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The PhD dead-end: Why so many of India’s research scholars consider quitting

February 14, 2026 2:14 pm

The major challenge for researchers, cutting across disciplines, is taking intellectual risks and critiquing established concepts and theories in their respective fields

Over 20 researchers, including PhD students, postdoctoral researchers and AI researchers at various levels, are involved in the experiment.

Post-PhD trauma: We are treated as an ‘overqualified’ but ‘inexperienced’ lot. This must change

January 23, 2026 10:15 am

Transparent hiring practices, accountability in recruitment, recognition of doctoral research as professional experience, and institutional support for post-PhD transitions are necessities

NIFT PhD Admissions 2026: Teaching fellow seats raised to 20, fee waivers up to 100% announced

January 16, 2026 9:19 am

As per the updated guidelines, the number of NTF vacancies has been increased to 20 seats per year, up from the existing five, marking a fourfold rise aimed at strengthening academic and research capacity at the institute.

The court noted that the programme is designed to give students multiple opportunities, not to remove them at the first shortfall.

HC sets aside IIM-A expulsion of three PhD scholars

December 10, 2025 4:37 pm

They had been expelled for their ‘shortfall’ in meeting the conditions for promotion from the first to the second year of coursework

IIT-Delhi has sought explanations from faculty and set up a fact-finding panel over concerns about speakers and content at a recent caste and race conference.

University of Queensland, IIT Delhi open applications for Joint PhD programme for July 2026 intake

October 28, 2025 9:10 am

The collaborative programme offers candidates the opportunity to undertake research under the supervision of academics from both institutions while experiencing the academic environments of India and Australia.

From China to Cambridge and Cornell: The ‘PhD village’ that produced 33 doctorates

August 31, 2025 9:39 pm

So far, 33 villagers have earned doctoral degrees from leading institutions including Tsinghua University, Hong Kong University, Cambridge University, and Cornell University.

IIT Delhi, University of Queensland invite applications for Joint PhD programme to begin in July

February 25, 2025 9:27 am

The joint PhD programme is set to commence in July 2025, with the deadline for applications on March 18.

UGC has approved guidelines for these citations, and the guidelines are set to be made public soon to obtain feedback.

UGC to award 10 ‘PhD Excellence Citations’ for 'outstanding doctoral research'

October 09, 2024 6:12 pm

As per the guidelines, universities may nominate up to five theses in a year, one from each of the five disciplines.

UGC issues clarification against change in minimum requirement of Assistant Professors

UGC issues clarification on minimum criteria for recruitment of assistant professors

July 07, 2023 7:40 pm

On July 5, UGC had issued a notification stating that NET/SET/SLET shall be the minimum criteria for the direct recruitment to the post of Assistant Professor for all HEIs.

PhD scholars demand 60% hike in fellowship

'Research pays better abroad, need 60% hike in fellowship,' say protesting PhD scholars

July 02, 2023 10:21 am

On Friday, researchers across centrally-run institutions participated in a nationwide peaceful protest called by the All India Research Scholars Association (AIRSA) to register their unhappiness with the 20 per cent hike implemented by the union government.