Program Objectives

A PhD in Computer Science is the highest degree in computing field which prepares a candidate to take up positions in academics and research related organizations. Our PhD program serves to produce up-to-date and experienced professionals in various fields of computer science and information technology. This workforce would act as a backbone to the centers of higher learning and research in the country. The aims and objectives of PhD in CS / IT are:

• To prepare scientific/educational manpower with depth of knowledge and research competence of international level to fill positions in Research Organizations, Industry, Management, Universities, Health Care and Educational Institutions.
• To establish centers of research of high quality (both fundamental and applied) in the Institute.
• To improve the qualifications, skills and expertise of teachers and researchers in order to provide highly competent professionals to various public and private universities and colleges.

Eligibility for Admission

MS/M.Phil (with thesis) degree or 18 years of education in a subject relevant to the field of study with consistently good academic record and a minimum of 60% marks in the annual system or CGPA of 3.0 out of 4.00 in the semester system. 60% marks in GAT subject Test/ Institute’s own test or any other test required by the HEC. Registrations are offered in the PhD programs throughout the year.

Students who have done MS without thesis may be considered for admission in the PhD program, if he/ she has published a research paper in HEC recognized journal as a principal author.

Program Structure

• Maximum permissible period for the completion of PhD CS/IT will be 8 years whereas the minimum PhD CS/IT period is 3 years. The period will be counted from the date of commencement of the  PhD CS/IT classes.
• The PhD CS/IT candidate has to take course work of minimum 18 credit hours.
• The choice of courses will be designated to therelevant supervisors. Major emphasis will be placed on independent studies and research paper in the relevant areas. The candidates will be required to attend research seminars to learn and discuss their research findings.
• A PhD CS/IT student will be required to pass a comprehensive examination after completing his course work, preferably in the first year of his PhD. After the completion of the course work, the candidate will register for his research dissertation.
• In all other matters the candidate will be governed by the relevant rules of IMSciences.

Semester Wise Breakup of Courses

The Doctoral Program in CS/IT at IMSciences consists of a minimum of 18 credits of 700/800 level coursework (excluding those completed in / transferred from MS/MPhil in CS/IT) and 36 credits of research thesis.
The Institute will offer any 6 courses from the list of General and Specialization Electives including two Independent Research Studies. Further, the Institute may add elective courses depending upon the demand and availability of resources.

General Electives