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• Ph.D. in Public Health

Programme Overview

The Ph.D in Public health at MIT-WPU prepares scholars to conduct in-depth research in diverse and interdisciplinary areas of Public Health. It trains independent researchers, teachers and leaders through rigorous coursework, research seminars and workshops to develop the expertise and skills needed to make a real impact in academia, industry, government and the community. The programme exposes them to state-of-the-art experimental approaches enabling them to develop analytical, critical thinking and leadership skills in a conducive environment. The programme provides training and learning experiences that support interdisciplinary learning, promote critical and theory-based, problem-solving skills to address public health problems, and inculcate the requisite professional values and ethics

• Epidemiology
• Health System Research and Policy
• Health Promotion and Health Behaviour
• Sexual and Reproductive Health
• Global Health
• Communicable & Non communicable Diseases

Ph.D. Entrance Test (PET) Syllabus

Guidelines for Research Scholars

Ph.D Programme Fees

The following candidates are eligible to seek admission to the Ph.D. programme

Candidates who have completed:

i) A 1-year/2-semester master’s degree programme after a 4-year/8-semester bachelor’s degree programme or a 2-year/4-semester master’s degree programme after a 3-year bachelor’s degree programme or qualifications declared equivalent to the master’s degree by the corresponding statutory regulatory body, with at least 55% marks in aggregate or its equivalent grade in a point scale wherever grading system is followed or equivalent qualification from a foreign educational institutions accredited by an assessment and accreditation agency which is approved, recognized or authorized by an authority, established or incorporated under a law in its home country or any other statutory authority in that country to assess, accredit or assure quality and standards of the educational institutions.

A relaxation of 5% marks or its equivalent grade may be allowed for those belonging to SC/ST/OBC (non-creamy layer)/differently-abled, Economically Weaker Section (EWS) and other categories of candidates as per the decision of the commission from time to time.

Provided that a candidate seeking admission after a 4-year/8-semester bachelor’s degree programme should have a minimum of 75% marks in aggregate or its equivalent grade on a point scale wherever the grading system is followed. A relaxation of 5% marks or its equivalent grade may be allowed for those belonging to SC/ST/OBC (non-creamy layer)/Differently-abled, Economically Weaker Section (EWS) and other categories of candidates as per the decision of commission from time to time.

ii) Candidates who have completed the M. Phil programme with at least 55% marks in aggregate or its equivalent grade in a point scale. A relaxation of 5% marks or its equivalent grade may be allowed for those belonging to SC/ST/OBC (non-creamy layer)/Differently abled, Economically Weaker Section (EWS) and other categories of candidates as per the decision of commission from time to time.

Reservation is applicable only to Maharashtra domicile candidates provided they submit the necessary documents for reservation before interview. Outside Maharashtra candidates will be considered in open category.

1. Candidates satisfying eligibility criterion shall be called to appear for the Ph.D. entrance test conducted by MITWPU. The exemption will be given from Ph.D. entrance test for those students who qualify UGC-NET /UGC-CSIR NET /GATE (valid score)/CEED/GPAT (valid score)and similar national tests.

2. PhD entrance test shall be qualifying with qualifying marks as 50% provided that relaxation from 50% to 45% shall be allowed for the candidates belongs to SC/ST/OBC (Non creamy layer)/Differently abled category, Economically Weaker section (EWS) and other category of candidates. The syllabus of entrance test shall consist of 50% of research methodology and 50% shall be subject specific.

3. The interview/viva-voce will be conducted by the university for test qualifying candidates. For selection of candidates a weightage of 70% to the entrance test and 30% to the performance in the interview/Viva-voce shall be given. For GATE/NET/JRF /SET/GPAT/CEED qualified students, the selection will be based on Interview/Viva Voce

4. The recommended candidates will be intimated through email about their selection and the candidates will be offered Ph.D. provisional admission.

5. The eligibility of a candidate is provisional as per information provided by the candidate in his/her application form and is subject to verification of minimum eligibility conditions for admission to the program, educational documents and reservation documents (if any).

