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List of Colleges providing Ph.D. Psychology in India –UPS Education

Psychology is one the vast subject and especially at the Ph.D. level, Psychology as a subject have various areas where students can do their specialization and research work. Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) is one of the higher qualifications in academics and the duration of a Ph.D. degree may vary between 2 years – 5 years and the mode can be regular or distance depending upon the University.

In order to get admission in Ph.D. Psychology, one needs to complete their Master or Postgraduate degree in Psychology from a recognized university (in some of the universities master’s degree should be completed with not less than 55% for the unreserved category). Ph.D. Psychology is day by day becoming very important for those who are aiming for their career as an assistant professor or lecturer. Also, it is important if you want to become a researcher and analyst in the field of Psychology.  

In this article, we have provided the list of the institutions/colleges offering Ph.D. in Psychology with the fees structure, the number of seats, and other details.

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• Fees : ₹ 2.40 Lakhs

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• Ph.D ( 2 Courses )

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• Ph.D ( 5 Courses )

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• Ph.D ( 35 Courses )

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Amity University Gurgaon - Amity University, Gurugram

• Fees : ₹ 2.52 Lakhs
• Ph.D ( 23 Courses )

Amity University, Gwalior

• Fees : ₹ 1.92 Lakhs
• Ph.D ( 6 Courses )

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• Fees : ₹ 3.25 Lakhs
• Ph.D ( 10 Courses )

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• Ph.D ( 14 Courses )

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• Ph.D ( 4 Courses )

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• Ph.D ( 19 Courses )

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• Ph.D ( 7 Courses )

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• Fees : ₹ 4.85 Lakhs

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• Fees : ₹ 3.93 Lakhs
• Ph.D ( 1 Course )

Avinashilingam Institute for Home Science and Higher Education for Women, Coimbatore

• Ph.D ( 16 Courses )

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• Ph.D ( 15 Courses )

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• Fees : ₹ 42 Lakhs

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• Fees : ₹ 72 K
• Ph.D ( 21 Courses )

Central University of Haryana, Mahendergarh

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• Fees : ₹ 61.60 K
• Ph.D ( 8 Courses )

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• Ph.D ( 13 Courses )

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• Ph.D ( 11 Courses )

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• Fees : ₹ 4.34 Lakhs

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The Department of Psychology at Ashoka University invites application for its PhD program in cross disciplinary research spanning different domains of psychology. Our faculty expertise spans social, developmental, biological, cognitive, clinical and counseling psychology. Methodologies span qualitative and quantitative, theoretical and experimental. Prospective students are requested to visit the faculty webpages to find out more about individual faculty research and contact faculty prior to their formal application. Please read through the instructions carefully before proceeding with applications.

The PhD Coordinators for the department of psychology are Dr Dipanjan Ray ([email protected]) and Dr Manon Grube ([email protected]).

Accepted students are expected to commit full-time to their PhD studies. They are not allowed to take on paid jobs outside their studies, unless it can be demonstrated that these jobs contribute to their research.

We especially encourage applications from individuals from historically marginalized communities, e.g.  individuals/ womxn/trans candidates from Dalit Bahujan and Adivasi backgrounds who fulfil the eligibility criteria. The PhD program in Psychology at Ashoka University is cross-disciplinary, with research spanning different domains of psychology. Our faculty expertise spans social, developmental, biological, cognitive, clinical and counseling psychology. Methodologies span qualitative and quantitative, theoretical and experimental.

[Kindly be informed that our PhD program will not be accepting new students in 2024. Please continue to monitor this space for updates regarding the admission process for 2025 in due time.]

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• Learn from faculty with extensive research expertise and be a part of their worldwide collaborative networks
• Be part of a department with a diverse research culture emphasizing psychology as an empirical science within a liberal arts framework
• In-depth research methodology, statistics, ethics, pedagogy, and writing training opportunities, as well as programming skills.
• Fully funded PhD fellowships with a competitive stipend (currently INR 50,000 + 10,000 (HRA) pm  for JRF and INR 55,000 +  10,000 (HRA) pm for SRF, subjected to annual review)
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Master’s Degree or equivalent (M.Tech or MPhil) in Psychology, Neuroscience, Cognitive Science, Biology, Life Sciences, Computer Science, Mathematics, Statistics, Economics, Social Sciences. Students with BTech degree are also eligible.  All candidates need a minimum score of 55% in their respective degrees. 

We are particularly looking for candidates who have a passion for research, who are highly motivated and can create and take forward their own ideas in research. We value candidates who enjoy collaboration and forging work with a sense of team spirit. 

• Full, up to date CV
• Two letters of recommendation The letters should be from current or former professors, academic/ professional advisors or supervisors who know your academic work and/or are in a good position to assess your professionalism, aptitude towards research, individual strengths and weaknesses. 
• Personal statement (1000-1500 words)

Prior to writing the essay, please visit the program website and faculty webpages to know what sort of research is being pursued in the department prior to writing your statement.  In your statement, you should identify at least 2 faculty members whose work might interest you, and who could become your prospective thesis advisor.

Use this essay to state what draws you to research with emphasis on your reasons of interest in the Psychology PhD program at Ashoka University. In addition you might want to consider these questions: How do you think your academic background is related or ties into the research you want to conduct? What kind of research do you want to conduct, in broad terms at the Department of Psychology at Ashoka University? Who are the two faculty members who can become your prospective thesis advisor(s)? What skill sets and experiences do you have already that can help you attain your research goals? How can the program help you attain the goals, and what do you hope to learn?

In addition, you may give the admissions committee any information about your life, your long term and short term career goals or anything else that you deem crucial for the committee to know, in order to make a decision on your application. 

• One original sample of academic writing 

This can be your undergraduate or master’s thesis, a project report, a term paper that you wrote for a course. The work has to be completely original, and will be checked for evidences of plagiarism. Any plagiarism detected can lead your application to be summarily rejected. 

