Distance learning PhD programs are gradually gaining importance among the employed academic community. Due to the establishment of quality online education facilities in India research scholars can now pursue teaching or academic jobs while studying. Deserving scholars generally give up further specialization mid way due to work pressures and the inability to attend regular college after a while. Quality distance research and doctoral courses have changed that.
Universities in India Offering PhD Distance Learning Programs
There are many such universities, offering doctorate degrees in various subjects:
Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU)
Its main campus is located in Delhi/NCR region. All over India it has 67 centers, offering doctorate degrees in four streams – Education, Physics, Mathematics, and Tourism Studies.
Vardhaman Mahaveer University
Its main campus is located in Kota. This university is situated in 3 centers, offering doctorate programs in History, Economics and Commerce.
Nalanda Open University
Its main campus is located in Patna. All over India it has 6 centers, offering doctorate programs in Urdu, Hindi, Chemistry, History, Economics and Botany.
Dr.B.R. Ambedkar University (BRAOU)
This university’s office is situated in Hyderabad. Doctorate program on Development Studies can be pursued in Development Studies.
Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar University
Office of this University is located at Ahmedabad. Enroll for online Phd courses at this popular university.
University of Petroleum and Energy Studies Distance Education
The main office of this university is located in Dehradun. It has 2 centers. PhD programs that can be done through distance learning mode include management and technology, science and engineering.
Alagappa University
It is located in Karaikudi, where people can pursue PhD in Biotechnology.
Institute of Management Technology
This is located in Ghaziabad and offers doctorate programs.
IGNOU
People can select their preferred subject in pursuing their research and submit their researched work to receive doctorate degree from Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU). It is one of the most renowned open universities in India.
Let us check eligibility criteria of PhD program of this Open University:
A person should have got a minimum of 55% marks from a recognized university during post graduation on any of the following subjects with specialization in computers in education or Educational technology:
– Educational Technology
– Distance Education
– Education
– Instructional Design
In case of a SC/ST/Physically Handicapped (PH) candidate, minimum 50% marks is a must.
– M.Phil
– 5 year of professional / teaching / administrative experience in ODLI
Other details:
Fee of the IGNOU distance learning PhD program is Rs. 15000, to be paid in 3 annual installments of equal amount. Duration of the program can be anywhere between 2 and 5 years.