Marwadi University Rajkot Ph.D Political Science: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Ans. Yes, Marwadi University offers the PhD in Political Science under its Faculty of Arts, and it is available in both Full Time and Part Time modes. The Part Time mode is specifically designed for working professionals such as college lecturers, government officials, and social science researchers who wish to pursue doctoral research while continuing their employment. Part Time candidates must submit a No Objection Certificate (NOC) from their employer and can pursue research at their workplace and/or at MU.

Ans. The MU PhD entrance exam for Political Science follows the UGC-NET Political Science syllabus pattern. The exam is computer-based (MCQ format, 1 hour) and consists of 90% subject-specific questions covering topics such as political theory, Indian government and politics, comparative politics, international relations, and public administration, along with 10% research methodology questions. Candidates who have already qualified UGC-NET in Political Science are exempted from this entrance test and are directly called for the personal interview.

Ans. Yes, college lecturers are among the most common applicants for the Part Time PhD at Marwadi University. As a college lecturer, you are employed in an educational institution, which qualifies you for the Part Time category. You need to submit an NOC from your college/institution. The programme allows you to pursue research at your institution and/or at MU, making it highly compatible with a teaching career. Many lecturers use this programme to fulfil the PhD requirement for career advancement in higher education.

Ans. The PhD in Political Science at MU covers a broad range of research areas including political theory and thought, Indian politics and governance, comparative politics, international relations and diplomacy, public policy and administration, electoral politics, federalism, constitutional studies, and political sociology. The specific research topic is finalised based on mutual interest between the scholar and the assigned supervisor, subject to approval by the Departmental Research Committee (DRC). Scholars are encouraged to propose topics that contribute new knowledge to the field.

Ans. Before submitting the synopsis (which precedes thesis submission), you must have published a minimum of two research papers in peer-reviewed journals. For Political Science scholars, publications in SCOPUS-indexed, Web of Science (Core Collection) indexed, ABDC listed, or UGC CARE listed journals are accepted. You must be the first author of these publications, and the papers must be directly related to your PhD research work. This requirement applies to both full-time and part-time scholars.

Ans. For Part Time PhD scholars, the maximum duration is 7 years from the date of registration. The university may allow an extension of up to 2 years beyond this maximum on the recommendation of the Doctoral Advisory Committee (DAC). Women candidates and Persons with Disability (more than 40% disability) are eligible for an additional 2-year relaxation. In any case, the total period for completion cannot exceed 10 years. If the thesis is not submitted within the extended period, the registration is cancelled, and re-registration is not permitted after cancellation.