Prospective applicants are advised to consult these books before preparing their application materials:

American Psychological Association (Ed.). (2007). Getting in: A step-by-step plan for gaining admission to graduate school in psychology . Washington, DC: American Psychological Association.

Keith-Spiegel, P., & Wiederman, M. W. (2000). The complete guide to graduate school admission: Psychology, counseling, and related professions . New York, NY: Psychology Press.

Ph.D. admission will be based on a written test at the Ashoka University campus in Sonepat, followed by a personal interview. 

The duration, number of questions and weightage of the sections included in the admission test will also be released at this time. Candidates are requested to carefully go through the syllabus and prepare accordingly. 

Names of the applicants accepted for admission will be uploaded on the PhD page of the program website (accepted and waitlisted etc.). 

When the name of the candidate appears on the website as selected, the candidate has one month to accept or decline the admission offer. The program will consider an offer declined if we don’t hear back via email from the accepted applicant within one month. In case of a wait list, the program will then consider those applicants. Applicants will be expected to arrive and settle when Monsoon semester starts, which is usually in the last week of August.

Structure of the admission test

The test will have two sections. The first section is mandatory for all applicants. It will test their general aptitude, basic analytical skills, understanding of academic integrity and ethical practices in research, and statistical literacy.

Syllabus for the first section:

Numerical abilities: Grade 10 mathematics as per CBSE/ICSE/International school boards

Academic integrity and research ethics:  What is academic integrity and why is it required?

What is plagiarism (including self-plagiarism)? Citing, summarizing, paraphrasing and quoting others’ work. https://usingsources.fas.harvard.edu/

Responsible conduct of research: For any epidemiological/intervention based/ investigative/observational studies involving humans: http://www.who.int/ethics/research/en/

For animal research:   https://www.aaalac.org/accreditation/RefResources/IGP2012.pdf

Statistics: Empirical methods in science, constructs and their operationalization into variables, continuous and discontinuous variables, scales, reliability and validity, frequencies, distributions, central tendencies:  Mean, median, mode; measures of dispersion; graphical representation of data;  correlation and covariance;  standard normal distribution; sampling error of the mean and standard error; hypothesis testing; Type I and Type II errors; t-tests; chi square test; ANOVA (all types, including post hoc tests and corrections); and regression (simple and multiple); non-parametric statistics; confidence intervals, power analysis, and effect size.

Rather than mathematical derivations and formulations, questions will test applied aspects of these statistical concepts. You will be tested on 

• Your  ability to interpret graphical data
• Spot data inconsistencies and errors on graphical representations
• Understanding of errors than compromise reliability and validity of a study
• How to operationalize constructs into variables
• What sort of experimental designs merit which kind of statistical tests to be applied
• Interpreting test scores and what can you conclude about experimental results from statistical testing of data

A good resource to prepare apart from any college level statistical course material: http://onlinestatbook.com/

Statistical skills involving latent variable modeling (in various forms), meta-analysis, and time series analysis will not be tested. 

The second section will be grouped into five subsections out of which candidates will choose any three. Questions will be grouped according to the core domains in psychology: Biological, Developmental, Clinical, Social, Cognitive and Measurements and Methodologies. This section will follow the syllabus of the subject GRE test in psychology. Please use the following link to obtain the syllabus and sample questions.

https://www.ets.org/s/gre/pdf/practice_book_psych.pd f. The following textbook might provide a good starting point for preparation: 

Passer, M. W., & Smith, R. E. (2004). Psychology: The science of mind and behavior (2nd ed.). New York, NY: McGraw-Hill.

There are also several commercially available study guides which can help you prepare for this part of the test regardless of your academic background.

The PhD program will include academic and research training as well as ethical and career development training. The first two years (one year, in case of M.Phil./ M.Tech. entrants) will be heavily tilted to coursework and professional development and career planning workshops. Students need a minimum of 24 coursework credits to advance to PhD candidacy in year 3.   To maintain good academic standing in order to receive your fellowship, all PhD students are required to maintain a minimum GPA of 7.5 (i.e. A minimum grade of B- or above) for all coursework . 

From third year onwards, gradually the research components will start to predominate, and years 4 and 5 will be more or less research centric. Three activities will be suggested for all PhD students through their tenure at the Department of Psychology at Ashoka University. 

• Psychology Journal Club: Every week a student will present a journal article. Attendance is mandatory for all PhD students. Senior students will present in the earlier part of the academic year for the newer entrants to learn from their peers
• Graduate research seminar in Psychology: Every week two students will present their own research in front of the department. Attendance is mandatory for all PhD students and all faculty members are encouraged to attend the weekly GRS
• Teaching assistantships: Each student will serve as graduate TAs in a course in consultation with the thesis advisor every semester starting from the beginning of second year. The particular arrangements will be worked out by the advisor and the department on a case by case basis.  
• Individual Development Plan(IDP): Every year, starting from the first year, students will submit an individual development plan to the PhD coordinator and the advisor by October 1 of every academic year. This will serve as a roadmap to the upcoming year for the student, and will be reviewed as part of their annual progress review. Further resources on how to think about an IDP is available online and some guidelines are provided below. The students will receive more guidance on this as they enroll in the program

Duration of the PhD program: For candidates with M.Phil or M. Tech, the duration of the PhD Fellowship is 4 years. For every other entrant, the duration of the PhD fellowship is 5 years. The PhD curriculum has been developed within this framework.

Major Milestones in the PhD program: 

• Qualifying exam at the end of year 2 
• Thesis proposal defense and advancing to candidacy year 3 
• Thesis defense at the end of year 5
• If student/trainee is unable to clear the qualifying exam or the thesis proposal they will be asked to leave.

