Ph.D

Candidates interested in applying for admissions to the Jindal School of Government and Public Policy PhD courses can expect to be asked to provide copies of the following documents:

• Marksheet and passing certificate of Class 10 and Class 12
• Degree of Undergraduate course
• Degree of Postgraduate course
• Work experience of three years (If available)
• Entrance Exam Scorecard
• Two passport-sized photgraphs

No, there is no difference in the admission process for part-time or full-time mode of PhD offered by Jindal School of Government and Public Policy. Admissions to both courses is decided on entrance basis with the same exam scores considered to decide the selection of candidates.

The Jindal School of Government and Public Policy PhD admission portal is yet to open for 2026. However, the brochure of Jindal School of Government and Public Policy mentions the admission cycle to start in January. Thus, candidates need to register on the website to check if the admission forms for the 2026 PhD admissions at Jindal School of Government and Public Policy are available.

No, the dates for Jindal School of Government and Public Policy PhD courses are not announced for the 2026 session. However, the Jindal School of Government and Public Policy has announed the months in which the admissions will take place.

The exact dates will be revealed later on the official website by the institute. In the meantime, candidates should prepare for the accepted entrance exams which are also held around the admission cycles.

The PhD courses at Jindal School of Government and Public Policy are offered in both full-time and part-time modes. Candidate selection for both PhD courses is done following the same eligibility and selection criteria. The part-time Jindal School of Government and Public Policy PhD course is more suitable for working professionals.

No, candidates are not required to have prior work experience to qualify for Jindal School of Government and Public Policy PhD admissions.

However, Jindal School of Government and Public Policy PhD admissions will give preference to candidates who can show three years of professional experience in the relevant fields.

This means that having prior work experience is beneficial during PhD admissions at Jindal School of Government and Public Policy but not mandatory. Candidates will need experience in the industry, teaching, practicing managerial or professional to gain the preference.

To pursue PhD in Communication through CAP Test, students have to ensure they meet eligibility requirements given here.

• Masters in Communication/ Mass Communication/ Visual Communication/ Journalism, or any other relevant field. Applicants must also have a strong academic record. It includes a competitive score in standardized graduate aptitude tests like GATE, etc.

Yes K.R. Mangalam University does offer PhD programmes. The courses have a duration of minimum three years. The minimum eligibility for these courses is Passing PG with some minimum percentage of aggregate score. Admission to PhD course is based on written exam scores and performance of candidates in the personal interview round.

No Stanford Design programs are not yet offered at PhD level. The highest level in which Design courses are available is Master level. But the curriculum of MS Design program is such that you can smoothly shift to another Ph.D. programme in Science or Engineering field. 

Germany, Norway, Sweden, Finland and Denmark offer free or fully-funded PhDs for Indian students. These countries treat their PhD scholars as employees with salaries. Other countries like the USA, the UK and Canada offer PhD scholarships to students covering their fees and living costs. PhD is not generally free in most universities and students need to apply for scholarships.