A GATEWAY TO YOUR Ph.D

Ph.D. – How & Why

The Ph.D. level course is one amongst the most priced degrees not only in India but also abroad. As this course will provide individuals with most stable base required to help them in their respective career, the Ph.D. degree can be considered to be a good qualification in the career graph. This is because: it points the candidates to the right direction. Most Indian universities offer students with Ph.D. program.

As there are numerous specializations available, students are free to choose any field they wish. The duration of Ph.D. course for full time students is maxi-mum 6 years and minimum 3 years. The time period of the Ph.D. program for part time students is minimum 4 years and maximum 6 years.

To get a Ph.D. (Doctor of Philosophy) degree, students need to work hard and invest a lot of time in Research. The qualification needed by a person to pursue this advanced level of education is a Masters in Philosophy (M.Phil.) before commencing the Ph.D. For admittance into the Ph.D. course, it is required for all aspirants to qualify in any of the national level examinations such as the prestigious National Eligibility Test (Lectureship). This examination is carried out by the University Grants Commission (UGC).

Methodology

Eligibility

You need to have Masters level education in relevant (to the proposed subject of research for Ph.D.) subject. Some institutes/universities allow exception to this rule for engineers and doctors (for them B.E. B. Tech or M.B.B.S. is enough)

Admission

Now according to new UGC rules coming into force from 2009, you need to clear some sort of entrance exam/interview (whether it is NET or some other exam) for getting admitted to Ph.D. program.

Registration

After getting admitted to Ph.D. program you need to complete some course work for requisite credits For getting “registered” for Ph.D. at university you need

Types of Ph.D. Programs

Normally there are 4 types of Ph.D. programs approved by the university grants commission of India. They are as follows:

Full time Ph.D. program : In almost all universities full time programs are conducted for various departments. But the registration to such types of programs is based on an entrance examination conducted by the university. So the candidate has to face the eligibility test the duration of this program is from 3 years to 6 years.
Part time Ph.D. program : This type of Ph.D. program aims the working people in offices and business sectors. This type is also approved by UGC. The duration of this program is from 4 years to 6 years. In certain universities a bridge course is compulsory whenever you register under this scheme.
JRF – Junior Research Fellowship : This program is offered by UGC itself to the top rankers of national eligibility test (NET) with a few rules and regulations such as age limit. The benefit of this program is that it is accompanied by a huge amount of scholarship plus hosing rent allowances.
Private Or Distance Ph.D. Program : This is the most convenient way of research program especially for engaged people in different areas. But it is noticeable that the approval for such programs has to be verified by UGC. After 2009 the Norms and Regulations of UGC lessen these programs

Steps of Ph.D. Programs

The role of a supervisor: Essential for making progress

Help a student to define a small project in the first year with a definite dead-line, say before April of the second year (for September start). This will highlight problems in approach and if conducted to conclusion can lead to a conference paper.
Establish a supervision committee (typically the supervisor plus another two academic staff) at the beginning of first year in order to advise and review the student’s progress throughout the following three years.
Make sure the student is familiar with the professional standards of publishing work by suggesting at least one good Ph.D. dissertation to read and regular reading groups to attend.
Ensure that the student understands that original research can only come about after extensive review and analysis of existing work (published or otherwise), and requires dedicating time!
Help the student to write concisely and logically. Graphical illustrations can lead to dramatic improvements in the effectiveness of writing.
Encourage the student to give informal seminars and “dry-runs” of conference presentations. Help the student to learn how to face criticism and acquire presentational skills.
Ensure the student has a professional attitude to research:

Present legible written work at mutually convenient deadlines.
Attend weekly supervision meetings and research reading groups with notes on research in progress, methods attempted, and papers read.
Treat research like a job and maintain average through flexible working hours (minimum 8hrs per working day).

Types of Ph.D.

Ph.D. by Streams

Step by Step Process

The detailed step by step Ph.D. academic process as per UGC rule 2016 :

Application Submission
Entrance Test*
Interview
Admission
Issue of Entrance & Interview Clearance Letter
Issue of Enrolment Number
Guide & Co Guide Allocation
Pre-PhD & Course Work Exam** (Research Methodology – Computer application)
Advance Subject
Synopsis Submission & Presentation to DRC***
Approval of Synopsis & Research Topic
Submit 1st Progress Report (After 6 Month of Registration)
Submit 2nd Progress Report (After 6 months of Submission 1st Progress Report)
Submit 3rd Progress Report (After 6 months of Submission 2nd Progress Report)
Submit 4th Progress Report (After 6 months of Submission 3rd Progress Report)
Pre-Thesis Presentation****
Collect No dues & No objection Certificate
Thesis Evaluation by Expert & Check for Plagiarism
Viva-Voce******

A GATEWAY TO YOUR Ph.D

Ph.D. – How & Why

Methodology

Eligibility

Admission

Registration

Types of Ph.D. Programs

Steps of Ph.D. Programs

Types of Ph.D.

Ph.D. by Streams

Step by Step Process

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