The Centre for Research & Development is the apex body that plans, promotes, coordinates, and oversees all research activities of Kristu Jayanti University.
Where Curiosity Becomes Discovery
The Centre for Research & Development is the apex institutional body that plans, promotes, coordinates, monitors, and oversees all research activities of Kristu Jayanti University — spanning doctoral programmes, funded research, publications, patents, collaborations, and knowledge transfer.
To position KJU as a research priority institution generating impactful knowledge for Atmanirbhar Bharat and global advancement, aligned with NEP 2020.
To foster research productivity, enable interdisciplinary collaboration across academia, industry, and government, and mobilise resources for sustained knowledge creation.
"CFRD aspires to catalyse multidisciplinary research, foster industry-academia partnerships, and empower our scholars to contribute to national development and global knowledge creation."
Director, CFRD
PhD admissions, scholar management, RAC, progress reviews & degree conferral
Contact OfficeFunded projects, grant facilitation, IP filings, seed grants & technology commercialisation
Contact OfficeJournal publications, books, conference papers, research incentives & publication integrity
Contact OfficeFormulates university-wide research policies, annual plans, and regulatory frameworks.
Oversees the entire PhD pipeline — admissions, RAC, reviews, thesis, and degree conferral.
Facilitates applications to national and international funding agencies. Administers in-house seed grants to support faculty-led research projects.
Coordinates research output — journals, book chapters, monographs, conference papers, and IP filings.
Establishes research partnerships with national institutions, international universities, and industry.
Translates research into societal value through outreach, consultancy, and technology transfer.
Fully compliant with UGC PhD Regulations 2022, combining rigorous coursework, expert supervision, and a vibrant research culture.
State-of-the-art facilities for advanced research.
Learn from highly qualified research supervisors.
Streamlined Ph.D. programme workflows.
Dynamic academic environment and strict rigor.
Strong financial backing for deserving scholars.
Modern digital tools for seamless research.
III CYCLE (CGPA 3.78/4)
INDIA RANKINGS 2025
RESEARCH SCHOLARS
SCOPUS PUBLICATIONS
RESEARCH DISCIPLINES
* More disciplines may be added from time to time with the approval of the Executive Council.
Clear timelines and transparent merit-based selection processes.
06 April 2026
06 June 2026
13 June 2026
13 July 2026
5% relaxation applies for SC, ST, OBC (NCL), Differently-Abled, and EWS candidates.
A comprehensive assessment of research aptitude and discipline-specific knowledge.
Part A (50%): Quantitative/Verbal Reasoning & Methodology
Part B (50%): Discipline-specific subject knowledge
* UGC-NET / CSIR-NET / GATE / SLET holders exempt.
Assessment based on research proposal presentation, methodological understanding, and subject knowledge evaluation.
Transparent fee structures and comprehensive institutional fellowships designed to support dedicated scholars throughout their research journey.
INDIAN NATIONALS
INDIAN NATIONALS
FOREIGN NATIONALS
Jayanti JRF awarded to full time scholars with a contingency grant of ₹20,000 per annum (STEM) and ₹10,000 per annum (Non-STEM).
Annual Scholarship of ₹10,000 for regular full time candidates.
33% fee waiver for candidates with National/
State-level Fellowships.
Admission Registration Fees
Indian Nationals - ₹5000
Foreign Nationals - USD 100
Admission Registration Fee is non-refundable upon cancellation. Additional charges may apply as per the exit policy.
Guided by a distinguished panel of experienced faculty members.
Programme overview · Admission process · Coursework · Fees & financial support