Government allows Ph.D. in two subjects at the same time

Students in India can now pursue Ph.D. (Doctor of Philosophy) in two subjects simultaneously.

 from the new academic year 2023-24, as per the new National Education Policy.

According to the University Grants Commission (UGC), students can do Ph.D. research in two or more academic subjects from the academic year 2023-24, as per the new National Education Policy (NEP).

The UGC has informed all the universities and higher educational institutions of the country about the new rules of PhD. The admissions will be taken in universities on the basis of new rules.

The UGC has constituted a standing committee. Its objective is to monitor the entire process of appointment of teachers and award of PhD degree in higher educational institutions.

This standing committee can complain to the UGC about higher education institutions not following the rules. The committee may also recommend action against such educational institutions.

The UGC said, “The standing committee will collect information on the selection of specific institutions, faculty appointments and PhD degree awards. Along with this, the committee will also verify the documents to ensure compliance of UGC rules in these institutions.”

In a similar development, under the new Education Policy, the students of the central university will also be able to pursue two courses together.

After the central universities accepted this proposal, students studying in their facilities will be able to study two courses simultaneously.

Students will have an option that they can opt for a regular course and another via distance learning.