Elaborating the milestones briefly: 

• After the students have been selected for admission, they will actively correspond with the potential thesis advisors and finalize this by a process of mutual agreement. This should be completed as soon as possible but no later than July 1, 20xx for a September 20xx admission. 
• Familiarize yourself with the proposed project(s) you will be working on for the first two years of your PhD. One of these could potentially become your dissertation project. 
• Using the time between selection and enrollment, the prospective student is encouraged to think and formulate a plan for their tenure at Ashoka University. Sample but not exhaustive pointers to think about could be 
• What are your strengths? (academically, and non-academically) How will these strengths become complementary to your advisor’s expertise for the project(s) discussed?  How well do you fit in to the research group? 
• What are your weaknesses? (academically and non-academically). How can you improve yourself in these areas using the resources and the PhD experience at Ashoka University?
• How well do you understand ethical issues for responsible conduct of research and academic integrity? If there are gaps, which areas do you need to address first?
• What are your short term and long-term goals? How can the PhD Program at Ashoka University help you attain those?
• What parallel skills can the program give you in addition to theoretical and technical expertise directly related to your PhD program?

All these will be essential in writing your Individual Development Plan (IDP) at the very beginning of year 1 and every subsequent years. This is a program requirement and cannot be waived for any student. 

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Kindly be informed that our PhD program will not be accepting new students in 2024. Please continue to monitor this space for updates regarding the admission process for 2025 in due time.

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Pursuing my Ph.D. program with the department is awesome. It’s a great learning experience. It’s great to have the best faculty, who are supportive, encouraging, and available all time.

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I will advise students to pick Ashoka University to do their Ph.D., because the University gives an international approach to their research and coursework. Moreover the faculty is highly qualified but also helpful and approachable. They will make you feel at home and will work with you put together your work. Last but not the least it is my pleasure to work under such world-class faculty and department!

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Psychology at the Master’s level was introduced in Delhi University in 1957 under the Department of Philosophy and Psychology. The Department of Psychology as an independent department was established in 1964 under the headship of Late Prof. H.C. Ganguli.

The Department has two units, one at the North Campus and the other at the South Campus  established in 1981. At the North Campus the courses offered are M.A. Psychology and Ph.D while at South Campus the course offered is M.A. in Applied Psychology.

The University of Delhi, in order to cope with the ever-expanding student population, evolved a concept of multi-campus system during the early seventies, resulting in the establishment of South Campus in 1973. One of the objectives for its establishment has been to avoid replication of the existing course and provide necessary diversity in the programmes offered by the University at both the campuses.

Keeping this in view, a number of new inter-disciplinary and applied science courses were started at the South Campus and the Psychology Department started the M.A. Applied Psychology Course at the South Campus. In its endeavour to widen the horizons of the Social Sciences, Applied Psychology Course was designed to train the professional psychologists to serve in hospitals, organizations and counseling centers as well as the advertising and marketing research agencies.

In recognition of its achievements in teaching and research, the University Grants Commission (UGC) identified this Department as Department of Special Assistance (DSA) in 1989. The two thrust areas identified are Cognitive Psychology and Applied Social Psychology. Two phases of the DSA Programme (10 Years) have been completed. Recently in 2015 UGC has recommended the Department for SAP (Special Assistance Programme). Department of Psychology was awarded “Second” position in the event “Awards for good practice” during the Antardhwani-2013 organized by the University of Delhi, Delhi.

The Department has a total strength of 13 teaching faculty out of which currently there are 5 Professors, 3 Associate Professors and 5 Assistant Professors. This includes 1 Professor, 2 Associate Professors in the Applied Psychology Unit at the South Delhi Campus. The teaching and research programme is supported by the technical staff at different levels. Apart from the Student Laboratory, meant for the practicum work for the students at the Master’s level, we have a few research labs, equipped with necessary amenities. The Seminar Room is equipped with the State-of-the-Art facilities. Presently the best and latest technology gadgets have been procured and set up to enhance the teaching and research activities. One of the strength of the teaching programme is to establish interface with Industries and Organizations working in varied domains as hospitals, NGOs, Corporate Sectors etc. The M.A. Psychology and Applied Psychology Courses include the latest trends in Psychology, with emphasis on practical training and field work.  The courses lay special emphasis on the acquisition of knowledge and skills through theoretical understanding and its practical implications. The Department has already initiated the process of revising all the courses at the undergraduate and postgraduate level. In addition to lecturing as the primary mode of instruction, teaching is also interactive with due emphasis on seminar, presentations and discussions and also experiential exercises and peer mentoring.

The Departmental teaching, research and field training are centered around contemporary issues        as stress and health, ageing, drug abuse, community mental health, disability, neuropsychological assessment and rehabilitation, etc. A large number of our Master’s and Ph.D students after completing their degrees are employed by different organizations/hospitals dealing with these issues.

From time to time, the Department organizes Conferences, Seminars, Refresher Course, Workshops, etc. for the benefit of faculty and students. It has hosted the Indian Science Congress Sessions thrice as well as an International Conference and various National Level Conferences. The Department has organized conferences on Cognitive Psychology, Quality of Life, Human Resource Development. Culture and Psychology, Health Psychology, Affect, Identity and Discourse, Puzzles of Perception and on Indian Psychology. In addition, many research projects have also been undertaken. The department has signed a MOU with San Diego State University which involves collaboration in  teaching and research.

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The faculty of the Department have undertaken projects in the areas of mental retardation, dyslexia, examination anxiety, hypertension, epilepsy, drug abuse, cognition in disabled children, belief systems, ageing, organizational processes personality assessment etc. sponsored by NCERT, ICSSR, ICMR, UGC, DRDO and other funding agencies. They are actively involved in academic interactions at national and international seminars and conferences. Some notable accomplishments of the faculty include the following: Late Prof. H.C. Ganguli was nominated as FNA. He acted as President of Indian Psychological Association and received Sandoz award for work on mental health of workers, and was the recipient of the best book awarded by IMA. Prof A.K. Sen and Late Prof. (Mrs.) A. Sen were elected as President of the Psychology and Educational Sciences sections of ISCA. Prof. A.K.Sen, Prof K.D. Broota. Prof. Girishwar Misra, Prof. Ashum Gupta and Prof. M. Ittyerah and Prof. Nandita Babu have been awarded Fulbright Fellowship on different occasions for research and teaching at various U.S. Universities including University of Alabani, University of California at Berkely, Wisconsin University, Michigan University at Ann Arbor, and Yale University and San Diego State University.

