How to Prepare for PhD Viva?

Nov 10, 2022

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Navya Rajan

Are you going to appear for PhD viva? Are you nervous? Worry not, this story will discuss some tips that help you to do better during PhD viva.

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Knowing that after your thesis submission, viva voce is not far away, start preparing by reading your thesis thoroughly.

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Be proactive

It will be good if you find out who will be your examiner and read the work done by him/her and Set a standard for the questions that will be asked.

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Know your examiner

Be thorough with your thesis and prepare for every figure or result given.

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Know your thesis inside out

Prepare your presentation and practice giving mock presentations so you have an idea about what to talk about on your D-day.

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Keep practicing

Prepare a  set of questions based on your knowledge about your thesis and the examiner’s work and form a set of questions that can be asked and answers to them.

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Prepare viva questions

Mediation is an excellent way of calming your nerves before your viva.

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Meditate

If you want to quickly go through your thesis or take notes to prepare for your viva, having a copy in hand will be excellent.

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Have a copy of your thesis in hand

Wear good, clear and fine clothes, don’t try to do too much with your look. Try to look natural.

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Dress well

Viva voce is definitely an integral part of your PhD degree but it is not the end. Stay calm and be positive.

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