PhD is a doctoral degree with an academic focus. A PhD course is usually of three years duration and candidates need to complete the course within a maximum time span of five to six years. However, the course duration may vary from one institute to the other. Aspirants need to possess a master’s degree to be eligible to pursue a PhD programme.
Candidates can pursue a PhD programme in any stream. In a PhD course aspirants need to select a topic or a subject and do in-depth research on it and answer any queries related to the topic/ subject.
PhD courses in Humanities | ||
PhD in Humanities | PhD Economics | PhD Geography |
PhD in Social Work | PhD in English | PhD in Social Sciences |
PhD in Public and Economic Policy | PhD in Humanities & Social Sciences | PhD in Humanities and Life Sciences |
PhD in Psychology | PhD in Arts | PhD in International Relations and Politics |
PhD in Physiology | PhD in Public Policy | PhD in Literature |
PhD Courses in Science | ||
PhD in Chemistry | PhD in Clinical Research | PhD in Science |
PhD in Bioscience | PhD in Bioinformatics | PhD Biotechnology |
PhD in Mathematical and Computational Sciences | PhD in Environmental Science and Engineering | PhD in Applied Chemistry & Polymer Technology |
PhD in Applied Sciences | PhD Zoology | PhD in Physics |
PhD in Basic and Applied Sciences | Phd in Mathematics | PhD in Zoology |
PhD Courses in Commerce | ||
PhD in Commerce Management | PhD in Accounting and Financial Management | |
PhD Courses in Engineering | ||
PhD in Engineering | PhD in Genetic Engineering | PhD in Civil Engineering |
PhD Program in Quantitative Techniques | PhD in Engineering and Technology | PhD Electronics & Communication Engineering |
PhD Computer Science Engineering | PhD in Electronics and Communication Engineering | PhD in Aeronautical and Automobile Engineering |
PhD in Information Technology | PhD in Ceramic Engineering | PhD in Production Engineering |
PhD in Marine Biotechnology | PhD in Chemical Engineering | PhD in Mechanical Engineering |
PhD Courses in Business & Management | ||
PhD Business Administration | PhD in Management | PhD in Aviation Management |
PhD in Logistics and Supply Chain Management | PhD in Accounting and Financial Management | PhD in Marketing/ Brand Management |
PhD in Commerce | PhD in Commerce and Management | |
PhD Courses in Law | ||
PhD in Law | PhD in Constitutional Law | PhD in Law and Governance |
PhD in Legal Studies | ||
PhD Courses in Teaching & Education | ||
PhD in Education | PhD in Teaching |
Required Skill set for PhD
Any aspirant who wants to pursue a PhD in the subject/ field of their choice needs to have a lot of interest and passion for the topic at hand. A PhD requires aspirants to study a topic in-depth and so candidates need to possess the required skill-set and dedication along with being extremely hard working when pursuing a PhD. Apart from these skills, candidates should be good at performing research and collaborating the findings of research conducted by them.
A PhD also requires aspirants to be quick and good with presenting their thoughts and findings and so it is a requirement that candidates be well-versed with written communication and have good writing capacity.
Some key skills that an aspirant should possess while pursuing a PhD are listed below:
Inquisitive | Good at research |
Dedicated | Hard-working |
Good writing capacity | Organised |
Self-motivated | Keen observer |