Course Fee

₹ 8,00,000 - ₹ 12,00,000

As it is clear IGNOU does not offer an Online Ph.D. but students can pursue an Online DBA program as an alternate option. The fee structure for an Online DBA program is a little expensive as compared to a regular Ph.D. program but it is worth it as you are getting a globally recognized doctoral degree from a foreign university. Simultaneously, similar to a Ph.D. program an online DBA program allows students and working professionals to accomplish their dream of adding a “Dr.” title to their name.

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Course Duration

3 - 6 Years

The course duration for a Ph.D. and an online DBA program is similar, as both are doctoral level degrees. The Ph.D. (regular program) offered at IGNOU (Indira Gandhi National Open University) is a 3 year doctoral program that offers leverage to students and allows them to complete their program in a maximum of 6 years. Additionally, an online DBA program has flexibility that is beneficial for working professionals because it helps them with better time management opportunities.

Eligibility Criteria

Masters Degree

The candidates who are willing to enroll in a Ph.D. program at IGNOU (Indira Gandhi National Open University) can opt for an Online DBA program which is far more beneficial and convenient for working professionals. Candidates are required to fulfill the below mentioned eligibility criteria of the program: (1) The applicant must have completed a Master’s degree or equivalent educational qualification in their preferred stream from a valid and recognized university by the University Grants Commission (UGC). (2) Students with bachelor's degrees can also apply for an online DBA program if they have 5 years of work experience in a relevant field. (3) There is no bar set for age limitation and students of any age group can apply for an online DBA program. Apart from the above mentioned points, there are a few additional eligibility criteria for students willing to enroll in a Ph.D. program at IGNOU: (1) Candidates are required to qualify for the national level entrance exam conducted by IGNOU. (2) The candidates must have a score of a minimum of 55% of aggregate marks in the post graduate degree for SC, ST, OBC, and PwD category students the criteria is set to 50% marks.

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Admission Procedure 2024

For students interested in getting admission to a Ph.D. program at IGNOU but are working professionals, an Online DBA program is the best fit option for them and an online DBA program does not require qualifying for a national level entrance exam as compared to a Ph.D. program. Meanwhile, enrolling in a Ph.D. program includes appearing for a national level exam and clearing a personnel interview to fall under the cutoff list.
Simultaneously, a student has to follow a few major steps to enroll in a Ph.D. program at IGNOU such as, students have to register themselves on the official website of IGNOU in order to get access to the student portal. With access to the student portal, candidates can apply for their Ph.D. program and their preferred specialization.

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Syllabus

The curriculum of a Ph.D. program is regularly updated and revised as per the latest education policies to offer global exposure to students with current market trends for a better understanding of the rapidly changing world aspects. There similarity in almost every aspect possible between an online DBA and Ph.D. program. Both the programs are offered in various specializations and the syllabus differs from one another and candidates are asked to opt for their preferred subjects among the elective subject options. For a detailed overview of the program the syllabus of the Doctor of Philosophy in Food & Nutrition (PHDFN) and DBA in Supply Chain Management is mentioned below:

Career Opportunities

Post completing a Ph.D. from IGNOU and Online DBA from a foreign university has diversified career outcomes and both the program ensures a candidate is entitled to various job aspects with a respectable designation. The most common career options candidates opt for after successfully completing their doctoral program are University Professors, Industrial R&D Lab professionals, and start-up mentors. or in the academic field. An Online DBA candidate is considered to be the highest scholar in almost every field and they can enter any industry to work in as per their preference some time depending upon the specialization opted by the candidate.

Classes

Students enrolling in the open and regular mode programs can connect with global peers and mentors with highly accessible and flexible Learning Management Systems (LMS) offered by the university where real time interaction is possible via webinars, live sessions, discussion forums, and virtual classes. The theory part is majorly covered with the help of these virtual environments meanwhile, for practical sessions, students may be called to their respective university or institution for lab work.

Assessments

Universities conduct various assessments on a regular basis so that students can be on track with the curriculum. The assessments are directly uploaded on the LMS with a set deadline before which the students have to submit. The assessments can be written assignments, small projects, quizzes, etc. Everything related to class assessments happens on the Learning Management System (LMS) of the university to maintain a transparent and convenient learning atmosphere among the candidates.

Examinations

The examination process and pattern for a Ph.D. or an online DBA program solely depend upon the chosen specialization of the program by the candidate. Every specialization has different core and elective subjects which have multiple theoretical and practical requirements and the institute organizes examinations as per the program requirement.

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Study material

To assist candidates in thorough learning about their specific subjects the university offers study material to the candidates as per the course and specialization opted by them. The study material guides students to develop a better theoretical understanding of their chosen domain and helps them lead better careers ahead with industry relevant information.