Late Prof. G.C. Gupta was a fellow of NIAS, The Hague, The Netherlands, IIAS, Shimla and CIIL at Mysore. Prof. A.K. Sen was a visiting scholar at the University of California Berkeley, National Lecturer of UGC, and a visiting faculty at the University of Bergen, Norway. Prof. K.D. Broota was recipient of Ford Foundation Fellowship for Post Doctoral work at the University of Wisconsin, Madison. Prof. (Mrs.) V.Veraraghavan was the President of Behavioural Medicine. Prof. M. Ittyerah has been an invited member of the New York Academy of Sciences and has been awarded the Commonwealth Academic Staff Fellowship by the University of Oxford. She was also awarded an Indo-French Research Project by INSERM, France. Prof. Aruna Broota has been awarded best educationist of  the year award by Raja Ram Mohan Rai Foundation. She has also been awarded an International Award “Global Indian” San Fransico, USA and received lifetime achievement award from the Inderaprastha Educational Society. She has also been given a Distinction Award for combining Yoga Abhyas with Cognitive Behaviour Therapy by the Vishva Bharti Yoga Sansthan. Prof. Paramjeet K. Dhillon received a W.H.O. fellowship for research in Applied Social Psychology at the University of Exeter, U.K. She was also awarded Higher Education and Development Award by International Association of Educators for World Peace. Prof. Ashum Gupta received Commonwealth Academic Staff Fellowship, UGC Research Associateship at NIMHANS, Banglore. Indian National Science Academy award as Research Scientist, LC.M.R. fellowship as Trainer in Community Mental Health, NIMHANS, Banglore and British Psychological Society Award. Dr. Honey Oberoi Vahali was awarded the M.V. Govindaswamy award for Clinical Psychology and the Junior Nehru Memorial fellowship.

Prof. G. Misra has received Radhakrishanan Award, Dr. Hari Singh Gaur Award, G.B. Pant Award, and Human Rights Commission Award for distinguished contributions to social science research. Prof. Anand Prakash received young scientist Award of Indian Science Congress, UGC’s Career Award. Prof. Bhardwaj has been honored by National Institute of Productivity Management for life-time contribution to Organizational Behaviour.

Prof. N.K.Chadha was a Visiting Professor at University of Virginia, USA and Faculty of Health Studies, Auckland, University of Technology, New Zealand. Prof. N.K.Chadha was awarded DAAD fellowship at Dortumund University, Germany, INSADFG award at University of Heideberg, Germany and UGC-MSH award by French Government on Social Gerontology. Prof. N.K.Chadha has been invited by UNESCO to deliver status paper on the Intergenerational Issues for the developing world at University of Keele, U.S.A. He has been invited to be the member of Board of Governors, University Pittsberg, USA for intergenerational issues. Further Prof. Chadha was selected for the third time for the “Indo-French exchange program for Social Scientists” to visit France for one month jointly by the UGC, India and MSH, France. Prof. Nandita Babu was Visiting Professor at Department of Child Development, San Diego State University. 

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Eligibility: Four year graduation degree by research or Master’s degree in related discipline with minimum 55% marks

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• Admission Criteria: Shoolini University's multiple choice entrance test, and assessment of research aptitude through concept note & faculty interaction

Eligibility : Four year graduation degree by research or Master’s degree in related discipline with minimum 55% marks

• Duration : 3 years
• Admission Criteria : Shoolini University's multiple choice entrance test, and assessment of research aptitude through concept note & faculty interaction

PhD Psychology at Shoolini University is a research-based program that provides rigorous training designed to prepare graduates for a career in academia or research, and to practice as a licensed clinical psychologist.

This doctoral program familiarises students with different components of psychology, including perception, cognition, neuroscience, and behaviour. Psychology doctorates work in academic or laboratory settings, conduct research in a variety of subjects and topics as they learn most basic human functions and behaviours.

Shoolini has a dedicated Centre of Excellence for Psychology,  Rekhi Centre of Excellence for the Science of Happiness .

The especially designed curriculum instills a broad range of skills, including critical thinking, deeper understanding of behaviour and mental processes and writing through practical knowledge and expert advice. It opens a plethora of career opportunities as psychology experts work as clinical psychologists, evaluating, diagnosing, and treating patients in a private, hospital, or school setting.

Shoolini scholars get global exposure through international exchange opportunities with renowned universities across the world. Prominent among these are, University of Arkansas, USA; Lanzhou University, China; University of Naples, Italy; Taipei Medical University, Taiwan; Gachon University, South Korea; South Dakota Mines University, USA.

Shoolini University is UGC Approved and NAAC Accredited.

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Why is phd study important.

Enrolling in a PhD program helps you begin or continue research in the field you're passionate about. You can delve deeper, make new discoveries, improve conceptual tactics and apply those concepts through the research conducted. You can decide what to work on, how to work, and chart your journey with support and guidance from a supervisory team.

Why should I pursue a PhD from Shoolini University?

Shoolini University is India’s No.1 Research University (QS World University Rankings, Asia-2023) with 150+ programs and top placements & internships in India. Over the past decade, Shoolini has built a worldwide network of partner universities to foster exchange opportunities, collaborative academic programs, faculty engagement and research, and other activities. Shoolini offers study abroad opportunities with scholarships to top universities in the USA, Australia, UK, South Korea, Taiwan, Japan, and Italy, among others. Shoolini has filed 1200+ patents; its h-index is >100 with Field Weighted Citation Impact (FWCI) of 2.22. It has 104+ state-of-the-art laboratories, 9 Centres of Excellence, and 2 Shoolini Researchers are among the Top 1% Scientists of the world.

