Can we do Ph.D. if there is a gap in studies after completion of Masters?

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Puneet Singh · Answer

Hello Nikki, Yes, you can do a Ph.D. if there is a gap after the completion of your master's. You just need to clarify the gap period and show proof that what you have done during this time period. For more details of a Ph.D. programme, you may refer to the official website of LPU as LPU is the best university to complete a Ph.D. It is not difficult to get admission to Ph.D. if you are good at research work. To increase your chances to get admission in Ph.D. you should have a good academic record and area of research you want to work in. There are many universities which offer the Ph.D. programme, LPU is one of the best university to do Ph.D. to enhance your knowledge in the research area. Let me share something about the Ph.D. programme at LPU. Eligibility Criteria :Eligibility: You should have a minimum of 55% marks in your master's degree in a relevant subject. After that, you have to qualify if the LPU NEST exam if have not qualified national level test such as GATE UGC NET CSIR, GPAT etc. The entrance will have 70% weightage in selection. After that, you have to appear for an interview and qualify for the same and have 30% weightage for the final selection. You may avail of scholarships also on the basis of LPU NEST or National Level Test. There is a special scholarship for female students to pursue a full-time or part-time Ph.D. at LPU. The highlight of the programme is the Flexi-Course Work option specially designed to accommodate professionals wherein a student can choose the best-suited option to complete the course work. Option 1 Classes on weekends (Saturday & Sunday only) Option 2 4 days course work every month (Preferably every second week: Thu-Sun) Note: LPU is not offering this option of coursework to agriculture students. Option 3 15 days of course work (In the month of April/May ) LPU researchers won a huge research grant worth 10.8 Million through Indo Canadian Impact project from DBT, GOI. For more details, you may call on the numbers; Tel: +91-1824-404404 Toll Free: 1800 102 4431 Toll Free: 1800 274 0615 I hope this helps Thanks.

Niharika Singh · Answer

Hi, Yes, you can do a Ph.D. even if you have an education gap. You only need to be hard-working, studious, focused on your domain of study. At the same time, for Ph.D. you always do possess a research-oriented approach. LPU also does possess highly advanced Laboratories with cutting-edge infrastructure. Both Full Time & Part-time Ph.D. programs are available in LPU. In Case of Ph.D. Part-Time programme, applicants are required to submit NOC (No Objection Certificate from their employer at the time of admission. Other than Engineering disciplines, Students who have done their Masters in Distance Mode are eligible for the Ph.D. programme. The duration of the Ph.D. programme will be Minimum 3 Years & Maximum 6 Years (2 Years extra relaxation is also there for the female students). LPU offers flexible course work in three different options, and the tentative schedule is mentioned below: Option I Duration - One semester - August to November 2021 - Saturdays 03:00 P. M. - 05:00 P. M. Sundays 09:00 A. M. - 04:00 P. M. Option II Duration - 4 days* every month (*preferably every second week (Thursday-Sunday) September to December 2021- 09:00 A. M. - 06:00 P. M. (daily) Option III Duration - 15 days - November to December 2021 - 09:00 A. M. - 06:00 P. M. (daily) For Full-Time Ph.D. students : After presenting a State-Of-the-Art (SOTA) seminar, there is a fair chance for the students to pursue a teaching assistantship in LPU only. Though the selection completely depends upon the selection committee & requirement. Scholarship Opportunity: There are huge scholarship opportunities for the Ph.D. students 1) Upto 90% for Full Time and 70% for Part-Time based on LPU NEST cut off 2) Scholarship of up to 90% of the Programme fee is offered in Ph.D. programs based on GATE/ GPAT/ SPM/ JRF/ NET (LS)/ affiliations and/ or research outcomes. I hope this helps Thanks.

Navneet Kaur · Answer

YES!Here you can find every detail regarding Ph.D. scholarship in LPU. Lovely Professional University strongly believes in the fact that monetary constraints should not be an obstacle for a student to have access to quality education. So the University offers India's the largest Private Fee and Scholarship. The objective of the scheme is to realize the vast talents that may be hidden due to financial constraints. Under this scheme, students have been awarded with scholarship worth 100+ crores in last year only. 1. On the basis of Performance in LPUNEST (Ph.D. ) The categories of scholarship are based upon performance in LPUNEST (Ph.D. ). The cut-off for each category will be announced along with the result of respective schedule. Performance in LPUNEST (Ph.D. ) For Full Time Ph.D. Programmes Scholarship Percentage Applicable For Part Time Ph.D. Programmes Scholarship Percentage Applicable LPUNEST score more than or equal to Category I cut-off 90% of Programme Fee 70% of Programme Fee LPUNEST score more than or equal to Category II cut-off 70% of Programme Fee 50% of Programme Fee LPUNEST score more than or equal to Category III cut-off 50% of Programme Fee 30% of Programme Fee Scholarships upto 90% of programme fee are offered to research associates in centrally funded labs, Professionals working in Industry/Corporate/Teaching and candidates with various research achievements.

