Ph.D. Entrance In India
UGC - Universities Grants Commission has decided to introduced entrance exam for Ph.D. (Doctorate of Philosophy) in all the Universities across India in all the disciplines/faculties. Hmmm....sounds interesting. Here, in this blog entry, I will try to analyze:(Disclaimer: So, needless to say, the below mentioned opinions are of my own only and they are based on my perception, rather than, any research) 1. What could have been the reasons for introducing entrance for Ph.D.? 2. What would be its impact on teachers teaching in the University systems? 3. What could be its far reaching effects in case the new system continues to exist for a long time? 4. How does it affect the UGC's NET qualification? Let us discuss them one by one. 1. What could have been the reasons for introducing entrance for Ph.D.?: The prima facie reason seems to be having a mechanism to ensure that the deserving candidates get the chance to do Ph.D. rather than those who "know" the guides! This is what