Ph.D. Introduction and eligibility
PhD stands for Doctor of Philosophy, which is a title that is desired by a lot of individuals who are interested in devoting their careers to research in a particular field. This is a title that is also desired by many individuals who aspire to be educators to future generations. The most common way to get a PhD is by applying for various entrance exams that facilitate the individual to get a PhD. Here are some reasons why a PhD is necessary today:
- A PhD offers the holder a guaranteed job in a university or college. Depending upon the
subject, candidates can secure jobs in law firms, consultancies or even publishing houses.
- The mastery and expertise over the subject matter gives the candidate an edge over
the competition.
- And the most valuable asset of all - better reputation in terms of qualification.
The subjects and topics included in PhD Syllabus vary based on the PhD specialization and sub stream one chooses. The subjects included in PhD Syllabus focus on the research and practical
aspects of the subject, with a little focus on theoretical knowledge.
PhD Entrance Exam Paper Pattern
The model PhD Entrance Test Pattern
consists of two parts:
- Part A : It is compulsory and consists of 50 questions on Research Methodology
- Part B : It consists of 50 discipline specific questions
Eligibility Criteria
An applicant seeking admission to the Ph.D. Program must satisfy the following
academic criteria set by different Schools/Institutes:
- Master's degree program or M Phil with at least 55% marks in aggregate or its
equivalent grade 'B' in the UGC 10- 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 to assess, accredit or assure quality and standards of educational
institutions.
- A candidate seeking admission after a 4-year Bachelor’s degree with Research
should have a minimum CGPA of 7.5/10.
- 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, Economically Weaker Section (EWS) and other
categories of candidates as per the decision of UGC/Statutory Body from time to
time, or for those who had obtained their master’s degree before 19th September
1991.
Note: 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, if any.
