Do you know what is the full form of Ph.D. and it’s eligibility criteria

PH. D. Full Form: Doctorate of Philosophy

It’s one of the highest degree awarded to the students who complete their research or thesis on any topic in any subject. After achieving this level of degree one is eligible to put the doctor in front of his or her name.

PH. D. Full Form in Hindi:  डॉक्टर ऑफ फिलॉसफी

Eligibility for enrolling in a Ph.D. program

To get enrolled in any P.HD program in any recognized university you must have completed your graduation and masters in concerned subject with at least 50% marks.

There is no age limit to enroll for P.HD in India. Outside India, the rules and regulations for pursuing a doctorate degree might differ.

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In India, there is a unique national level entrance exam which is a barrier set to select P.HD candidates. This exam is called ‘NET’( National eligibility test ).

After qualifying NET you are eligible to do research on any topic in any reputed university.

What after Ph.D.?

After you complete your P.HD you become a doctor of that subject in a respective field. You are eligible to apply for the post of a professor, researcher, or scientist.

Bodies governing Ph.D.

A NET exam is administered by the University grants commission with engineering and science as an exception.

Engineering and science are under the control of the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR).

Following are the stream of Ph.D.

• Agricultural Sciences
• Biochemistry
• Bioinformatics
• Biomedical Engineering
• Biophysics
• Biotechnology
• Botany / Plant Science
• Cancer / Oncology
• Cell Biology / Development
• Dentistry
• Ecology & Conservation
• Endocrinology
• Evolution
• Food Science / Nutrition
• Genetics
• Immunology
• Marine Biology
• Medical / Biomedical Physics
• Medical / Clinical Science
• Medical Imaging
• Microbiology
• Molecular Biology
• Neuroscience / Neurology
• Obstetrics, Gynaecology & Reproduction
• Palaeobiology
• Parasitology
• Pathology
• Pharmacology / Toxicology
• Pharmacy / Pharmaceutics
• Physiology & Sports Science
• Psychology & Psychiatry
• Public Health & Epidemiology
• Structural Biology
• Veterinary Medicine
• Virology
• Zoology / Animal Science
• Chemical Sciences
• Agricultural Chemistry
• Analytical Chemistry
• Biochemistry
• Chemical Engineering
• Chemical Toxicology
• Computational Chemistry
• Electrochemistry
• Environmental Chemistry
• Food Chemistry
• Geochemistry
• Inorganic Chemistry
• Macromolecular Chemistry
• Materials Science
• Organic Chemistry
• Pharmaceutical Chemistry
• Physical Chemistry
• Synthetic Chemistry
• Physical Sciences
• Applied Physics
• Astrophysics
• Atmospheric Physics
• Atomic Physics
• Biophysics
• Condensed Matter Physics
• Fluid Dynamics
• Geophysics
• Low-temperature Physics
• Materials Science
• Medical / Biomedical Physics
• Metrology
• Nuclear Physics
• Optical Physics
• Particle Physics
• Plasma Physics
• Radiation
• Semiconductors
• Theoretical Physics
• Earth Sciences
• Agronomy & Soil Science
• Atmospheric Physics
• Climatology & Climate Change
• Ecology & Conservation
• Ecotoxicology & Pollution
• Environmental Chemistry
• Environmental Engineering
• Environmental Science
• Geochemistry
• Geography
• Geology
• Geophysics
• Hydrology
• Meteorology
• Oceanography
• Palaeontology
• Engineering
• Acoustics
• Aeronautical, Maritime and Transport Engineering
• Biomedical Engineering
• Chemical Engineering
• Civil & Structural Engineering
• Electrical & Electronic
• Energy
• Environmental Engineering
• Manufacturing
• Materials Science
• Mechanical Engineering
• Nanotechnology
• Nuclear Engineering
• Petrochemical Engineering
• Semiconductors
• Software Engineering
• Telecommunications
• Maths & Computing
• Applied Mathematics
• Bioinformatics
• Computational Chemistry
• Computer Science & IT
• Data Analysis
• Information Science
• Mathematics
• Operational Research
• Software Engineering
• Statistics
• Humanities
• American Studies
• Anthropology
• Archaeology
• Architecture & the Built Environment
• Asian Studies
• Classics & Ancient History
• Communication, Cultural & Media Studies
• European Studies
• Geography
• History
• Middle East & African Studies
• Modern Languages & Linguistics
• Philosophy
• Theology & Religious Studies
• Social Science & Health
• American Studies
• Anthropology
• Architecture & the Built Environment
• Asian Studies
• Development Studies
• Economics
• Education
• European Studies
• Gender & Sexuality
• Geography
• Health Sciences
• History
• Middle East & African Studies
• Modern Languages & Linguistics
• Nursing, Midwifery & Allied Health Professions
• Philosophy
• Political Science & International Studies
• Psychology
• Public Health & Epidemiology
• Social Work, Social Policy & Administration
• Sociology
• Sports, Recreation & Leisure Studies
• Town & Country Planning
• Business & Finance
• Accounting & Finance
• Business & Management
• Economics
• Marketing
• Tourism & Hospitality
• Law
• Arts
• Architecture & the Built Environment
• Art & Design
• Classics & Ancient History
• Drama, Dance & Performing Arts
• English
• History
• Music
• Biological & Medical Sciences

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