Ph.D. Concept (Research beyond Boundaries)
Research Scholars at GCU acquires global research attitude, skills, and knowledge to solve the local social problems of people and the planet through practically viable solutions. Impactful research is one of the unique concepts where the scholars are encouraged to select a research topic that will be beneficial for the policymakers, society, industry practitioners, and researchers. An opportunity to plan and conduct transdisciplinary research across disciplines such as commerce & management studies, tourism, hospitality management & catering technology, computational sciences and information technology, life sciences, physiotherapy, media studies, psychology, and languages exist naturally as a part of the University educational programs. Research endeavors at GCU do not stop from publications and citations. Original ideas and research outcomes are explored for filing patents and taking the patents for applications into the market. Overall, Ph.D. Programmes at GCU aims to apply scientific concepts to find solutions for the real-time problems through collaborations and contributions.
A research scholar at Garden City University can explore wide research opportunities, an ocean of career opportunities, a platform to connect and contribute to research, innovation, and entrepreneurship for building the Indian nation.

Ph.D. Degree
- Ph.D. in Hospitality Management
- Ph.D. in Tourism Management
- Ph.D. in Fashion & Apparel Design
- Ph.D. in Management
- Ph.D. in Commerce
- Ph.D. in Journalism and Mass Communication
- Ph.D. in Electronic Media
- Ph.D. in Computational Sciences and Information Technology
- Ph.D. in Physiotherapy
- Ph.D. in Biotechnology
- Ph.D. in Microbiology
- Ph.D. in English
- Ph.D. in Psychology
- Ph.D. in Forensic Science
Professional Studies | Hospitality Management & Catering Technology | Ph.D. in Hospitality Management |
Professional Studies | Fashion & Apparel Design | Ph.D. in Fashion & Apparel Design |
Commerce & Management | Commerce | Ph.D. in Commerce |
Commerce & Management | Management | Ph.D. in Management & Ph.D. in Tourism Management |
Media Studies | Media Studies | Ph.D. in Journalism and Mass Communication, Ph.D. in Electronic Media |
Computational Sciences & Information Technology | Computer Science | Ph.D. in Computational Sciences and Information Technology |
Health Sciences | Physiotherapy | Ph.D. in Physiotherapy |
Sciences | Life Science | Ph.D. in Biotechnology, Ph.D. in Microbiology |
Sciences | Forensic Science | Ph.D. in Forensic Science |
Indian and Foreign Languages | Languages | Ph.D. in English |
Social Sciences | Psychology | Ph.D. in Psychology |
To know more about Ph.D. Programme, please contact the HODs/ Research Coordinators
Commerce | Dr.Swetha Appaji Pariwara | swetha.parivara@gardencity.university | 8095155889 | Dr.Swetha Appaji Pariwara | swetha.parivara@gardencity.university | 8095155889 |
Management | Dr. Baby Niviya Feston | niviya.feston@gardencity.university | 6361444067 | Dr.Swetha Appaji Pariwara | swetha.parivara@gardencity.university | 8095155889 |
Life Science | Dr. Preethi Rajesh | preethi.rajesh@gardencity.university | 9845718613 | Dr. Ramachandra Prasad | ramachandra.prasad@gardencity.university | 8618684623 |
Media Studies | Ms. Anuroopa D | anuroopa.d@gardencity.university | 8951599860 | Dr. G Rahul Dattu | rahul.dattu@gardencity.university | 9545757232 |
Languages | Dr. Neetu Raina | neetu.raina@gardencity.university | 8860616991 | Dr. Neetu Raina | neetu.raina@gardencity.university | 8860616991 |
Computer Science | Dr. Ramila Rajaleximi P | ramila.rajaleximi@gardencity.university | 8747945058 | Dr. Ramila Rajaleximi P | ramila.rajaleximi@gardencity.university | 8747945058 |
Physiotherapy | Dr. Senthil Kumar S | senthil.k@gardencity.university | 9443185765 | Dr. Annie Thomas | annie.thomas@gardencity.university | 9243750012 |
Fashion and Apparel Design | Ms. Anuja Manohar | anuja.manohar@gardencity.university | 9845557643 | Dr. Selvadas | selvadas.m@gardencity.university | 9980848868 |