6. University keep rights to cancel admission of the Ph.D. scholars in the case of misconduct by the scholar, unsatisfactory progress/absent for consecutive two progress seminars, failure in any examination related to Ph.D., fabrication found in educational and reservation documents, candidate is found ineligible, involved in plagiarism in paper publications and thesis.

7. Provisional eligibility to appear in the selection process is no guarantee for admission to the program.

8. Candidates who will join PhD program full time, they will be provided with the stipend as per MITWPU norms.

9. PhD admission will be confirmed after successful completion of the course work with 55% or more as per UGC norms. Ph.D. programme should be minimum of three years including course work and maximum of six years from the date of admission to the Ph.D. programme.

10. A maximum of an additional two years (2) years can be given through the process of re-registration provided, however, that the total period for completion of a Ph.D. programme should not exceed eight (8) years from the date of admission in the Ph.D. programme.

11. Provided further that, female Ph.D. scholars and persons with Disabilities (having more than 40% disability) may be allowed an additional relaxation of two years(2) ; however the total period for completion of a Ph.D. program in such cases should not exceed ten (10) years from the date of admission of the programme.

12. Female candidates may be provided Maternity Leave/Child Care Leave for up to 240 days in the entire duration of Ph.D. programme.

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Applications are invited for admission to Full time PhD in Public Health at Indian Institute of Public Health Gandhinagar (IIPHG).

Application form for Provisional Registration for PhD

Eligibility

A candidate shall be eligible to register for the Ph.D. Degree after he/she has obtained

• Master’s Degree in relevant field which includes Public Health, Medicine, Social Sciences and allied subjects in which he/she wishes to pursue research with at least 55% or equivalent grade from any University in India, recognized by the University Grants Commission (UGC). Relaxation of 5% marks, from 55% to 50%, or an equivalent relaxation in grade may be allowed for those belonging to SC/ST/OBC (Non-creamy layer)/ differently-abled.
• Any foreign university/higher educational institute recognized by UGC and with equivalent grade. Bachelor Degree where the total duration of education and training is equivalent to Master’s degree (at least 5 years’ duration), e.g; MBBS, BDS etc, will be considered eligible provided they have relevant work experience in Health/ Development/ Hospital/ Allied sector for more than 1 year.

Classification / categorization of Ph.D. Scholars.

The status of the students admitted to Ph.D programmes shall be classified under any one of the following categories:-

Full Time Research Scholar

I. Self-Financed Indian Nationals/Foreign Nationals and those Indian Nationals joining the programme on study leave granted by their employers. II. The scholars who are receiving assistantship/ scholarship/ fellowship from UGC/ ICSSR/ DST/ CSIR/ DBT/Industry etc. or other funding agency. III. Sponsored candidates IV. Foreign Nationals joining with any fellowship or ICCR award.

The full time scholars are required to work on regular basis during their entire Ph.D. programme.

Duration: minimum 3 years and maximum 7 years.

• Note1: The duration for relaxation can be of 1 year in case of candidates holding Post Graduate Degree (MD/MS) in the field of Medicine, considering that they spent a total of 8.5 years of education after 12th standard, compared to 5 years for other masters
• Note2: The maximum duration is relaxable by two years for women candidates and candidates with 40% or more disability
• Note 3: Women candidates are allowed maternity leave, or child-care leave, once during the entire duration of their MPhil/PhD programmes for up to 240 days.

Seats will be based on availability of guides

Fees to be paid to IIPHG

• The fees mentioned above will be subject to revision/change by the University from time to time.
• The fees once paid shall not be adjusted or refunded under any circumstances even, if the candidate cancels his/her admission.
• The fees mentioned above does not include Hostel and food
• The full time candidates must have adequate Medical insurance coverage at their own cost. If they are not having existing health insurance policy, IIPHG will facilitate obtaining one.