Can I do a PhD without a Master's degree?

Students with a minimum CGPA score of 7.5/10 in the four-year-undergraduate program (FYUP) will now be eligible for PhD admissions, without having to complete a master’s program, according to the new regulations on the award of PhD degree finalised by the University Grants Commission (UGC).

Do rankings matter for a PhD?

The institution's accreditation by appropriate agencies means the program meets high standards of academic excellence. However, other factors, such as the field of research, number of publications, collaborations, etc., are also considered.

Will a PhD enhance my career prospects?

Doctoral programs require intensive training in research methods. This includes interviews, surveys, questionnaires, clinical trials, and laboratory experiments. These skills are put into practice when the candidate conducts fieldwork for the dissertation. Skills gained in qualitative and quantitative research methodology and statistical analysis are transferable to non-academic research environments, particularly for industrial research. In addition, employers outside of academia seek individuals with sound research skills to carry out projects at think tanks and research institutes in both the private and government sectors.

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1. Educational Qualifications: The minimum academic qualification for admission to the Ph.D programmes is a Second Class Master’s or equivalent degree in Psychology ( MA/MSc in Psychology) awarded by a recognised university in India or abroad, with at least an average of 55 per cent of aggregate marks, or a grade point average of 3.5 under the seven-point scale of the University Grants Commission (UGC). In the case of SC/ST/OBC (non-creamy layer)/differently-abled candidates, the minimum eligibility is an average of 45 per cent of aggregate marks, or a grade point average of 2.5 under the seven-point scale of the University Grants Commission (UGC) .

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All About PhD Psychology Entrances

A Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) is the highest and most common academic degree. A Ph.D. degree normally takes between three and four years of full-time work to complete. To get it, you go through a tough program where you learn and do research. People get PhDs in lots of different subjects. Because a Ph.D. is all about research, people who want to get a Ph.D. have to do their own special research that helps them learn new things. They usually write a big paper called a dissertation to show what they discovered.

The Ph.D. exam also called the Doctor of Philosophy exam, is a really important step on the path to getting a Ph.D. degree. It’s like a big turning point in the Ph.D. program. Usually, it takes place after students have finished their required classes and sometimes done some early research. The main goal of this exam is to see how much a student knows, how well they understand their subject, and if they’re ready to do their own research in their chosen field.

An important aspect of the Ph.D. exam is its broad scope. This examination covers a lot of topics in the candidate’s field. Think of it as a comprehensive assessment, similar to a substantial test, aimed at determining whether the candidate possesses a deep understanding of the subject and has acquired the essential knowledge required to conduct independent research and have a significant impact within their field of expertise.

Basically, it’s a test to see how well they’ve mastered their academic subjects. Ph.D. exams usually include writing and speaking parts. For the writing part, they might have to write essays, make research plans, or answer questions from the committee. The oral component frequently involves defending the written work, discussing research plans, or fielding questions from a committee of faculty members who specialize in the candidate’s area of study.

Eligibility Criteria for PhD Psychology Entrance

The requirements for admission to a Ph.D. program can vary significantly depending on the university, country, and field of study. However, here are some common eligibility criteria that are often require for admission to Ph.D. programs.

• Candidates must have obtained 55% marks or Equivalent grades in the Master’s or M.Phil Degree in Psychology. This is applicable for all Ph.D. programs except in Engineering and Technology.
• Students in the general category are required to have a minimum of 55% marks in their master’s degree.
• In some cases, you may be required to attend an interview as part of the admission process. This interview may be in person or conducted online.
• Usually, the preferences are given to candidates, who are holding experience in the field of research.

Types of Entrance Exams for PhD Psychology

There are two types of exams that allow candidates to get admission to Ph.D. after clearing these:

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• GRADUATE APTITUDE TEST IN ENGINEERING (GATE)

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The UGC NET/JRF is a countrywide test that checks if Indian citizens are eligible to become Assistant Professors or obtain an Assistant Professor + Junior Research Fellowship at colleges and institutions in India. The University Grant Commission (UGC) has assigned the task of conducting the UGC-NET exam to the National Testing Agency (NTA). The UGC-NET exam occurs twice annually, usually in June and December. It includes two of two sections. The first part evaluates teaching and research abilities through a general paper. The second part focuses on the specific subject you are applying for, like Psychology. In total, candidates have to answer 150 Multiple-Choice Questions (MCQs) within a three-hour time frame. The National Testing Agency (NTA) administers this exam using the Computer-Based Test (CBT) layout.

There is no maximum age limit for candidates applying for the UGC-NET exam to qualify for the Assistant Professor position. To qualify for the Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) in the general category, candidates must be under 30 years. It’s worth noting that candidates from OBC-NCL, SC, ST, PwD category, the third gender, and women candidates can avail a significant relaxation of up to 5 years in the maximum age limit.

Role of National Testing Agency in the UGC NET Exam

The University Grants Commission (UGC) has given the responsibility to the National Testing Agency (NTA) to conduct a test called UGC-NET . This test verifies if Indian candidates can become “Assistant Professors” or get a “Junior Research Fellowship and Assistant Professor” job in Indian universities and colleges. The mode of UGC-NET is Computer-Based Test (CBT) Mode.

The performance of the candidates in both Paper I and Paper II of the UGC-NET Exam determines that the candidate will receive a Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) and/or be qualified for an Assistant Professor job. If anyone only qualifies for the Assistant Professor post, they can’t get the JRF. Candidates, who meet the requirements for Assistant Professor jobs must follow the hiring rules of the universities.

General Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE)

GATE is a nationwide examination came into existence to evaluate a broad knowledge of engineering, technology, science, and humanities. Its primary target is to ascertain eligibility for admission to post-graduate level programs in participating institutions. Successfully passing the GATE exam is beneficial for attaining entry to master’s and direct doctoral programs in engineering, technology, humanities, and architecture. Each year, a different participating institution is tasked with conducting the GATE exam on behalf of the National Coordination Board (NCB)-GATE, which operates under the Department of Higher Education, Ministry of Education (MoE), Government of India. They conduct the GATE exam annually in February using a computer-based test (CBT) format, and the score remains valid for three (3) years from the date of the result announcement.

