Overview

SRM University Sikkim (SRMUS) will introduce Ph.D Program (full time and part time) beginning from August 2017. The Ph.D program is designed to equip scholars to be researchers and specialists in the field of Computer Science, Management, and Literature. The objective of the program is to guide scholar in an innovative way to become the top-class researcher in various fields of study leading to Ph.D degree.

SRM UniversitySikkim is a premier institute in the country engaged in offering education to cater to the needs of the society. SRMUS was established with a vision to bring about innovation in higher education and learning in emerging areas of the knowledge society. SRMUS is well poised for meeting the emerging needs of the knowledge economy through its focus on building strong industry linkages and a research oriented approach. It offers various courses towards capacity building, both at the national and international level. The University is committed to providing a dynamic, exciting, discovery-driven intellectual environment for the research scholar. This Ph.D program is in line with the overall vision to become one of India’s premier research-led University.

Special Ph.D. Admission Drive for 2021-2022

Applications are invited for Ph.D. admissions (Part-Time Internal) from the faculty members of SRM University Sikkim in the following Faculties

  • Faculty of Social Science & Humanities
  • Faculty of Information Technology and Management
  • Faculty of Science

Application Form

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Eligibility & Selection Criteria

  • 1.Candidates (Faculty members) should have at least 2 years of service experience in SRM University Sikkim.
  • 2.Minimum academic qualification required for admission is that the candidate should possess a Post Graduate Degree recognized by the respective statutory regulatory bodies for pursuing research.
  • 3.The candidate should possess at least 55% marks in aggregate or its equivalents grade in PG level.
  • The following categories of applicants are exempted from appearing the written entrance test but will have to appear at interview - Applicants who have qualified UGC-NET (including JRF)/UGCCSIR NET (including JRF)/SLET/GATE/or have passed M.Phil. Program.
  • The eligible candidates need to appear for written entrance test, followed by the interview, the following day.
  • The application along with a non-refundable fee of Rs.1000/- (Rupees One thousand) only in the form of demand draft, payable to SRM University Sikkim should be submitted by 1st Oct. 2021.
  • The Admission form for the Ph.D. Admission can be downloaded from the website of SRM University Sikkim:- www.srmus.ac.in.
  • The filled application form should to submitted in the address given below.
  • To,
    The Registrar
    SRM University Sikkim
    5 th Mile, Tadong,
    Gangtok, East Sikkim
    Pin. No. 737102
  • SRM UNIVERSITY SIKKIM, 5TH MILE, TADONG, GANGTOK, SIKKIM-737102, CONTACT: +91-3592231666 (9:30 am to 4:00 pm), RESEARCH CELL, SRM UNIVERSITY SIKKIM)

Ph.D. ADMISSION (2021) DETAILS

1. ELIGIBILITY

  1. Minimum academic qualification required for admission is that the candidate should possess a Post Graduate Degree recognized by the respective statutory regulatory bodies for pursuing research.
  2. The candidate should possess at least 55% marks in aggregate or its equivalents grade in PG level.
  3. Candidates (Faculty members) should have at least 2 years of service experience in SRM University Sikkim.

2. Ph.D. ENTRANCE EXAMINATION

  1. Applicants fulfilling minimum eligibility criteria as specified in the SRM University PhD regulations 2016-17 shall be required to appear a written test followed by an Interview (Research idea and Presentation).
  2. The following categories of applicants are exempted from appearing the written entrance test but will have to appear at interview - Applicants who have qualified UGC-NET (including JRF)/UGC-CSIR NET (including JRF)/SLET/GATE/or have passed M.Phil. Programme.
  3. Syllabus of the written test

    a.The syllabus of the written test are as follows. (Full marks 100). Questions of the written test are MCQ type with four options. Each question will carry 1 (one) mark. Time duration of written test is 2hours and 30 minutes (150 minutes).

    Research Methodology 50 marks
    Subject (NET syllabus for respective subjects) 25 marks
    Policy Implication and its Social Relevance (Subject Specific) 25 marks


    b.Interview (Research idea and Presentation) -100 marks. The interview will be organized by URCC and the candidates are required to discuss their research/area through a presentation before URCC or a committee duly constituted by URCC. The committee also consider the following aspects at time of interview- whether the candidate possesses the competence for proposed research, the research work can be suitably undertaken at the university and the proposed area of research can contribute to new/additional knowledge.

  4. The merit list shall be prepared taking into consideration both the written test (50% weightage) and Interview (50% weightage) in the case of who are not in the exempted category. The candidate who are in the exempted category mentioned above (clause-2), only interview score will be considered for preparing merit list.

