What is Psychometric Assessment?

Psychometric Assessment is a method which is used to test cognitive abilities and personality traits of a person. Through this assessment we can analyse personality, thought process, aptitude and also behaviour of a person. There can be mnay types of psychometric tests - some of main two are personality tests and ability tests. Hope this helped your query! All the best!

What are the benefits of qualifying CSIR NET?

Among lot of benefits for the same. Some are mentioned below; You can get a CSIR NET JRF fellowship/Ph.D. Fellowship of INR 31,000 per month for 2 years as JRF followed by an INR 35,000 per month fellowship for 3 additional years. Get opportunities to work in top Research Laboratories in positions like Junior Research Fellowship, Senior Research Fellowship, Project Associate, Research Associate, Project Fellow, and Senior Project Fellow are positions which you can apply for. Numerous Public sectors companies like Indian Oil, Hindustan Petroleum, and ONGC, hire CSIR NET and GATE qualified every year for various posts with an average salary from INR 40,000 to INR 80,000 per month. You can get an opportunities to join a top university as an Assistant Professor or guest lecturer. 5- CSIR NET qualification increases your CV Weightage/Helps in getting higher preferences in getting jobs. Hope it helps! Read more: CSIR NET

Can I get admission to PhD courses through the GATE exam?

Yes, Candidates with a valid GATE score can get direct admission to Doctoral programs in relevant branches of Engineering/ Technology/ Science/ Architecture/ Humanities, in the institutions supported by the MoE and other Government agencies. Financial Assistance given for Ph.D. programs (Direct Ph.D. after B.E./B.Tech/M.Sc equivalent with a valid GATE score) is usually INR 37,000 per month for the first two years and INR 42,000 per month from the third to the fifth year.

What are the exact PhD in Psychology eligibility criteria in India?

Interested students must have completed postgraduate degree in psychology, applied psychology, or a comparable discipline from an accredited university with at least a 55% grade point average. candidate should have done their MA in Psychology with a specialisation or MPhil in Psychology from a recognised University. Some colleges also look for some work experience. Universities conduct entrance exams for admission to PhD, or accept UGC NET scores if students are able to get desired scores. Through UGC-NET, students can get a scholarship in either JRF or SRF. Followed by entrance exam, students will have to appear for a Personal Interview (PI), where they will also have to present their thesis or synopsis of their field of specialisation.

What are the benefits of having a PhD degree?

There are a lot of benefits of having a Ph.D : a) You can indulge in the luxury of having Dr. as your title. b) You'll learn how to be tough (mentally tough that is) from all the grilling, criticizing, and second-guessing you will have to endure when you present your research proposal. c) Your analytical skills will sky rocket. This really depends on the type of Ph.D you pursue, but it is a given that you will learn to sharpen your analytical skills, and will then be able to apply these skills to subsequent ventures. d) It is the highest possible degree that you can achieve. If you strive for greatness, and nothing short of being the best will do, a Ph.D will definitely fulfil your intellectual satisfaction. e) You will be a recognised expert in your field, and you will have a piece of paper to prove it. Who knows, you may even be lucky enough to win a Nobel Prize one day. f) Some jobs actually require you to have a Ph.D or equivalent. g) You will be able to use your Ph.D experience to quickly learn new areas within your chosen field, as well as adapt to the differing demands of the workplace. h) Studying for a Ph.D is a surefire way to boost your self-confidence and belief. You will finally get the chance to discover that there is no secret source of knowledge that your being denied access too.

Can I pursue Ph.D in Social Work in a foreign university?

Yes, you can pursue PhD in Social Work course. I have mentioned a few colleges located outside India that offer PhD in Social Work course in regular mode. All the best to you PhD in Social Work Course Abroad Offered By Course Duration Average Course Fees (in INR) Master of Public Health/Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Social Work University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh 5 years 30.25 Lakh Mphil Social Work and Social Care University of Birmingham, Birmingham 2 years 23.09 Lakh

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Ph.D. in Humanities & Social Sciences Colleges in India

India is home to 662 Ph.D. colleges in India and there is a split of colleges by ownership, private 291, public / government 168 & public private 134.

