Ph.D. in Visual Communication at Karnavati University

Ph.D. in Visual Communication at Karnavati University in Ahmedabad, Gujarat is a 3-year doctoral programme. Fees for the full course come to ₹3 lakh (roughly ₹1 lakh a year).

Karnavati University is a other institute, founded in 2017. This page brings together what is on record for this course at Karnavati University — fees, seats, eligibility, the admission route and placements — so you can judge it before you apply.

This is what the course costs, as recorded. Fees are for the whole course unless marked otherwise.

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

For admission to Ph.D. in Visual Communication, you usually need a master's degree in a related subject.

Admission to this kind of course is usually through UGC NET and a university's own test. Reserved-category candidates generally get a relaxation in the minimum marks. Check Karnavati University's prospectus for the exact cut-off this year.

The admission process usually runs like this:

1. Check that you meet the eligibility above and register for the entrance exam in time.
2. Take UGC NET and a university's own test and keep your scorecard.
3. Apply to Karnavati University on its website (uid.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.

Going by the latest placement record (2023) show a median package of ₹4.8 lakh at Karnavati University. 20 of 22 students were placed that year. These are college-wide figures, not only for this specialisation.

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

Karnavati University runs 12 Ph.D specialisations in all. The others you can compare it with:

• Ph. D. in Dentist
• Ph.D. in Law
• Ph.D in Liberal Arts
• Ph.D. in Visual Communication
• Ph.D. in Management
• Ph. D. in Design
• Ph.D. in Fashion Design
• Ph.D. in Interior Design
• Ph. D. in Liberal Arts
• Ph. D. in Computer Science and Engineering
• Doctorate of Management

A few questions worth answering before you apply:

• Do the subjects of Ph.D. in Visual Communication genuinely interest you? You will spend 3 years on them.
• Can you manage ₹3 lakh over the course, plus hostel and living costs? Ask about scholarships and education loans.
• Are the placement figures above good enough for your goals? Ask for the branch-wise numbers.
• How does Karnavati University compare with other colleges offering Ph.D in and around Ahmedabad?