Fee Structure

Sl.No Programme I semester fees Subsequent semester fees
1. Full time 20,000 10,000
2. Part time 60,000 50,000
3. Part time (Internal) 10,000 5,000
4. Language – English 6,000 3,000

Ph.D Course Works Approved 2019

COURSE CODE COURSE TITLE L T P C
PHD19002 Modern Method of Analytical Techniques 4 0 0 4
PHD19003 Chemistry of Natural Products 4 0 0 4
PHD19004 Introduction of Algae, Fungi and Lichens 4 0 0 4
PHD19005 Soft Computing Techniques 4 0 0 4
PHD19006 Non-Communicable Diseases with Special Reference to
Cardio-Vascular Disease and Diabetes 		4 0 0 4
PHD19007 Digital Image Processing 4 0 0 4
PHD19008 Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning 4 0 0 4
PHD19009 Advance Robotics and Artificial Intelligence 4 0 0 4
PHD19010 Indigeneous Literature 4 0 0 4
PHD19011 Religion, Ecopoetics, Engaged Spirituality 4 0 0 4
PHD19012 Mythology and Literature 4 0 0 4
PHD19013 Gender Studies and Mythology 4 0 0 4
PHD19014 Ecocriticism 4 0 0 4
PHD19015 Eco-Psychology 4 0 0 4
PHD19016 Consumer Behaviour 4 0 0 4
PHD19016-a Consumer Behaviour 4 0 0 4
PHD19017 Retail Management : An online and Offline Perspective 4 0 0 4
PHD19018 Consumer Behaviour in Tourism 4 0 0 4
PHD19019 Tourism Destination 4 0 0 4
PHD19020 Digital Marketing 4 0 0 4
PHD19021 Public Finance 4 0 0 4
PHD19022 Indian Economy 4 0 0 4
PHD19023 Economic Growth and Inequality 4 0 0 4
PHD19024 Political Economic of Demographic 4 0 0 4
PHD19025 Epidemiology 4 0 0 4
PHD19026 Sleep Health and Technology Applications 4 0 0 4
PHD19027 Pharmacovigilance 4 0 0 4
PHD19028 Community ophthalmology 4 0 0 4
PHD19029 Advanced Statistical Analysis 4 0 0 4
PHD19030 Business Ethics and Corporate Governance 4 0 0 4
PHD19031 Recruitment Training and Development 4 0 0 4
PHD19032 Strategic Human Resource Management 4 0 0 4
PHD19033 Total Quality Management 4 0 0 4
PHD19034 Education system in India 4 0 0 4

Details and books and papers published by the Faculty members of SRM University Sikkim in the year 2019-2020