Priya Singh · Answer

If you plan on taking a gap year, it will not affect your chances of getting admissions in universities for pursuing Ph.D. There are several top-notch institutions which offer the course in our country. But if I can advise you for the same I would recommend that LPU is the best place to do PhD along with your current job ( if you are working) as they provide flexible options to study a PhD. It is not difficult to get admission to Ph.D. if you are good at research work. To increase your chances to get admission in Ph.D. , you should have a good academic record and the area of research you want to work in. There are many universities that offer the Ph.D. programme, LPU is one of the best universities to do Ph.D. to enhance your knowledge in the research area. These are some relevant details of PhD in of Lovely Professional University:*Eligibility Criteria (Qualifying Exam)* Masters degree with 55%* marks in aggregate in a relevant discipline or equivalent, subject to qualifying LPUNEST and Interview. Other conditions, as prescribed in the Guidelines for Degree of Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D. ) programmes. 5% relaxation to SC/ST/OBC (non-creamy layer) / differently-able candidates. *Selection Criteria:* * An applicant will be short-listed for an interview on the basis of his/ her score in the entrance examination LPUNEST (Ph.D. ). * The final selection for admission in Ph.D. will be based on the performance in Entrance Test (70% weightage) and Interview (30% weight-ag) subject to scoring minimum marks in the Interview. *Exemption from Entrance Test* Applicants who have qualified UGC (NET/ JRF)/ CSIR (NET/ JRF)/ ICAR (JRF/ SRF) examination/ SLET (Punjab only)/ GATE or GPAT scorecard/ ICAR (NET), SPM, Teacher Fellowship holder or passed M.Phil. Programme (in Regular mode only) are exempted from LPUNEST (Ph.D. ). Note: * Exemption is for LPUNEST (Ph.D. ) only but the applicant will have to fill the LPUNEST (Ph.D. ) form and appear for the Interview. The applicants are required to bring the original documents against which exemption is sought at the time of interview. * GATE/GPAT score should be valid at the time of admission. * The final selection for admission in Ph.D. will be based on the performance in Entrance Test (70% weightage) and Interview (30% weightage) subject to scoring minimum marks in the Interview. However, if anyone is exempted from LPUNEST (Ph.D. ) entrance test, then 100% weightage will be given to the Interview only. I hope this helps Thanks!

Rajdeep Sharma · Answer

Hi Nikki, even if having a gap in education doesn't matter if you are having zeal of grabbing Higher Education. You only need to be hard working, studious, focused to your domain of study. At the same time for Ph.D. you always do possess research oriented approach. I had pursued my B.Tech. MBA from one of the renowned & globally esteemed University of India I. e Lovely Professional University. I had been placed well in corporate Industry but at the same time I do prefer to pursue my Ph.D. from here itself in Part time mode. I have chosen LPU again for my further higher studies because I am definite to get excellent & flawless guidance from my respected & highly qualified guide / professors. At the same time, LPU also do possess highly advanced Laboratories with cutting edge infrastructure. Some highlights of MBA programme what I find worth to be mentioned are as below, Both Full Time & Part time Ph.D. programs are available in LPU. In Case of Ph.D. Part Time programme, applicants are required to submit NOC (No Objection Certificate from their employer at the time of admission. Other than Engineering disciplines, Students who have done their Masters in Distance Mode, are eligible for Ph.D. programme. Duration of Ph.D. programme will be Minimum 3 Years & Maximum 6 Years (2 Years extra relaxation is also there for the female students). LPU offers flexible course work in three different options and tentative schedule is mentioned below: Option I Duration - One semester - August to November 2021 - Saturdays 03:00 P. M. - 05:00 P. M. Sundays 09:00 A. M. - 04:00 P. M. Option II Duration - 4 days* every month (*preferably every second week (Thursday-Sunday) September to December 2021- 09:00 A. M. - 06:00 P. M. (daily) Option III Duration - 15 days - November to December 2021 - 09:00 A. M. - 06:00 P. M. (daily) For Full Time Ph.D. students : After presenting a State-Of-the-Art (SOTA) seminar, there is fair chance to the students to pursue teaching assistantship in LPU only. Though the selection is completely depends upon selection committee & requirement. Scholarship Opportunity: There are huge scholarship opportunities for the Ph.D. students 1) Upto 90% for Full Time and 70% for Part Time on the basis of LPU NEST cut off 2) Scholarship of up to 90% of the Programme fee is offered in Ph.D. programmes on the basis of GATE/ GPAT/ SPM/ JRF/ NET (LS)/ affiliations and/ or research outcomes. Hope this helps !

