Brief Overview

A New Era of Doctoral Research

Department of Computer Science and Engineering (CSE) at Alliance School of Advanced Computing supports the research aspirations of scholars aiming to make impactful contributions to the field. Our programme, aligned with the Sustainable Development Goals, empowers researchers to push the boundaries of innovation in AI/ML, Data Science, Cyber Security, Cloud Computing, and AIoT (Artificial Intelligence of Things), while also providing a broad and inclusive platform to explore innovative solutions across various disciplines.

Alliance University admits students with strong academic backgrounds who are highly motivated and have the intellectual curiosity to undertake original research. The Alliance College of Engineering and Design, under the guidance of top-tier faculty promotes learning and research activities that allow doctoral students to master theory and research relevant to their source discipline.

By addressing global challenges, bridging academia-industry gaps, and nurturing collaborative research, our Ph.D. candidates become thought leaders and change agents, contributing to a sustainable and inclusive future. Participate in the collective endeavours to generate substantial impact through research that surpasses conventional limits and promotes positive influences on both local and global communities.

Why Choose This Program

Designed for Discovery, Built for Impact

Our doctoral programs are designed to go beyond traditional research, offering a dynamic and interdisciplinary approach that prepares scholars for both academic and real-world impact. By combining rigorous research with innovation and collaboration, the program creates an environment where ideas evolve into meaningful contributions.

RESEARCH HIGHLIGHTS
ELIGIBILITY
PROGRAM OUTCOMES
  • Extensive 1 year Coursework including Research and essentials of entrepreneurship
  • "Solving for Bharat" university elective course is mandatory for Ph.D. VISTA scholars
  • Venture-based domain-specific courses beyond the scholar's core domain
  • Dual supervision model with primary and co-supervisors
  • Multi-disciplinary, venture-based research
  • Monthly fellowship of Rs 35,000 plus applicable benefits
  • Technical and commercial collaborations
  • Ph.D. awarded based on successful completion
  • Applicants holding a master’s degree with minimum 55% marks or equivalent Grade in a point scale as may be prescribed by the UGC from time to time, wherever the grading system is followed.
  • Applicants whose result of the final examination of a programme leading to master’s degree is awaited can be given provisional admission if he / she fulfils other requirements for admission. After the provisional admission the candidate will be required to furnish proof of completing master’s degree with minimum of 55% marks within three months from admission failing which his / her admission will be cancelled.
  • Applicants holding foreign Degree’s equivalent to that of a Master’s degree study with minimum 55% marks or equivalent Grade in a point scale as may be prescribed by the UGC from time to time, wherever grading system is followed; Provided that applicants with a foreign Degrees shall be admitted to the Ph.D. programme, subject to clearance by the Equivalence Committee of Alliance University.
  • Applicants having completed M.Phil. Coursework with a minimum 55% marks in aggregate or its equivalent Grade, in the UGC point scale and those candidates who having their M.Phil. Dissertation evaluated, but viva-voce is pending, maybe may also be admitted to the Ph.D. programme.
  • Applicants possessing a degree, approved as equivalent to the M.Phil. Degree in India, obtained from a foreign Educational Institution accredited by the UGC if candidates with a degree from a foreign Institution shall be admitted to the Ph.D. programme, subject to the clearance by the Equivalence Committee of Alliance University.
  • Admission of candidates belonging to the SC/ST/OBC, or other reserved categories shall be governed by the Karnataka State Rules in this regard, from time to time.
  • Students from a four-year undergraduate programme (with Honors) can enroll directly if they have scored 75% or above, with a 5% relaxation for specified categories as per UGC regulations. Those who have scored between 55% and 75% may qualify after completing either a one-year master's programme or a bridging course of 36-40 credits.
    (Refer National Credit Framework NCrF 2024).
  • For students from a three-year undergraduate programme, Ph.D. eligibility requires the completion of a bridging programme of 36-40 credits along with the necessary coursework.
    (Refer National Credit Framework NCrF 2024).
  • Strong research publications
  • Startup / venture creation opportunity
  • Industry collaboration exposure
SL NO. COURSE TYPE COURSE NAME CREDITS
1 First Semester
Courses		 University Core Research And Publication Ethics 2
2 Learning And Development 1
3 Department Core Academic Writing 1
4 Research Methodology 3
5 Second Semester
Courses		 Department Core Essentials Of Entrepreneurship In Practice 2
6 Solving For Bharat 3
7 Venture-Based Domain Specific Course (Beyond The Core Domain) 2
8 Contemporary Entrepreneurship Theory 2
TOTAL CREDITS 16
Areas of Research

Interdisciplinary Research for a Changing World

Areas of Research
  • Multi-disciplinary research, venture-based research culminating in the award of separate degrees to all individual scholars in the venture.
  • Scholars are encouraged to pursue multi-disciplinary, venture-based research with other scholars through cross-domain collaborations. Upon DRC approval, the research can translate as two or more separate degrees awarded to each scholar working together in the venture.
  • Each candidate will work under dual supervision - a primary supervisor and co-supervisor from two different disciplines, aligned with their chosen cross-disciplinary venture area (e.g., Technology and Law for LegalTech ventures, Business and Engineering for FinTech innovations, Arts and Technology for Creative Tech solutions, or Engineering and Social Sciences for Impact ventures).
  • The Ph.D. award criteria at Alliance University are based on the successful completion of the program's requirements, which include coursework, qualifying examination, original research and venture creation. Two options are applicable
Without a Venture Creation
Focuses on user interface creation using Storyboards, navigation controllers, segues, and integration with Swift through IBOutlets and IBActions.

In both cases, the Ph.D. is awarded based on the candidate's ability to conduct original research and contribute to their field of study. A successful venture creation is an additional pathway but not a mandatory requirement for the awarding of the Ph.D.

Interdisciplinary Research for a Changing World
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