Location wise

India is home to Ph.D. colleges. Listing below the cities/states offering Ph.D. courses with no. of colleges.

Location Details	Colleges
Tamil Nadu	143 Colleges
Maharashtra	97 Colleges
Delhi/NCR	63 Colleges
Uttar Pradesh	58 Colleges
Rajasthan	42 Colleges
Madhya Pradesh	35 Colleges
Karnataka	33 Colleges
Haryana	31 Colleges
Gujarat	31 Colleges
Mumbai (All)	28 Colleges
Mumbai	26 Colleges
Kerala	25 Colleges
Uttarakhand	22 Colleges
Jaipur	20 Colleges
Chennai	19 Colleges
Andhra Pradesh	19 Colleges
Pune	18 Colleges
Bangalore	17 Colleges
Chhattisgarh	16 Colleges
Delhi	15 Colleges

Specializations

Languages is the most popular specialisations offered by Ph.D. in India. Below is the table showing specilasations offering by no. of colleges.

Specialization Details	Colleges
Languages	357 Colleges
English	225 Colleges
Economics	182 Colleges
History	137 Colleges
Political Science	109 Colleges
Psychology	101 Colleges
Sociology	93 Colleges
Hindi	81 Colleges
Geography	62 Colleges
Social Work	42 Colleges
Philosophy	36 Colleges
Library & Information Science	26 Colleges
Literature	21 Colleges
Linguistics	11 Colleges
Mathematics	10 Colleges
Public Policy	10 Colleges
Sanskrit	10 Colleges
Public Administration	9 Colleges
Urdu	9 Colleges
Anthropology	8 Colleges

Entrance Exams

There are various exams accepted by Ph.D. in India like UGC NET, GATE, CSIR NET and many more. Below table showing exams accepted by no. of colleges.

Exam Details	Colleges
UGC NET	97 Colleges
GATE	70 Colleges
CSIR NET	65 Colleges
GPAT	17 Colleges
SET	11 Colleges
ICAR AICE JRF/SRF	10 Colleges
CEED	9 Colleges
ICMR JRF	9 Colleges
CAT	8 Colleges
KIITEE	4 Colleges
VITREE	4 Colleges
ASRB ICAR NET	3 Colleges
XAT	2 Colleges
LPU NEST	2 Colleges
SITEEE	2 Colleges
CMRUAT	2 Colleges
CUET-PG	2 Colleges
MAT	1 Colleges
IIFT	1 Colleges
AIBE	1 Colleges

India is home to 662 Ph.D. colleges in India and there is a split of colleges by ownership, private 291, public / government 168 & public private 134.

Location wise

India is home to Ph.D. colleges. Listing below the cities/states offering Ph.D. courses with no. of colleges.

Location Details	Colleges
Tamil Nadu	143 Colleges
Maharashtra	97 Colleges
Delhi/NCR	63 Colleges
Uttar Pradesh	58 Colleges
Rajasthan	42 Colleges
Madhya Pradesh	35 Colleges
Karnataka	33 Colleges
Haryana	31 Colleges
Gujarat	31 Colleges
Mumbai (All)	28 Colleges
Mumbai	26 Colleges
Kerala	25 Colleges
Uttarakhand	22 Colleges
Jaipur	20 Colleges
Chennai	19 Colleges
Andhra Pradesh	19 Colleges
Pune	18 Colleges
Bangalore	17 Colleges
Chhattisgarh	16 Colleges
Delhi	15 Colleges

Specializations

Languages is the most popular specialisations offered by Ph.D. in India. Below is the table showing specilasations offering by no. of colleges.

