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8 months agoContributor-Level 10
The average PhD course fees at popular Indian colleges is approximately between INR 2 lakh and INR 5 lakh. The PhD fees varies on the basis of the college where you're pursuing the course, the PhD course discipline, college location, All-India ranking, and industrial networks.
Apart from the PhD tuition fee, other additional charges also apply like hostel accommodation fee (if you're living in the college hostel), admission form fee, exam fee, lab work fee, workshop and seminar charges, etc. So, you should check the PhD course fees properly before deciding which college to go for.
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8 months agoContributor-Level 10
There are around 284 Ph.D. private colleges in India. Some of the most popular colleges along with their PhD course fees are given below:
Private Ph.D. College Name | Ph.D. Fees |
|---|---|
VIT Vellore | INR 1 lakh – 1.6 lakh |
Thapar University | INR 90,000 |
Chandigarh University | INR 2.4 lakh – 5.65 lakh |
Lovely Professional University | INR 3 lakh |
Amity University, Noida | INR 3 lakh – 3.02 lakh |
Kalasalingam Academy of Research and Education | INR 2.1 lakh |
International Institute of Information Technology, Bangalore | INR 6.56 lakh |
Shoolini University | INR 4.2 lakh – 5.58 lakh |
Chitkara University, Chandigarh | INR 4.2 lakh |
Hope this answers your query.
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8 months agoContributor-Level 10
There are approximately 98 PhD government colleges in India. Some of the most sought-after colleges along with their course fee are given below:
Government Ph.D. College Name | PhD Fees |
|---|---|
IIT Bombay | INR 75,000 – 9.43 lakh |
NIT Trichy | INR 45,000 |
IIT Kanpur | INR 48,550 |
IIT Hyderabad | INR 3.34 lakh |
NIT Surathkal | INR 1.04 lakh |
IIT Guwahati | INR 1.68 lakh |
IIT BHU, Varanasi | INR 88,440 |
NIT Rourkela | INR 1.29 lakh |
IIT Dhanbad | INR 1.44 lakh |
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8 months agoContributor-Level 10
There are around 419 PhD colleges in India, out of which approximately 284 are private, 98 fall under government jurisdiction, and 17 are public-private. Some popular private PhD colleges in India include VIT Vellore, Thapar University, Chandigarh University, BITS Pilani, LPU, and Amity University (Noida).
Talking about the govt. PhD colleges, some popular student choices include the IITs and NITs, Delhi Technological University, Anna University, ICT Mumbai, Netaji Subhas University of Technology, and IIEST Shibpur.
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8 months agoContributor-Level 10
A majority of the colleges and universities in India offer PhD admission on the basis of valid entrance exam scores like UGC NET, CSIR NET, or GATE. There might be a few colleges that allow for direct admission to PhD (Full Form: Doctor of Philosophy) programs, given you have an excellent score in your post-graduation and some prior research experience. Having said that, it is always better if you give the entrance tests and score excellent marks and rank in the exam to be able to grab a seat for the doctorate degree course.
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8 months agoContributor-Level 10
There are a good number of PhD scholarships available for research scholars, given by the individual universities or funded by the government. There is a lot of value given to PhD students as they usually dive into the research and development arena, making them an asset for the country. Scholarships, fellowship programs, and other financial-aid for PhD scholars grant access to advanced-level research to every student irrespective of their financial background.
A few PhD scholarship options in India include Prime Minister Fellowship for Doctoral Research, Jawaharlal Nehru Memorial Fund Scholarship, ICHR Junior Research Fellowship, etc.
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8 months agoContributor-Level 10
Before going for a Ph.D. programme in any discipline, you must have the clarity in mind as to why are you pursuing the course in the first place. The PhD degree programme is the right fit for you only when you have the fire in the belly to do thorough research work on a particular topic, you are comfortable working independently on academic papers, and the doctorate degree perfectly suits your career goals.
You should do some self-introspection before taking the final call for PhD because it demands a long-term commitment of about 3 to 6 years, depending on the research topic and the discipline. If you're comfortable with all the uncert
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8 months agoContributor-Level 10
To get admission into PhD courses at popular Indian colleges you should start by checking the eligibility criteria for the PhD course and meet the same. PhD courses usually require you to have a master degree in a relevant field with at least 55% marks.
Then for the next step is to fill out the college application forms before the last date. Further, you should prepare well for the entrance tests either conducted by the university itself or other exam organizing bodies.
You also need to get a good score in the entrance test as In today's scenerio, the competition is high and the seats are limited for Ph.D Full Form is Doctor of Philosoph
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8 months agoContributor-Level 10
Depending upon the field of study selected by a student, the duration of a PhD course may usually range between 3 and 5 years. Other factors that play a role are individual capabilities and the university. Most of the time is allotted to research work, and if aspects like additional papers or book publications are involved, then the duration varies accordingly. The candidates need to prepare themselves for a long-term dedication to this doctoral course.
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8 months agoContributor-Level 10
Hi candidate, the PhD full form in education is Doctor of Philosophy, which is the highest level of educational qualification earned by students after completing research work on a particular topic and submitting a detailed thesis with original research findings.
It takes approximately 3 to 5 years for the completion of a PhD degree. Students must have completed post-graduation in a relevant field with at least 55% marks or a 4-year bachelor's degree with at least 75% marks to be eligible for PhD admissions in India. Further, it is very important to give relevant entrance tests and appear for the interview round.
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