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Thanks to its advanced knowledge and research expertise, PhD career scope is vast in India and around the world. It gives great earning potential and skill enhancement options. After a PhD, you can work in academia, consulting, politics, writing, research and development, government organizations, and entrepreneurship.

University Professor, Policy Analyst, Research Scientist, Product Manager, Senior Consultant, Research Advisor, and Scientific Writer are some top job options you can seek. Continue reading the article in interested in PhD career scope.

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PhD Jobs in India: Top Profiles

This section discusses some of the popular PhD jobs, both in the government and private sectors, that you can look forward to in India.

Government PhD Jobs

You can find a PhD vacancy in the government sector in the PSUs, MNCs, government departments, politics, and research institutions. This section will show you some of the popular jobs after a PhD that research scholars can opt for in India with the average salary package.

Govt Jobs after PhD

Govt. PhD Jobs Description

Average PhD Jobs Salary

Research Scientist

Conducts in-depth research on a particular topic to come up with fresh findings via research projects and experiments to contribute to the advancements in society.

INR 10 LPA

University Professor

Prepares and delivers insightful lectures to students at the university to impart knowledge and enhance their learning experience.

INR 15.7 LPA

Research Advisor

Oversees research projects, providing mentorship to fellow researchers regarding data analysis, insights, and making ethical decisions throughout the research journey.

INR 5 LPA

Policy Analyst

Conducts detailed analysis of existing policies using research expertise, assessing their effectiveness and providing valuable inputs for betterment.

INR 7 LPA

Historian

Responsible for diving into deep research about historic events, people, and ancient society to interpret the past and shape a better future via informed policy decisions.

INR 7 LPA

Economist

Looks after the analysis of economic data to provide assistance in the formulation of economic policies to government organizations.

INR 16.5 LPA

Note- The salaries are taken from Ambitionbox.com.

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Private PhD Jobs

Many PhD jobs are available in the private sector, specifically in academia, consulting, healthcare, IT, writing, and entrepreneurship, with top recruiters offering healthy salary packages.

You can check the table below to see the popular job options, which you can opt for in India.

Private PhD Jobs in India

Private PhD Jobs Description

Average PhD Jobs Salary

Subject Matter Expert

Has expert knowledge in a particular subject area and offers guidance of all sorts regarding the same to fill in the knowledge gaps.

INR 8.8 LPA

Senior Consultant

Offers expert advice to various organizations to implement effective strategies that can drive more business growth and profitability.

INR 19 LPA

Product Manager

Plans and implements product strategies by delving into research and understanding user needs and involving cross-functional collaboration among teams to ensure commercial success.

INR 22 LPA

Data Analyst

Leverages their strong research and analytical skills to analyze large datasets and extract meaningful findings to help businesses evolve.

INR 6.5 LPA

Entrepreneurial Consultant

Provides assistance and expert guidance to small startups and businesses to enhance their operational functionality and profitability.

INR 16.7 LPA

Science Writer/Editor

Research and write articles for professional scientific publications and journals showcasing research expertise and advanced knowledge in the respective field.

INR 7.8 LPA

Note- The salaries are taken from Ambitionbox.com.

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PhD Jobs: Industry-Wise Top Recruiters

There are many key work sectors that provide jobs after PhD, ensuring students have multiple career paths to explore. Here’s a table below providing the core employment areas where doctorate degree holders can find PhD jobs in India, along with the top recruiters in the respective work sector:

Academia

Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs)

Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bangalore

Central Universities (JNU, BHU, UoH, etc.)

Indian Institutes of Management (IIMs)

Research & Development

Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR)

Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR)

Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR)

ISRO & DRDO

Consulting

McKinsey & Company India

Deloitte India

Boston Consulting Group (BCG)

Infosys Limited

Think Tanks

Centre for Policy Research (CPR)

Indian Council of World Affairs (ICWA)

World Resources Institute (WRI) India

Centre for Civil Society (CCS)

Note- This information is sourced from multiple sources on the web. Hence, is subject to vary.

PhD Jobs: Best Colleges for Placements in India

Prominent colleges in India offer excellent placements and salaries for PhD jobs. With competitive salary packages and career prospects, these colleges are among the best choices for PhD degree holders seeking top placements. Let us have a look at some of the best colleges in India and the average placement packages for PhD students:

Name of College

Average Package Offered

IIT Bombay Placements

INR 17.92 LPA

IIIT Allahabad Placements

INR 16.75 LPA

NIT Rourkela Placements

INR 6 LPA – 10.8 LPA

Delhi University Placements

INR 7.5 LPA

University of Hyderabad Placements

INR 6 LPA

Note- This information is sourced from official website/ media reports/ NIRF website and may vary.

