Doctoral Program(Ph.D.)
Generation of knowledge is the corner stone of any center of excellence in academics. Research creates capacity to ask right kind of questions and seek answers. It creates capacity to think beyond the set boundaries, and create something new, innovative. It calls for a culture of research and innovation, wherein every entity in the institution, from the faculty to its students, is an integral part of this culture. It needs a conducive ecosystem to foster knowledge generation, and meet expectations of the research community, engaged directly or indirectly, in generation and dissemination of ideas, to extend the frontiers of knowledge, and foster innovations. It is possible only when ‘research and innovation’ become a culture in the institution.
LJ University has launched its Doctoral Program(Ph.D.) across the schools in the university.
The Doctoral Programmes gives a major thrust in the University. All the Schools constituting the University are mount to doctoral and post-doctoral programmes. The Programme is open to
full-time scholars as well as part-time scholars who might we working. It is also be open to professional degree holders such as Chartered Accountants, Company Secretaries, etc., subject to equivalence of their qualifications with a Master’s Degree.
It may be mentioned that for LJ University the Doctoral Program is not surplus generating activity, we at the University treat it as an investment in capacity building of the youth. The uniqueness of the program is that it gives back to the scholars in financial terms more than what it charges as fees.
“To produce logic-driven computer professionals capable of solving tomorrow’s problems, with a strong ethical and learning attitude.”
Why Choose Doctorate of Research?
Since the year 2000, LJICA has been the technology backbone of LJ University — building real software, powering real examinations, and placing every graduate. With 50,000+ alumni across the world, 100% consecutive placement record, and live software deployed for Government and private organisations, LJICA is Gujarat’s most outcome-driven computer science institute.
LJICA Powers Examinations for Government & Private Organisations Across Gujarat
Since 2000, LJICA has developed more than 5 end-to-end examination software systems. During COVID-19, LJICA successfully conducted online examinations for more than 55,000 students of Gujarat University.
OMR Design
Custom OMR sheet design for Government & private sector examinations.
Question Paper Generator
Automated, secure question paper generation system.
OMR Evaluation
High-accuracy automated OMR scanning and evaluation.
Online Examination System
Scalable online exam platform — 55,000+ Gujarat University students examined during COVID.
Computer Based Exam with Screen Recording
Secure CBT platform with live screen recording and proctoring.
Computer Proficiency Test
Fully automated evaluation of Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Typing & Steno.
Every feature at LJICA is designed around one question: will this get our student hired, funded, or globally recognised?
25+ Years as Gujarat’s Examination Technology Leader
Since 2000, LJICA has built and operated examination systems for Government and private sector agencies. No other computer science institute in Gujarat has matched this scale.
Since 2000 – Unique to LJICAReal Software. Real Revenue. Real Experience.
LJICA runs a live Software Factory where students build actual software. 100+ systems delivered, ₹1.5 CR+ revenue generated by students while still in college.
Only in LJICA100% Placement – Consecutive Years
₹18 LPA highest package, ₹4.47 LPA average, and 350+ companies visiting campus annually. Every graduate has a career waiting.
Proven Track RecordInternational Opportunities – LJ Japan Centre
LJICA students have access to LJ Japan Centre for International Placements and annual international conferences enabling global research exchange.
Global ReachAI-First Curriculum & 5,500+ Workstations
Specialisations in AI/ML, Cyber Security, and Data Science. 5,500+ connected workstations, 24-hour lab access, 200+ lab hours per semester.
Future-Ready TechCertifications That Count on Your Marksheet
Coursera, NPTEL, SWAYAM, and IIT MOOC certifications are officially credited on the marksheet — graduate with a degree and globally recognised certifications.
Industry CertifiedStartup Ecosystem & Incubation Support
Embedded within LJ University’s Antrapreneur Business Incubator and LJ Innovation Village — mentorship, co-working space, and funding support.
Build Your Startup24×7 Lab Access
200+ lab hours per semester. Always-open coding environment.
LJ Japan Centre
Dedicated international placement cell for global career opportunities.
Annual Int’l Conference
Every year — global research interaction and innovation exchange.
AI-Enabled Learning
Blockchain-based evaluation. AI-powered academic delivery systems.
To offer a creative learning environment.
To offer education that caters to diverse learning interests.
To inculcate ethical values and a problem-solving mindset among students.
To advance pedagogy through research-driven enhancement, addressing today’s problems while anticipating future challenges.
To collaborate with other academic institutions to share and acquire knowledge for academic excellence.
