Can you suggest some institutes for part-time Ph.D? .

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pooja jadav · Answer

Lovely Professional University is resolved to give a remarkable domain to ensure Research and Development. LPU offers a remarkable scholastic condition that invigorates innovativeness and basic reasoning and gives driving force to enrolling, supporting, and growing exceptionally enthusiastic specialists. A part-time Ph.D. is a good option for professionals who don't want to leave their job but still want to grow academically. At LPU, the Flexi-mode helps scholars fulfill their dreams of upgrading themselves academically. For exam pattern, click on your desired course, you will move to the related page where on top you will find drop-down tabs for INFORMATION, PROCESS, FEE AND SCHOLARSHIP, TEST CITIES, IMPORTANT DATES, RESULT, APPLY NOW/log in. After you click on them you get various details about the concerned tabs. Hope this information is helpful!

Puneet Singh · Answer

Dear Mani, The following are the best institutes for part-time Ph.D. programme- IITs NITs Amity LPU Shardha Dr. CV Raman Being alumni of LPU, I would like to share the information about Ph.D. at LPU. LPU is one of the best universities to do a Ph.D. to enhance your knowledge in the research area. Let me share something about the Ph.D. programme at LPU. Research Achievement: 1. Stanford University ranks 13 LPU faculty members amongst the top 2% of scientists in the world: Thirteen Lovely Professional University professors have been ranked amongst the top 2 percent of scientists in the world by the prestigious Stanford University in the United States. The list has been created by Dr. John Loannidis, Professor at Stanford University, and his research team to provide a complete look at citation metrics. 2. Researchers endorse 'Wild Himalayan Fig' aka Bedu as a natural pain reliever: In a study, researchers found Wild Himalayan fig scientifically known as Ficus Palmata is the safest alternative to synthetic pain relievers like Aspirin and Diclofenac. Wild Himalayan fig can be used as a nutraceutical product to reduce pain in the human body. \ Eligibility: You should have a minimum of 55% marks in your master's degree in a relevant subject. After that, you have to qualify for the LPU NEST exam if you have not qualified for a 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 the Indo Canadian Impact project from DBT, GOI. For more details, you may refer to the LPU website. I hope this helps Thanks.

Rajdeep Sharma · Answer

Well for pursuing Ph.D. you always do possess research oriented approach. In doctoral level study, you need to be highly focused & methodical to your domain of study so that you could be able to complete your Ph.D. in minimum time frame with Good Research Publication. I had pursued my B.Tech. MBA from one of the renowned & globally esteemed University of India I. e Lovely Professional University. Now planning to pursue Ph.D. in Part time mode from LPU itself. Both Full Time & Part time Ph.D. programs are available in LPU. It will not very difficult to get admission in Ph.D. programme in LPU if you prepared well. Admission steps involved 55% in Post-Graduation (in relevant subject) + LPU NEST Exam + Interview. You will get proper guidance with sample questions, question paper pattern, Syllabus etc. Before taking up Exam & Interview. LPU offers flexible course work in three different options : Option I Duration - One semester - every Saturdays & Sundays Option II Duration - 4 days every month Option III Duration - 15 days Special Benefit 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 majorly in the following basis (Upto 90% for Full Time and 70% for Part Time) 1) On the basis of LPU NEST cut off 2) On the basis of GATE/ GPAT/ SPM/ JRF/ NET (LS)/ affiliations and/ or research outcomes provided candidate working in Defence Labs / ICAR / ICMR / Comes /DRDO/CSIR/Space-Atomic. 3) Based on Scopus or Web of Science Indexed Publications excluding ESCI (Emerging Source Citation index) or Patents. 4) To Industry Professionals from Private / Public listed companies (depends upon standard of company) & many more options in terms of scholarship. For more details you may visit LPU website.

Sunita Singh · Answer

Lovely Professional University is really good University. Right from the teachers to placements, everything amazing and taken care of. I really feel as alumni of LPU, that it is one of the best institution and really works hard to better its students in every way possible. Lovely Professional University is committed to providing an outstanding environment for excellence in Research and Development in all the disciplines. The gamut of LPU research activities make it a unique academic environment that stimulates creativity and critical thinking, and providing impetus to recruiting, supporting, and developing highly-skilled motivated researchers. Lovely Professional University is conducting a National Entrance and Scholarship Test (LPUNEST) for Ph.D. aspirants. Students studying in Post-Graduation can apply for LPUNEST (Ph.D. ). Since its inception in 2009, more than 50,000 students are appearing in this exam (LPUNEST) every year. The test will be conducted through online mode throughout the country for all disciplines as per the schedule mentioned under the head "Important Dates". LPU follows the eligibility norms very stringently, so the research scholar has to fulfill the criteria. LPU offers flexible coursework options- 1) Classes on weekends (Saturday & Sunday only) 2) 4 days course work every month (Preferably every second week: Thu-Sun) 3)15 days course work (November/December) The eligibility is: Masters degree with 55% aggregate marks in a relevant discipline or equivalent, subject to clearing LPUNEST and Interview. If you are UGC/NET qualified then you are exempted from LPUNEST but to avail the maximum scholarship it is advisable to appear in LPUNEST.

