Why is MPhil discontinued?

<p>Over the years, the M.Phil degree had gained popularity among students who wanted to pursue a career in academia. In 2020, after revealing the New Education Policy (NEP 2020) the MPhil degree has been removed from the curriculum as an attempt to consolidate the higher education system in India. The objective is to promote research and niche specialisation through a doctoral degree. The aim was to motivate the younger generation of students to go for PhD programs and develop advanced academic proficiency and excellence.</p><p>Recognizing this new development, UGC has instructed all higher education institutes to discontinue the MPhil degree and not allow new batches of students to pursue this course since it is no longer recognised by NEP.&nbsp;</p><p><strong>The UGC has made an exception for the M.Phil in Clinical Psychology and M.Phil Psychiatric Social Work programs, citing their important contribution to society, and has allowed them an extension till the academic year of 2025-26</strong>.</p><p>Universities across India, except the ones in Tamil Nadu and Karnataka, have already implemented this decision. Some private colleges continue to offer the degree despite the orders of the government.</p>

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