Ajeenkya DY Patil University (ADYPU), an innovation university offers Ph.D. programmes through School of Engineering, School of Law, School of Design, School of Management, and School of Film & Media. ADYPU Doctoral Studies is an interdisciplinary pursuit of solving the wicked problems that brings in social or economic benefits for the stakeholders.
The application process has two stages:. At the Stage One, The aspiring candidate registers online and appears for ACET (ADYPU Common Entrance Test).
At Stage two, candidates are invited to the ADYPU campus for a Counseling Session and a personal interview. For MBA programs, candidates have to appear for Group Discussion and for Design programs candidates are required to give a Studio test. The students have to bring along with them the Statement of Purpose (SOP), certificates of extracurricular activities if any.