Hospitality Management & Catering Technology | Mr. Ranganathan Yadunath | ranganathan.yadunath@gardencity.university | 8884764769 | Mr. Ranganathan Yadunath | ranganathan.yadunath@gardencity.university | 8884764769 |
Psychology | Mr. Vijaykumar N | vijaykumar.n@gardencity.university | 9742654265 | Mr. Vijaykumar N | vijaykumar.n@gardencity.university | 9742654265 |
Forensic Science | Mr. Joemon K J | joemon.jose@gardencity.university | 9739206130 |
To discuss more about Research, please contact the Research Supervisors
Name of the Research Supervisor | Department | Email id | Contact |
Dr. Swetha Appaji Parivara | Commerce | swetha.parivara@gardencity.university | 8095155889 |
Dr. Ramila Rajaleximi P | Computer Science | ramila.rajaleximi@gardencity.university | 8747945058 |
Dr. Rajashekar Patil | Computer Science | rajashekar.patil@gardencity.university | 9448341489 |
Dr. Sibi Shaji | Computer Science | sibi.shaji@gardencity.university | 9243750008 |
Dr. Suganthi J | Computer Science | suganthi.j@gardencity.university | 9942774041 |
Dr.Meenatchi Sundaram | Computer Science | meenatchi.s@gardencity.university | 9243750186 |
Dr. Sashikanth Reddy A | Computer Science | sashikanth.reddy@gardencity.university | 9916307391 |
Dr. Selvadass | Fashion and Apparel Design | selvadas.m@gardencity.university | 9980848868 |
Dr.Pankaj Satapathy | Forensic Science | pankaj.satapathy@gardencity.university | 9036152916 |
Dr. Moutusi Saha | Forensic Science | moutusi.saha@gardencity.university | 9740271312 |
Dr. Mayuri Sahay | Forensic Science | mayuri.sahay@gardencity.university | 8127898264 |
Dr. D.P.Sudhagar | Hospitality Management & Catering Techology | sudhagar.dp@gardencity.university | 9243750036 |
Dr. Neetu Raina | Languages | neetu.raina@gardencity.university | 8860616991 |
Dr. Suguna Rajamanikkam | Languages | suguna.r@gardencity.university | 6364672143 |
Dr. Sheeja M S | Life Sciences | sheeja.ms@gardencity.university | 9243750006 |
Dr. Kirankumar S V | Life Sciences | kirankumar.v@gardencity.university | 9916329997 |
Dr. Shefali Raizada | Life Sciences | shefali.raizada@gardencity.university | 7795429215 |
Dr. Madhu Malleshappa | Life Sciences | madhu.malleshappa@gardencity.university | 9243750082 |
Dr. Preethi Rajesh | Life Sciences | preethi.rajesh@gardencity.university | 9845718613 |
Dr. V G Shanmuga Priya | Life Sciences | shanmuga.priya@gardencity.university | 9480563489 |
Dr. Vanitha Krishna Subbaiah | Life Sciences | vanitha.krishna@gardencity.university | 7022127358 |
Dr. Rama Chandra Prasad | Life Sciences | ramachandra.prasad@gardencity.university | 8618684623 |
Dr. Chethana V Chalapathy | Life Sciences | chethana.v@gardencity.university | 7899849374 |
Prema Kulkarni | Life Sciences | prema.kulkarni@gardencity.university | 7795934520 |
Dr.Proma Chakraborty | Life Sciences | proma.c@gardencity.university | 9886514964 |
Dr. Prem Kumar | Management | prem.kumar@gardencity.university | 7856950116 |
Dr. Sumit Kumar Singh | Management | sumitkumar.singh@gardencity.university | 8252473334 |
Dr. Niviya Feston | Management | niviya.feston@gardencity.university | 6361444067 |
Dr. M Ananda Rao | Management | madasala.anandarao@gardencity.university | 7396799763 |
Dr. Shubha Chandra | Management | shubha.chandra@gardencity.university | 9686035605 |
Dr. Anjana Singha | Management | anjana.singha@gardencity.university | 6361660621 |
Dr. Nanthini M | Management | nanthini.m@gardencity.university | 9894946419 |
Dr. Gandle Rahul Dattu | Media Studies | rahul.dattu@gardencity.university | 9545757232 |
Dr. Bhanupratap A | Media Studies | bhanupratap.a@gardencity.university | 7406735454 |
Dr. Annie Thomas | Physiotherapy | annie.thomas@gardencity.university | 9243750012 |
Dr. S Senthilkumar | Physiotherapy | senthil.k@gardencity.university | 9443185765 |
Dr. S Jeyakumar | Physiotherapy | jeyakumar.s@gardencity.university | 9841762832 |
- School of Commerce and Management
- School of Computational Science and Information Technology
