Department of Persian

Ph.d.

Dept. data last updated on :25/08/2026

Program Name :

Doctor of Philosophy (Ph. D.) in Persian

Specialization :

Classical Persian Literature

Indo-Persian Literature

Modern Persian Literature

Number of Seats :

Depending on availability.

Degree Requirement :

  • Two years residency
  • Course work:

Paper- I: Research Methodology 

Paper- II:  Paper related to Ph. D. topic

Examination

  • Doctoral Thesis

Course Requirement :

Paper- I: Research Methodology 

Paper- II:  Paper related to Ph. D. topic

Jobs Prospects :

  • Academics in Universities/Institutions
  • Ministry of External Affairs 
  • Persian, Tajik and Dari Unit of All India Radio 
  • Museums and Archives 
  • Provincial Civil Services 
  • Oriental Libraries
    • MNCs viz. Genpact

Program Educational Objectives (PEO's) :

  • To promote high quality research work of international standards in Persian language and literature.
  • To train students in research ethics, methodology and scientific approach in research.
  • To find and bring forth to the world, dormant and lesser known medieval Persian texts and manuscripts produced in India and Persia, preserved in various libraries of the world, through critical edition and translation.

Program Outcomes (PO's) :

  • A high quality research thesis that contributes to the field of Persian language and literature.
  • Development of a good research quotient and the ability to contribute to the field with quality research in the future.
  • Ability to think critically, observe and analyse situations and problems, and present intellectual and ethical solutions.

Accreditation :

Yes