Ph.D. in Education at St. Xavier's Institute of Education

St. Xavier's Institute of Education offers Ph.D. in Education as a 3-year doctoral degree. There are 50 seats in each batch.

St. Xavier's Institute of Education is a public-private institute, founded in 1953. This page brings together what is on record for this course at St. Xavier's Institute of Education — fees, seats, eligibility, the admission route and placements — so you can judge it before you apply.

St. Xavier's Institute of Education has not published a fee for Ph.D. in Education on our record yet. When you ask, ask for the total across all 3 years — not just the first-year figure — and whether hostel and exam fees are included.

To get into Ph.D. in Education, you usually need a master's degree in a related subject.

Admission to this kind of course is usually through UGC NET and a university's own test. Reserved-category candidates generally get a relaxation in the minimum marks. Check St. Xavier's Institute of Education's prospectus for the exact cut-off this year.

In most years, admission follows these steps:

1. Check that you meet the eligibility above and register for the entrance exam in time.
2. Take UGC NET and a university's own test and keep your scorecard.
3. Apply to St. Xavier's Institute of Education or through the enquiry form on this page, and take part in counselling if a state or central body runs it.
4. Once you are offered a seat, verify your documents (marksheets, ID, category certificate if any) and pay the admission fee to confirm it.

Ask yourself — and the college — these questions first:

• Do the subjects of Ph.D. in Education genuinely interest you? You will spend 3 years on them.
• What will the full course cost, including hostel and living costs?
• What do recent graduates of this course actually go on to do?
• How does St. Xavier's Institute of Education compare with other colleges offering Ph.D?