The CBCS provides an opportunity for the students to choose courses from the prescribed courses comprising core, elective/minor, or skill-based courses. The courses will be evaluated following the grading system, which is considered to be better than the conventional marks system. Grading system provides uniformity in the evaluation and computation of the Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) based on student’s performance in examinations, which enables the student to move across institutions of higher learning. The uniformity in evaluation system also enables the potential employers in assessing the performance of the candidates.
Spanning over a period of two years and spread across four semesters, the programme emphasizes on core, elective and open elective courses along with the industrial project. The Semester-I and Semester-II course work stresses on the theoretical aspects for a strong base, while the Semester-III and Semester-IV course work highlights specialization electives and the Project Work. Core aim of the programme is to produce good analysts who are well equipped to acquire significant positions in OR groups of business, government, and management consulting companies.
The programme is designed to:
The MOR programme is a two-year course divided into four semesters. A student is required
to complete at least 80 credits for the completion of the course and the award of degree.
Part | Year | Semester | |
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Part-I | First Year | Semester I | Semester II |
Part-II | Second Year | Semester III | Semester IV |
Semester | Core Courses | Open Elective Course | Elective Courses | Project | Total Credits | ||||||||
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No. of papers | Credits (L+T or P) |
Total Credits | No. of papers | Credits (L+T or P) |
Total Credits | No. of papers | Credits (L+T or P) |
Total Credits | No. of papers | Credits (L+T or P) |
Total Credits | ||
I | 05 | 04 | 20 | Nil | Nil | Nil | Nil | Nil | Nil | Nil | Nil | Nil | 20 |
II | 04 | 04 | 16 | 01 | 04 | 04 | Nil | Nil | Nil | Nil | Nil | Nil | 20 |
III | 03 | 04 | 12 | 01 | 04 | 04 | 01 | 04 | 04 | Nil | Nil | Nil | 20 |
IV | Nil | Nil | Nil | Nil | Nil | Nil | 03 | 04 | 12 | 01 | 08 | 08 | 20 |
Total Credits for the Course |
48 | 08 | 16 | 08 | 80 |
Admission is done through entrance examination and Interview. The details are as follows:
Examination passed | Percentage Required | ||
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(a) Any Master’s Degree examination of the University of Delhi or an examination recognized as
equivalent thereto with at least two papers in Mathematics/ Computer Science/ Statistics/Operational
Research at graduation/ higher level.
OR (b) Any Bachelor’s Degree examination under 10+2+3 scheme of examination of the University of Delhi or an examination recognized as equivalent thereto with at least two papers in Mathematics/Computer Science/Operational Research/ Statistics.
Relaxation will be given to the candidates belonging to SC, ST and OBC category as per the University rules. |
55% marks in aggregate |
Pass Percentage: 40% or equivalent grade (as per University rules) in each course. A student must score the minimum passing marks in each of the Core, Elective and Open Elective courses.
Part I to Part II Progression:
For promotion to Part II, a student must have passed in at least four of the core courses of Part I.
Policy for re-appearing in Semester Examination:
A student who has to reappear in a paper prescribed for Semester I/III may do so only in odd Semester examination to be held in November/December. A student who has to reappear in a paper prescribed for Semester II/IV may do so only in the even Semester examination to be held in April/May.
University rules to be followed.
Grade Points: University rules to be followed.
CGPA Calculation: University rules to be followed.
SGPA Calculation: University rules to be followed.
Grand SGPA Calculation:
Conversion of Grand CGPA into marks: As notified by
competent authority, the formula for
conversion of Grand CGPA into marks
is:
Final percentage of marks = CGPA based on all four semesters x 9.5
University rules to be followed.
University rules to be followed.
No student shall be admitted for the examination for any of the Parts/Semesters after the lapse of four years from the date of admission to the Part I/Semester I of the MOR Programme.
Internal Assessment carries 30 marks out of which 5 marks are based on attendance, while 25 marks are for evaluation by individual faculty members based on assignments, class tests, presentations etc.
For a course including practical, Internal Assessment carries 20 marks out of which 5 marks are based on attendance, while 15 marks are for evaluation by individual faculty members based on assignments, class tests, presentations etc.