Vishal Singh · Answer

Yes, of course, you can do Ph.D. after completion of your master's. It does not matter how much gap is there. You just need to show the gap certificate while taking admissions such as work experience or any other. LPU is the best place to do PhD along with our current job as they provide flexible options to study a PhD. Let me share details. t is not difficult to get admission to Ph.D. if you are good at research work. To increase your chances to get admission in Ph.D. , you should have a good academic record and area of research you want to work in. There are many universities which offer the Ph.D. programme, LPU is one of the best university to do Ph.D. to enhance your knowledge in the research area. Let me share something about the Ph.D. programme at LPU. *Eligibility Criteria (Qualifying Exam)* Masters degree with 55%* marks in aggregate in a relevant discipline or equivalent, subject to qualifying LPUNEST and Interview. Other conditions, as prescribed in the Guidelines for Degree of Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D. ) programmes. 5% relaxation to SC/ST/OBC (non-creamy layer) / differently-able candidates. *Selection Criteria:* * An applicant will be short-listed for an interview on the basis of his/ her score in the entrance examination LPUNEST (Ph.D. ). * The final selection for admission in Ph.D. will be based on the performance in Entrance Test (70% weightage) and Interview (30% weightage) subject to scoring minimum marks in the Interview. *Exemption from Entrance Test* Applicants who have qualified UGC (NET/ JRF)/ CSIR (NET/ JRF)/ ICAR (JRF/ SRF) examination/ SLET (Punjab only)/ GATE or GPAT score card/ ICAR (NET), SPM, Teacher Fellowship holder or passed M.Phil. Programme (in Regular mode only) are exempted from LPUNEST (Ph.D. ). Note: * Exemption is for LPUNEST (Ph.D. ) only but the applicant will have to fill the LPUNEST (Ph.D. ) form and appear for the Interview. The applicants are required to bring the original documents against which exemption is sought at the time of interview. * GATE/GPAT score should be valid at the time of admission. * The final selection for admission in Ph.D. will be based on the performance in Entrance Test (70% weightage) and Interview (30% weightage) subject to scoring minimum marks in the Interview. However, if anyone is exempted from LPUNEST (Ph.D. ) entrance test, then 100% weightage will be given to the Interview only. For more about PhD and the flexible coursework, please refer to the LPU website. I hope this help

sartaj cheema · Answer

Yes. You can proceed for Ph.D. if there is gap in studies after Masters, you only need to produce Gap Affidavit in prescribed format and satisfying other Significant eligibility criteria. As per the feedback from one the research scholar LPU provides dedicated research infrastructure in the form of CIF-Central Instrumentation Facility of LPU houses a wide range of high-end instruments for pushing the boundaries of research in Science and technology to higher level. To know more kindly visit their website www.lpu.in. https://www.lpu.in/academics/research.php & https://nest.lpu.in/phd/.

Roma Nath · Answer

A Ph.D. is a globally recognised postgraduate academic degree awarded by universities and higher education institutions to a candidate who has submitted a thesis or dissertation, based on extensive and original research in their chosen field. The specificities of Ph.D. degrees vary depending on where you are and what subject you're studying. Indeed taking a gap year will NOT affect your chances of getting admissions in universities for pursuing Ph.D. In fact it will help you holistically develop and it will help you get a clarity about what do you want to do. If you're using the gap year to get real-life work experience, it will improve your potential to do a Ph.D. The reason is simply that you'll have a clearer idea of why you're going to graduation school. Real-life work experience goes a very long way to broadening one's world view. You'll learn what's needed to succeed, what's needed to be able to afford a house/car/spouse/children. You'll learn that you only have so much time to spare and that graduation school might not be worth it. And if you do choose to go to graduation school after all, you'll have a much clearer idea what exactly you want out of it. Since motivation is a key factor in any endeavor, this improves your ability to complete the Ph.D.

surbhi · Answer

YES!Here you can find every detail regarding Ph.D. scholarship in LPU. Lovely Professional University strongly believes in the fact that monetary constraints should not be an obstacle for a student to have access to quality education. So the University offers India's the largest Private Fee and Scholarship. The objective of the scheme is to realize the vast talents that may be hidden due to financial constraints. Under this scheme, students have been awarded with scholarship worth 100+ crores in last year only. 1. On the basis of Performance in LPUNEST (Ph.D. ) The categories of scholarship are based upon performance in LPUNEST (Ph.D. ). The cut-off for each category will be announced along with the result of respective schedule. Performance in LPUNEST (Ph.D. ) For Full Time Ph.D. Programmes Scholarship Percentage Applicable For Part Time Ph.D. Programmes Scholarship Percentage Applicable LPUNEST score more than or equal to Category I cut-off 90% of Programme Fee 70% of Programme Fee LPUNEST score more than or equal to Category II cut-off 70% of Programme Fee 50% of Programme Fee LPUNEST score more than or equal to Category III cut-off 50% of Programme Fee 30% of Programme Fee Scholarships upto 90% of programme fee are offered to research associates in centrally funded labs, Professionals working in Industry/Corporate/Teaching and candidates with various research achievements.

priya chopra · Answer

Yes, you can do a Ph.D. if there is a gap after the completion of your Masters.

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