Duration: Minimum 3 years (Full-Time or Part-Time as per university norms)

Eligibility: M.Ed. degree with a minimum of 55% marks from a recognized university
Clearance of entrance examination and interview as per the regulations of the affiliated university (UGC norms apply)

Affiliation: Tamil Nadu Teachers Education University, Chennai.

Approval: Recognized under UGC regulations for Research Programs.

Program Objective: The Ph.D. in Education aims to develop scholars and educational researchers who contribute new knowledge, address challenges in the field of education, and influence educational policy and practice at the local, national, and global levels. The program encourages research rooted in rural educational development, with relevance to the Kavery Delta Region.

Areas of Research (Illustrative):

• Curriculum and Instructions.
• Educational Psychology and Child Development.
• Inclusive and Special Education.
• Educational Technology and e-Learning.
• Teacher Education and Professional Development.
• Environmental and Value Education.
• Comparative and International Education.
• Rural and Community-Based Education

Program Highlights:

• Rigorous training in research methodology, academic writing, and data analysis.
• Access to research labs, digital library, and e-resource .
• Opportunities to present at national and international co.
• Collaborative projects with schools, NGOs, and educational boards.
• Guidance from experienced and research-oriented faculty guides.

Curriculum Structure:

• Coursework (1st Year):Research Methodology,Educational Statistics and Data Interpretation,Review of Literature and Research Ethics .
• Research Proposal Development.
• Thesis Work & Viva-Voce Examination.

Career Opportunities:

• University and College Professor.
• Educational Researcher or Policy Advisor.
• Director of Teacher Education Institutions.
• Author/Consultant in Educational Publishing.
• Leadership roles in Government and Non-Governmental Educational Agencies.