Philosophy is the study of different aspects of life with reason. This course differs from other courses by its critical and systematic approach. It sticks on reasoned arguments on matters of life such as existence, law, mind, truth etc. There are many philosophy related courses an aspirant can choose as the area of study. There are both diploma as well as degree level programs in philosophy for interested aspirants. Some of the courses offered on philosophy are listed below:-Various Philosophy Courses offered in India

Degree Courses in Philosophy

• B.A. (Philosophy)
• M.A. (Gandhian Philosophy)
• M.A. (Philosophy)
• M.A. (Philosophy, Culture & Tourism)
• M.A. (Saiva Siddhanta Philosophy)
• M.Phil. (Philosophy)
• M.Phil. (Saiva Siddhanta Philosophy)
• Ph.D. (Philosophy)

Diploma Courses in Philosophy

• Diploma in Philosophy
• Diploma in Reasoning

The areas of study incorporated in these philosophy courses include

• Ethics
• Logic and Language
• Moral Philosophy
• Philosophy of Mind
• Philosophy of Religion
• Problems of Philosophy
• Religion
• Theory of Knowledge and Reality

Eligibility Criteria for Philosophy Courses

Those who have completed 10+2 studies can apply for a degree or diploma course in philosophy. These candidates who have completed the intermediate exam must also possess an aggregate mark of 50% in any stream of study. Graduates in philosophy can apply to post graduate programs in philosophy. Postgraduates in Philosophy can apply for M Phil as well as PhD programs in the related area.

Entrance Exams

Selection of candidates for courses in philosophy is done on the basis of the marks scored in the qualifying exam or on the basis of entrance exams conducted by universities. The selection criteria may vary according to the university selected for study.  Universities such as M. J. P. Rohilkhand conduct entrance exams for the selection of candidates to postgraduate course of Philosophy.

Job Scope after Philosophy Courses

Aspirants who have done a course in Philosophy can find better job opportunities both in India as well as abroad. They can find jobs in areas such as Law, Teaching, Diplomacy, Public service, Publishing, Journalism, Ministry, Research, Insurance, and Student Affairs etc. Postgraduates in these areas can get in to high profiled jobs in the above-specified areas. Those who have conducted research studies in the area can go with a teaching job in Colleges or Universities. Some other job types in the area of Philosophy includes Lobbyist, Diplomat, Consultant, Ethics Advisor, Critic Archivist, Clergy Person Survey , Interviewer, Human Resources Specialist etc.

Philosophy Colleges in India

Some of the top most colleges offering Philosophy courses in India are:

• Agurchand Manmull Jain College
• Government Womens College
• Maharajas College
• Pachaiyappas College of Arts and Science
• The Central University of Allahabad
• University College
• Sophia College
• Hindi Vidya Prachar Samiti’s Ramniranjan Jhunjhunwala College
• Rizvi College Of Arts, Science & Commerce
• Shri Lal Bahadur Shastri Rashtriya Sanskrit Vidyapeetha
• Malka GanjUniversity of Delhi

This list of colleges offering courses on Philosophy is not complete. There are thousands of other colleges in India offering quality education in Philosophy Courses.