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

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    Puneet Singh Alumni at LPU Jalandhar | Scholar-Level 17

    4 years ago
    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 d
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    Niharika Singh | Guide-Level 15

    4 years ago
    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
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    Navneet Kaur | Guide-Level 14

    4 years ago
    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. )
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    Priya Singh | Guide-Level 13

    4 years ago
    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 tha
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    Rajdeep Sharma Alumni of Lovely Professional University | Guide-Level 15

    4 years ago
    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
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    sartaj cheema | Guide-Level 11

    5 years ago
    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/.
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    Vishal Singh Education Consultant | Guide-Level 13

    4 years ago
    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 un
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    Roma Nath BTech - MTech Biotechnology | Guide-Level 13

    4 years ago
    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 improv
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    surbhi

    4 years ago
    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. )
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    priya chopra | Contributor-Level 8

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

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