Ph.D

Yes, IT Dharwad offers a Ph.D. programme in the following disciplines:

• Computer Science
• Electrical Engineering
• Mechanical Engineering
• Civil Engineering
• Material Science
• Physics
• Chemistry.

The programme usually has a duration of three to four years and includes coursework and one research thesis. The eligibility for the Ph.D. programme is that students must have a master's degree in a related field, with a minimum GPA of 6.5 or equivalent. The selection process for the Ph.D. programme at IIT Dharwad usually involves an entrance exam and an interview.

Yes, there are many PhD programs abroad with scholarships for Indian students. You can choose from a number of scholarships depending upon your country and stream. For example, in Germany, there is comprehensive DAAD scholarship that covers most of the programs; in USA, there Fulbright-Nehru Master's and PhD Fellowships and in the UK, the Chevening Scholarships, Commonwealth Scholarships, and GREAT Scholarships are very popular.  

Of course, you can. In fact, a master's degree is the first basic requirement for a PhD aspirant. No matter which subject you choose, a relevant master's degree from a UGC-approved university will be required to pursue a PhD. 
For instance, if you have completed your MA in Psychology, then you can pursue a PhD in the field of Clinical Psychology, Cognitive Psychology, Industrial-Organizational Psychology, and so on.

Candidates who have complete master's degree or PG Diploma or its equivalent in any discipline with first-class or BTech/4-year degree with 6.5 CGPA or equivalent are eligible to apply for PhD programme at IIM Amritsar.

Aspirants with any professional qualification such as CA/ ICWA/ CS/CFA- Level-II (USA) with a graduate degree in the relevant subject has a minimum 55% aggregate marks or equivalent grade point average can also apply.

The application fee for PhD admission at Vijayanagara Sri Krishnadevaraya University is INR 1000 for general and OBC category. The fee is INR 500 for SC/ST/Category 1 candidates. Late application fee is INR 500.

The minimum eligibility for four year UG students applying for PhD at Vijayanagara Sri Krishnadevaraya University is having a minimum 75% of aggregate marks in UG. Along with this candidates must attempt the entrance conducted by the university and the counselling sessions conducted hence.

The minimum eligibility for PhD at Vijayanagara Sri Krishnadevaraya University is that the candidate must hold a 2 year PG degree and 3 year UG degree/ 1 year PG degree and 4 year UG degree. For students having a four year UG degree and directly applying for PhD, the minimum eligibility is having 75% of aggregate marks in the preferred discipline.

The word count of a Statement of Purpose for a PhD should be typically between 800 and 1,500.  However, it is important to check the SOP guidelines for every university you apply to, because requirements can differ. For example, Oxford requests 1,500 words, while MIT asks for a 2-page maximum. Always follow the most current instructions on the official admission page to avoid your SOP being rejected for length.