New Rules For Doing PhD in India (2023)

Jan 2, 2023 Image credit: Unsplash. Dr Tushar Chauhan

UGC has proposed new rules and regulations in 2022 for doing PhD in India. Here are critical changes for students willing to do PhD in 2023.

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Qualification

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No M.Phil

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Minimum Marks

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Primary requirement

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Course work

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Duration

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Publication

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Besides, all other previous important rules and regulations are unchanged.

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