UGC-Approved Doctorate Programs. Flexible Part-Time options for working professionals. Transparent Fee Structure with EMI support.
CSE, Civil, Mech, E&TC
HR, Marketing, Finance
Physics, Chem, Bio, Math
English, History, Sociology
Corporate, Criminal, Civil
Pharmaceutics, Analysis
M.Ed Based Research
Accountancy, Economics
Clear guidelines as per UGC Regulations 2022/2024
Who is it for?
Fresh Post-Graduates, JRF Holders, and Full-time Researchers.
Minimum Eligibility:
Master's Degree in relevant subject with at least 55% Marks (50% for SC/ST/OBC/PWD).
Entrance Test:
Must clear University PET. Exempted for UGC-NET / SET / GATE qualified.
Attendance:
Mandatory daily attendance on campus.
Who is it for?
Working Professionals, Corporate Employees, Teachers, and Faculty Members.
Minimum Eligibility:
Master's Degree (55%) + No Objection Certificate (NOC) from current employer.
Flexibility:
Classes are conducted on Weekends/Holidays or in Modular format (Hybrid).
Validity:
Fully Valid for Government Jobs, Promotions, and API scores.
Written exam by University (Online/Offline).
Research proposal presentation before committee.
Mandatory classes on Research Methodology.
Submission of final thesis and open defense.
An accolade for excellence. Awarded to distinguished individuals for outstanding lifetime contribution to Society, Arts, Business, or Public Service.
Min 10+ years of significant contribution. No academic thesis required. Based on profile nomination & jury approval.
• Use "Dr." title (Honoris Causa).
• Global recognition & social status.
• Felicitated at Convocation.
1. Submit Profile/Bio-data.
2. Jury Evaluation.
3. Approval & Fee Payment.
4. Award Ceremony.
Transparent pricing for UGC Recognized Universities (2025-26 Session)
Arts, Humanities, Commerce, Education, Law
Per Year (Approx)
Engineering, Management, Pharmacy, Science
Per Year (Approx)
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No. While NET/SET qualified candidates are exempted from the Entrance Test, other candidates can secure admission by clearing the university-specific Ph.D. Entrance Test (PET).
The minimum duration is 3 years (including coursework) and the maximum is 6 years. Extensions can be granted based on university norms.
Yes, IMPARC only provides guidance for universities that are established under State/Central Acts and approved by the UGC under Section 2(f) of the UGC Act, 1956.
Stipends are generally available for JRF qualified candidates. Some universities offer university-specific fellowships to meritorious full-time scholars, subject to availability.
Yes, for Full-Time Regular PhD, 75% attendance is mandatory during the Coursework phase and regular presence in the department is expected thereafter.
Most universities provide hostel accommodation for full-time researchers, but it is subject to vacancy and university rules.
No. Part-Time PhD allows you to continue your employment. You are required to attend coursework classes (often on weekends/holidays) and meet your guide periodically.
Absolutely. As per UGC guidelines, a Part-Time PhD has the same academic validity as a Full-Time PhD for government jobs, API scores, and promotions.
You must provide a 'No Objection Certificate' (NOC) and an Experience Certificate from your current employer at the time of admission.
No. As per UGC Public Notice (2022), PhD programs offered via Distance Education mode are NOT recognized. We strictly do not support invalid distance degrees.
No. 100% Online PhDs are not valid in India. However, under "Part-Time" mode, universities may conduct some coursework classes online (Hybrid), but exams and vivas are offline.
The only legal valid alternative is Part-Time PhD. It is designed specifically for working professionals to balance work and research legally.
