The Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University (GGSIPU), commonly referred to as IP University, offers part-time Ph.D. programs for working professionals and researchers. Below is an overview of the admission process, results, recruitment sectors, and average salary for part-time Ph.D. students at GGSIPU:
Eligibility:
Candidates must have a Master’s degree in a relevant field with at least 55% marks (50% for SC/ST candidates).
Candidates must be employed in a recognized organization and have at least 5 years of professional experience.
A valid score in the university's entrance exam (IPU CET) or UGC-NET/JRF/GATE/CSIR-NET is required for exemption from the entrance test.
Admission Process:
Application through the official GGSIPU website.
Entrance exam (if applicable) followed by an interview.
Final selection based on entrance exam scores, academic performance, and interview.
Key Dates:
Admission notifications are usually released in March-April.
Entrance exams (if applicable) are conducted in May-June.
Results and merit lists are declared in June-July.
Results for the Ph.D. entrance exam and the final merit list are published on the official GGSIPU website.
Candidates can check their results by entering their roll number or application number.
Selected candidates are called for an interview, and the final admission list is released after the interview process.
Part-time Ph.D. holders from GGSIPU are typically employed in the following sectors:
Academia: Teaching and research positions in universities and colleges.
Research and Development (R&D): Roles in government and private research organizations.
Corporate Sector: Leadership and specialized roles in industries like IT, healthcare, engineering, and management.
Government Sector: Research and administrative roles in government departments and public sector undertakings (PSUs).
Consulting: Opportunities in consulting firms for specialized expertise.
The salary for part-time Ph.D. holders varies based on the sector, experience, and job role:
Academia: ?6–12 lakhs per annum (Assistant Professor/Associate Professor).
Research and Development: ?8–15 lakhs per annum (Research Scientist/Project Manager).
Corporate Sector: ?10–20 lakhs per annum (Senior Analyst/Consultant/Technical Lead).
Government Sector: ?7–14 lakhs per annum (Scientist/Administrative Roles).
Flexibility to balance work and research.
Recognition in both academic and professional fields.
Opportunities for career advancement and higher salaries.