The participating institutions for GATE include the Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bengaluru, and seven Indian Institutes of Technology (IIT Bombay, IIT Guwahati, IIT Delhi, IIT Kanpur, IIT Madras, IIT Kharagpur, and IIT Roorkee). In 2024, the Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bengaluru, will be responsible for organizing GATE.

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PhD in Psychology is a 3-year long Doctorate in Psychology which deals with Clinical and Research Programs. PhD in Psychology is a program that treats patients with Mental health and behavior. Students learn about the human brain, memory consciousness, attitude, and behavior, etc. This degree is the highest-level graduate degree that a student can pursue in the field of Psychology. After the completion of the degree, students get open up with a lot of job opportunities for their career such as Educational Psychologist, Lecturer, Clinical Psychologist and many more.

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PhD in Psychology in India is a course that focuses on Psychological treatments and methods of a patient. According to Wikipedia, "Psychology is the science of mind and behavior. Psychology includes the study of conscious and unconscious phenomena, as well as feeling and thought. It is an academic discipline of immense scope, crossing the boundaries between the natural and social sciences." This course helps in understanding human behavior and emotions. PhD in Psychology is practiced through traditional methods. The specialization falls under the umbrella of  Ph.D.

Eligibility Criteria for PhD in Psychology

For getting admission for PhD in Psychology students must reach eligibility requirements. For PhD in Psychology Eligibility criteria, students should have completed their post-graduation from a recognized Board or University. Students must have 5 years of teaching or industry or professional experience at the senior level. Students must have scored a minimum of 55% aggregate score or equivalent marks at the postgraduate level. In some cases M. Phil. in Psychology is also applicable for the eligibility of PhD in Psychology in India. Moreover, for some colleges students need to clear entrance examinations.

Admission to this course is both merit-based and entrance exam score-based. Some universities offer both direct admission and entrance exam-based admissions whereas many universities compel students to give any applicable entrance examination. However, for getting admission in any of the PhD in Psychology colleges in India which students want to opt for, they should clear all the criteria and requirements needed. Mentioned below are some details for the admission process:

How to Apply?

 The admission process can be done in both Offline and Online ways. For the offline process, students need to visit the college campus and get the admission form filled up. For the colleges which require entrance exams, students must fill the examination form before the deadline and give the test. In the online process, students should visit the official website of the college and fill up the requirements of the college.

Selection Process

PhD in Psychology is a 3-year doctorate course that offers PhD in Psychology in India with a selection process. Students must have cleared their post-graduation for getting admission in PhD in Psychology. Students get selected on their performance in the entrance exam. They need to qualify the minimum level of eligibility for admission. For the colleges which conduct personal interview sessions, students need to give a good performance. Students need to get the required marks in the examination.

PhD in Psychology is a 3-year long Doctorate course. Entrance examination for PhD in Psychology is taken nationwide. Entrance examinations are taken national, state, and College wise, depending upon the college students opt for. The admission process for the PhD includes an entrance exam which further includes an interview round. Listed below are some PhD entrance examinations:

• UGC-NET (Including JRF)
• UGC-CSIR NET

A Quick Glance at the PhD in Psychology Entrance Exams

Entrance examinations are taken for the eligibility test of students. There are many exams conducted per year for PhD in Psychology at different colleges. There are many entrance exams taken for PhD in Psychology, one of which is CUCET. Details of the entrance examination for PhD in Psychology are given below:

• Mode of exam: Offline (OMR sheet)
• Number of Parts: 2, Part A, and Part B
• Number of questions: 100 (25 in Part A and 75 in Part B)
• Question Paper Type: Objective type (MCQs)
• Total Marks: 100
• Exam duration: 2 hours
• Exam language: English

PhD in Psychology Duration is of 3 years. There are a variety of best colleges of PhD in Psychology in India. There are both Private and Government Universities that are the best Universities for PhD in Psychology in India. Listed below are some PhD in Psychology top colleges in India: 

There is a wide range of PhD in Psychology colleges in India. PhD in Psychology fees vary from one college to another depending upon the infrastructure and facilities they provide. The average fees of the course are INR 20,000 to 2 LPA. Some of the best PhD in Psychology university college fees are: 

PhD in Psychology Course duration is of 3 years. It is a PhD in Psychology in India course that provides them with many scopes and opportunities after the completion of the course. This course is related to social science and humanities. They deal with human behavior and mental function. They research the interaction between humans. This course is Research-based.  Here's the list of what PhD in Psychology Course is about:

• Clinical Psychology
• Mental psychology
• Behavioral interactions
• Human interactions

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Students often wonder about PhD in Psychology details before choosing the course. Before deciding on a career, students come across queries like, "What is PhD in Psychology?" and "Why Choose PhD in Psychology?”. To clearly understand answers to these questions, we have framed the following three pointers:

What is a PhD in Psychology All About?

PhD in Psychology 3 year-long course that deals with the physical and mental health of the patients. It is a study of mind and behavior. Psychology is a study related to humanities and social science, including philosophy and anthropology. Psychologists work on human behavior as an individual and as a group. Psychologists are concerned with treating mental disorders. They counsel people to assist them to achieve emotional stability. They observe patient behavior by using research techniques such as interviewing them and noticing their actions. Studies in Psychology include attention, perception, personality, emotions, behavior, relationship, subconscious, and intelligence.

What Does a PhD in Psychology Graduate Do?

After the completion of a PhD in Psychology course, students have a vast assortment to choose from. They can opt for Mental health and Social Services which are two of the most popular fields to choose from. There is a high demand for Psychology professionals with a good income. Most of the jobs in the field of Psychology are reserved for a doctorate psychologist. 