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Answered 6 days ago

Congratulations on your score! For PhD admissions, you can check few collleges given below-

  • Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU), New Delhi
  • University of Delhi (DU), New Delhi
  • Banaras Hindu University (BHU), Varanasi
  • Jamia Millia Islamia (JMI), New Delhi

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Akanksha Yadav

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 3 weeks ago

Enrolling at OUTR will not negatively affect your eligibility for pursuing a Ph.D., PGT Chemistry or any other teaching jobs, or. Being a state recognized, fully accredited university, its degrees are completely valid for all government and private career paths.

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Akanksha Yadav

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 3 weeks ago

At NIT Silchar, full-time regular PhD scholars receive an institutional fellowship of INR 31,000 per month during their initial Junior Research Fellow (JRF) phase. This amount increases to INR 35,000 per month as a Senior Research Fellow (SRF), usually after two years, plus applicable HRA and contin

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Rashmi Karan

Contributor-Level 9

Answered 3 weeks ago

Candidates must pass master's degree in relevant stream wit at least 6.5 CGPA or 60% aggregate to apply for PhD programme at IIT Patna. The upper age limit is 28 years to apply for PhD. There is relaxation up to 5 years for candidates belonging to SC, ST, OBC, Women and PwD category.

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Nishtha Shukla

Guide-Level 15

Answered a month ago

The fee structure for Executive PhD programme at IIM Trichy is presented below:

Particulars

Executive PhD Fee

Total Fee

INR 15 Lacs (excluding food and accommodation)

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Chandra Thakur

Contributor-Level 10

Answered a month ago

Candidates must pass a master's degree or equivalent Diploma from a recognised university/ institution with at least 55% aggregate or equivalent CGPA/ Grade to apply for PhD at XIME Bangalore. Aspirants with MPhil or master's degree with a minimum of 55% aggregate can also apply provided MPhil admis

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Nishtha Shukla

Guide-Level 15

Answered a month ago

Indus Uniersity PhD tuition fee is INR 1.9 lakh. The fee structure includes many components. The total fee may differ at the time of payemnt due to the variables of the fee structure. The fee information is taken from the official/ sanctioning body and is subject to change.

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Gaurika Chhabra

Contributor-Level 10

Answered a month ago

To get admission in Indus University PhD course, students must meet the eligibility and selection requirement. The eligibility is to have a valid master's degree from a recognised board. Indus University PhD admission is based on entrance exams scores. The applicant must appear for Indus University

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Gaurika Chhabra

Contributor-Level 10

Answered a month ago

Yes, NIFT Delhi provides PhD level courses in the fields of Design, Fashion Technology, and Managment related to textile, fashion, lifestyle, apparel, craft and any other related field. The PhD programme is offered in Full-time (3-5 years) as well as Part-time mode. The Part-time researchers can sub

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aaradhy rastogi

Contributor-Level 7

Answered a month ago

Indus University is a solid choice for pursuing a PhD in Commerce through the Indus Institute of Management Studies. The university strongly emphasise on original research & strict anti plagiarism policies. Students benefit from an experienced faculty panel that provides research guidance.

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Rakshit Prabhakar

Contributor-Level 10

Answered a month ago

For admission to the Ph.D. programme at LPU, a candidate generally needs a Master's degree in the relevant subject with at least 55% marks or an equivalent grade from a recognised university. Candidates with professional qualifications accepted under university rules may also be eligible in some dis

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Sampreet Kaur

Beginner-Level 1

Answered a month ago

LPU offers Ph.D. research opportunities in areas such as Engineering, Management, Computer Applications, Commerce, Sciences, Agriculture, Pharmacy, Law, Education, Design, Humanities and Social Sciences. Scholars get access to research labs, experienced faculty and opportunities to work on industry

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Sampreet Kaur

Beginner-Level 1

Answered a month ago

To apply for admission in PhD at IIT Madras, students must fulfil the eligibility requirement. To be eligible, students must complete post-graduation in a relevant field with 55% - 60% aggregate, depending on the specialisation.

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Gaurika Chhabra

Contributor-Level 10

Answered a month ago

IIT Madras PhD overall tuition fees is INR 15,000. The fee structure may include other components. The total fees may differ at the time of payment due to the variables of the fee structure. The fee information is taken from the official/ sanctioning body and is subject to change.

