What is PhD? (Doctor of Philosophy)

The term "Ph. D" or "PhD" stands for the highest postgraduate academic degree of the "Doctor of Philosophy" or "Doctorate". A PhD in any subject/field fortifies that the candidate/scholar possesses extensive and advanced knowledge in the concerned subject. Higher and top positions at universities, research institutes, and industrial R&D labs are attainable by dint of PhDs only.

Owing to the great and ever-growing practical requirements of further research and innovations in various fields, the importance and usefulness of a PhD has always been immense. Hence, today, this highest and dignifying academic degree is available in a rather wide range of technical and non-technical streams/fields, at the majority of well-resourced and internationally renowned universities, under both the modes of full-time and part-time studies. The foregoing serve as a brief answer to the question "what is phd?", and now the sections below give more information about phd in india, employment prospects of PhD holders, and ace & innovative PhD courses of Himalayan University of Itanagar.

Career in Ph.D. and Current Scenario of Ph.D. in India

Fast and steady industrial, scientific, technical, and economic development and growth in various economic fields in India create imperative and huge demand of PhD holders in each of these fields. Consequently, the bulk number of major and internationally famous Indian universities and research institutions conduct the 'doctor of philosophy' programs in a wide range of fields.

These phd programs of Indian universities and institutes are available mainly through the full-time and part-time modes, and many well-equipped universities also conduct some distance-learning PhD courses. Today, numerous Indian universities conduct top-notch, innovative, and internationally acclaimed phd courses in a wide range of technical, scientific, and non-technical streams/fields; the Himalayan University of Itanagar (Arunachal Pradesh) is one of these Indian universities, quite famous and popular in the north-eastern India. The sections below, provide exclusive information about ace and cutting-edge phd research courses of fast-prospering Himalayan University. Generally, through the mode of full-time study, a PhD program takes three to four years in India; and can take as long as six to eight years if studied part-time. However, a full-time PhD course may get stretched up to seven years, depending upon the nature and scope of the chosen subject. Again, generally a Master's degree or an M. Phil degree is considered the most suitable and desirable academic qualification for admission into any PhD program in Indian universities (phdindia program). Lastly, admissions into these research courses are usually made through elegant entrance exams for phd, to select truly eligible and bright candidates.

Generally, a PhD degree in the concerned field/subject is considered appropriate for teaching at a university, or for working at a high post in any scientific/technical research institute, or in any industrial R&D laboratory, in India or abroad. Hence, a PhD degree is regarded pre-requisite for ace and lavish employment as a university professor, scientist, researcher, financial analyst, business consultant, auditor, and as an expert in any industry.

PhD Programs in Himalayan University Itanagar India

The PhD holders are known for possessing extensive and innovative knowledge in their respective fields, their superior analytical capabilities & skills for solving complex problems, and their exclusive research & innovative talent for developing new products or technologies in the concerned industrial fields. The PhD programs of visionary and prestigious Himalayan University are conducted and escorted keeping in mind these all vital and ultimate facts associated with a doctorate degree.

Well-based at Chimpu of Itanagar (Arunachal Pradesh), visionary and innovative Himalayan University is a fast prospering and one of the best and leading higher education universities in the north-eastern India at present. This well-established, well-resourced, and internationally connected university offers ace-quality and employment-oriented non-technical and technical courses that range from the undergraduate level to the postgraduate level. By virtue of superb and admirable performance since its inception, this highly ambitious university has won many exalting and magnificent accolades and awards from time to time from many reputed educational/monitoring bodies of Indian and international importance.

Again, the PhD courses of HU are provided under both the most popular categories of the full-time and part-time PhD programs. In general, the time-duration of its full-time PhD programs ranges from three years to seven years, depending upon the type (technical or non-technical), nature, and scope of the subject/field chosen. While the time taken by its part-time PhD courses usually ranges from six years to ten years, based on the factors stipulated above. During the above-mentioned time-period, the candidate has to prepare and furnish an original and extensive thesis or dissertation of a high academic standard, to enhance knowledge and innovation in the field/subject concerned. Thereafter, the candidate has to qualify a 'Viva Voce' or 'Oral Defense' in support and importance of his/her research theme.

Details regarding the ph.d admissions to its affluent and cutting-edge courses, and the eligibility requirements are being provided below separately. Spacious, lavish, and placid campus of HU meets all welcome and elegant Ph.D requirements, to support its rich and highly innovative doctorate degrees, including the following resources and facilities ----erudite, well-experienced, and sophisticated academic faculties and experts; strict compliances with the latest rules and regulations of the UGC; well-equipped laboratories and supervisors & instructors; facilities for interdisciplinary research and exchange of ideas/knowledge; peaceful, constructive, and enlightening environment; and all other facilities related with foods, accommodation, transportation, educational tours, industrial interactions, etc.

PhD Admission Entrance Exam - Himalayan University

For admission to any PhD program of Himalayan University, a candidate has to participate in a collective entrance test named as The Research Entrance Aptitude Test (TREAT) conducted by the university, and thereafter the candidate has to qualify an insightful personal interview. Both the entrance test and interview are conducted strictly as per the PhD Regulations of the University and the provisions and regulations prescribed in the UGC Regulation (Amended) 2016.

In general, for admission into any PhD program of Himalayan University, the following are main eligibility criteria:

• The Master's Degree in the relevant subject/field with at least 55% marks, or an equivalent academic grade obtained from any duly recognized university.
• Successful candidates in examinations like the UGC (JRF) Exams, NET, SET, SELT, etc., can directly appear for the personal interview for PhD admission. Candidates having the M. Phil degree in their respective subjects, can also face the selection interview directly, without dealing with the TREAT.
• Academic records of the candidate, his/her research abilities and skills, prior working or research experiences, etc., are also taken into account.
• Candidates pertaining to the categories of ST/SC/OBC/Differently-Abled, are provided recommended (by the Govt of India and UGC) relaxations.
• A candidate seeking admission into a part-time PhD program of HU, must have a working/research experience of at least One Year, and a written consent from his/her employing entity, related with pursuit of the desired PhD course.

At present, phd applications are being invited by Himalayan University for admissions into its PhD courses in the session 2017-18, in various streams/fields mentioned above. To get detailed information related with the last date of submission of the applications, the date of research entrance test 2017-18, venues of the TREAT, and other relevant topics, please visit the following webpage https://www.himalayanuniversity.com/courses-list/phd-admission-entrance-test.php

Important Dates:

Last date of Submission of Application:	15 June 2017
Date of Entrance Test:	24 June 2017
Venue of Entrance Examination:	Itanagar (Arunachal Pradesh)/ Delhi

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