- School of Media Studeis
- School of Health Sciences
- School of Indian and Foreign Languages
- School of Professional Studies - Hospitality Management
- School of Professional Studies - Fashion & Apparel Design
- School of Sciences
- School of Social Sciences
- School of Commerce and Management
- School of Media Studies
- School of Computational Science and Information Technology
- School of Health Sciences
- School of Indian and Foreign Languages
- School of Professional Studies
- School of Sciences
- School of Social Sciences
- School of Commerce and Management
- School of Media Studies
- School of Computational Science and Information Technology
- School of Health Sciences
- School of Indian and Foreign Languages
- School of Professional Studies
- School of Sciences
- School of Social Sciences
Ph.D. Programme Eligibility
- Full-time Master degree or equivalent in the concerned field from a UGC recognized institution in India (Or)
- Master degree 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 for the purpose of assessing, accrediting or assuring quality and standards of educational instructions.
- Minimum of 55% of marks or 5.5 CGPA on a 10 point scale in the Master's Degree. A relaxation of 5% of marks, from 55% to 50%, or an equivalent relaxation of grade, may be allowed for candidates belonging to SC/ST/OBC (non-creamy layer) and differently-abled.
Ph.D. Selection Process
- GCU Research Entrance Examination Announcement
- Conduct of the GCU Research Entrance Examination- Criteria-I
- Interaction with the prospective Research Supervisor and the Candidate
- Ph.D. proposed Research Presentation Announcement- Criteria-II
- Conduct of proposed Research Presentation
- Personal Interview Announcement
- Conduct of Personal Interview- Criteria-III
- Development of Overall Merit Index Score based on the performance of the candidate in (C1+C2+C3)
- Announcement of Shortlisted candidates for provisional Ph.D. Admissions
- GCU Ph.D. Admissions
Ph.D Formats
- Ph.D Application Form
- Action Taken Report and Oral Examination Panel Recommendation
- Allocation of Research Supervisor
- Application for Approval of Journal for Publication
- Application for Extension beyond the Maximum Duration of the Ph.D. Programme
- Application for Publication Of Thesis
- Application for the Appointment of External Doctoral Committee Members and Co-Supervisors
- Application for the Appointment of Research Supervisors and Internal Doctoral Committee Members
- Cancellation of Registration
- Change of Research Supervisor
- Change of Registration
- Change of Research Title
- Comprehensive Examinaiton Evaluation
- Confirmation of Provisional Registration
- Course Work Registration
- Certificate of Corrections Made for the Final Thesis Submission
- Doctoral Committee Meeting Report
- Doctoral Committee Members Nomination - Internal & External
- Early Submission Application Form
- External Doctoral Committee Member Remuneration Claim Form
- Internal Doctoral Committee Member - Co - Supervisor Remuneration Claim Form
- First Doctoral Committee Meeting
- Leave Application
- Meeting Circular
- Minutes of the Meeting
- Monthly Progress Report
- No Objection Certificate from the Employer
- No Due Certificate
- Ph.D Registration Renewal
- Proceedings of the Viva-Voce examination
- Ph.D. Programme Registration Declaration
- Ph.D. Research Scholar Communication
- Ph.D. Research Scholar Research Calendar
- Ph.D. Result Notification
- Thesis Examiner Review- Action Taken Report
- Pre-Synopsis Submission Colloquium Announcement
- Pre-Synopsis Submission Colloquium Attendance Sheet
- Pre-Synopsis Submission Colloquium Review Report
- Provisional Registration Confirmation Checklist
- Provisional Registration Form
- Public Viva-Voce Examination Notification
- Query and Grievance Application Form
- Research Advisor Requisition Form
- Research Ethical Clearance Certificate
- Research Laboratory usage Application and Approval Process
- Research Performance Assessment Report
- Synopsis Submission Approval Form
