A Ph.D. (also called D.Phil. at some universities) in Education is a research doctorate for those who hold a Master's degree such as M.Ed. and want to pursue original research in education, educational psychology, curriculum studies or a related area.
| Parameter | Details |
|---|
| Duration | 3 years or more, as per UGC minimum norms |
| Regulatory Body | University Grants Commission (UGC) framework; the degree is awarded by the university |
| Eligibility | Master's degree in Education or a related field, with the minimum marks prescribed by the admitting university |
| Entrance Route | The university's own Research Entrance Test (RET), followed by an interview; UGC-NET/JRF can support eligibility and fellowship at many universities |
What the programme involves
- Coursework in research methodology, usually in the first year
- An original research study supervised by a faculty guide, submitted as a thesis
- Publication and a viva voce examination before the degree is awarded
Career direction
A Ph.D. in Education is generally the entry qualification for a full-time faculty position in a university education department or a B.Ed./M.Ed. college, and is also pursued by those working in educational research and policy.