Ph.D. in Design at AURO University

If you are looking at Ph.D. in Design, AURO University in Surat runs it as a 3-year, full-time doctoral course. Fees for the full course come to ₹4.65 lakh (roughly ₹1.55 lakh a year).

At its core, the programme covers design thinking, drawing, materials and digital tools, built around a portfolio of studio projects.

AURO University is a private institute, founded in 2011. This page brings together what is on record for this course at AURO University — fees, seats, eligibility, the admission route and placements — so you can judge it before you apply.

Most Ph.D programmes follow a similar pattern: the first year builds the foundations, the middle years go deep into the subject, and the final year is given over to electives, a major project and usually an internship.

Here that means design thinking, drawing, materials and digital tools, built around a portfolio of studio projects. Typical first jobs: designer roles in product, fashion, communication or UX.

The exact syllabus is set by the college or its affiliating university and changes from year to year, so ask AURO University for the current semester-wise plan.

Here is how the fee on record breaks down. Fees are for the whole course unless marked otherwise, and apply to Ph.D programmes at AURO University as a group.

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Colleges revise fees most years, and hostel, transport and exam charges are often billed separately. Confirm the current figure with AURO University before you pay anything.

To be considered for Ph.D. in Design, you usually need Class 12 in any stream.

Admission to this kind of course is usually through UCEED, NID DAT and NIFT. Reserved-category candidates generally get a relaxation in the minimum marks. Check AURO University's prospectus for the exact cut-off this year.

Here is the usual route in:

1. Check that you meet the eligibility above and register for the entrance exam in time.
2. Take UCEED, NID DAT and NIFT and keep your scorecard.
3. Apply to AURO University on its website (www.aurouniversity.edu.in) or through the enquiry form on this page, and take part in counselling if a state or central body runs it.
4. Once you are offered a seat, verify your documents (marksheets, ID, category certificate if any) and pay the admission fee to confirm it.

For Ph.D. in Design specifically, the average salary on record is ₹7 lakh a year.

Placement numbers vary a lot by year and by branch. Ask the placement cell for the branch-wise report of the last two batches.

AURO University runs 10 Ph.D specialisations in all. Worth comparing before you decide:

• Ph.D. in Sri Aurobindo Studies
• Ph.D. in Law
• Ph.D. in Science
• Ph.D. in Hospitality Management
• Ph.D. in Inter-disciplinary Studies
• Ph.D. in Business Management
• Ph.D. in English
• Ph.D. in Mass Communication
• Ph.D. in Information Technology

Before you decide, it helps to be clear on these:

• Are you genuinely interested in design thinking? You will spend 3 years on it.
• Can you manage ₹4.65 lakh over the course, plus hostel and living costs? Ask about scholarships and education loans.
• What do recent graduates of this course actually go on to do?
• How does AURO University compare with other colleges offering Ph.D in and around Surat?