The International Association for Quality Education,
in collaborative partnership with the
Ministry of Education, Uva Province, Sri Lanka, and
Department of Education, Uva Province, Sri Lanka,
with Project Management of
South Asian International Institute of Higher Education
with academic partnership from
Dayananda Sagar University, Bengaluru, India,
introduces the Ph.D. Program for
Administrative Officers, Principals, Educators, and Teachers in Sri Lanka.
Program Details
Dayananda Sagar University (DSU) invites applications for admission to its PhD program (Full-Time/Part-Time) and Direct Ph.D. programs across various disciplines. The University has a strong pool of qualified faculty members who guide research scholars toward their doctoral degrees. DSU promotes interdisciplinary and socially relevant research across diverse domains.
Basic Eligibility:
- Master’s degree in relevant discipline with minimum 55% marks or equivalent grade from a recognized university or
- A degree with a postgraduate qualification and relevant service experience
- Must pass the Ph.D. entrance test
Academic Year: 2026 – 2028
Entrance Examination: January 2026
Mode of Lectures: Online
Total Tuition Fee :
Less than 6,00,000 (payable annually)
Tuition Fee Structure:
Application Processing Fee and Examination Fee: INR 3,000
(Payable after you are informed that you have been selected for the examination and interview.)
Registration Fee: INR 15,000
(Payable after you are informed that you have been selected for the Ph.D. program following the written examination and interview.)
1st Year : 40000 INR
2nd Year: 40,000 INR
3rd Year: 40,000 INR
Entrance Test & Interview
- DSU Ph.D. Entrance Test (Written Exam):
Number of Sections: 2, Marks: 100 (50 marks each)
Duration: 2 hours (60 minutes each), Mode of Exam: Online
Section 1: Research Methodology. Type: Objective questions.
Section 2: Specialization subject based on school/department chosen by the candidate.Interview:
- Shortlisted candidates are required to attend in-person panel interview. Evaluation will be based on the candidate’s domain knowledge, understanding of relevant literature, and awareness of current research trends in the chosen domain.
Selection is based on performance in the Entrance Test and Interview conducted by an expert panel. A minimum of 50% aggregate marks is required to qualify. - Final selection is based on the rank list prepared from the combined performance in both Entrance Test and Interview. (70% weightage for the entrance test and 30% for the performance in the interview).
Process of Registration
Step : 01
Download Dayananda Sagar university application form
01. Click here to Download PDF format of Application Form
02. Click here to Download Words Format Application Form
Step : 02
Fill the Application form
Please keep the Payment Details section blank. After you are selected for the written examination, you may pay the examination fee. The registration fee can be paid after you are selected for the Ph.D. program.
Step : 03
Convert your application form as PDF file or take clear photos of your filled application form
Step : 04
Click here to submit Application Form
When you fill out the online application form, upload your university application form in response to the last question, which is:
“Complete the ‘Official Dayananda Sagar University Application for the Ph.D. Program’ and upload it here as a PDF file.”
Step : 05
Submit the completed online application form after you have added the university application form.
Introduction session on Ph.D. Program
Academic Partner
Dayananda Sagar University
Course Coordinator
International Association for Quality Education
Collaborative Partner
Ministry of Education
Uva Province, Sri Lanka
Collaborative Partner
Department of Education
Uva Province, Sri Lanka
Project Management
South Asian International Institute of Higher Education
