Ph.D

Both IIITDM Kurnool and LNM Institute of Information Technology are good options to pursue PhD. However, in terms of affordability, IIITDM Kurnool is more affordable since the tuition fee to pursue a PhD at IIITDM Kurnool is INR 1.4 lakh, and the tuition fee to pursue a PhD at the LNM Institute of Information Technology is INR 5.8 lakh.

Note: The fee mentioned above is as per the official sources. However, it is indicative and subject to change.

IIITDM Kurnool offers a PhD programme with various specialisations. Pursuing a PhD course provides graduates with a broad career scope. Scholars can look out for jobs in the field of academia. Students can apply to work as a professor or researcher. Each career path provides students with attractive earnings.

Students who have completed the programme can expect to start with a salary ranging from INR 7 to INR 8 LPA. However, the students must note that the pay and job title may differ from student to student depending on the student's skill, knowledge, and experience.

The total fee to pursue the IIITDM Kurnool PhD programme is a composition of multiple elements. Some of the key fee elements included in the fee structure are the tuition fee, admission fee, security deposit, etc. Apart from these, students opting for hostels must also pay the hostel fees. The below table showcases complete fee structure for the PhD programme:

Note: The above-mentioned fee is as per the official sources. However, it is indicative and subject to change.

Yes, you can definitely pursue a PhD after an M.P.Ed Course. A Ph.D is very essential for university professor positions, high-level research and leadership roles in sports organizations. A Ph.D in Physical Education allows specialisation in:

• Advanced Sports Science & Biomechanics
• Exercise Physiology & Kinesiology
• Rehabilitation & Injury Prevention
• Sports Psychology & Athlete Performance
• Sports Management & Policy Making

While the NEST exam is mostly for integrated MSc courses of institutions like NISER and UM-DAE CEBS, it will not be the best option for those who would like to have a Ph.D. programme pursuing theoretical quantum physics.

Alternatively, appear for tests like the Joint Entrance Screening Test (JEST) or the Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE), which are more appropriate for Ph.D. admissions in physics. The tests are a measure of candidates' readiness for advanced-level research and are accepted by a large majority of universities awarding Ph.D. degrees in physics, such as theoretical quantum physics.

Yes, students who are part of the IIITDM Kurnool PhD programme and are admitted under the HTRA category are provided financial support. However, students must fullfill the following conditions to receive it:

• The scholars are required to carry out Teaching Assistantship (TA) for at least eight hours per week
• Renewal of assistantship for every subsequent semester is contingent on enrolment, satisfactory progress in research work, and good performance during the preceding semester

Yes, IIITDM Kurnool offers scholarships to students enrolled in the PhD programme offered at the institute. Students who are enrolled under the HTRA category are eligible for Half-Time Research Assistantship (HTRA). Such students are provided an HTRA ranging from INR 37,000 to INR 42,000. Moreover, students who get admitted under the project category are eligible for an assistantship from the respective project agency.