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Ph. D. in VISTA (Venture Innovation for Social Transformation & Advancement)
Overview
Ph. D. in Vista (Venture Innovation for Social Transformation & Advancement) at Alliance University transforms doctoral research into impactful ventures across Business, Law, Liberal Arts, and Engineering. This unique programme bridges academic research with entrepreneurial innovation, encourages inter-disciplinary pursuits enabling scholars to convert their specialized knowledge into sustainable solutions for complex societal challenges.
Programme Objectives
- To cultivate research-driven entrepreneurship by enabling doctoral scholars to transform their interdisciplinary research into viable ventures that address complex societal challenges and create sustainable impact.
- To foster cross-disciplinary innovation by facilitating collaboration between different domains but not limited to Business, Law, Liberal Arts, and Engineering through a dual supervision model and integrated research approaches.
- To develop scholarly entrepreneurs capable of identifying critical societal problems, conducting rigorous academic research, and translating research outcomes into practical, market-ready solutions aligned with SDG goals.
Eligibility
- 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).
Salient Features
FAQ's
Full-time Ph. D. scholars in the VISTA program receive a monthly fellowship of ?35,000 along with applicable benefits. They also receive a yearly contingency grant of ?25,000, in addition to access to the Seed Fund and Incubation Support for their research initiatives.
Applicants with a postgraduate degree with at least 55%, or a four-year undergraduate honours degree with 75% or above, from a recognised university are eligible. For further details, refer to the Admission Process Page.
Graduates of the Ph. D. in VISTA program are prepared for specialised roles that bridge research, innovation, and leadership. They can pursue careers such as academic researchers and faculty, policy advisors and strategists, innovation leaders in technology and design-driven industries, and founder-researchers or consultants in entrepreneurial ventures.
Alliance University’s Ph. D. in VISTA is India’s first multidisciplinary Ph. D. program designed to convert scholarly research into scalable, practical impact. It combines rigorous academic research with entrepreneurial innovation and includes a mandatory “Solving for Bharat” course and emphasises applying research insights into real-world ventures.
Alliance University provides scholars with access to extensive research resources, including subscribed databases such as IEEE, Scopus, SciVal, and EBSCO, supporting advanced AI and data analytics projects.
Alliance University’s Ph. D. in VISTA supports ventures by providing Seed Fund and Incubation Support, a ?10 Crores corpus fund for entrepreneurial initiatives, and assistance with patenting, licensing, and commercialization.
The Ph. D. in VISTA at Alliance University focuses on Venture Innovation for Social Transformation and Advancement, with research aligned to the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Scholars can explore areas such as social innovation, sustainable ventures, impact-driven entrepreneurship, and strategies for inclusive growth.
The Ph. D. in VISTA syllabus includes one year of extensive coursework covering research-focused subjects and essentials of entrepreneurship, along with a mandatory elective, “Solving for Bharat.”
The Ph.D. in VISTA emphasizes hands-on field exposure through the mandatory “Solving for Bharat” elective and encourages scholars to collaborate with industries, government agencies, NGOs, and communities on research aligned with real-world challenges and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
As part of the selection process at Alliance University, candidates are required to submit a preliminary business problem statement outlining their proposed research focus and objectives.
The Ph. D. VISTA program is multidisciplinary and venture-focused, encompassing research domains such as Computer Science, Engineering, and Liberal Arts, all directed towards innovation and social transformation.
Yes. The VISTA program encourages interdisciplinary research and follows a dual supervision model, pairing scholars with co-supervisors from different disciplines to foster collaborative innovation.
Yes. The Ph. D. in VISTA program includes one year of extensive coursework covering research fundamentals and entrepreneurial principles before scholars begin independent research.
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