A. Books
Sl.No Author Names Department Book Name Publisher Name Details
1. Dr. Namrata Chaturvedi English Memory, Metaphor and Mysticism in Kalidasa’s Abhijnan Shakuntalam Book edited by Dr. Namrata Chaturvedi and published by “Anthem Press” ISBN-10:1785273205
ISBN-13:978-1785273205
B. Journals
Sl.No Names Department Topic Journal Name Details
1. Dr. Namrata Chaturvedi English Indian Christian Spiritual Autobiography Paper published in “International Journal of Asian Christianity” Vol. 3, 2020, Pp. 26-43
2. Dr. Sonal Sharma English Smartphone Based Language Learning through Mobile Apps Paper published in “International Journal of Recent Technology and Engineering” Vol. 8, Issue 4, 2019, Pp. 8040-8043
3. Dr. Shatrajit Goswami Economics Crime and Socio- Economic condition in India during 1990-2017: An Empirical Analysis Paper published in “International Journal of Scientific Research in Multidisciplinary Studies” Vol.6, Issue.5, 2020, pp.113-119
Bio-economic trends of the Hilsa Shad (Tenualosa ilisha) fishery: Perspectives of transboundary management Paper published in “International Journal of Scientific Research in Multidisciplinary Studies” Vol.6, Issue.5, 2020, pp.101-112
Impact of Human Resource Management Practice, on Employee Retention Strategy: An Empirical Analysis Paper published in “International Journal of Creative Research Thoughts” Vol.8, Issue.7, 2020, pp.4492-4499
E-Learning: Covid19 Pandemic: Impact and strategies for education sector in India Paper published in “International Journal of Creative Research Thoughts” Vol.8, Issue.7, 2020, pp.5296-5303
4. Dr. Shatrajit Goswami & Mr. Sanjiv Kumar Sharma (1) ‘Economics’ and ‘Hospitality &Tourism Studies’ Hospitality practices in homestay of sikkim and ongoing covid-19 operational guidelines Paper published in “Juni Khyat (UGC Care Group I listed Journal)” Vol-10 Issue-7, No. 13, 2020, pp. 1-13
5. Mr. Amit Kumar Dutta (2) Commerce A Study Of The Effect Of Covid – 19 Pandemic On The Tourism Industry Of Sikkim Paper published in “International Journal of Advance Research and Innovative Ideas in Education” Vol-6 Issue-4, 2020, pp. 38-40
Integrating Micro Finance into Commerce Education A book chapter contributed by Mr. Amit Kumar Dutta in the book “Financial Inclusion and Economic Growth”, published by International Publications Kanpur Chapter 3, pp. 34-41
6. Dr. Dinesh Gupta and Ms. Tshering Chenga Lepcha (M.Com. student) (2) Arun Gurung and Dr. Dinesh Gupta Commerce Financial Literacy amongst the jobholders in North Sikkim Paper published in “International Journal of Advanced Multidisciplinary Research” Vol-7 Issue-9, 2020, pp. 21-32
Foreign Direct Investment Inflows in India An Analysis International Journal of Advanced Research in Science, Communication and Technology (IJARSCT) Volume 9, Issue 5, September 2020
7. Dr. Arif Hasan (2) Management Exploring tourists’ behavioural intentions towards use of select mobile wallets for digital payments Paper published in “Paradigm”, Sage Publication DOI: 10.1177/0971890720959519
Impact of Destination Image Antecedents on Tourists Revisit Intention in India A book chapter contributed by Dr. Arif Hasan in the book “Technology Management”, published by Excel India Publishers along with Indian Institute of Management Sirmaur Chapter 78, pp. 113
8. Mr. Wangchuk Chungyalpa Management Identifying and Incorporating Business Requirements into the Business Model Paper published in “Journal of Management and Science.” DOI: 10.26524/jms.2020.5
9. Dr. Nishal Rai Physics Fermionic response in nonlinear arcsin electrodynamics Paper published in “The European Physical Journal C” Vol-79, Issue-972, 2019, pp. 1-13
Holographic charge density wave from D2-D8 Paper published in “Journal of High Energy Physics” Vol-05, Issue-109, 2020, pp. 1-11
10. Dr. Partha Pratim Bag Chemistry Surface Engineering for Coating: A Smart Technique A book chapter contributed by Dr. Partha Pratim Bag in the book “Advanced Surface Coating Techniques for Modern Industrial Applications”, published by IGI Global Publishers Chapter 12, pp. 262-282
11. Dr. Govind Pratap Singh, Dr. Abirami Raja, Dr. Anup Gurung Chemistry and Skill Building Assessing the effectiveness of different chiral and achiral phosphoric acids in presence of thiourea co-catalyst in co-operative organocatalytic stereoselective glycosylation reactions Paper published in “Indian Journal of Chemistry: Section B” Vol-59B, 2020, pp. 1057-1067
12. Dr.Sudarshana Nandi Zoology Scanning electron microscopic and histological studies of the buccal cavity of a phytoplanktivoronous small freshwater fish, Amblypharyngodon mola Paper published in “Microscopy Research & Technique” Early view:
https://doi.org/10.1002/jemt.23572
13. DR. Smita English Bio power today-An outline International journals of multidisciplinary educational research Vol-4, Issue 8
Stigmatization of women’s bodies and COVID-19 Pandemic in India: An analysis of the “SILENCED” side. International journals o law, education, social and sports Studies(IJLESS) Vol-7, Issue 3, 2020 (july-sep)
14. Mr. Tamilselvan IT Evaluation of awareness about Pharmacovigilance and drug reaction monitoring among medical professionals attending central leprosy institute Walter Kluwer-Medknow Vol-17, Issue 2018, P-63-68
The resurgence of leprosy in India-Finding from the Survey Assessing Medical Professionals, knowledge and preparedness Walter Kluwer-Medknow Vol-1, Issue 2018
Information on drugs used in management of lepra reaction in commonly used drug information source in India Indian J lepr Vol-90, Issue 2018, P 129-136
15. Dr. Sonal Sharma English Memory study in literature: A reading of Githa Hariharan’s fugitive History. IJELLH Vol.4. Issue 2 (August 2018)
A glimpse of Post-conolial attributes in Vikram Seth”s A suitable boy Literacy Herald Vol.6 Issue 12 Dec, 2018
16. Ms. Hema Melani IT Managing data center using RSS in SDN connections. International Journals of Pure and applied Mathematics Vol.02, issue 13
User authentication using one class learning algorithm in mouse behavior. Internationals journals of advance research in biology engineering science and technology(IJARBEST) Vol-2, Issue 13 April 2016
17. Dr. Arif Hasan Management Evaluating of factor influencing exclusive brand store choice: An investigation in the Indian retail sector SAGE Publication Vol-4 Issue 22
18. Dr. Anand Sharma botany Antioxidants and health benefits of tea: A review JAST peer reviewed research journal Vol-04, Issue-01
19. Mr. Wangchuk Chungyalpa management Assessment framework: A generic framework for prioritize impact of technology on business. International Journals of applied business and economic research Vol 16 (3), 2018 ISSN: 0972 - 7302
20. Mr. Wangchuk Chungyalpa management Crafting strategic objectives: examining the role of business vision and mission statements Journal of Entrepreneurship & Organization Management Vol 6 (1) DOI: 10.4172 / 2169 - 026X.1000205

