TERI School of Advanced Studies (TERI SAS) provides an opportunity to Ph.D. students to nurture their independent, analytical and critical thinking. It offers a conducive environment to achieve academic excellence and meet the highest global standards. TERI SAS offers seven different Ph.D. programmes spread across seven different Departments and Centres each drawing their strength from the expertise and areas of interests of faculty members constituting each Department and Centre.

Operational aspects of each Ph.D. programme are governed and guided by the provisions laid down in the "TERI School of Advanced Studies Ph.D. Regulations - 2019".

At the end of Ph.D. programme, the students should be able to:

• Have an in-depth understanding and knowledge of the nuances of the problem being researched and the literature surrounding relevant to the topic.
• Explore frontiers of fundamental, applied and interdisciplinary research as decided by the chosen field of study
• Understand and apply scientific methods, tools and techniques to carry out high quality research work
• Independently plan and execute original research with high ethical standards
• Develop suitable communication and interpersonal skills, critical thinking and problem-solving attitude as appropriate for a Ph.D. student
 

• Climate change, gender, institutions and governance
• Urban and peri-urban water in a changing climate
• Climate change and agrarian distress
• Artificial Intelligence applications in Water resource management

Admission will be made based on written tests and interview. A weightage 70% to the written tests and 30% to the performance in interviews shall be given. Written test will have two papers of equal weightage. Paper I will be on 'Research Methodology' which will be a common paper for admission in all departments of the University. Paper II will be department/subject specific.

Syllabus for Research Methodology

Syllabus for Paper II

Master’s degree in a relevant field or equivalent with at least 55% marks in aggregate or an equivalent grade in a point scale wherever grading system is followed.