- Synopsis Submission Certificate
- Synopsis Submission Checklist
- Synopsis Submission Doctoral Committee Meeting
- Synopsis Submission Form
- Synopsis Quality Check Report
- Thesis Evaluation Form
- Thesis Examiner Panel Nomination
- Thesis Resubmission Form
- Thesis Submission Approval Form
- Thesis Submission Checklist
- Thesis Submission Form
- Research Performance Evaluation Meeting Report
- Research Performance Evaluation Report
- Research Ethical Clearance Review Form
- Synopsis Preparation Manual & Format- 2021
- Transfer Certificate Application
- Thesis Quality Check Report
- Thesis Preparation Manual & Format- 2021
- Unsatisfactory Performance of the Ph.d. Research Scholar
- Viva Voce Examiner Panel Recommendation
- Viva Voice Examination Attendance Sheet
- Similarity Check Report
GIEC Formats
- GCU IEC - Research Ethical Interim report
- GCU IEC- Queries and explanation form
- GCU IEC -Research Ethical application
- GCU IEC -Research Ethical Close out report form
- GCU IEC-Checklist for Research Ethical apllication
- GCU IEC-Format for CV
- GCU IEC-Guidelines for Researcher
- GCU IEC-Participation Information sheet and consent form
FAQ
Garden City University is a 28-year-old institution and INTERDISCIPLINARY in nature. The University has eight Schools under it offering courses from Diploma to Bachelor to Post graduation to Phd. The university has students from 81 different countries and every state and union territory in India. The University has the Unique mix of Arts, Science and Management Education offered with Technology as the base. Be it Media studies, Life Sciences or Hotel Management, emphasis is on Practical education with the aid of technology tools to enhance learning and equip a student to work with the industry. Not to mention GCU has the credit of awarding graduation certification to 28 Colonels of the Indian Army attached to the Corps of Military Police.
The admission process is based on the courses offered at the UG and PG level.
The student goes online, fills the application with required details and files the same online for registering for the programme of choice. This will be accompanied by paying a registration fee as mentioned in the application form.
However, if the student needs any clarification, be it regarding the programme of choice or GCU as a University, entry criteria etc, the counsellors at the University are just a call away.
Once the registration process is completed, the admissions department shall communicate on further documents required and fee to be paid for the programme of choice.
Post the above process the student shall submit their original certificate to the registrar’s office for validation and verification. Once this process is completed the student gets enroled and an ID card is issued to the student. (Hostel formalities and transportation facilities are addressed in this page)
After enrolment the student shall voluntarily apply for GCU’s talent test which shall be the criteria for availing scholarship for the first year of study. Such talent test shall be conducted year on year to encourage studious students and also set the criteria for a UG student to be the most favoured student of choice for PG programmes. Apply Now
The University runs its own hostels for boys and girls separately. The hostels are in the vicinity of the campus with automated entry and further secure measures. More details on the hostel, fees and terms and conditions may be availed from the admissions office.
The GCU campus is located within city limits in K.R.Puram which is 12 minutes’ drive from Baiyappannahalli metro station, 3 mins walk from T.C.Palya bus stand, 10 minutes from the K.R.Puram Railway station.
Students who travel from outside of Bangalore can opt for a 45 minutes’ drive from the airport to the campus or an equivalent time from the Bangalore City central station or the adjoining bus stand to the campus.
The University was established through ACT No 47 of 2013 in Karnataka State and is approved by UGC, Govt of India.