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Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) is an offered Full-time Doctoral program and it is offered by the Central University of Gujarat, Gandhinagar. Ph.D. program shall be for a minimum duration of three years, including course work and a maximum of six years. Extension beyond the above limits will be governed by the relevant clauses as stipulated in the Statute/Ordinance of the individual Institution concerned.

Focus Areas of Research: Internal Security, Terrorism and Insurgency, Security and Politics in South Asia, Arms Control and Disarmament, Nuclear Strategy and Deterrence, India’s Defence Ecosystem, Indian Foreign and Defence Policy, Non-traditional Security Challenges, Energy Security, Central Asia’s Politics and Society, National Security and North-East India, Geopolitics and Security in India’s the neighborhood, Conflict Resolution, Security and Foreign Policy of Russia and Central Asia, Role of International Organizations in peace and security, Conflict, Security and Development, EU as a Global Actor, Security Architecture in Asia-Pacific, Connectivity and Geopolitics.


Eligibility Criteria

A candidate must have passed the Master’s Degree in International Relations, Defence and Strategic Studies, National Security Studies, Political Science and allied subjects with 55% marks (5% relaxation for SC/ST/OBC (non-creamy layer)/ differently-abled candidates). UGC (Minimum Standards and Procedure for Award of M.Phil./Ph.D. Degrees) Regulations, 2016 and as amended from time to time will be applicable.

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