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Ph.D Visual Studies

at Jawaharlal Nehru University · Ph.D

Duration
6 yrs
Seats
7
Total fee
₹1 L
Entrance exams
UGC NET+3
Regulator
UGC

Eligibility at a glance

Key conditions

  • Degree from a recognized University/Research Institution with a minimum Grade Point Average of 6.00 on a 10 point scale (candidates who have obtained an MPhil

Typical entrance exams for this degree

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

Fees

Fee breakdown for Ph.D Visual 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)

Only those candidates will be considered for direct admission who have either:Obtained an MPhil. Degree from a recognized University/Research Institution with a minimum Grade Point Average of 6.00 on a 10 point scale (candidates who have obtained an MPhil. Degree from a University/Institution where the MPhil. dissertation is not graded or grading is not based on a 10 point scale are required to forward a copy of their MPhil. dissertation along with the application form for the purpose of assessment of their credentials).orPossess demonstrable research experience in recognized Universities/ Research Institutions and/or research publication(s) equivalent to the MPhil.level.The MPhil. Programmes Admission to the MPhil. is through a separate entrance examination for each stream (:

  • Visual Studies
  • Cinema Studies
  • Theatre and Performance Studies followed by a viva voce

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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