Ambedkar University Delhi (AUD) offers Ph.D. programs across various disciplines, including Social Sciences, Humanities, and Interdisciplinary Studies. The admission process is competitive and based on academic merit, research proposals, and performance in entrance exams and interviews.
Eligibility Criteria:
A Master’s degree with at least 55% marks (or equivalent CGPA) from a recognized university.
Relaxation of 5% marks for SC/ST/OBC/PwD candidates.
Candidates with an M.Phil. degree or those who have cleared UGC-NET/JRF/SLET/GATE are often preferred.
Application Process:
Applications are submitted online through the AUD website.
Candidates must submit a research proposal along with their application.
Entrance Exam and Interview:
Shortlisted candidates are required to appear for an entrance exam and an interview.
The entrance exam typically tests research aptitude and subject-specific knowledge.
Selection:
Final selection is based on the candidate’s academic record, research proposal, entrance exam performance, and interview.
Social Sciences
Humanities
Interdisciplinary Studies
Environmental Studies
Gender Studies
Development Studies
The books and resources required for a Ph.D. at AUD depend on the specific discipline and research topic. However, some general recommendations include:
Research Methodology:
Research Methodology: Methods and Techniques by C.R. Kothari
Doing Your Research Project by Judith Bell
Subject-Specific Books:
For Social Sciences: The Sociological Imagination by C. Wright Mills
For Humanities: The Postcolonial Studies Reader by Bill Ashcroft et al.
For Interdisciplinary Studies: Interdisciplinarity: History, Theory, and Practice by Julie Thompson Klein
Thesis Writing:
Writing Your Dissertation in Fifteen Minutes a Day by Joan Bolker
How to Write a Thesis by Rowena Murray
A Ph.D. from AUD opens up a wide range of career opportunities in academia, research, and the public/private sector. Some of the key career options include:
Academia:
Professor/Assistant Professor in universities and colleges.
Research positions in academic institutions.
Research:
Research positions in think tanks, NGOs, and policy research organizations.
Opportunities in international organizations like the UN, World Bank, etc.
Public Sector:
Policy-making roles in government departments.
Research and advisory roles in public sector undertakings.
Private Sector:
Consulting roles in research and development firms.
Corporate social responsibility (CSR) roles in multinational companies.
Publishing and Media:
Editorial roles in academic publishing.
Writing and analysis for media outlets.
The fee structure for Ph.D. programs at AUD is relatively affordable compared to private universities. The approximate fee breakdown is as follows:
Tuition Fee: ?10,000 to ?20,000 per year (varies by program).
Registration Fee: ?1,000 to ?2,000 (one-time).
Examination Fee: ?2,000 to ?5,000 per year.
Other Charges: Library, laboratory, and miscellaneous fees may apply.
Scholarships and financial aid are available for eligible candidates, including UGC-NET/JRF fellowships and AUD-specific scholarships.