New Rules For Doing PhD in India (2023)

Jan 2, 2023

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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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A Master’s degree or 4 years of bachelor’s is required to apply for any PhD in India. However, the 4 years bachelor’s will only be used for tech and engineering students, for now.

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Qualification

Now the M.Phil degree is optional for getting admission into the PhD.

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No M.Phil

For 4 years of bachelor’s and 3 + 2 years master’s degree, 75% and 55% marks, respectively are mandatory for the application.

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Minimum Marks

University Grant Commissions or any private university conducts an entrance examination for PhD admission.

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Primary requirement

In India, one-year coursework is mandatory for doing original research for PhD. Students have to complete their coursework before starting research.

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Course work

The ideal duration for doing a PhD in India is 3 years. Students may ask for more time if required.

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Duration

The previous important requirement for PhD award– research paper publication is now not compulsory for getting the doctorate honor.

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Publication

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

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