Doctoral Degrees

11 degree guides

PhD (Doctor of Philosophy) — Start here

The main doctoral guide. Covers what a PhD is, how programmes work in India and internationally, UGC regulations, JRF/SRF/PMRF fellowships, entrance exams, career paths, and links to all discipline-specific guides below.

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PhD by discipline

PhD in Computer Science

A research doctorate in computer science, training scholars for academic positions and advanced research roles in AI, systems, and theory.

View guide → PhD in Economics

A research doctorate training economists for academic, policy, and research careers through rigorous quantitative and theoretical methods.

View guide → PhD in Education

A research doctorate in education, training scholars for academic positions, educational policy research, and curriculum development roles.

View guide → PhD in Environmental Sciences

A research doctorate in environmental science, training scholars for academic, policy, and industry careers in sustainability and climate research.

View guide → PhD in Life Sciences

A research doctorate in life sciences covering molecular biology, genetics, biochemistry, and biotechnology for academic and industry research careers.

View guide → PhD in Management and Commerce

A research doctorate in management or commerce, training scholars for academic positions, consulting, and industry research roles.

View guide → PhD in Mass Communication and Journalism

A research doctorate in media and communication, training scholars for academic positions, media policy research, and strategic communication.

View guide → PhD in Psychology

A research doctorate in psychology, training scholars for academic positions, clinical research, and applied behavioural science roles.

View guide → PhD in Public Policy and Political Science

A research doctorate in public policy or political science, training scholars for academic, government, and international organisation careers.

View guide → PhD in Social Work

A research doctorate in social work, training scholars for academic positions, social policy research, and community development leadership.

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