Q. How many years does it take to have a PhD?

A. PhD courses take a maximum of five to six years. However, the duration may vary as per the institute where the students have applied.

Q. Can I finish my PhD in four years?

A. There is a possibility that a student can finish off his/her PhD in four years, but that completely depends on the chosen degree and institute.

Q. Will I be paid for PhD?

A. Yes. Most PhD degrees offer stipends to students. The amount varies as per the degree chosen by the candidates for the doctorate.

Q. What is a PhD course?

A. PhD is the short form of Doctor of Philosophy and to be eligible, the students are required to have completed their Master’s degree.

Q. Do I need to qualify for an entrance exam for PhD admissions?

A. No. Students are not required to qualify for any entrance exam for PhD admissions.

Q. How can I get a fellowship for PhD?

A. Students can get fellowships by attempting and qualifying entrance exams such as UGC-NET, GATE and more.

Q. What are the required skillset for PhD?

A. Students should be dedicated and good at research for PhD. Additionally; they should also be self-motivated and good at writing for all the reports and their thesis, which they will prepare.

Q. How can I get PhD admission?

A. For PhD admissions, the students will have to apply at the official website of the institute they prefer. Some institutes may also ask for research proposals to select the students for admission into their institute.

Q. How is the course flow of PhD?

A. After admissions, the students will have to work on their research proposal along with their allotted supervisor/guide. Students will have to participate in seminars and research papers while preparing their thesis. The final thesis will have to be submitted as a hard copy as well as a soft copy. A viva-voce will be conducted where the students will have to defend their thesis.

Q. Is a person with PhD a doctor?

A. No. A person with PhD has completed his/her Doctorate of Philosophy while a doctor has completed his education in Medicine and works to help other people with their medical conditions.

Q. Do I need MPhil to apply for PhD.

A. Most of the colleges accept students with a Master’s degree for PhD. However, some institutes may require MPhil for PhD admissions.

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Course Name	Time
M.Sc. + Ph.D. in Biological Science	5 years
M.Sc. + Ph.D. in Chemistry	5 years
M.Sc. in Statistics and Data Science	2 years
Master of Physiotherapy (MPT)	2 years
M.Sc. in Chemistry (Analytical Chemistry)	2 years
M.Sc. in Biological Sciences	2 years
B.Sc. in Applied Statistics and Analytics	3 years
Integrated M.Sc. in Biomedical Science	5 years
M.Sc. in Chemistry (Organic Chemistry)	2 years
M.Sc. in Applied Statistics and Analytics	2 years
Ph.D. in Biological Sciences	4 years
Ph.D. in Chemistry	4 years
B.Sc. in Applied Psychology	3 years
B.Sc. in Data Science	3 years
B.Sc. in Animation and VFX	4 years
M.Sc. in Applied Psychology	2 years