Psychologists: There is a wide range of services provided in the field of Psychologists. They deal with the abnormal mental state, emotions, behavior changes, and social possessed by observing and understanding by recording their behaviors and state of mind.

Reasons Why PhD in Psychology Can Fetch You a Rewarding Career?

PhD in Psychology has a wide range of services to choose from. They can opt for social services and mental illness treatments. They can fetch many options and have a promising career. The mental health of people nowadays is getting poor and because of that the need for Psychologists is increasing widely. This course offers a wide range of changes in both Government and Private sectors. 

Career scope and Options: Due to the increasing demand for mental health treatment, the demand for Psychologists is also increasing day by day. This course holder can choose from different professions like Clinical Psychologists, Social Psychologists, Educational Psychologists, Research Psychologists, etc.

The average PhD in Psychology salary is around INR 1 to 12 LPA in India(Source: Payscale). Salary is paid according to the experience and knowledge of the candidates. PhD in Psychology graduates can work in various fields such as Clinical Psychologists, Social Psychologists, Research Psychologists, Industrial Psychologists, Educational Psychologists, and many more.

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PhD in Psychology is a doctorate course that offers wide and great career options after the completion of the course in both government and private fields. They can pursue jobs as counselors too. Listed below are some professions:

• Clinical Psychologists
• Industrial Psychologists
• Educational Psychologists
• Social Psychologists
• Research Psychologists

PhD in Psychology provides students with the best skills for being a good Psychologist. Psychologists have to understand and communicate with their patients which requires some important skills. Some skills are listed below:

• Communication and interpersonal skills
• Goal setting and prioritizing
• Abstract reasoning
• Critical thinking and analytical skills
• Academic writing and presentation skills
• Organizations and time management skills
• Leadership and teamwork
• Knowledge of research ethics

Is Ph.D. in Psychology Challenging?

Any postgraduate doctorate courses will be challenging for the students to formulate a well structured this is based on intensive research. However, graduates with determination and perseverance to complete the course shall find it easy and less competitive.

Does IIT offer a Ph.D. in Psychology?

Yes, top IITs provide a Ph.D.course in a combined Mphil+Ph.D Psychology course with several specialization streams under the course structure that the students can choose from. Generally, the course duration is from 5 to 7 years in a combined course of study.

What is the duration of this course?

The duration of the course is 3 years.

What is the average salary for a Ph.D. Psychology graduate?

The graduates of this course can have a salary package ranging from 1 to 12 LPA based on their experience and job roles.

What is the Course Fees of Ph.D. Psychology?

 The average Fees of the course is INR 20000 to 2 lacs.

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This course will introduce students to advanced topics in Policy Studies as decided by the instructor.

Meaning and goals of applied positive psychology; Relevant research methods of the field; Introduction to intervention programmes including internet based intervention; Researches that support intervention strategies : Psychological well-being and its intervention programmes; emotional intelligence and its intervention programmes; Strategies for achieving well-Being; Mindfulness and its intervention programmes; Intervention module on stress and time management; Character strengths : their role in well being; How psychosocial resources enhance health and well being; Intervention researches in Indian socio-cultural context; Current issues and future directions in this Area

The course will enable students to gain the understanding of various theoretical concepts and frameworks in cognitive psychology, and apply this knowledge to problems pertaining to human cognition and related fields such as memory, information processing and complex problem solving.

Introduction to Community Psychology; Understanding Individuals within Environments; Individualism collectivism & community Psychology; Understanding Human Diversity; Understanding Coping in Context; Community and Social Change; Prevention and Promotion: Key Concepts, Current and Future Applications & implementing programs; Overview of Community Interventions; Social support research in community psychology; Recent community researches in Indian socio- cultural context: Effects of various socio- cultural issues on individual and community well-being.

The course is aimed at offering a theoretical understanding of what are emotions, what is the nature of emotion, and how do emotion - cognition interact to influence behavior.

The implications of natural, built and social environment on human functioning, Making sense of environment-environmental perception and cognition, Nature of environmental attitudes and implications for inculcating pro-environmental attitudes, Various kinds of environmental stressors and human response to these stressors, Psychological analysis of climate change related issues, Psychology and energy conservation- social and collective dilemmas and individual interests, Environmental disasters and disaster preparedness, Assessing environmental risks, Place attachment, territoriality, personal space and notion of privacy and identity issues, Designing better environments and role of psychological factors in the design process, Examining specific built environments.

This course will provide a bird’s eye view of the emergence and development of psychology as a formal ‘scientific’ and ‘modern’ discipline. It traces the history of the origins of the discipline, in both ancient and modern times. It also traces the growth of the discipline in modern India. Students will learn about the major perspectives in psychology and the individuals responsible for articulating them.

Psychological Science- Assumptions, schools, methods of doing psychology research, The relationship between brain, body and mental functioning, Sensation, perception and making sense of the world, Consciousness, Life span development and motor and language development, Nature and nurture controversy, The learning process and some important explanations of how we learn, Meaning of motivation and explanations, Theories of emotions and expression and regulation of emotions, Basic cognitive processes, Language development, why we remember and why we forget- some explanations, Different kinds of intelligence, explanations of creativity, Differences among individuals and explanations for personality differences, Application of psychology to everyday life- enhancing health and well-being, performance, social relations, and sensitivity to environmental, social and cultural contexts.

Introduction to organizational behaviour, Historical development of the field and some challenges in contemporary times, Learning and perceptual processes in organizations and their implications for work-life,Work related attitudes- job satisfaction, organizational commitment, organizational justice, organizational citizenship behaviour, Individual differences related to personality, emotions and abilities and functioning in organization, Group processes in organizations, Formation of groups and teams, Effective teams, Communication in organizations, Social influence processes in organizations, influencing people, power dynamics and politics and impact on organizational functioning, Theories and styles of leadership in organization and their impact on organizational functioning, Organizational ethos and culture and its impact on productivity and well- being, Various kinds of organizational structures and their effectiveness, managing organizations in times of change.

