M.Phil

The MPhil Economics degree is a relatively difficult degree. Economics is a challenging subject in the social sciences as it requires strong analytical skills and complex mathematical tools to compile, study, and interpret data and apply it to the real world. The MPhil Economics course is a transitional degree that gives students an opportunity to conduct research under the supervision of their professors and hone skills that will help them conduct independent research.

The MPhil Economics degree was primarily a research-based degree that helped students prepare for a PhD in Economics. The major subjects around which students would learn and conduct research were:

Students who wish to take up an MPhil Economics course can still pursue it through private institutes where it is still available. The documents that are required for admission to any university for a postgraduate degree like M.Phil include:

• Class X, XII Mark Sheet
• Graduation, Post-Graduation Degree
• Photo ID Proof (like: Aadhaar Card, PAN Card, Passport, etc.)
• Candidate's Photograph
• Candidate's Signature
• Caste Certificate (if the candidate applies for SC/ST/OBC/EWS/PwD reservation)

Before it was discontinued, the eligibility criteria to pursue an M.Phil course required students to complete their postgraduate degree in Economics (MA or MSc Economics) with at least 45-50% marks. The MPhil degree allowed students to explore research in Economics and develop skills that would help them in completing a PhD.

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The M.Phil degree is no longer valid after the University Grants Commission (UGC) of India declared it as discontinued. Students can no longer obtain an M.Phil degree from any government colleges as it is not recognized. However, some private colleges and institutes continue to offer it, and students still pursue M.Phil despite the orders and warnings from UGC.

The M.Phil Economics course duration used to be 2 years. Since the MPhil Economics course has been discontinued, the new batches of students can directly pursue a PhD degree after a 4-year degree (3+1 year of research) if they graduate with at least 75% marks and clear UGC NET. 

International students can pursue either MSc or MPhill at Oxford University. The university offers both the courses in multiple specializations at an affordable cost. Oxford MSc is a one-year programme while the Oxford MPhil takes two years. The table below includes the comparison between Oxford MSc and MPhil courses in terms of their first-year fees:

In India, the eligibility criteria for a PhD in Hindi Literature are a Master's degree in Hindi or related field. Sometimes, though not always, an MPhil or qualifying NET exam score is preferred. Several universities offer direct admission into PhD based on academic records of the Master's program, research proposal, and an interview process.

No, the MPhil is not recognized internationally, because the University Grant Commission (UGC) of India has announced that it i no longer a recognized degree."The University Grants Commission (UGC) of India announced in 2022 that the MPhil degree is no longer valid, discontinuing it as part of the National Education Policy 2020."

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It's not always mandatory. Publishing research papers during your MPhil can enhance your academic profile, help with PhD admission, and advance your career.

Some subjects may require you to submit at least one paper at seminar before your final thesis.

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