Ph.D in Psychology Full Time
Duration3 Years
Course Fee1,20,000
School of Liberal Arts, GD Goenka University offers a Ph.D. program designed to cultivate advanced research skills and knowledge in numerous disciplines of Liberal Arts; specifically, area of Psychology.
The program is structured to provide an enriching experience, combining comprehensive coursework with opportunities for scholarly engagement and Experience. The Ph.D. Program is designed to develop scholars and researchers with deep knowledge, advanced research skills, and a strong commitment to academic excellence and innovation. Our Ph.D. program is rigorous and research-intensive, intended for scholars who aspire to pursue careers in academia, research organizations, think tanks, industry R&D divisions, or policy-making bodies.
Fee Structure
yearly
| 1st Year | 2nd Year | 3rd Year |
|---|---|---|
| ₹1,70,000 | ₹1,20,000 | ₹1,20,000 |
Semester Wise
| 1st Sem | 2nd Sem | 3rd Sem | 4th Sem | 5th Sem | 6th Sem |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ₹1,10,000 | ₹60,000 | ₹60,000 | ₹60,000 | ₹60,000 | ₹60,000 |
Program Structure
The Ph.D. in Psychology at GD Goenka University is a full-time/part-time research-intensive program conducted in two key phases:
Coursework Phase
As per UGC regulations, scholars must complete coursework for a duration of 6 months to one year, including training in research methodology, research ethics, and domain-specific inquiry. Upon successful completion, candidates move to the research phase.
Research Phase
Following approval of the research proposal by the SRAC (Scholar’s Research Advisory Committee) candidates engage in supervised original research. Regular progress evaluations, academic publications, and final thesis submission form key milestones during this phase.
Admission Process
- Notification: Admission announcements are published on the official GD Goenka University website and other public platforms.
- Entrance Examination: Eligible candidates must qualify the university-level Ph.D. Entrance Test followed by a personal interview. The test evaluates research aptitude, subject knowledge, and analytical ability.
- Note: Candidates with valid UGC-NET/JRF/GATE may be exempted from the entrance test, subject to university norms.
- Interview: Shortlisted candidates are required to present a preliminary research proposal and discuss their research interests with the panel.
Supervision and Research Support
Each scholar is assigned a research supervisor from the university’s faculty based on alignment of research interests. Where necessary, co-supervisors (Internal/external) may be appointed for interdisciplinary or specialized guidance.
The university supports research through:
- Access to digital libraries, databases, and psychological assessment tools
- Academic mentorship and research colloquia
- Ethical review board and plagiarism detection services
- Opportunities to present in national/international conferences
- Funding assistance for publications and fieldwork
Evaluation and Award of Degree
The Ph.D. degree is awarded upon fulfillment of the following requirements:
- Completion of Minimum of 5 SRACs with original and substantial research work
- Minimum two publications in peer-reviewed/Scopus/ABDC/Web of Science indexed journals
- Successful presentation in Practice pre-submission seminar and pre-submission Seminar
- Plagiarism clearance and submission of final thesis
- Positive evaluation by external examiners and successful defense in the viva voce examination
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