Project Awarded and Submitted

Awarded - Research Funded Project (2019-2020)

Sl.No Project Title Funding Agency Project Members
1. Exploring Tourists’ Behavioral Intentions towards the use of Select Mobile wallets for Digital Payments Major Research Project of Indian Council of Social Science Research (ICSSR) Dr. Arif Hasan (Co-investigator)
2. Studies on bioactive metabolite profiling, molecular docking, antioxidant potential and in vitro inhibitory activities of Nakima (Tupistra natans Wall.) on key enzymes linked to hyperglycemia, photoaging and cognitive disorders SRM University Sikkim Dr. Biswajit Bose (Principal Investigator)
Dr. Anand Sharma (Co-investigator)

Submitted - Research Funded Project (2019-2020)

Sl.No Project Title Funding Agency Project Members
1. Technology intervention for sleep health in Sikkim: An epidemiological study on Sleep Health and technology interventions thereof Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) Ms. Ojaswani Dubey
2. A strategic approach for the minimization of toxic antinutrients and improvement of safety and shelf life of some traditional legume-based fermented foods of India Science & engineering research board (SERB) PI- Dr. Anand Sharma
3. Studies on traditional ethnomedicinal practices for Alzheimer’s disease and other dementia by the indigenous tribal populations in Sikkim-An ethnopharmacological approach Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) PI - Dr. Biswajit Bose
Co-PI - Dr. Anand Sharma
4. Evaluation of anti-ageing effect of Acroscyphus sphaerophoroids lichen secondary metabolite through prolyl endopeptidase and inflammatory mediators inhibitory activity Science & engineering research board (SERB) PI - Dr. Govind Pratap Singh & Co PI - Ms. Abirami Raja
5. Decisive Factors of Higher order parity births in high and lower HOB districts of Tamil Nadu Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) PI- Mr. Niranjan & Co-PI Ms. Bhawana
6. The “Measuring nutrient content of small indigenous fish species (SIFs) of River Teesta (Sikkim Zone) focusing on their seasonal feeding ecology vis-à-vis seasonal dynamics of water quality” Science & engineering research board (SERB) Dr. Sudarshana Nandi
7. Base line and end line survey of KAP ( Knowledge attitude and practice) of citizens of Sikkim towards the electoral voting under systematic voter education and electoral participation. Election commission of India , Sikkim Ms. Tshering Doma Kaleon
Dr. Praveen Rizal
Mr. Niranjan Muralikrishna
8. Descriptive epidemiology of unintentional childhood Injuries in India. ICM Task Force Multisided study. ICMR Dr. Praveen Rizal
Ms. Ojaswini Dubey
Ms. Bhawana Regmi
9. Ecotourism market research for formulation and implementation of an ecotourism marketing strategy in 11 ecotourism zone of Sikkim. Forest Department, Government of Sikkim Dr. Nityasundar Nanda
Dr. Praveen Rizal
Dr. Monu Singh
Dr. Nittie Srivastava
Dr. Arif Hasan
Ms. Ojaswini Dubey
Mr. Depkant Gajmer
10. Biogenic amines contents and strategy of their reduction during production of some traditional fermented legume foods, cereal foods and alcoholic beverage of India Science and Engineering Research Board (SERB) Dr. Anand Sharma
11. Feeding biology and nutrients enrichment of amblypharyngodon mola from two different altitudes with special reference to gut microbial diversity Science and Engineering Research Board (SERB) Dr. Sudarshana Nandi

Research Cell

Position Name & Department
Research Head, SRM University Dr. Arkaprava Chattopadhyay,
Assistant Professor & Head, Dept. of Journalism and Mass Communication
Research Coordinator, Faculty of Basic Sciences Dr. Oindrilla Biswas,
Assistant Professor, Dept. of Botany
Research Coordinator, Faculty of IT and Management Dr. Avinash Jha,
Assistant Professor, Dept. of Hotel Management
Research Coordinator, Faculty of Social Sciences Mr. Dhirendra Kumar Shah,
Assistant Professor, Dept. of English
Research Assistant Mr. Namsa Hang Limbu,
Lecturer and Teaching Assistant, Dept. of Economics