Title: Choosing the right university for your PhD
1PhD India is the No 1 PhD Educational Consultancy
in South India. We help 30 students register
for a PhD every month.
2University plays key role in guiding PhD students
through mentor allocation
Why is it important to choose right university
for PhD?
Quality of research done previously within the
university is important
Student friendly university helps in maintaining
work-life balance
Students can leverage college reputation within
academia
Networking opportunity with alumni and current
researchers
3Choosing the right University for PhD
University should be approved by University
Grants Commission (UGC) along with State or
National government
One should always select university with high
NAAC (National Assessment and Accreditation
Council) score. NAAC derives the quality status
of universities through assessment and
accreditation
University recognized by various regulatory
authorities - AICTE, BCI, PCI INC, NCTEThese
authorities regulates higher education in India
for respective fields law, nursing, pharmacy
etc.
Internationally recognized PhD Universities
approved by MHRD members of AIU (Association
of Indian Universities)AIU equates courses
offered by foreign universities with various
Indian universities
4Choosing the right University for PhD
Interacting with alumni and current PhD
students will play a vital role in deciding
university basis on experiences shared by them
It is important to check relationship of guides
and mentor with previous students. Guides
should be at their professional best and not
cause unnecessary delays
Selected university should provide facilities
such as conference invite, National and
International Journals for PhD researchers once
their thesis is completed
PhD Students need to juggle between various
duties- lectures, conference, research and work.
It is essential to opt for student friendly
university which are flexible and require minimum
university visits.
5Choosing the right University for PhD
General PhD process is smooth and can be
completed in 3 years without delays
Pursuing PhD and weighing its merits in job
market is a crucial for potential
researchers.It is recommended to select an
inexpensive university, otherwise it can increase
burden
The University should offer a wide range of
areas for research. University should offer
students freedom to choose your topic within the
specific area of research
Its advisable to select university which is
suitable for working professional. This would
help in maintaining work life balance