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How to pick the best PhD University in India?

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How to pick the best PhD University in India?

Indian universities are gaining popularity for higher studies including doctoral programs among Indian as well as foreign candidates. The Indian Institutes for higher studies have shown exceptional growth in the past, which is going to continue for years to come. These pioneer institutes are well equipped in all aspects be it industrial exposure, educational facilities, or the latest technology these institutes fulfill all the requirements necessary to build a bright future through PhD. However, the candidates must gather complete information about various PhD colleges, before enrolling in any Doctorate Program.

 

The Doctorate or PhD field is very wide, it means studying a subject or a particular area of study, extensively and coming up with innovative ideas and solutions to critical problems. Research is an integral part of a nation’s development, hence it should be given high value. Students interested in venturing into the field of research can appear for exams like UGC NET JRF, GATE JRF, TIFR, CSIR NET JRF, etc. after completing their masters and enroll in the PhD University of their choice.

 

India houses around 1026 universities, out of which 54 are central i.e. government-funded, 443 state universities that are managed by each state respectively, the number of deemed universities are 126, and 403 private universities. Indian higher education is considered one of the best all around the globe. However, not all universities offer PhD programs, which makes it even more important to understand what kind of subject you want to study and take admission accordingly.  


The PhD course fees in India generally ranges from 50,000 to 15, 00,000 depending upon the type of study and the type of university you pick. Below mentioned are some of the key factors that should be considered while picking the most suitable college for yourself.  

 

These are some of the important points to be kept in mind while considering a college:

 

·        The reputation of the institute in the academic field.

·        The reputation of the employer

·        Faculty/Student Ratio

·        Number of guides for the PhD Program

·        Research Papers Per Faculty

·        Research Citations Per Faculty

·        Number of International Faculty

·        Number of International Students

·        PhD Fee Structure

·        Affiliations and certifications

 

Apart from these points mentioned above, a candidate should also talk to PhD students who are pursuing a course from a particular institute and gain information on the coursework covered by the institute as well as the facilities it provides during the dissertation and thesis creation and submission. If you consider these points and score well in the entrance exams then getting a seat in one of the best PhD Universities in India is not that difficult. 

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