PhD in India

In India, a Masters Degree is required to gain admission to a Doctoral Programme although M.Phil Degree holders are preferred. In some subjects, doing a Masters in Philosophy (M.Phil) is a prerequisite to start PhD. The Indian Universities are required to lay down the criteria for the Faculty to be recognized as Research Supervisors both for M.Phil and PhD Programs. The admissions are made through a Entrance Test at the level of the individual university. Upon satisfactory completion of the course work and the research methodology, which shall form part and parcel of the Doctoral Programme, the Scholars shall undertake research work and produce a draft Thesis within a reasonable time, as stipulated by the concerned university. The final Thesis produced by the Doctoral student and submitted to the University shall be evaluated by at least two experts, out of which one shall be from outside the State. It shall be up to the University concerned to have one examiner from outside the country. On receipt of satisfactory evaluation report, the Doctoral student undergoes a viva voce examination which are to be openly defended. Along with the Degree, the University shall issue a Provisional Certificate certifying to the effect that the Degree has been awarded in accordance with the provisions of these regulations of the University Grants Commission (UGC).

Registration for PhD

Selection:

The Ph.D. Scholars are selected on the basis of an Entrance Examination conducted by the CMJ University at different locations in India in the last week of June and December every year.Admission: The selected candidates will be required to submit a synopsis in consultation with his/her Research Supervisor. Based on the clearance from the Research Board of the University, admissions will be confirmed by also notifying the specific topic for research selected by the Research Scholar who will start researching on the notified topic.

Fee Structure

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