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Degree: Doctor of Philosophy
Course: Research
Description: Doctor of Philosophy in Philosophy

Ph.D.

The Doctoral degree in Philosophy is a popular programme run by the Department of Philosophy. The course maintains high standards and provides rigorous training to the scholars from the time they are admitted to the programme through the period of their research up until the completion of their degree. The course aims at making Ph.D. scholars successfully identify the main philosophical problems in their chosen area of research, train them in developing skills of argumentation, writing research papers, and finally in thesis writing. 

The areas of doctoral research are spread across diverse fields within philosophy covering areas such as analytical philosophy, philosophy of language, philosophy of mind, continental philosophy, Metaethics, Feminism, and Indian philosophy.

Eligilibility Requirements :

Admission to Ph.D. Program of University of Delhi is governed by the Ordinance VI of the University, its Amendments, and other notifications issued by UoD from time to time in this regard. For the academic year 2023-24, the Ph.D. registration portal shall be opened more than one time in an academic year. 6. In Phase I, only the candidates who are eligible on the basis of qualifying UGC-NET (including JRF)/ UGC-CSIR NET (including JRF)/ AYUSH-NET/DBT-JRF, ICMR-JRF, DST-INSPIRE or equivalent national level examination/fellowship (as identified by DRC)/ GATE/ teacher fellowship holders and others (as per Ordinance VI, Notification: Amendments to Ordinances dated 09th August 2017 and its Amendments approved by the Executive Council in its meeting held on 01-02.07.2019) will be able to apply. In Phase II, all eligible candidates will be able to apply. However, candidates who become eligible on the basis of appearing in the entrance test will be shortlisted for interviews after the declaration of the result of the entrance test.

Admission Schedule

The schedule for Phase I of PhD admissions is:

Phase I

Registration Begins

Wednesday, July 12, 2023

Registration Closes

Wednesday, August 2, 2023

Interviews by Departments/ Centres

Wednesday, August 16, 2023 to Saturday, September 16, 2023

Recommendation of DRC and BRS

Till Tuesday, September 26, 2023

Last Date for Payment of Fees

Wednesday, September 27, 2023

 

Urgent Corrigendum for II Phase Phd Interview notification

Interview Schedule Phase II Click Here

Notification for Phase II Ph.D. Admissions

Updated list of PhD Supervisors click here

For more information on eligibility requirements please visit link  https://phd2023.uod.ac.in/index.php/site/login

Ph.D. Thesis Ordinances and Guidelines

Revised Ordinance VI approved by the Executive Council Meeting held on 15.12.2023:  Ordinance VI Approved by AC & EC, 2023

Amendments to ordinances VI

Amendments to Ordinance VI, VI-A, and VI-B

> Ph.D. Coursework

Ph.D. Coursework Pattern 2022

> Ph.D. Registration Links

   Follow the link for Ph.D. registration details:  https://phd2023.uod.ac.in/

   For detailed information about admissions to the Ph.D. Programmes (Brochure) 2023click here

 PhD Admissions: Extension of last date of registration

> Important Information regarding Supervisors/ List of registered PhD Scholars/ Submission Guidelines

           List of Eligible PhD Supervisors, department of Philosophy :click here

           List of currently registered MPhil/PhD Research Scholars:click here

          Guidelines for Ph.D. Thesis Submission: click here

> Latest Information and Updates

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Ph.D. Phase II Admission Notice click here