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Gaurika Chhabra

Contributor-Level 10

Answered a month ago

To get admission in PhD at IIT Madras, students must fulfil the eligibility and selection requirement. To be eligible, students must complete post-graduation in a relevant field with 55% - 60% aggregate, depending on the specialisation. The final selection is on GATE/ UGC - JRF/ NET/ CSIR-JRF/ JEST/

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Gaurika Chhabra

Contributor-Level 10

Answered a month ago

Alliance University PhD overall tuition fees is INR 3 Lacs - INR 3.5 lakh. The fee structure inlcudes many components. The total fee may differ at the time of payment due to the variables of the fee structure. The fee information is taken from the official/ sanctioning body and is subject to change.

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Gaurika Chhabra

Contributor-Level 10

Answered a month ago

To get a seat in Alliance University PhD, students must have a master's degree with 55% to be eligible for PhD. Candidates must sit and appear for the Alliance Research Aptitude Test for PhD course admissions. Once the candidates qualify for the entrance exam, they further need to sit for a personal

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Gaurika Chhabra

Contributor-Level 10

Answered a month ago

Yes, Assam Institute of Management offers Ph.D. course in Management under Assam Science and Technology University (ASTU). It operates in the state of Assam only. Assam Institute of Management is a public institute located in Guwahati, Assam.

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aaradhy rastogi

Contributor-Level 7

Answered 2 months ago

Yes for bachelor's (1st cycle), master's (2nd cycle), and single-cycle programmes like Medicine or Architecture. PhD admissions in Italy are generally handled directly by institutions or national doctoral portals, not through Universitaly pre-enrolment.

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Aishwarya Bhatnagar

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 2 months ago

Yes, K.P.B Hinduja College of Commerce offers PhD degree in the field of Commerce & Management and Humanities. There are multiple specialisation options for PD. in Commerce & Management ranging from Accountancy to Business Economics.

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aaradhy rastogi

Contributor-Level 7

Answered 2 months ago

Bharati Vidyapeeth offers Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam Junior Research Fellowship for full-time PhD scholars. The fellowship is offered up to three-years. The stipend offered to students is INR 20,000-INR 30,000 per month.

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Nishtha Shukla

Guide-Level 15

Answered 2 months ago

LNMIIT PhD overall tuition fee is INR 1.9 lakh. The fee structure includes many components. The total fee may differ at the time of pyment due to the variables of the fee structure. The fee information is taken from the official/ sanctioning body and is subject to change.

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Gaurika Chhabra

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 2 months ago

To get admission in PhD at LNMIIT, students must fulfil the eligibility.The eligibility criteria for admission is a Master's degree in Engineering in a relevant field with 60 % aggregate or equivalent CPI/ CGPA. 

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Gaurika Chhabra

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 2 months ago

Yes, LNMIIT offers PhD courses at the Doctoral level in seven specialisations. The PhD specialisations are given below:

  • Communication and Computer Engineering
  • Computer Science and Engineering
  • Electronics and Communication Engineering
  • Mechanical-Mechatronics Engineering
  • Physics
  • Mathematics
  • Humanities and So

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Gaurika Chhabra

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 2 months ago

To get admission in LNMIIT PhD programme, students must have a master's degree in engineering in a relevant field with 60% aggregate or equivalent CPI/ CGPA. Students are selected based on score in GATE (Qualified during last 5 year), CSIR/ UGC-NET-JRF, JEST (with valid score), DST-INSPIRE, CEED, NB

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Gaurika Chhabra

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 2 months ago

Full-time PhD scholarships who have qualified NET/ GATE get a stipend of INR 16,000 per month towards Teaching and Research Associateship as per the availability of teaching positions at DIT University. Aspirants who pass DUET for admission in PhD with 60% or more are eligible to get INR 10,000 per

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Nishtha Shukla

Guide-Level 15

Answered 2 months ago

Yes, BITS Pilani offer part-time PhD programme. The part-time PhD programme is designed for working professionals, students pursuing a full-time PhD programme from BITS Pilani need to attend the programme in on-campus mode. 

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Raj Priya

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 2 months ago

Candidates applying for PhD in Science department in BITS Pilani will be required to write a test.

The details of the tests are as follows:
• The question paper will consist of 50-100 multiple-choice questions. The total duration of the test will be 2-3 hrs.
• Negative Marking may be applicable.

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Raj Priya

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 2 months ago

To be eligible for Nitte Meenakshi Institute of Technology, students must have Master's Degree with 55% aggregate marks or an equivalent grade. For final admission, candidates must appear for PhD Online Test for admission, followed by Personal Interview and SOP. Fellowships from CSIR-UGC NET JRF, DS

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Gaurika Chhabra

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 2 months ago

Yes, personal interview mandatory for Shiv Nadar University PhD admission. According to University Grants Commission (UGC) guidelines, all candidates must appear for a personal interview, after clearing UGC NET, CSIR NET, GATE or written test conducted by the university.

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Gaurika Chhabra

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