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Which University can I join to do PhD in Geography through correspondence mode in India? Can you please give me the complete information on this? It will be really helpful if you can get back to me as soon as possible. Awaiting for the response. Thanks!

List of universities offering Ph.D in Geography through correspondence courses are as follows-

>> Nalanda Open University

>> Ambedkar Open University

>> Netaji Open University

Ph.D (Doctor of Philosophy) is geography is a 3 years doctorate course. To get admission in PhD you need to get 55% in your post graduation level course from any recognised university. The minimum percentage varies based on the state and university.

There are few colleges which provide Ph.D in Geography through correspondence which are listed below.

- Indira Gandhi National Open university (IGNOU), New Delhi
- Jamia Millia Islamia, New Delhi
- Nalanda University, Bihar
- Goa University, Goa
- Allahabad university, Allahabad
- Banaras Hindu university, Varanasi
- Banasthali university, Rajasthan
- Central University of Karnataka, Karnataka
- Dibrugarh University, Assam

There are very limited recognized universities that offers PhD in Geography through correspondence mode. Some of the top university that offers Phd in Geography through correspondence mode are

Dr. B.R.Ambedkar Open University

Indira Gandhi National Open University(IGNOU)

Nalanda Open University

Netaji Subhas Open University

Jadavpur University(part time PhD Geography)

The universities offering PhD courses are

1. Ambedkar Open University
2. Netaji Open University
3. Nalanda Open University