Ph.D. Program for Educators

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The International Association for Quality Education,

in collaborative partnership with the

Ministry of Education, Uva Province, Sri Lanka, and

Department of Education, Uva Province, Sri Lanka,

with Project Management of 

South Asian International Institute of Higher Education

with academic partnership from

Dayananda Sagar University, Bengaluru, India,

introduces the Ph.D. Program for

Administrative Officers, Principals, Educators, and Teachers in Sri Lanka.

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Program Details

Dayananda Sagar University (DSU) invites applications for admission to its PhD program (Full-Time/Part-Time) and Direct Ph.D. programs across various disciplines. The University has a strong pool of qualified faculty members who guide research scholars toward their doctoral degrees. DSU promotes interdisciplinary and socially relevant research across diverse domains.

Basic Eligibility:

• Master’s degree in relevant discipline with minimum 55% marks or equivalent grade from a recognized university or
• A degree with a postgraduate qualification and relevant service experience 
• Must pass the Ph.D. entrance test

Academic Year: 2026 – 2028

Entrance Examination: January 2026

Mode of Lectures: Online

Tuition Fee Structure:
Less than 5,50,000 (payable annually)

Registration Fee : 15,000 INR

1st Year : 40000 INR

2nd Year: 40,000 INR

3rd Year: 40,000 INR

Entrance Test & Interview

• DSU Ph.D. Entrance Test (Written Exam):
  Number of Sections: 2, Marks: 100 (50 marks each)
  Duration: 2 hours (60 minutes each), Mode of Exam: Online
  Section 1: Research Methodology. Type: Objective questions.
  Section 2: Specialization subject based on school/department chosen by the candidate.
  
  Interview:
• Shortlisted candidates are required to attend in-person panel interview. Evaluation will be based on the candidate’s domain knowledge, understanding of relevant literature, and awareness of current research trends in the chosen domain.
  Selection is based on performance in the Entrance Test and Interview conducted by an expert panel. A minimum of 50% aggregate marks is required to qualify.
• Final selection is based on the rank list prepared from the combined performance in both Entrance Test and Interview. (70% weightage for the entrance test and 30% for the performance in the interview).

More Details:

 https://www.iafqe.org/phd/