Since I was in M.Tech final semester I started looking good places in India to conduct research in computer science and engineering. After making three failed attempts to IISc Bangalore, I started looking for alternatives to do PhD that could get me recognition as well as security in terms of job and position.
Selecting a place for research can be a difficult choice and may depend on many factors. Choosing a very good place like IISc may not be good for everyone. As a case one may end up fighting problems with too high standards of the institute and take over 5 yrs to finish PhD and sometime drop the plan for a job. On the same time opting for a part time PhD may not satisfy you or may not be able to fetch recognition and a respectable job.
It also depends on reasons for doing PhD. If one need a PhD for his promotion in academics career, hike in salary, or stable job in academics then usually state run universities and part time PhDs do for these causes. Going to good places for PhD may lead to regret as they will take over 5yrs and without a good motivation it will be real pain.
It also depends on age and motivation. If one is about 40yrs of age with two kids, usually they prefer just PhD degree, rather than the interest to contribute. But there are exceptions too. But for young people it is always recommended to opt best schools in India to have a good research exposure and career.
Many Universities and Institutes including private institutes in India are now offering PhD in Engineering and Sciences. The institutes I preferred during my quest for PhD are below. India will be a great place for PhD if you how to work in limited resources. The list is as blow for engineering and sciences.
Indian Institute of Science (IISc)
Indian Institute Technology (IITs)
Tata Institute of Fundamental Reseach (TIFR)
Chennai Mathematical Institute (CMI)
Indian Statistical Institute Kolkata (ISI)
Hyderabad Central University (HCU)
Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU)
There are other dedicated research centers supported by CSIR and other research agencies in India, that offer PhD and Masters programs in a specialized field. I will try to post a comprehensive list of research centers and their specialization on this blog. And will start a page for PhD Admissions in India. You can find ranking of Indian Institutes based on research here.
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hi,
i need information regarding stipend, funds provided for the full time PhD students.
Hi, I am currently doing my BCA.I would like to go for a PhD in networking, can I pursue that after MCA?
Dear sir,
I am working as assistant professor in a private engg college at indore( M.P.) . I have M.Engg. in computer engg.I am having 11 years of teaching experience.
I want to go for Phd in computer engg so to move up in my academic carrier. I am not a meritorius student, but i can work hard if guided.
Also i can not leave my job. as i am married and have a child.
can you help me by suggesting some good institute or contacts of professor to whom i can contact for PHd work preferably in MP or maharashtra.
Pl help me.
regards
P.Kapse
Hi,
Found this link useful – http://www.ias.ac.in/currsci/aug102009/304.pdf . I’m looking forward to your comprehensive post on PhD.
I have few questions. Perhaps you could answer them in your article if not here. I’m currently doing MTech in Thermal Systems Design from NIT Surat. I have an inclination to be in research area with a particular field in Mech Engg. Although current nationwide situation (through my friends’ feedbacks) is not really encouraging. I feel that we do not have extensive emphasis on research here in India.
In spite of securing a higher degree, like MTech/ME from reputed institutes like NITs (IITs are exceptions), and the marking system not being uniform nationwide, employers still look for eligibility in terms of BE marks. There are not many private research institutes in India. This is a bit discouraging. Again the academics/research is not fully integrated with industry and current developments in India. Is it really worth going for a PhD, espacially when I’m not interested in “Teaching” ? How does a PhD from US (or any other country) affect research prospects in India, I do not wish to settle outside India.
Can you enlighten me ?
Hello,
My name is Iman Zarei. I am from Iran. I hold BSc in Cellular and Molecular biology as well as MSc. in Biochemistry. The latest degree I obtained from University of Pune in 2010. Unfortunately my percentage is not good enough. It is 50.45%. I wonder whether I can apply for PhD in India. Please suggest me something cause getting PhD is very important for me and I am losing my hope. If anyone knows any place in India where my percentage would be accepted, please let me know. Thanks
m lukin for phd program in operations research …..ny sugeestionz..?
Please tell me Universities across globe to do Phd in Management along with expenses as fees and boarding/lodging,etc , I am currently doing MBA.
hi
m vibhuti kachhawa, doing M.Sc. biotechnology (hons.).
i want to knon what is the best field for PhD in biotechnology n from where?????????? pleace reply
Sir
Thanks for encouraging and motivating young indian for research.
I would like to know, i am 3nd year of MCA from burdwan university. I want to do Phd in CSE from IISC Bangalore i have a GATE score 99.03% and i am belongs to SC category. Am i eligible? If yes Can i get chance in IISC. currently i am working as a teacher in govt school. Tell me what are the job oppurtunities for phd because i want to settle my curriare in research.
i am waiting for your respose to my query
suggest me via e-mail or phone
ID- prasanthkumarputchala@gmail.com
PHONE- +919007597496
Once again thanks a lot.
sir, i am doing mtech ist year in computer science from a private ugc approved university.I want to do phd from IIT, this is my dream,will it be true, please suggest the way, so that I prepare for it in remaining 1.5 years…
Dear Sir,
I am hereby requesting you to kindly give the guidelines of PhD
PROGRAM-EXTERNAL PART TIME.I am a post graduate in management MHRM and i
have also done MPhil in management and currently i am serving as a trainer
in a institute.I am having 10 years of professional experience in H.R and
Training.I am very much interested to do PhD in management from your
university.I have already got a guide,who is working in tamilnadu as a
director of MBA College.So kindly inform me whether i am eligible to do PhD
program-External-Part time.
– Overall course package-
– Duration of the course[for MPhil holders]-
– D.D in the name of University-
– Whether still admissions going on-
– whether you have got any regional coordinators-
– If you provide guide what are the charges-
– if the guide from ourside what is the fees-
– For MPhil holders they can directly go to the main topic
Thanks & Regards,
Issac R Rathnam
Manager – HR & Training
Cell;09845468070
Respected Sir,
I have done BSc ( Maths, Physics) and done MBA Through distance learning. Now i want to go for PHD Operational research. Am i eligible for that after doing MA Maths (Private).
Thanks