Important Dates of Admission: (Admissions will be done twice a year if seats are available)

Availability of Application at http://www.iiphg.edu.in

Exemption from Entrance Test

The candidates having one of the following qualifications shall be exempted from the requirement of appearing at the Entrance Test:

• Qualified in the UGC – NET / SET, UGC-JRF, CSIR-JRC, ICAR, ICMR, DBT, DST or any other Examinations considered equivalent by the Ph.D Admission Committee.
• M.Phil Degree holder from any University recognized by UGC with 55% marks in aggregate
• Candidates who are awarded fellowship/scholarship for pursuing PhD program by the State/Central Government agencies or collaborating institute for this specific program.
• Candidates holding MD/MS degrees in Medicine.

However, the candidates who are exempted from appearing for the Entrance Test will have to appear for Personal Interview and submit other required documents.

For further Details, please visit the website www.iiphg.edu.in & www.phfi.org or contact:

Dr. Vijay V. Panchdhane Assistant Registrar Senior Scale (Academics) INDIAN INSTITUTE OF PUBLIC HEALTH GANDHINAGAR University established under IIPHG Act 2015 of Gujarat State Opposite Air Force Head Quarters, Near Lekawada Bus stop, Gandhinagar-Chiloda Road, Lekawada, CRPF.P.O, Gandhinagar – 382042, Gujarat, INDIA PhoneNo :079-66740700 E-mail: [email protected], [email protected] URL: www.iiphg.edu.in , www.phfi.org

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Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) Program in Public Health

Phd at iph, bengaluru.

The PhD program at IPH, Bengaluru is a PhD through research to be completed in a minimum of three years . This is based on original research conducted during the PhD and requires peer-reviewed publications during the course of the research. Coursework is tailored to the individual’s experience and needs and requirement are based on the UGC choice based credit system. One credit is equivalent to one hour of teaching (lecture or tutorial) or two hours of practical work/field work per week.

A minimum of 120 credit hours of coursework is required and includes essential courses plus a choice of coursework relevant to the field of PhD research.

PhD defence: Prashanth N S

PhD defence: Upendra Bhojani

PhD defence: Dorothy Lall

PhD defence: Mrs. Vijayashree H. Yellappa

PhD defence: Pragati Hebbar

Meet our present phd scholars.

Angel Sudha

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PhD Topic – A theoretical framework to explain the reasons for caesarean sections (CS) in selected Public hospitals of Telangana from a Health systems perspective: a multisite case study approach

Cluster – Health Services Research

Anika Juneja

PhD Topic – Neighbourhood disadvantage and access to healthcare: The case of sickle cell disease in two Adivasi communities in central and southern India

PhD Topic – Exploring Socio-cultural & Historical aspects of Substance use among Soliga Tribes.

Cluster – Health Equity

PhD Topic – Understanding the livelihood challenge and safer alternatives for marginalized workers in the tobacco sector

Cluster – Chronic Health Conditions & Public Policies

Shivanand Savatagi

PhD Topic – Exploring self-reliance in Primary healthcare among families and communities using traditional medicine in Karnataka and Kerala

PhD Topic – Critically analyzing the state-specific mainstreaming of Ayurveda for health service delivery– A case study of Kerala and Maharashtra

Meet our Past PhD Scholars

N Devadasan

PhD Topic – Community health insurance contributes to universal health coverage in India

Cluster – Health Financing and Universal Health Coverage , Health Services Research

Prashanth N S

PhD Topic – How do capacity-building programmes work in local health systems? A realist evaluation of a local health system strengthening intervention in Tumkur, India

Cluster – Health Equity , Health Services Research

Upendra Bhojani

PhD Topic – Enhancing care for urban poor living with chronic conditions: role of local health systems

Cluster – Chronic Health Conditions & Public Policies , Health Services Research

Dorothy Lall

PhD Topic – Improving the performance of health care delivery systems to provide quality care for persons with chronic diseases at the primary level of healthcare in rural Karnataka, India

Pragati Hebbar

PhD Topic – Implementation research for taking tobacco control policy interventions to scale in India

PhD Topic – “Undernutrition among the Under-five Tribal Children in Wayanad District of Kerala”

Meena Putturaj

PhD Topic – Advancing the state of patient rights implementation in health facilities in Karnataka