Doctor of Philosophy is a post graduate degree in Philosophy. Doctor of Philosophy means ‘Teacher in the Love of Wisdom’. The minimum duration of the course is three years. Many colleges in India offer this course.

List of Colleges offering PhD Philosophy in India

• Assam University, Assam
• Calicut University/ University of Calicut, Kerala
• Christ University, Karnataka
• Dr. Hari Singh Gour University, Madhya Pradesh
• Gauhati University, Assam
• Goa University, Goa
• Government Brennen College, Kerala
• Government Dungar College, Rajasthan
• Gujarat University, Gujarat
• Homi Bhabha National Institiute, Maharashtra
• Indian institute of Technology- IIT Gandhinagar, Gujarat
• Indian institute of Technology- IIT Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh
• Kurukshetra University, Haryana
• Madura College, Tamil Nadu
• Maharaja Ganga Singh University, University of Bikaner
• Maharajs’s College, Kerala
• Maharsi Dayanadi Saraswati University, Rajasthan
• Meerut College, Uttar Pradesh
• Mohanlal Sukhandia University/ University of Udaipur, Rajasthan
• North Eastern Hill University, Meghalaya
• North Maharashtra University, Maharashtra
• Pachaiyappas College, Tamil Nadu
• Panjab University, Chandigarh
• Pondicherry University, Puducherry
• Rabindra Bharthi University, West Bengal
• Rajasthan Vidyapeeth University, Rajasthan
• Ramakrishna Mission Vivekananda College, Tamil Nadu
• Saurashtra University, Gujarat
• Shibli National University
• Tilak Maharashtra Vidyapeedth, Maharshtra
• Tripura University, Tripura
• University of Delhi
• University of Hyderabad
• University of Mumbai
• University of Pune
• University of Rajasthan
• Visva Bharati University, West Bengal

Eligibility Criteria for PhD Philosophy Entrance Exam

Candidates with a master’s degree in Philosophy or any related field with a pass percentage of 50% are eligible for the exam. Some colleges/ universities might give considerations for backward community students.

General guidelines for preparing for PhD Philosophy Entrance Exam

Candidates must be aware about the syllabus for the exam. They should also posses good knowledge about the topics covered during post graduation period. It will be good if the candidates are referring more books related to the subject while preparing for the exam.

PhD Philosophy Entrance Exam Pattern

The exam pattern may be different for different colleges. Generally the exam will be subjective type. There will be no negative marking. The cut off marks required may differ with universities. The questions will be basically from the subjects covered during post graduation period.

Set up a full proof study Plan

Candidates are advised to study with the help of a well prepared study timetable. Studying like this helps in the proper utilization of the allowed time. Since the competition level will very high, students need to work very hard. The time table should be such that enough time is allotted for each topic. Studying like this reduces the tension of candidates and helps to improve their confidence level.