How many years does one need to spend to complete PhD?

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Virajita Bisht · Answer

The ideal number of years for a PhD are 3-5 years. While a 3-5 years of PhD prepares an individual to start their careers early, ahead of others. This time is also considered enough to conduct and conclude any experimental research for bringing out the desired PhD results for the presentation of the

Sunita Singh · Answer

As a faculty and a ex Ph.D. student, I can say you can complete between 3-5 years, Some highlights what I find worth to be mentioned are as belows, 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. 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. For example candidates from Centrally Funded Research Labs/ Industry Professionals/ Teaching Fraternity etc. Are considered for various Scholarships.

preeti gogna · Answer

Hi Sahiba, it totally depends on your hardwork, your financial status, your guide as to how long you are going to take to complete your doctorate degree. Since I am a post graduate in English I am myself thinking of pursuing Ph.D. through distance learning at LPU. There are many universities that offer Ph.D. in various modes namely, distance, part time and regular modes. I have chosen LPU because the course content is cutting edge without burdening the student with unnecessary academic processes. For a 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. 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, affiliations. For example candidates from Centrally Funded Research Labs, Industry Professionals, Teaching Fraternity etc. Are considered for various Scholarship.

Arshiya Singh · Answer

As per my research and knowledge, a Ph.D. scholar needs a minimum of 3 years and a maximum of 6 years to complete his/her Ph.D. programme, If there will be any extension of more than 6 years, it depends on the approval by the R&D department. There are many universities for PhD programme, but I found LPU is the best for both full-time and part-time PhD. Let me share few details of PhD 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 details of PhD and flexible course work at LPU, you may refer to their website, I hope this helps

Navneet Kaur · Answer

However, it is highly unusual to finish a Ph.D. in even 3 years- 10 years. The variables are: Scientific area: it's impossible to finish Medical PhDs in 2 years, Physics PhDs typically take 5 years, humanities PhDs tend to take longer than Science or engineering. Some Ph.D. programmes demand that students do 2 years as part of a taught programme; this delays their actual research work. Type of research: the amount of data, type of analysis, qualitative or quantitative, whether cross-sectional or longitudinal, etc. Type of Ph.D. there are fast track versions for people with insight and experience in some institutions Countries vary in their demands for the length of thesis; it's typically 80000 words in the UK, 50000 in the USA, 300 pages in Portugal, etc. Personal factors; time available, capacity to read (widely, quickly, critically and to summarise key factors and to link them to other areas); capacity to write (ditto reading); having a clear focus and rationale for the research; Supervisors, feedback type and time.

Puneet Singh · Answer

Dear Sahiba, As per my best knowledge, Ph.D. programme is a minimum of 3 years and a maximum of 6 years. My one friend is also doing Ph.D. in LPU and he told me the same. Let me share something about the coursework 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 coursework (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 visit on LPU website or call on the numbers; Tel: +91-1824-404404 Toll Free: 1800 102 4431 Toll Free: 1800 274 0615 I hope this helps Thanks.

Priya Singh · Answer

While taking admission in PhD, students have this question in their minds about how long it would take them to have the title of DR. before their names. It is a matter of pride for anyone to have this accomplishment. But many years of hard work, perseverance and patience go into this attainment. One of my cousins is doing a Ph.D. from Lovely Professional University and told me some things about the Ph.D. programme from here. He told me that here. a Ph.D. scholar needs a minimum of 3 years and a maximum of 6 years to complete his/her Ph.D. programme, If there will be any extension of more than 6 years, it depends on the approval by the R&D department. There are many universities for PhD programme, but I found LPU is the best for both full-time and part-time PhD. Let me share few details of PhD 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.

Avtar Dhillon · Answer

Ph.D. is a doctoral degree with an academic focus. A Ph.D. course is usually of three years duration and candidates need to complete the course within a maximum time span of five to six years. A number of students simply enjoy the scholarly life and enroll for the sheer pleasure of learning. These naturally curious people might not have any specific career goals in mind, but a Ph.D. is the best way to satisfy their thirst for knowledge. I have gone through the details of Ph.D. course offering by LPU from their website itself. Some highlights what I find worth to be mentioned are as belows, 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.

Rajdeep Sharma · Answer

That depends on a couple of factor in the decreasing priority as below. 1) Country 2) Your adviser 3) Your funding 4) Your progress 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. I have gone through the details of Ph.D course offering by LPU from their website itself. Some highlights what I find worth to be mentioned are as belows, Both Full Time & Part time Ph.D programs are available in LPU. In Case of Ph.D. Part Time Program, 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. program. Duration of Ph.D program 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. 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 LPUNEST 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. For example candidates from Centrally Funded Research Labs/ Industry Professionals/ Teaching Fraternity etc. are considered for various Scholarships.

Vishal Singh · Answer

Hello Shaiba, As per my research and knowledge, a Ph.D. scholar needs a minimum of 3 years and a maximum of 6 years to complete his/her Ph.D. programme, If there will be any extension of more than 6 years, it depends on the approval by the R&D department. There are many universities for PhD programme, but I found LPU is the best for both full-time and part-time PhD. Let me share few details of PhD 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 details of PhD and flexible course work at LPU, you may refer to their website, I hope this helps Thanks!

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