First Year: Semester I | Duration (hrs.) |
Sem. Exam Marks |
Internal Assessment Marks |
Total Marks |
Credits | |
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Course: MOR101 |
Linear Programming and Extensions | 3 | 70 | 30 | 100 | 4 |
Course: MOR102 |
Inventory Management | 3 | 70 | 30 | 100 | 4 |
Course: MOR103 |
Queueing System | 3 | 70 | 30 | 100 | 4 |
Course: MOR104 |
Statistics | 3 | 70 | 30 | 100 | 4 |
Course: MOR105 |
Python Programming (a) Theory (b) Practical |
3 | 50 | 20 | 70 30 |
4 |
First Year: Semester II | Duration (hrs.) | Sem. Exam Marks | Internal Assessment Marks | Total Marks | Credits | |
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Course: MOR201 |
Convex and Discrete Optimization | 3 | 70 | 30 | 100 | 4 |
Course: MOR202 |
Scheduling Techniques | 3 | 70 | 30 | 100 | 4 |
Course: MOR203 |
Marketing Management | 3 | 70 | 30 | 100 | 4 |
Course: MOR204 |
Econometric Modeling and Forecasting | 3 | 70 | 30 | 100 | 4 |
Course: MOR205 |
Open Elective: Database Management System and Visual Programming (a) Theory (b) Practical |
3 | 50 | 20 | 70 30 |
4 |
Second Year: Semester III | Duration (hrs.) | Sem. Exam Marks | Internal Assessment Marks | Total Marks | Credits | |
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Course: MOR301 | Mathematical Programming | 3 | 70 | 30 | 100 | 4 |
Course: MOR302 | Reliability and Maintenance Theory | 3 | 70 | 30 | 100 | 4 |
Course: MOR303 | Software Engineering | 3 | 70 | 30 | 100 | 4 |
Course: MOR304 | Open Elective (Any one course out of the following): (i) Health Care Management (ii) Revenue Management |
3 | 70 | 30 | 100 | 4 |
3 | 70 | 30 | 100 | |||
Course: MOR305 | Elective (Any one course out of the following): (i) Supply Chain Management (ii) Financial Management |
3 | 70 | 30 | 100 | 4 |
3 | 70 | 30 | 100 |
Second Year: Semester IV | Duration (hrs.) | Sem. Exam Marks | Internal Assessment Marks | Total Marks | Credits | |
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Course: MOR401-403 Any three Electives out of the following: |
(i) Marketing Research | 3 | 70 | 30 | 100 | 4 |
(ii) Advanced Inventory Management | 3 | 70 | 30 | 100 | 4 | |
(iii) Queueing Networks | 3 | 70 | 30 | 100 | 4 | |
(iv) Quality Management | 3 | 70 | 30 | 100 | 4 | |
(v) Multicriteria Decision Models | 3 | 70 | 30 | 100 | 4 | |
(vi) Data Warehousing and Data Mining | 3 | 70 | 30 | 100 | 4 | |
(vii) Decision Theory | 3 | 70 | 30 | 100 | 4 | |
(viii) Dynamic Optimization | 3 | 70 | 30 | 100 | 4 | |
(ix) Portfolio Management | 3 | 70 | 30 | 100 | 4 | |
(x) Stochastic Processes | 3 | 70 | 30 | 100 | 4 | |
Course: MOR404-405 |
Project Work: The project work shall be carried out with some industry/company under the supervision of faculty members of the department and the report is to be submitted for evaluation by April 30. It shall carry 200 marks. Project Report: 100 | Internal Assessment: 50 | Viva-Voce: 50 Total: 200 Marks |
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Course ID | Course Name | PDF Page No. |
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MOR101 | Linear Programming and Extensions | 9–12 |
MOR102 | Inventory Management | 12–15 |
MOR103 | Queueing System | 15–17 |
MOR104 | Statistics | 17–20 |
MOR105 | Python Programming | 20–23 |
MOR201 | Convex and Discrete Optimization | 23–26 |
MOR202 | Scheduling Techniques | 26–29 |
MOR203 | Marketing Management | 29–31 |
MOR204 | Econometric Modeling and Forecasting | 31–34 |
MOR205 | Database Management System & Visual Programming | 35–37 |
MOR301 | Mathematical Programming | 37–40 |
MOR302 | Reliability and Maintenance Theory | 40–43 |
MOR303 | Software Engineering | 43–45 |
MOR304(i) | Health Care Management | 45–48 |
MOR304(ii) | Revenue Management | 48–51 |
MOR305(i) | Supply Chain Management | 51–55 |
MOR305(ii) | Financial Management | 55–58 |
MOR401-403(i) | Marketing Research | 59–61 |
MOR401-403(ii) | Advanced Inventory Management | 61–63 |
MOR401-403(iii) | Queueing Networks | 63–66 |
MOR401-403(iv) | Quality Management | 66–69 |
MOR401-403(v) | Multicriteria Decision Models | 69–73 |
MOR401-403(vi) | Data Warehousing and Data Mining | 73–76 |
MOR401-403(vii) | Decision Theory | 76–79 |
MOR401-403(viii) | Dynamic Optimization | 79–81 |
MOR401-403(ix) | Portfolio Management | 81–84 |
MOR401-403(x) | Stochastic Processes | 84–86 |
MOR404-405 | Project Work | 87 |
The Ph.D. program in Operational Research at the University of Delhi is a premier research initiative offered by the Department of Operational Research under the Faculty of Mathematical Sciences. Established in 1973, the department pioneered postgraduate education in Operational Research in India and continues to lead in analytical and decision sciences.
