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Hello Everyone,
I have done M.Sc in IT and secured 77% marks. I want to do PhD in IT. So, I want to know that I have to do M.Phil for doing PhD? Kindly tell me about this.

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Hello Everyone,
I have done M.Sc in IT and secured 77% marks. I want to do PhD in IT. So, I want to know that I have to do M.Phil for doing PhD? Kindly tell me about this.

You have completed M.Sc degree in IT so it is not necessary to do M.Phil course for study of Ph.D in IT. M.Sc in IT candidates are eligible for Ph.D course in IT.

You are eligible for Ph.D course through GATE and UGC NET exam.

GATE stands for Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering.

If you have Bachelor’s degree in Engineering/Technology or Architecture/Design or its equivalent or masters degree in science department then are eligible for GATE exam.

There are no restriction for attempts in GATE exam.You can apply any number of time. There is no age criteria but your minimum age must be above 18 years.

Candidates who have completed masters degree from a recognized university are eligible for Ph.D course. General and OBC candidates should hold 55% and above marks in masters degree. For SC/ST candidate its 50% and above in masters degree.

There is no age criteria. Your age should be below 28 years for JRF post.