Can a GATE qualified MA in English student get admission for PhD course with stipend?

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Vikash Kumar Gupta | Contributor-Level 10

a year ago

Yes, a GATE-qualified student with an MA in English can apply for a PhD programme and may receive a stipend. Although GATE is mainly linked with the engineering and technology fields, some institutions may allow the acceptance of GATE scores in interdisciplinary programs, including those of humanities.
Stipend Details:
Stipend Amount: PhD students are paid a monthly stipend of 31,000 for the first two years as Junior Research Fellows (JRF). It increases to 35,000 in subsequent years as a Senior Research Fellow (SRF).
Eligibility: Candidates who had earned a valid GATE score and were registered at approved PhD programs at participating GAT

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