivalent degree in the relevant discipline from recognized university/institution.
• Candidates must have scored a minimum of 55% marks in aggregate in their master’s degree. 
• Candidates from SC/ST categories will get relaxation of 5% in the minimum marks required in master’s degree. 
• XIM University conducts entrance test with the name of X-RAT for admission in its PhD Program. 

XIM University does not provide any EMI and Loan option in the payment of course fees. However, students can apply for education loans from financial institutions and banks. With the great reputation of XIM University, education loans are easily processed by financial institutions and banks. Besides this, students can also apply for various scholarships and fellowships offered by the government. Here is the list of some of the top scholarships that students of XIM University can apply- 

• National Means Cum- Merit Scholarship 
• AICTE Pragati Scholarship 
• AICTE Shaksam Scholarship 
• Prime Minister Research Fellowship
• Post Matric Scholarships Scheme for Minorities
• Prime Minister’s Scholarship Scheme For RPF/RPSF
• Junior Research Fellowship

The curriculum of the PhD program at XIM University is designed to provide an in-depth understanding of the particular area of research. The Curriculum structure of PhD program at XIM University is divided into three phases. The first phase consists of the coursework of the PhD program. The second phase consists of a comprehensive qualifying examination of the coursework and the third phase incorporates research work and preparation of thesis/dissertation. The curriculum of PhD program at XIM University supports interdisciplinary research with a syllabus that facilitates high-quality research in a particular area while integrating different academic disciplines. To provide a detailed overview of the PhD curriculum at XIM University, the syllabus of PhD in Computer Science is mentioned below-

PhD Course Work

Syllabus 

Note- The syllabus mentioned above may differ from the original Computer Science PhD syllabus at XIM University. Students applying for the program must visit the official website of the university to get latest syllabus. 

XIM University evaluates students based on their performance in semester examinations and internal assessments. XIM University follows the ‘Letter Grade’ pattern in compliance with the CBCS structure of the UGC. For undergraduate and Postgraduate courses, the university conducts semester exams at regular intervals and students also have to complete internal assignments and projects assigned to them by their respective faculty members. For doctoral courses, students are evaluated on various parameters. Students are evaluated based on their performance during coursework, publishing of research papers, presentation of research papers in seminars and workshops, preparation of dissertation/Thesis with original research work, and grand viva. 

Upon completion of the PhD program at XIM University, students can avail a wide range of career opportunities in the diverse industry. The placement committee of XIM University ensures that every student completing a doctoral degree gets placed in the highest levels in the top organizations. With extensive interdisciplinary research acumen, students are prepared to be valuable assets to business organizations in various job roles. Here are some of the top job roles with their average salaries that an XIM University PhD student can avail of-