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I have completed my M.Sc in Applied Psychology from Annamalai University via distance mode of education. Am I eligible for doing the PhD program in Psychology either via regular mode or via distance mode of education? If so please let me know the entrance exam details.

Eligibility to study PhD Psychology via regular mode of education:-

The candidate should have done their MA in psychology with a specialisation or M.Phill in psychology from a recognised University and should have secured a minimum 60% aggregate.

The Eligibility is:-

Candidates who have done post graduate degree in MA Psychology can study PhD Psychology.

Minimum aggregate marks required is 60%marks.

PhD Pyschology duration is 3 to 4 years .

Eligibility:-

Those candidates who have completed their masters degree with Psychology with minimum 60%marks from a recognised university can study PhD Psychology.

Duration of this course is 3 to 4 years.

Eligibility criteria
Those who have completed postgraduation with 55% marks from a recognised board are eligible.

Those who have appeared for any national level entrance exam like
NET
SET
CSIR NET
UGC NET
GATE etc are also eligible for admission are are exempted from university level entrance exam and directly appear for group discussion.

Eligibility to study PhD Psychology either via distance mode or regular mode of education:-

In order to get admission in Ph.D Psychology, one needs to complete their master or post graduate degree in psychology from a recognised University.
( In some of the Universities master's degree degree should be completed with not less than 55% for the unreserved category.

The eligibility to study PhD in Psychology is a candidate must have done a MA in Psychology with a specialization or MPhil in Psychology with a minimum score of 55-60% marks in aggregate from a recognized university. Admission selection is done on the basis of performance in the entrance test followed by an interview which is conducted by the university. There is no specific age limit to apply for this course. The minimum score may vary from university to university which you can check before applying.

Some of the PhD entrance examinations are given below.

UGC NET (Including JRF)
UGC CSIR-NET
SET
GATE

Eligibility criteria for PhD Psychology:-

The candidate should have done their M.Sc in Psychology with a specialisation or MPhil in Psychology from a recognised University and should have secured a minimum of 60% aggregate.

PhD programs done through distance education will not be recognised, said the University Grants Commission (UGC) in a circular. So, you need to apply for PhD course in regular mode of education.