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  Ishan Bhadoo from India selected for Gates Cambridge Scholarship to pursue PhD in Mathematics

  Education | May 20, 2025 17:28 IST

  The University of Cambridge, a centre for academic excellence and innovation, has selected four scholars from India for the Gates Cambridge Trust. According to the list, Ishan Bhadoo, Snigdha Gupta, Adhib Husaain Sayed, and Yashita Kandhari have been chosen as empowering future leaders.

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  IIIT Delhi increases PhD fellowship to Rs 60,000 per month, check details

  Higher Studies | March 10, 2025 18:36 IST

  IIIT Delhi has increased PhD fellowship amount to draw top research talent and make academia a more financially viable option compared to corporate careers. Read more details here.

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  DU to introduce PhD in Hindu Studies from new academic session: Check eligibility, total seats

  Higher Studies | December 26, 2024 16:55 IST

  Currently, Delhi University offers only a two-year Master's programme in Hindu Studies. The initiative to introduce a PhD in Hindu Studies is aimed at creating opportunities for students.

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  Tamil Nadu PhD student forcibly transferred to master's course at Oxford University

  Trending | October 26, 2024 19:56 IST

  A student from Tamil Nadu, Lakshmi Balakrishnan claims that Oxford University forcibly transferred her from a PhD degree to a master's course without her consent after deeming her Shakespeare research or a PhD study. Despite two scholars supporting her work, her appeals have been rejected.

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  IIM Ahmedabad announces reservation in PhD admissions from next year as per govt guidelines

  Higher Studies | September 24, 2024 16:20 IST

  IIM Ahmedabad will implement a reservation policy in doctoral programmes from 2025 for all categories. However, the details on the quota system are awaited.

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  JNU considers reverting to in-house entrance exams for PhD admissions following UGC NET paper leak

  Exam Results | July 11, 2024 16:58 IST

  Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) is considering reinstating its in-house entrance exams for PhD admissions after the UGC NET exam was cancelled due to integrity concerns. The JNU Teachers Association (JNUTA) announced that Vice Chancellor Santishree D Pandit is exploring this possibility.

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  What is Planetary Health Diet? 5 reasons to make this dietary shift

  Lifestyle | July 04, 2024 8:11 IST

  In today's world, we're all increasingly aware of the need to live sustainably. This awareness extends to what we eat. The Planetary Health Diet offers a solution that benefits both your health and the health of our planet.

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  Students with 75 per cent marks, 4-year bachelor's degrees can directly pursue PhD: UGC

  Education | April 21, 2024 21:32 IST

  UGC-NET is an exam to determine the eligibility of Indian nationals for the award of Junior Research Fellowship and appointment as assistant professor, appointment as assistant professor and admission to PhD and admission to PhD only in Indian universities and colleges.

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  APRCET 2024 Notification released for admission to PhD programmes, check important dates, more

  Higher Studies | February 23, 2024 18:45 IST

  APRCET 2024 Notification has been released for admission into various PhD programmes. Candidates who wish to take admission to PhD programmes can submit their application forms before March 19. Check important dates, eligibility, how to apply, application fee and other details.

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  Former Uttar Pradesh Chief Secretary Rajendra Kumar Tiwari awarded with Ph.D. degree

  Education | December 26, 2023 18:16 IST

  Dr. Rajendra Kumar Tiwari, who is a former Chief Secretary of Uttar Pradesh, conferred with the PhD degree today, December 26. This happened at a spectacular convocation of Dr Abdul Kalam Technical University. Check more details here.

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  IIM Bangalore admission test for PGPEM, PhD programmes on Nov 19, Jan 28 | Deets inside

  Education | November 16, 2023 13:22 IST

  IIM Bangalore Test: Candidates will have the provision to take the tests from the comfort of their homes and own locations.

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  PhD not compulsory for teaching jobs in colleges and universities, UGC issues revised guidelines

  Career | July 06, 2023 19:49 IST

  According to the UGC, the revised norms would be essential for expediting the hiring process and making sure that only qualified individuals are selected as assistant professors.

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  Saudi woman, PhD student in UK, sentenced 34-years in jail for following dissidents on Twitter

  World | August 17, 2022 19:53 IST

  The woman, who is a Ph.D. student at UK's Leeds University, was in Saudi Arabia during the holidays when she was arrested.

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  IGNOU PhD entrance exam on February 24; admit cards to be out on Ignou.nta.ac.in

  Career | February 14, 2022 23:44 IST

  Admit cards for the exam will be released on Ignou.nta.ac.in, soon. IGNOU has extended the application date for Open and Distance Mode (ODL) and Online Mode courses.

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  Foreigners get admission to PhD if seats left vacant after being offered to Indian students: JNU

  Education | October 25, 2021 14:12 IST

  The statement comes days after three students from Afghanistan had written to the JNU vice-chancellor M Jagadesh Kumar urging him to ease the process for Afghan students to get admission to PhD courses in the wake of the "deteriorating" situation in their country.

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  JNU convocation: Over 470 students to be awarded PhD degrees

  Education | September 29, 2021 15:13 IST

  Over 470 students will be awarded their PhD degrees at the fifth convocation of the Jawaharlal Nehru University. 

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  Mullahs don't have PhD, master's degree; yet greatest of all: New Afghan Education Minister

  World | September 08, 2021 12:48 IST

  A video of Sheikh Molvi Noorullah Munir is being widely shared on Twitter, wherein he is seen talking of education policy and of master's degrees and PhD.

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  Jamia Millia Islamia postpones PhD entrance exams amid rise in COVID-19 cases

  Education | April 17, 2021 18:13 IST

  In wake of an unprecedented surge in COVID-19 cases in the national capital, the Jamia Millia Islamia (JMI) has announced to postpone the Ph.D. entrance tests till further orders. 

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  COVID-19: UGC grants six months extension to MPhil, PhD students for thesis submission

  Education | December 04, 2020 16:02 IST

  The University Grants Commission (UGC) has granted a six-month extension for submission of the thesis to MPhil and PhD students in wake of the prolonged closure of universities due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

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  DU to hold entrance exams from June 30 to July 6

  Education | June 06, 2019 20:41 IST

  The Delhi University will hold its entrance exams for postgraduate, MPhil, PhD and nine undergraduate courses from June 30 to July 6, officials said Thursday.