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.
Syllabus :
Accreditation :
Yes

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