PhD in Geography

Doctoral program under the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences focusing on advanced geographical research, spatial analysis, environment–society studies, and dissertation-based scholarship.

Program uses a competitive admission system with biannual intakes. Research Committee controls evaluation, supervision, and dissertation approval. MPhil holders enter through proposal review; non-MPhil applicants must additionally demonstrate prior research publications. Final award depends on proposal approval, research completion, and dissertation acceptance.

Features

• Two admission cycles per year
• Research Committee holds approval authority
• Mandatory research proposal evaluation + interview
• Publication requirement for non-MPhil applicants
• Supervisor and co-supervisor assigned by the Committee

Eligibility

• Master’s degree in Geography with at least second division.
• MPhil in Geography eligible for direct proposal submission (subject to Research Committee approval).

Admission Process (Points)

• Apply in response to Dean’s Office call (Falgun for July intake; Bhadra for January intake).
• Submit research proposal; MPhil holders include dissertation abstract.
• Non-MPhil applicants submit three research articles (one must be journal-published).
• Documents evaluated by experts; candidates scoring ≥50% called for interview.
• Final selection based on interview + evaluation.
• Enrollment after official approval; supervisor(s) assigned by Research Committee.

Job Prospects

• University teaching
• Spatial planning and land-use analysis
• Climate and environmental research institutes
• Government planning and mapping departments
• NGOs/INGOs in environment, disaster, development
• GIS and remote sensing organizations
• Policy and development consulting