M.Phil in Liberal Arts Course, Syllabus and Scope

Admission Process for M.Phil in Liberal Arts

The admission process for Master of Philosophy in Liberal Arts is explained below. The Indian Institute of Technology, Hyderabad, offers this 2- year program.

1. Candidates should have scored a minimum of 55% in M.A./ M.Com or of 60 % in M.S./M.Tech/MBA (or equivalent CGPA) with an adequate background in Humanities and Social Sciences.
2. Candidates enrolled in the 4th semester of their M.A./M.S., or equivalent degree program, at the time of application to the M. Phil program at IITH, are required to submit grade sheets of Semesters I, II, and III. They will be needed to provide the final proof of the qualifying degree at the time of registration at IIT Hyderabad, failing to do which will result in cancellation of candidature.
3. Shortlisted candidates are required to pass a written test and/or interview conducted by the Department of Liberal Arts. Candidates are examined in the area of specialization chosen under ‘SELECT SPECIALIZATION’ tab on the 2^nd page of the online application form.
4. Fulfilling the minimum educational qualification does not necessarily entitle applicants to a call for written test/ interview. The Institute reserves the right to call only the requisite number of M. Phil candidates based on qualification and suitability.
5. Selected candidates are given monthly fellowships as per IIT Hyderabad norms.

Direct admission to M.Phil in Liberal Arts

Direct admission through management quota is also available in a few private colleges, though most of the colleges have a strict selection criterion. Government colleges do not provide direct admission since management quota is not available.

Lateral entry

Lateral entry is not available to Master of Philosophy in Liberal Arts.

Duration of M.Phil in Liberal Arts

Master of Philosophy in Liberal Arts is a 2- year program. It comprises a total of 4 semesters and an examination is held at the end of each semester.  

Distance Learning

There are no distance learning courses available for Master of Philosophy in Liberal Arts. If you want to pursue this course, the only option is to go full- time.

Eligibility

Candidates applying should have successfully completed a Master of Arts in Liberal Arts with a minimum of 55% aggregate score. Other than the mentioned criterion candidates are also eligible to apply if they have scored a minimum of 55% aggregate score in an exam that is considered equivalent to Master of Arts in a specialized field of liberal arts. Aside from the M.A. score, some of the colleges conduct an entrance examination and a personal interview.