NorthCap University Gurgaon

Established in 1996 and formerly known as ITM University, The NorthCap University (NCU) is a dynamic, multidisciplinary institution located in the heart of Gurugram, Haryana. The university is recognised by the University Grants Commission (UGC) and granted 12 (B) status. The university is also approved by the Bar Council of India (BCI). It is a member of the Association of Indian Universities (AIU) and the American Society for Quality (ASQ), and is accredited as a ‘Premier Institution’ by the UK-based Accreditation Services for International Colleges (ASIC). NCU is committed to fostering academic excellence, research, innovation, entrepreneurship, and creativity, serving as a vital link between students and industry.

NCU holds a 5-star rating from QS in areas including Teaching, Employability, Academic Development, Inclusiveness, and Online Learning. It is ranked among the Top 30 Best Performing Universities under the ARIIA rankings. Additionally, the university is accredited with an 'A' Grade by the National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC).
NCU has an active placement team that works with leading companies to help students get internships and jobs.  Some of the well-known companies that hire from NCU include Deloitte Consulting, Intel, Daikin, Yatra.com, Maruti Suzuki, and Samsung Engineering.
Full time Ph.D. Scholars can apply for Teaching Research Fellow (TRF) scheme: Selection for TRF offer shall be done by the ‘Fellowship Selection Committee’ of the University duly constituted by the Vice Chancellor after due admission process. The fellowship selection committee, after interviewing the candidates may award the fellowship in two categories: Rs. 35,000/- pm (Excellent) and Rs. 25,000/- pm (Very Good). An increment of Rs. 2,500 pm may also be considered along with renewal for ‘very good’ performers The fellowship shall be for a period of maximum 4 years subject to renewal every year based on performance and progress made in research work. For more details and to apply online, please visit the official website
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Offered Courses
PhD in Engineering and Technology

Duration

3 - 6 yrs

Mode of Education

Offline

Specialization

Engineering and Applied Science

Start Date

28th July 2025

Coursework (first year): Research methodology, advanced topics in specialization Comprehensive exam Research proposal Dissertation/thesis Publications... Read More

PhD in Applied Sciences (Physics/ Chemistry/Mathematics)

Duration

3-6 years

Mode of Education

Offline

Specialization

Engineering and Applied Science

Start Date

28th July 2025

Coursework (First 1–2 semesters): Research methodology Advanced topics in your field Scientific communication Comprehensive Exam: To test foundational... Read More

PhD in Management & Liberal Studies

Duration

3-6 years

Mode of Education

Offline

Specialization

Business Management

Start Date

28th July 2025

(Management Studies, Economics, Psychology, English, Library & Information Science) Coursework: Research methods, subject-specific electives, writ... Read More

Ph.D. in Legal Studies

Duration

3-6 years

Mode of Education

Offline

Specialization

Law

Start Date

28th July 2025

A Ph.D. in Legal Studies is a research-intensive program that focuses on advanced legal theory, comparative law, constitutional studies, human rights,... Read More

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