Distance learning doctoral programs are gradually gaining importance among the working academic community. As quality online educational facilities are established in India, seekers can now pursue teaching or academic careers while studying. Deserving scholars generally give up further majoring halfway due to the pressures of work and the inability to attend a regular college after a while. It has changed the research quality of distance and doctoral courses.
Universities in India offer distance learning PhD programs
There are several such universities that award PhD degrees in various subjects:
Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU)
Its main campus is located in Delhi/NCR area. Across India there are 67 centres, offering doctoral degrees in four areas – Education, Physics, Mathematics and Tourism Studies.
Vardhaman Mahavir University
The main campus is located in Kota. Located in 3 centers, this university offers doctoral programs in history, economics, and commerce.
Nalanda Open University
Its main campus is located in Patna. There are 6 centers across India, offering PhD programs in Urdu, Hindi, Chemistry, History, Economics and Botany.
Dr. BR Ambedkar University (Prau)
The office of this university is located in Hyderabad. The PhD program in Development Studies can be pursued in Development Studies.
Dr. University Babasaheb Ambedkar
The office of this university is located in Ahmedabad. Enroll in online doctoral courses at this famous university.
University of Petroleum and Energy Studies via distance learning
The main office of this university is located in Dehradun. It has 2 centers. PhD programs that can be undertaken through a distance learning mode include management, technology, science, and engineering.
Alagappa University
It is located in Karaikudi, where people can pursue a PhD in biotechnology.
Management Technology Institute
This is located in Ghaziabad and offers PhD programs.
IGNOU
People can choose their preferred subject to pursue their research and submit their research for PhD degree at Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU). It is one of the most popular open universities in India.
Let’s check out the eligibility criteria for this PhD program of this Open University:
The person must have obtained a minimum of 55% mark from a recognized university while graduating in any of the following subjects with specialization in Computers in Education or Education Technology:
– Educational Technology
– Distance Learning
– education
Instructional design
In the case of an SC/ST/Physically Handicapped (PH) candidate, minimum marks must be 50%.
– M Phil
5 years of professional/educational/administrative experience in ODLI
other details:
IGNOU distance learning PhD program fee is Rs. 15,000, payable in 3 equal annual instalments. The duration of the program can range from 2 to 5 years.