M.Phil

The MPhil in Management programme is offered by Cambridge Judge Business School under the University of Cambridge. And Indian applincants can and do apply for this programme but with some admission requirements as given below - 

• A UK first class honours degree
• A really good GPA 
• English language proficiency 
• Additional docs like CV, transcripts, academic references and an SOP 
• Maths or Stats aptitude

Yes, as an Indian student, you would generally need to submit proof of English language proficiency. This can be done by taking exams like IELTS (Academic) and the applicants need a minimum band of 7.5 out of 9 bands. 

This suggests that Indian students need to be advanced users of English for MPhil at Cambridge. Additionally, Cambridge accepts other English exams too like TOEFL iBT (with 110+ overall) and the Cambridge English test. 

The University of Cambridge MPhil is considered really prestigious in the world and very worth it for Indian students.

This programme is suitable for the students who wish to build skills and a solid foundation for a PhD or a high-research activity career. 

Only point Indian students should be cautious about is the cost of degree as MPhil from Cambridge can be an expensive affair with the tuition fee going as high as GBP 29.8K (INR 38.7L).

Without a doubt, it can be considered very tough to get into the University of Cambridge MPhil courses as an Indian applicant. 

The Cambridge admission criterion is quite tough and competitive for applicants. As per the latest stats, the acceptance rate for the Cambridge MPhil was barely 50%.

To get in, the students don't only have to be academically strong but also really good with research. 

The MPhil courses are offered at the University of Cambridge for Indian students who wish to excel in their careers. It is considered as one of the most prestigious 9 to 12-month full-time programs in the world.

With the QS ranking of #6 in 2026, MPhil courses at Cambridge for Indian students are offered in many areas of study such as -

• Digital Humanities
• Management
• Economics
• Machine Learning

It's because it's a research-based advanced qualification. It used to bridge the gap between a master's and a PhD course. It was treated as a Mini-PhD earlier.

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I feel it's not anymore. The NEP 2020 no longer recognizes the MPhil degree. This means it's not worth pursuing for academic or research-based careers. You can go for a MPhil instead.

Though if you completed or enrolled in an MPhil before 2023, the degree remains valid. 

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To be honest, it has changed drastically. Since the course has been discontinued under the NEP 2020, the degree is no longer valid in India or in many other countries. Though it is still valid in many countries for specific, specialised areas like Philosophy. 

I would suggest that you go for a PhD if you want a research-based degree, which is more relevant in the present. 

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The MPhil course is offered in many specializations. From Psychology to English, Hindi, Economics, and so on. Hence, the books they use or need also differ.

• They generally use subject-specific books that give them a strong base at the UG and PG levels.
• They also need research methodology and statistics books for facts and figures.
• Most importantly, they read Theory, Criticism & Original Research to give their thesis an in-depth analysis.