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PhDScienceFull time

Ph.D African Studies

at Jawaharlal Nehru University · Ph.D

Duration
6 yrs
Seats
21
Total fee
₹1 L
Entrance exams
UGC NET+3
Regulator
UGC

Eligibility at a glance

Typical entrance exams for this degree

  • UGC NET
  • CSIR NET
  • GATE
  • University Ph.D. entrance tests

Fees

Fee breakdown for Ph.D African Studies
Total₹1,00,000

As published by the institute; confirm with its admissions office. All fees at Jawaharlal Nehru University

Full eligibility (official wording)

candidates shall

be considered for

admission to the Ph.D.

Program who have: Obtained 2 years

M.Phil Degree with at least

55% marks of a recognized

University/Institution (with

dissertation/seminar/viva)

or

one year M.Phil with

55% marks with additional

one year research

experience of a recognized

University/Institution and

one publication and 55%

marks or equivalent in

Master’s

Degree/BE/B.Tech. OR Master’s Degree/BE/B.Tech with 55% marks or equivalent Grade ‘B’ in UGC 7-point scale (or an equivalent Grade in a point scale wherever Grading system is followed). Relaxation to SC/ST/OBC (Non-creamy layer)/Differently abled as per the UGC Regulations 2016.

What you’ll study

Typical outline for Ph.D.; the institute’s own syllabus may differ.

Coursework, research methodology, literature review, original research, publications or presentations, thesis, and viva voce.

Core subjects4

  • Research Methodology
  • Discipline Coursework
  • Research Ethics
  • Literature Review

Career paths8

  • Research Scholar
  • Assistant Professor
  • Scientist
  • Research Associate
  • Academia
  • Research labs
  • Policy research
  • Industry R&D

Higher education1

  • Postdoctoral research

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