Is M.Phil a research degree?
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Yes, M.Phil. is a specific research programme which can be taken after graduation for a master's degree in Philosophy. The M.Phil. course included philosophical study in various specific speacializations such as History, Economics, Psychology, and others.
For admission eligibility, M.Phil. demands at least 55% marks in graduation from a recognised university of India.
In 2022, the University Grants Commission (UGC) of India announced that the M.Phil. course degree is no longer valid and was discontinued as part of the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020.
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Yes, an MPhil is considered a research-oriented degree(advanced postgraduate degree) that primarily focuses on conducting independent research, though some of the programs also include a coursework component. It involves substantial research work and is not as expensive as a PhD.
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