Specialization Details	Colleges
Languages	357 Colleges
English	225 Colleges
Economics	182 Colleges
History	137 Colleges
Political Science	109 Colleges
Psychology	101 Colleges
Sociology	93 Colleges
Hindi	81 Colleges
Geography	62 Colleges
Social Work	42 Colleges
Philosophy	36 Colleges
Library & Information Science	26 Colleges
Literature	21 Colleges
Linguistics	11 Colleges
Mathematics	10 Colleges
Public Policy	10 Colleges
Sanskrit	10 Colleges
Public Administration	9 Colleges
Urdu	9 Colleges
Anthropology	8 Colleges

Entrance Exams

There are various exams accepted by Ph.D. in India like UGC NET, GATE, CSIR NET and many more. Below table showing exams accepted by no. of colleges.

Exam Details	Colleges
UGC NET	97 Colleges
GATE	70 Colleges
CSIR NET	65 Colleges
GPAT	17 Colleges
SET	11 Colleges
ICAR AICE JRF/SRF	10 Colleges
CEED	9 Colleges
ICMR JRF	9 Colleges
CAT	8 Colleges
KIITEE	4 Colleges
VITREE	4 Colleges
ASRB ICAR NET	3 Colleges
XAT	2 Colleges
LPU NEST	2 Colleges
SITEEE	2 Colleges
CMRUAT	2 Colleges
CUET-PG	2 Colleges
MAT	1 Colleges
IIFT	1 Colleges
AIBE	1 Colleges

Chandrawati Tiwari Government Girls Degree College

KashipurPPP

Courses Offered

1 Course

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Sahitya College

Darbhanga

Courses Offered

1 Course

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Maharaja Sayajirao Gaikwad Arts,Science and Commerce College

Maharashtra - OtherPPP

Courses Offered

2 Courses

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Quaid-E-Millath Government College For Women

ChennaiGovt

Courses Offered

1 Course

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Sardar Patel Institute of Economics and Social Research

AhmedabadGovt

Courses Offered

1 Course

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Pope's College

KanyakumariPPP

Courses Offered

1 Course

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College Of Arts Science and Commerce

MumbaiPPP

Courses Offered

1 Course

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Anbanathapuram Vahaira Charities College

NagapattinamPPP

Courses Offered

3 Courses

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University College of Arts and Commerce

East Godavari

Courses Offered

1 Course

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SCHOOL OF HUMANITIES AND SOCIAL SCIENCES

Mumbai

Courses Offered

3 Courses

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Most preferred locations for Ph.D.

School of Art and Architecture, Sushant University

GurgaonPvt

Courses Offered

1 Course

Exams Accepted

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₹4.95 L

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Government Thirumagal Mill's College

VelloreGovt

Courses Offered

2 Courses

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Seethalakshmi Achi College For Women

KaraikudiPPP

Courses Offered

1 Course

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Dr. Pitambar Datt Barthwal Himalaya Government PG Degree College

Uttarakhand - OtherGovt

Courses Offered

3 Courses

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Sardar Bhagat Singh Government Post Graduate College

RudrapurPvt

Courses Offered

7 Courses

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Choose from the Top Specializations

English (246)

Hindi (86)

Sanskrit (13)

Mathematics (12)

Public Administration (10)

Public Policy (10)

Chemistry (10)

Urdu (9)

Physics (9)

Finance (7)

Tamil Nadu National Law University

TiruchirappalliGovt

Courses Offered

1 Course

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Commonly asked questions
On Ph.D. in Humanities & Social Sciences Colleges in India

Q: What is the cut off score for TNNLU?

As per the CLAT Round 1 Seat Allotment, the opening and closing ranks for TNNLU cutoff 2024 for all the courses for the general category candidates is tabulated below:

Course	R1 - Opening Rank	R1- Closing Rank
B.A. LL.B.	806	1401
B.Com. LL.B.	821	1459
LL.M. in Corporate and Securities Laws	408	660
LL.M. in Natural Resources Laws	1006	1261
LLM in Intellectual Property Laws	508	641