Positive Psychology: A historical and contextual overview; Relationship between Indian Psychology and Positive Psychology; Correlates and predictors of life satisfaction and subjective well-being across various cultures; Latest researches on self-esteem, optimism, flow, post-traumatic growth, positive ageing, character strengths, etc.; Major theories and models within positive psychology - Self-Determination theory, Broaden-and-Build theory, Authentic Happiness, Psychological Well-being, etc., Interpersonal character strengths & well- being; Specific Coping Approaches: meditation, yoga and spirituality; Future of the Field

Psychological Interventions course aims to enhance students’ knowledge of the theory, application and evaluation of a variety of interventions specifically designed to enhance the quality of life. The course includes advanced theoretical, methodological, and applied aspects of psychological intervention research in various areas of Applied Psychology.

To equip students with concepts of behavioral assessment and their practical utility. To familiarize with test construction and its methodological principles. To develop the ability to administer, adapt and revalidate a psychological test.

To familiarize students with psychological concepts underlying decision making, and offer a widened scope for decision-making research

The course will introduce students to selected topics in Psychology as decided by the instructor.

The course will introduce students to major social issues facing the society and help them appreciate the relevance of psychology theory and research to the understanding of these issues. The course will provide a balance between major social psychology perspectives, research in the field and introduce students to the various intervention strategies related to social issues. The policy implications of social psychology research and interventions will also be discussed.

The course will introduce students to major health & wellbeing related issues in individual and group life and provide an up-to-date and thorough grounding in the theories, concepts and empirical findings in social psychology of health and wellbeing. Students will learn about the issues such as stress, stigma, stereotypes, discrimination, social identity, depression, social support, collective participation and emotions. The course will help students appreciate the relevance of social psychology for maintaining positive health behaviors and enhancing personal and collective wellbeing.

The course will focus on current relevant and emerging issues, and experiments in the field of cognitive psychology.

The course is aimed at offering an advance understanding of a discrete research problem in cognitive psychology (e.g., functional – locational specialization, modularity of the mind, learning- memory, executive functions, cognitive and motor control)

This course examines the dynamics of leadership and change processes in society and in organisations drawing on the research inspired by social identity and self-categorisation theories. It will focus on - Great man and the cult of personality, Issues of context, contingency, transaction and transformation, Groups, social identity and leadership, Leadership as a group process, Prototypicality and leadership effectiveness, Gender and Leadership, Ethical leadership and Political leadership, A look at Followership, Leaders as entrepreneurs of identity and emotion, Can I be a leader? Understanding leadership as identity management. Leadership and transformation of social reality

Personality: Meaning & Assessment. Psychoanalytic & Neo-Psychoanalytic Approach ; Behavioural Approach; Cognitive Approach; Social- Cognitive Approach; Humanistic Approach; The Traits Approach; Models of healthy personality: the notion of the mature person, the self-actualizing personality etc. Personality disorders; Psychotherapeutic techniques and Yoga & Meditation; Indian perspective on personality; Personality in Socio-cultural context.

The course will enable students to review major theories of psychology, the historical background of the theories as well key issues and concepts of each. The course will also provide students an understanding of the propositions of each theory, advances, research support and a critique of the theory. The course will provide brief discussions of concurrent trends and future directions of each theory.

The social being- introducing the social psychological approach, Historical roots, theories and methods. Person and social perception and social judgements. Social cognition and social thinking. The social self- cognitive, affective and behavioural aspects of self. Positive social behaviours- altruism, cooperation and volunteerism. Individuals in groups-social facilitation, loafing, conformity, compliance. Social influence, manipulation and power- bases of power. Intergroup relations- explanations and managing intergroup relations. Collective behaviour- crowds and mobs- negative and positive aspects of collective behaviour. Aggression and violence- theories and determinants. Reducing aggression and violence. Applications of social psychology- health and well-being, law and organizational contexts.

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This is easily one of the most common misconceptions about PhDs, and often the most misleading one of all. Reality check: you don’t have to be the cream of the crop to pursue one.

Most of what’s being done during a doctoral research degree is conducting comprehensive and original research on a particular subject before publishing a dissertation.

Nowhere does it state that you need to have exceptional grades to apply.

All it takes is hard work and dedication for anyone to pursue a PhD, regardless of the field.

Pursuing PhD research is known to be demanding in nature. But that doesn’t mean you’ll be stuck working night and day in a laboratory the entire time.

In today’s age, most schools encourage their students to strike a balance between spending time in the labs working on their thesis and making time for their personal life.

By getting the rest you need and allowing yourself to take a break, it ensures the quality of your work is not compromised and you don’t end up experiencing burnout.

Since it’s the highest level of academic qualification there is, one might think that they’d have to go through all the educational stages to qualify for a PhD programme.

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Several schools across the globe like in the United States and Canada allow students to enrol in their PhD-level programmes right after their Bachelor’s as long as they meet the admission criteria and the necessary requirements.

If you want to fast-track your academic journey, this is an option worth considering.

The whole purpose of pursuing a PhD is to eventually become an independent researcher.

With that in mind and everything else you’ve achieved academically thus far, do you think your supervisor would be spoon-feeding information and micromanaging you at this level?

Remember, this isn’t an internship. Your supervisors will always be there when you need feedback or advice.

But this is an opportunity to take ownership of your work and create your own path.

Indeed, those who want to enter the field of academic teaching and research are required to have a PhD.

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For instance, a few examples of non-academic industries one can enter with a doctorate include arts and humanities, chemical sciences, biological and medical sciences, engineering, and many more.

False narratives and common misconceptions have painted the life of a PhD student to be boring, lonely, and unfulfilling when it is nothing like that in reality.

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On top of that, you’ll have your fellow students and supervisor celebrate small wins and big milestones together, making the long journey worthwhile.

You’ll be surprised to know that not all research studies result in groundbreaking scientific discoveries that make headlines.

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