Roma Nath · Answer

Many students aim for a Ph.D. but it takes time and a lot of effort. Ph.D. is the degree that someone pursues after completing his or her Masters in a particular field of study. A Self-researched Thesis paper or dissertation is to be submitted to the University authority during Ph.D. is the highest university degree that can be obtained in a field of study. Majority of students who take up academics as their career have the dream to pursue a Ph.D. After studying for many years and completing Bachelors & Masters, it becomes tough for a student to invest three to five more years to academic studies and research. Part-Time Ph.D. The programme which is offered by many universities & colleges in India helps those students who want to work on something else while getting a Ph.D. It merely means that an individual can pursue a Ph.D. according to his or her convenience and pace in a part-time Ph.D. programme. There are many rules & regulations need to be followed while taking on Part-Time Ph.D. programme. Different universities & colleges have various Sets of rules that you can find on the official websites of the universities & colleges. Few good universities from where you can do a part time Ph.D. are:- Amrita University, Coimbatore. Andhra University College of Law, Visakhapatnam. Bharathiar University, Coimbatore. BITS Pilani, Rajasthan. Delhi Technological University, Delhi. Dr B. R Ambedkar University, Agra. Global Centre for Clinical Research. Lovely Professional University, Punjab. VIT University, Chennai. SRM University, Tamil Nadu. CAN BE FEW GOOD CHOICES FOR PURSUING Ph.D.

Mehar Sharma · Answer

LPU is committed to provide an outstanding environment for excellence in Research and Development in all the disciplines. The gamut of LPU research activities make it a unique academic environment that stimulates creativity and critical thinking, and provides impetus to recruiting, supporting, and developing highly-skilled motivated researchers. LPU offers Ph.D. in both full time and in part mode. 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. Eligibility Criteria - Masters degree with 55% marks in aggregate in a relevant discipline or equivalent, subject to qualifying LPU NEST and Interview. So, qualifying the Eligibility can proceed for Admissions. - Applicants having relevant Post Graduation degree in Engineering are only allowed to apply for the Ph.D. in engineering disciplines. E. g. applicants with M.Tech/ME in CSE would apply for Ph.D. (CSE), and applicants with MCA or M.Sc. (CS/IT) degree should apply for Ph.D. (Computer Applications). - The applicants with Masters degree in distance education or online mode are not allowed to take admission in the Ph.D. Engineering Programmes. - An applicant who has completed Company Secretary CS course from The Institute of Company Secretaries of India (ICSI) with Minimum of 55% aggregate marks is eligible to apply for admission Ph.D. (Commerce) and Ph.D. (Management). Click here to view Recognition Letter on ICSI Website. - An applicant who has completed Chartered Accountancy CA course from The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) with Minimum of 55% aggregate marks is eligible to apply for admission in Ph.D. (Commerce). LPU conducts LPU NEST for Ph.D. aspirants. Research Scholars studying in Post-Graduation can apply for LPU NEST. LPU NEST provides an extensive opportunity to the aspirants who wish to join Ph.D. programme at LPU and pursue their career in the direction of research. The purview of this exam is to identify Ph.D. aspirants that have potential to engage in ground-breaking research and inspire future generations. This test will have two fold advantage as it will act as Entrance Test as well as Scholarship Test. Last date of Registration is 26th May 2021, so refer the official website to apply for it.

Vihan Shergill · Answer

Being studied at LPU I would like to say that LPU has a very simple admission process when it comes to Ph.D. For admission to Ph.D. the criteria are 55% aggregates marks in your Masters and you have to qualify interview along with LPU NEST. Also, LPU is the only university in India that gives multiple coursework options for Ph.D. (Part-time) students. LPU follows the eligibility norms very stringently, so the research scholar has to fulfill the criteria. LPU offers flexible coursework options- 1) Classes on weekends (Saturday & Sunday only) 2) 4 days course work every month (Preferably every second week: Thu-Sun) 3)15 days course work (November/December) During your coursework, you will taught courses like Research Methodology, Foundations of Research, Research Writing and Presentation. The eligibility is: Masters degree with 55% aggregate marks in a relevant discipline or equivalent, subject to clearing LPU NEST and Interview. If you are UGC/NET qualified then you are exempted from LPU NEST but to avail the maximum scholarship it is advisable to appear in LPU NEST. LPU has the most advanced labs dedicated to research work. Many labs are maintained by Cisco, Cadence. LPU also has a Central Instrumentation Facility which is one of its kind. It has high-end instruments and these instruments and facilities help the faculty members, research scholars, and students to carry out globally competitive research in basic, applied, and medical sciences. The Lab has many instruments like Powder X-ray diffractometer, Differential Scanning Calorimeter, Density Meter, Viscometer, Probe Sonicator, Gas Chromatograph and Mass Spectrometer, and much more. I would suggest going for LPU if you are thinking of pursuing a Ph.D. LPU has over 2300 highly qualified faculty, and most of them are either Ph.D. or pursuing Ph.D. You can interact with the faculty members of other domains and they can be your guides, co-guides. For more information regarding Ph.D. you can give a call on 01824-404404.

Group Captain Vinayak Deodhar · Answer

Hello Manish, Part-time Ph.D- As per my understanding and information, Ph.D is not regular college work. One works with guide to carry out research on a given topic in ones free time. Hence, it's in a way part-time only!

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