To collaborate with industry for internships, placements, training, and real-time solutions to industry problems.
PhD
Generation of knowledge is the cornerstone of any center of excellence in academics. Research creates capacity to ask right kind of questions and seek answers. It creates capacity to think beyond the set boundaries, and create something new, innovative. It calls for a culture of research and innovation, wherein every entity in the institution, from the faculty to its students, is an integral part of this culture. It needs a conducive ecosystem to foster knowledge generation, and meet expectations of the research community, engaged directly or indirectly, in generation and dissemination of ideas, to extend the frontiers of knowledge, and foster innovations. It is possible only when ‘research and innovation’ become a culture in the institution.
LJ University has launched its Doctoral Program(Ph.D.) across the schools in the university.
The Doctoral Programmes gives a major thrust in the University. All the Schools constituting the University are mount to doctoral and post-doctoral programmes. The Programme is open to full-time scholars as well as part-time scholars who might be working. It is also open to professional degree holders such as Chartered Accountants, Company Secretaries, etc., subject to the equivalence of their qualifications with a Master’s Degree.
Subject to the conditions stipulated in these Regulations, the following persons are eligible to seek admission to the Ph.D. programme:
Candidates for admission to the Ph.D. programme shall have a Master's degree or a professional degree declared equivalent to the Master’s degree by the University Grant Commission, henceforth called UGC, with at least 55% marks in aggregate or its equivalent grade 'B' in the UGC 7-point scale (or an equivalent grade in a point scale wherever grading system is followed) or an equivalent degree from a foreign educational Institution accredited by an Assessment and Accreditation Agency which is approved, recognized or authorized by an authority, established or incorporated under a law in its home country or any other statutory authority in that country for the purpose of assessing, accrediting or assuring quality and standards of educational institutions.
A relaxation of 5% of marks, from 55% to 50%, or an equivalent relaxation of grade, may be allowed for those belonging to SC/ST/OBC (non-creamy layer)/Differently-Abled and other categories of candidates as per the decision of the UGC from time to time, or for those who had obtained their Master's degree prior to 19thSeptember, 1991. The eligibility marks of 55% (or an equivalent grade in a point scale wherever grading system is followed) and the relaxation of 5% to the categories mentioned above are permissible based only on the qualifying marks without including the grace mark procedures.
The programme is also open to the internal faculty members of the L J University, and other Institutions set up by Lok Jagruti Kendra Trust, who are desirous of obtaining a doctoral degree. However, they also will have to fulfil all the conditions stipulated under these rules and regulations. Nevertheless, they will be required to pay the fees at a subsidized rate. The balance will be subsidized by the LJK Trust/their respective Departments
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- Applied Sciences
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- Entrepreneurship and Innovation
- Management
- Mathematics
- Pharmacy
- Philosophy and Theology
- Physiotherapy
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ESCYAPE – Tech Fest
LJU’s premier annual tech festival featuring hackathons, robotics, AI challenges, coding marathons and keynotes by tech industry leaders.
IntelliHack – AI Hackathon
36-hour hackathon where teams build AI-powered solutions for real-world problems in healthcare, agriculture, education and smart cities.
Innovation Expo
Students showcase final-year projects, research papers, and prototypes to industry judges. Top projects receive incubation and funding support.
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Software Factory is a centralized training and development cell across the L. J. Group of Institutes. Students work on real software systems developed for institutions and organizations — following professional processes including analysis, design, coding, testing, and deployment.
Students work in teams under faculty guidance and follow professional software development processes. This experience prepares students for real industry environments.
“The Objective of the Software Factory is to reduce the gap between Industry expectations (Practice) and Academic offerings (Theory) by direct involvement of industry oriented software development to attain symbiosis.”
— Institutions, Industries, Students, and Society stand to gain as it can be a win-win partnership.
Software Developed for Esteemed Clients
Custom software solutions built for external organizations and businesses, giving students real-world client project experience.
Mobile Applications Development
Android and iOS mobile application projects developed by student teams, solving real problems for end users.
Software Developed for Campus
Internal systems and tools built for the LJ campus — from examination management to innovation village portals.
Systems Built for Educational Institutions & Government Organizations
22 ProjectsHow Software Factory Works — The Development Process
Analysis
Requirement gathering & system study
Design
Architecture & UI/UX planning
Coding
Agile development in student teams
Testing
QA, bug fixing & peer review
Deployment
Live handover to client / campus
Our Training & Placement Cell conducts year-round aptitude training, mock interviews, and corporate connect programs.
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