This doctoral program is designed for scholars aiming to contribute original research in areas such as mathematical modeling, optimization, supply chain management, reliability theory, and financial engineering. Candidates undergo rigorous coursework including subjects like Research Methodology, Inventory and Production Management, and Network Optimization. The program fosters interdisciplinary inquiry and practical problem-solving, preparing researchers to address complex systems in industry, government, and academia.
Admission is based on university guidelines, with supervision provided by a distinguished faculty known for their contributions to both theoretical and applied research.
Note: Re-examination or supplementary exam of Ph.D. Coursework if needed will be conducted in July.
How to Apply
Selection Procedure
Syllabus for Ph.D. Entrance Examination
Recommendation | Examiner 1 | Examiner 2 | Examiner 3 | Action Suggested |
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Event 1 | Accept | Accept | Accept | Viva voce |
Event 2 | Accept | Accept | Minor Revision | Revise thesis in consultation with Supervisor followed by viva voce |
Event 3 | Accept/Resubmission | Accept/Resubmission | Resubmission | Resubmission within one year after incorporating suggestions. Thesis to be sent to all examiners again. |
Event 4 | Accept | Accept | Reject | Thesis to be sent to fourth examiner whose recommendation shall be final and binding |
Event 5 | Accept/Resubmission | Reject | Reject | Reject and cancel registration |
There will be 4 Courses for the Ph.D. Coursework. Each student shall undertake two compulsory course on Research Methodology (Course Code: Ph.D. - 01) and Research and Publications Ethics (Course Code: Ph.D. - 02) alomg with two other optional courses decided by his/her Supervisor.
For complete details, open the link.S. No. | Course Code | Course Name |
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(i) | Ph.D. – 01 | Research Methodology (compulsory) |
(ii) | Ph.D. – 02 | Research and Publications Ethics (compulsory) |
Any Two of the following Optional Courses | ||
(iii) | Ph.D. – 03 | Inventory and Production Management |
(iv) | Ph.D. – 04 | Marketing Management |
(v) | Ph.D. – 05 | Mathematical Programming |
(vi) | Ph.D. – 06 | Theory of Reliability |
(vii) | Ph.D. – 07 | Software Reliability |
(viii) | Ph.D. – 08 | Queueing Systems |
(ix) | Ph.D. – 09 | Supply Chain Management |
(x) | Ph.D. – 10 | Financial Engineering |
(xi) | Ph.D. – 11 | Network Optimization |
Course ID | Course Name | PDF Page No. |
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Ph.D. – 01 | Research Methodology (compulsory) | 3 |
Ph.D. – 02 | Research and Publications Ethics (compulsory) | 3-4 |
Ph.D. – 03 | Inventory and Production Management | 4 |
Ph.D. – 04 | Marketing Management | 5 |
Ph.D. – 05 | Mathematical Programming | 6 |
Ph.D. – 06 | Theory of Reliability | 7 |
Ph.D. – 07 | Software Reliability | 8 |
Ph.D. – 08 | Queueing Systems | 9 |
Ph.D. – 09 | Supply Chain Management | 10 |
Ph.D. – 10 | Financial Engineering | 11 |
Ph.D. – 11 | Network Optimization | 12 |
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💻 DU E-Resource Platforms | |||
1 | DU E-Resources Portal | For Postgraduate and Ph.D. Courses | Access Now |
2 | University of Delhi Library System (DULS) | Digital access to journals, books, and databases | Visit DULS |
3 | INFLIBNET | Access to Shodhganga, Vidwan, and ShodhShuddhi | Visit INFLIBNET |
4 | JSTOR | Scholarly articles archive (via DU access) | Visit JSTOR |
5 | ScienceDirect | Research papers and journals by Elsevier | Visit ScienceDirect |
6 | SpringerLink & Wiley | Access DU-subscribed journals (login via DULS) | Visit DULS |
🌐 IITs and International E-Resource Platforms | |||
7 | IIT Bombay – E-Resources | Engineering and science digital content | Visit |
