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

Yes you can do PhD even if you have a gap in your study. 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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Yes, you can do a Ph.D. Lpu is best for research.

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Yes, 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.

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Yes we can do Ph.D. after gap.

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Yes, you can do a Ph.D. even if you have an education gap.

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Yes you can apply and 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 if working somewhere or You just need to clarify the gap period and show proof that what you have done during this time period. Other than Engineering disciplines, Students who have done their Masters in Distance Mode are eligible for the Ph.D. programme.

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Yes, we can pursue Ph.D. after a gap.

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