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to two years of fulltime study, with entry based on the completion of a master’s degree in
at least the Second Division/Class. Some M.Phil programs consist mainly of directed
research leading to the completion of a thesis, while others require substantial
coursework. Please refer to Appendix 4 for a sample program structure for M.Phil.
The M.Phil degree gives access to employment such as lectureship at a higher education
institution, and admission to doctoral programs. Some institutions require an M.Phil for
entry into their doctoral programs. An M.Phil holder may complete a Ph.D. program in a
minimum of two years, compared with three or more years for a master’s degree holder.
Doctor’s Degrees
The Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D. or D.Phil.) involves at least two years of fulltime
study following the M.Phil or three or more years following a master’s degree, and is
normally completed within five years after registration. Entry is based on the completion
of a master’s degree with minimum marks (e.g. 55%), and applicants may be asked to
take a qualifying test such as the National Educational Test (NET) conducted by the UGC.
Some programs require applicants to hold an M.Phil or prescribe additional coursework
in research methodology for students who do not have the M.Phil. Ph.D. study consists
mainly of research, though some programs include substantial coursework. Students must
complete a substantial thesis based on original research and undergo evaluation and oral
examination by a board of examiners.
Examples of other doctoral degrees include Doctor of Education (D.Ed.), Doctor of
Engineering (D.Eng.), Doctor of Literature (D.Litt.), Doctor of Science (D.Sc.) and
Doctor of Law (DL). The D.Litt. and D.Sc. are usually awarded several years after the
Ph.D. on the basis of published research.
Programs and Credentials: Specialized and Professional Education
Engineering and Technology
Three-year diploma courses in engineering and technology are available from
polytechnics, with entry based on the completion of secondary school (Class 10). Some
programs require the completion of higher secondary school (Class 12) for admission.
For more information on such programs, please refer to the next chapter, Vocational and
Technical Education.
Bachelor’s degrees in engineering and technology such as Bachelor of Engineering (BE
or B.Engg.), Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech.), Bachelor of Science in Engineering
(B.Sc. Engg.) and Bachelor of Science in Technology (B.Sc. Tech.) involve four years
of fulltime study. Entry is based on the completion of higher secondary school, with
physics, chemistry and mathematics as required subjects. Holders of three-year diplomas
in engineering and technology or a general B.Sc. may be allowed lateral entry into the
second year/third semester of the program. Students take about ten courses each semester,
including both theoretical subjects and their lab components. They participate in practical
training starting from the third year and must complete a major project in the last
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