MPhil Admission 2023: Important Dates, Selection Process, Last Date to Apply, Entrance Exams, Top Colleges

Q: What is the difference between MPhil and PhD programs?

MPhil is Master of Philosophy and PhD means Doctor of Philosophy. Both the degrees are based on research and coursework but a PhD degree has a higher edge over an MPhil degree. Through a degree in PhD, a candidate can teach in universities/ colleges and the education line as well. Through a degree in MPhil, the candidates can only get into research work at organizations.

Q: Whats the difference between a masters degree and MPhil?

The difference between a masters degree in any course and an MPhil is that the latter requires intensive research work. However, a candidate can only pursue an MPhil degree if they have completed their masters degree. A candidate who has done their undergraduate can apply for a Masters course but not for an MPhil degree.

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MPhil Admission 2023 begins in the month of March. There are some common MPhil entrance exams that students can sit for such as MET, GATE, UGC-JRF, UGC-Lecturership, BHU-RET, etc. Candidates must qualify for any of the entrance exams followed by a personal interview round which is conducted by the university or college for the MPhil admission procedure.

GATE 2023 registrations were open from August 30, 2022, till October 14, 2022. GATE 2023 has been conducted by IIT Kanpur on February 4, 5, 11, and 12, 2023, and the response sheet has been released on February 15, 2023. To seek MPhil Admission in IITs, candidates had to qualify for the IIT JAM 2023.

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MPhil is a 2 years postgraduate research-based course in India. Candidates should hold a Master's degree in science, arts, or engineering with a minimum aggregate of 55% marks to be eligible for MPhil Admission 2023. The average annual fee for an MPhil course is INR 50,000 to INR 80,000. MPhil graduates can expect an average annual salary that ranges between INR 3 Lakh to 15 Lakh after they have successfully completed the MPhil course from top MPhil colleges.

Table of Content

Top MPhil Colleges Application Deadline 2023
MPhil Admission 2023: Entrance Exam Schedule
MPhil Admission 2023: Entrance Exam List

3.1 GATE

3.2 VITMEE

3.3 LPUNEST

3.4 JNUEE

MPhil Admission Process 2023
MPhil Admission Tips
MPhil Admission 2023: FAQs

Top MPhil Colleges Application Deadline 2023

College Name	Admission Criteria	Application Date
Christ University, Bangalore	Entrance exam followed by academic score and an interview	June 2023
Presidency College, Chennai	Entrance test	April 2023 – May 2023
Kalinga University, Raipur	Entrance test	June 2023
Chandigarh University, Chandigarh	Entrance test	May 2023
Indian Institute of Technology, Kanpur	Entrance test followed by a written test and personal interview	January 2023
Indian Institute of Technology, Bhubaneswar	Entrance test followed by a written test and personal interview	January 2023
Banasthali Vidyapith, Jaipur	Entrance test	November 2023
Women’s Christian College, Chennai	Merit in the qualifying examination	June 2023
Manonmaniam Sundaranar University	Written Test	December 23 – January 16, 2023
Amity University	Written Test + Merit	January 20 – 30, 2023
West Bengal University Of Health Sciences (WBUHS)	Written Test + Merit	February 25 – March 24, 2023

MPhil Admission 2023: Entrance Exams Schedule

Entrance exams held for the Master of Philosophy Admission 2023 with registration date and exam date are given below.

Entrance Exam	Registration Date	Exam Date
GATE	August 30 – October 14, 2022	February 4, 5, 11, and 12, 2023
IIT JAM	September 07 – October 14, 2022	February 12, 2023
CUCET	November 28 – May 29, 2023	November 28- May 30, 2023
JNUEE	1st week of March 2023 – 4th week of March 2023	2nd week of May 2023
VITEEE	November 11 - March 31, 2023	April 15 - April 21, 2023
LPUNEST	November 01 - January 20, 2023	January 25 - February 07, 2023
UGC NET (July Session)	December 29, 2022 – January 23, 2023	February 21, 2023 – March 10, 2023 February 21, 2023 – May 24, 2023 (With Late Fee)
BHU RET	April 2023	June 2023

MPhil Admission 2023: Entrance Exam List

The following are some of the national-level entrance exams that are conducted to offer admission to the MPhil course.

GATE

Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering or GATE is organized by the IIT Kanpur. Top MPhil colleges accept GATE 2023 scores to offer MPhil Admission 2023.

Eligibility Criteria:

Final year or 3rd-year students are also eligible to apply for the GATE 2023 entrance exam.
There is no minimum or a maximum age limit for the candidates to appear for the GATE entrance exam.
Indian nationals can apply for the GATE 2023 entrance exam.
Candidates who have a foreign nationality will be also eligible for the GATE entrance examination.

VITMEE

VIT Master's Entrance Exam is an entrance exam which is conducted by the Vellore Institute of Technology for candidates aspiring to get admission into 2-year M.Tech, MPhil, and MCA programs. After qualifying for VITMEE, the aspirants will be getting admission to the Vellore Institute of Technology University campuses at Vellore, Bhopal, and Chennai.

