PhD

Stir at convocation: Research scholar accuses Phd guides of 'seeking bribes' from students; submits letter to TN governor

Research scholar at the state-run Bharathiar University, Coimbatore created a stir on Monday when he handed over a letter to Governor R N Ravi at the convocation ceremony alleging that “some PhD guides” demand bribe from students and force them to do “personal work” before clearing their viva voce.

14 October 2024, 14:23 IST

Stir at convocation: Research scholar accuses Phd guides of 'seeking bribes' from students; submits letter to Tamil Nadu governor

Stir at convocation: Research scholar accuses Phd guides of 'seeking bribes' from students; submits letter to TN governor

14 October 2024, 14:23 IST

PhD scholar found dead at IIT Kanpur; 4th suspected suicide in one year

Pragati Kharya, a resident of Sanigawan in Kanpur who was pursuing a PhD in Earth Sciences, committed suicide inside her hostel room D-116 in hall number-4 during the intervening night, but the matter came to light on Thursday noon, they said.

10 October 2024, 14:05 IST

PhD scholar found dead at IIT Kanpur; 4th suspected suicide in one year

10 October 2024, 14:05 IST

IIMA announces reservation in PhD admissions from 2025 as per 'govt guidelines'

Notably, the IIMA informed the Gujarat High Court last year that it may implement reservation for the Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes, Other Backward Classes (OBCs), as well as disabled candidates in doctoral programmes from 2025.

24 September 2024, 07:56 IST

IIMA announces reservation in PhD admissions from 2025 as per 'govt guidelines'

24 September 2024, 07:56 IST

ISRO chairman S Somanath receives PhD from IIT-Madras at the age of 60

To honour Somanath’s contributions to Indian science, especially his role in the successful launch of India’s third unmanned moon mission, the institute relaxed its rule and awarded the doctorate degree to Somanath on the dais at its 61st convocation ceremony.

19 July 2024, 11:06 IST

ISRO chairman S Somanath receives PhD from IIT-Madras at the age of 60

19 July 2024, 11:06 IST

Jailed Maoist leader may soon enrol for PhD after Bengal govt intervenes

Dam, an accused in cases of multiple attacks and killings, was being shifted from the correctional home in Hooghly district to Bardhaman and security will be provided for his visit to the university campus in the town, said Correctional Administration Minister Akhil Giri.

14 July 2024, 15:13 IST

Jailed Maoist leader may soon enrol for PhD after Bengal govt intervenes

14 July 2024, 15:13 IST

Universities can use NET score for admission to PhD programmes in place of entrance tests: UGC

The Student Federation of India, however, opposed the move and said that it is another step towards exclusion.

28 March 2024, 16:38 IST

Universities can use NET score for admission to PhD programmes in place of entrance tests: UGC

28 March 2024, 16:38 IST

Rajasthan's doctorate nurses cannot use 'Dr' with their names

The medical and health department of Rajasthan has denied these nurses the permission to use the ‘Dr’ with their names, citing confusion among patients regarding actual medical doctors and doctorate nurses.

12 February 2024, 12:45 IST

Rajasthan's doctorate nurses cannot use 'Dr' with their names

12 February 2024, 12:45 IST

Explained | Difference between MPhil and PhD

The UGC on Wednesday warned universities against offering MPhil degrees, saying such degrees are not recognised, and asked varsities to take immediate steps to stop admissions to such programmes for the 2023-24 academic year.

27 December 2023, 13:24 IST

Explained | Difference between MPhil and PhD

27 December 2023, 13:24 IST

‘Isec has to get varsity or deemed varsity tag to grant PhD’

However, authorities of Isec said that the proposal is still under consideration.

15 August 2023, 23:42 IST

‘Isec has to get varsity or deemed varsity tag to grant PhD’

15 August 2023, 23:42 IST

UGC backtracks on mandatory PhD for assistant profs

'The National Eligibility Test, State Eligibility Test and State Level Eligibility Test shall be the minimum criteria for direct recruitment,' the UGC Chairman said.

05 July 2023, 12:10 IST

UGC reverses decision on mandatory PhD for recruitment of assistant professors, NET to be minimum criteria

UGC backtracks on mandatory PhD for assistant profs

05 July 2023, 12:10 IST