8 | IIT Delhi – Online Resources | Library access to research resources | Visit |
9 | IIT Kanpur – E-Resources | Academic and research databases | Visit |
10 | IIT Kharagpur – Library | Central Library of IIT KGP | Visit |
11 | NIT Trichy – LRC | Learning Resource Centre | Visit |
12 | MIT OpenCourseWare | Free courses from MIT | Visit |
13 | Harvard University – Library | Global library access and digital services | Visit |
14 | Stanford Libraries | Digital resources and journals | Visit |
15 | University of Cambridge – Libraries | International library resources | Visit |
16 | University of Oxford – Bodleian Libraries | Renowned research and digital access | Visit |
📘 Open Access and Learning Platforms | |||
17 | CORE | Open access research repository | Visit |
18 | ERIC | Education-focused database | Visit |
19 | PubMed | Biomedical research and publications | Visit |
20 | arXiv | Preprint server for science papers | Visit |
21 | SSRN | Social science and law research | Visit |
22 | SWAYAM | MOOCs from UGC/AICTE | Visit |
23 | e-PG Pathshala | MHRD digital academic content | Visit |
24 | NPTEL | IIT/IISc video lectures and courses | Visit |
25 | Shodhganga | Indian Theses Repository | Visit |
26 | Google Scholar | Academic search engine | Visit |
27 | DOAJ | Directory of Open Access Journals | Visit |
28 | Project MUSE | Humanities and Social Sciences content | Visit |
29 | OpenStax & Bookboon | Free textbooks and academic books | OpenStax, Bookboon |
30 | Overleaf | Online LaTeX editor for academic writing | Visit |
S. No. | Website Name | Description | Website Link |
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1 | University of Delhi Official Website | General information about University of Delhi | www.du.ac.in |
2 | Delhi University Admissions Portal | PG/Ph.D. admission guidelines, notices, and circulars | admission.uod.ac.in |
3 | Delhi University PG Bulletin & Syllabus | Official syllabi and course structures for PG/Ph.D. programs | PG Courses – DU |
4 | University Grants Commission (UGC) | It is a statutory body under Department of Higher Education, Ministry of Education, Government of India. | https://www.ugc.gov.in/ |
5 | Department of Operational Research (DU) | Departmental announcements, syllabi, and schedules | or.du.ac.in |
6 | Examinations Portal (DU) | Notifications, date sheets, and results | exam.du.ac.in |
7 | Online Results Portal | PG/Ph.D. semester-wise result access | duresult.in |
8 | Student Grievance Redressal Cell | Submit academic/exam-related grievances online | grievance.du.ac.in |
9 | DULS – E-Resources Portal | DU Library System for PG-level digital content | crl.du.ac.in |
10 | Scholarship & Fellowship Notices (DU) | Research fellowships, scholarships, and UGC-NET support | Scholarships – DU |
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1. | 2023-24 | First Sem | Second Sem | Third Sem | Fourth Sem |
2. | 2022-23 | First Sem | Second Sem | Third Sem | Fourth Sem |
3. | 2021-22 | First Sem | Second Sem | Third Sem | Fourth Sem |
4. | 2020-21 | First Sem | Second Sem | Third Sem | Fourth Sem |
5. | 2019-20 | First Sem | Second Sem | Third Sem | Fourth Sem |
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1. | 2023-24 | View Details for all Years |
2. | 2022-23 | View Details for all Years |
3. | 2021-22 | View Details for all Years |
4. | 2020-21 | View Details for all Years |
5. | 2019-20 | View Details for all Years |
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1. | Ph.D. Operational Research and Master of Operational Research | 2025 - 2026 | View PDF (will be uploaded) | 2. | Ph.D. Operational Research and Master of Operational Research | 2024 - 2025 | View PDF | 3. | Ph.D. Operational Research and Master of Operational Research | 2023 - 2024 | View PDF |
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