Eligibility Criteria:

Candidates must have graduated with a full-time degree from a recognized Institute/University of India with an aggregate of 60% marks (minimum).
The candidate should have a consistent record of Class X and XII.
Candidates should have completed their final year/semester exams before the counseling takes place at VIT university.

LPUNEST

LPUNEST or Lovely Professional University Entrance Exam is a university-level entrance exam inducted in the year 2009 for residential admissions into the Engineering, Management, Law, Design, Agriculture, Hotel Management, and many other courses which are offered at Lovely Professional University.

Eligibility Criteria:

Candidates must have a bachelor’s degree with at least 55% aggregate marks from a recognized university.
Candidates can be from any stream.

JNUEE

Jawaharlal Nehru University Entrance Examination (JNUEE) is conducted for admissions in various UG, and PG courses offered by Jawaharlal Nehru University. JNUEE is also known as JNUET. JNUEE acts as a gateway to explore the world with the higher studies degree programs in JNU, Delhi.

Eligibility Criteria

JNUEE Candidates must have a master's degree in the related subject with a minimum of 50% marks.
Candidates must be Indian citizens.

MPhil Admission Process 2023

The step-wise MPhil Admissions process 2023 is as follows:

Apply for the entrance exam and MPhil college from the official website online
The applicants must qualify for the entrance exam and score a minimum of 55% in Master's degree in science, arts or engineering from a recognized university with a good score in entrance tests.
After shortlisting the college, candidates must prepare and qualify for the entrance exams.
Candidates will be selected based on their entrance exam scores.

MPhil Admissions 2023: Preparation Tips

To get admission to the MPhil course the following pointers should be kept in the mind:

While preparing for the entrance exam, students must be thorough with the basic concepts, and then they should go for the more advanced chapter.
A strong base can help the candidates to better understand the later harder chapters involved in the syllabus of the entrance exam.
Comprehensive study and accurate perception are requisite.
Completing an MPhil degree program requires a large amount of dedication and persistence, so hard work is paramount to success.
To attain an MPhil degree, one needs to pay particular consideration to the subjects of specialization in undergraduate and postgraduate. This helps the students in strengthening their base and helps an aspirant to pursue an MPhil course with more comfortable effort.
Precise supervision is very essential for an MPhil for which one must seek advice from his/her professors and teachers.

MPhil Admissions 2023: FAQs

Ques. What are some MPhil entrance exams to take MPhil Admission 2023?

Ans. MPhil entrance exams to take MPhil Admission 2023 are GATE, LPUNEST, CUCET, JNUEE, etc.

Ques. Can I get admission in MPhil 2023 without GATE?

Ans. Yes, you can get MPhil admissions 2023 without GATE, either directly to private colleges, or via state-level examinations.

Ques. What is the use of an MPhil degree in India?

Ans. After completion of your MPhil, you can procure great job opportunities with a good salary.

Ques. What is the salary of an MPhil graduate?

Ans. The salary depends on the job position and experience of a candidate. However, the basic salary after the completion of the MPhil course varies from INR 2,00,000 to 12,00,000.

Ques. How can I fill out the online application form to take admission to the MPhil program?

Ans. The steps you must follow while filling the application form for the MPhil program online include-

Registration
Application Fees Payment
Fill the Application Form, Upload your Photo & Signature
Upload the required document
Click on the submit button.

Ques. Is it compulsory to complete MPhil to pursue a PhD?

Ans. As per UGC guidelines, it is not mandatory for a candidate to pursue an MPhil in order to apply for a doctoral degree. However, if a candidate has completed their MPhil degree, it adds more value when it comes to pursuing a doctorate degree program. Candidates are offered direct admission in some universities and colleges if they have completed their MPhil and in some universities, the candidate does not have to do the PhD coursework again.

Ques. What is the difference between MPhil and PhD programs?

Ans. MPhil is ‘Master of Philosophy’ and PhD means ‘Doctor of Philosophy’. Both the degrees are based on research and coursework but a PhD degree has a higher edge over an MPhil degree. Through a degree in PhD, a candidate can teach in universities/ colleges and the education line as well. Through a degree in MPhil, the candidates can only get into research work at organizations.

Ques. Can I do MPhil in Social Work?

Ans. Yes. Many universities offer MPhil in Social Work. However, for admission, universities conduct entrance exams and personal interviews.

Ques. What’s the difference between a master’s degree and MPhil?

Ans. The difference between a master’s degree in any course and an MPhil is that the latter requires intensive research work. However, a candidate can only pursue an MPhil degree if they have completed their master’s degree. A candidate who has done their undergraduate can apply for a Master’s course but not for an MPhil degree.

Ques. How difficult is the coursework in MPhil?

Ans. The coursework in MPhil requires plenty of research work, time, and dedication. Also, if you have taken a course in which you have a genuine interest and want to go the distance, you will then find the coursework interesting to do.