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Ph.D. (Educational Statistics) is an academic postgraduate degree that aim to provide education of statistics with special reference to the problems connected with education. The most Ph.D. (Educational Statistics) take between 4-6 years to complete their course of study. Students get to understand the techniques of quantitative and qualitative research and its application in designing studies and analyzing data to solve various problems in areas such as psychometrics, program evaluation, policy analysis, or any other discipline of interest.
The entrance tests which are most commonly accepted for admission for Ph.D. (Educational Statistics) are UGC NET in Education, SET/SLET of various state and state level Joint Admission Test for M.Phil/Ph.D. This shall include Diploma in Applied Management (D. (JAM)), and other examinations for the program provided by different universities and institutes. Some institutes may also require a valid score in GATE or percentage in the Master’s degree for admission.
| Highlight | Details |
|---|---|
| Full Form | Doctor of Philosophy in Educational Statistics |
| Duration | 3-5 years |
| Course Level | Doctorate |
| Eligibility | Master's degree in Educational Statistics or related field |
| Top Colleges | University of Delhi, Banaras Hindu University (BHU), Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU), Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS), University of Calcutta |
| Entrance Exam | UGC NET, University-specific entrance exams, JRF |
1. They should be a holder of Master’s degree in any relevant field such as statistics, mathematics, economics education among others with an average of 55% pass.
2. The candidates should have cleared UGC/CSIR NET exam in education or any other equivalent exam or having minimum two years experience of teaching at graduate/post graduate level.
3. Researches the Ph.D. entrance exam conducted for the university and a personal interview test.
4. In writing the research proposal, a student must include information on the following aspects: research area, research method, purpose and scope of the research.
5. If employed then get NOC certificate from employer and if full time research scholar then having sponsorship letter is mandatory.
6. Pass through other requirements required by the university such as publication, academic record.
| Subject | Important Topics |
|---|---|
| Research Methods in Education | - Quantitative research methods - Qualitative research methods - Mixed methods research - Educational research design - Data collection methods in education - Data analysis techniques in education |
| Statistical Theory | - Advanced statistical modeling - Regression analysis (linear, logistic, etc.) - Multivariate analysis - Factor analysis - Structural equation modeling - Measurement theory |
| Psychometrics | - Item response theory (IRT) - Test development and validation - Reliability and validity analysis - Educational assessment - Large-scale assessments |
| Longitudinal Data Analysis | - Growth curve modeling - Multilevel modeling - Hierarchical linear modeling - Repeated measures analysis - Panel data analysis |
| Educational Policy Analysis | - Cost-benefit analysis of educational programs - Program evaluation methods - Educational equity and access - Statistical methods for policy research - Quasi-experimental designs |
| Advanced Topics in Educational Statistics | - Machine learning in education - Big data analytics in education - Social network analysis in education - Text mining for educational data - Educational data visualization |
| Dissertation Research | - Developing a research question - Literature review - Research proposal writing - Data collection and analysis - Dissertation writing and defense |
| College Name | Location | Annual Fees (INR)** |
|---|---|---|
| National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) | Delhi | 5,000 - 10,000 |
| Department of Educational Research (MS Baroda) | Vadodara | 5,000 - 10,000 |
| Delhi University - College of Vocational Studies | Delhi | 7,000 - 10,000 |
| Banaras Hindu University (BHU) | Varanasi | 5,000 - 10,000 |
| Central Institute of Educational Technology (CIET) | Chandigarh | 5,000 - 10,000 |
| Indian Institute of Teacher Education (IITE) | Gandhinagar | 5,000 - 10,000 |
| National University of Educational Planning and Administration (NUEPA) | Delhi | 5,000 - 10,000 |
| Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS) | Mumbai | 25,000 - 30,000 |
| Jamia Millia Islamia | Delhi | 5,000 - 10,000 |
| Maulana Azad National Urdu University (MANUU) | Hyderabad | 5,000 - 10,000 |
| College Name | Location | Fees (INR) |
|---|---|---|
| Azim Premji University | Bangalore | 50,000 - 60,000 |
| Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS) | Mumbai, Chennai, Guwahati, Hyderabad | 25,000 - 30,000 |
| Symbiosis International University | Pune | 30,000 - 40,000 |
| Christ University | Bangalore | 35,000 - 45,000 |
| Amity University | Noida, Jaipur, Kolkata | 25,000 - 35,000 |
| Shiv Nadar University | Greater Noida | 30,000 - 40,000 |
| TERI School of Advanced Studies | New Delhi | 40,000 - 50,000 |
| Manipal Academy of Higher Education | Manipal | 30,000 - 40,000 |
| St. Joseph's College (Autonomous) | Bangalore | 25,000 - 35,000 |
| Madras Institute of Development Studies (MIDS) | Chennai | 45,000 - 55,000 |
| College Name | Location | Average CTC (INR) |
|---|---|---|
| National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) | Delhi | 10 - 15 lakhs |
| Delhi University | Delhi | 8 - 12 lakhs |
| Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS) | Mumbai, Chennai | 12 - 18 lakhs |
| Azim Premji University | Bangalore | 10 - 15 lakhs |
| Jamia Millia Islamia | Delhi | 8 - 10 lakhs |
| Specialization | Average Salary (INR) |
|---|---|
| Psychometrics & Assessment | 8 - 12 lakhs |
| Learning Analytics & Big Data | 10 - 15 lakhs |
| Quantitative Research & Policy | 7 - 10 lakhs |
| Survey Methodology & Research Design | 6 - 8 lakhs |
