Hi,

Many universities offer a Ph.D. in Management and Human Resources Management. One such prominent institute is TISS. You need to wait for one more year as the admission process starts during March.

Please note, the admission to a Ph.D. should happen strictly as per the UGC regulation for MPhil/PhD 2009. Many private and deemed universities lure students with an easy Ph.D. degree, but they do not have either recognition or they sell it just for money.

You may refer to the following article for proper guidance on pursuing a Ph.D.: [HR, business article, career guidance, Distance Education, Business article: How to identify fake, real, recognized and not recognized M.Phil and Ph.D. degree in India](http://blog.simplycareer.net/2013/08/fakevsrealindianphd.html)

Furthermore, IITs also offer Ph.D.s in the winter session. Although there is tough competition, it is one of the best options to pursue (Yes, IITs also offer Ph.D.s in management).

I regularly post notifications on my blog [HR, business article, career guidance, Distance Education, Business article](http://blog.simplycareer.net). You should visit regularly for such information or you may also search over the internet. But beware, do not opt for private and deemed universities.

Regards,

Govind

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As far as he / she has valid PhD degree from a recognized university, I do not think it is misleading. The person may specify more clearly in bracket the subject of PhD
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First of all, let me clarify that this review is not biased. After a due research and thoughtful consideration, I have come to this conclusion.

Its certificate courses charge fees, but if you search over the internet, you will find similar and better courses under MOOC free of cost. I have listed a few of these courses in my blog, and they are from top-class universities worldwide. So, why pay money?

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A big false claim: the fee is the cheapest and affordable.

Edukart charges you Rs. 25,000 as an agent just to process your fee. Do you want to pay such a high fee? This is similar to Avagmah. The decision is yours.

Another lie of Edukart is that it claims to offer a PGDM from Symbiosis University. Symbiosis University does not offer any distance programs. It is offered through Symbiosis Centre for Distance Learning (SCDL), which uses the brand Symbiosis International University, but Symbiosis does not award any program.

Are you thinking that you got a Symbiosis University degree from SCDL? Think again - you are being deceived.

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Venkateshwara Open University

This is a private university, and although it has added the word "Open" as per the reply received from UGC, a private university naming itself as an open university cannot offer courses outside its campus or open centers. Venkateshwara Open University does not have UGC DEB approval.

I do not think I need to write anything else.

You can read more about it at

HR, business article, career guidance, Distance Education, Business article: Here is another degree-selling agent- edukart.com, perhaps IIM has removed teaching ethics from its management syllabus

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Please read my article.

This forum is, of course, for creating awareness. I have done enough research and written the article after thinking a lot.

Edukart is just a copied model of the business and contains misleading information on its website. The majority of HR people who have done a PG Diploma from SCDL must have experienced how SCDL diploma is not helpful at all in their careers, and it is not awarded through Symbiosis International University.

I do not need to be biased towards them; I am representing the facts. Yes, they can counter-reply to my claim, and I am open to debate. Also, on my blog, I have written feedback from people on MouthShut.com, which is self-explanatory.

Another simple example: If you can apply directly to the university and do the course for 50,000, do you want to give an additional 25,000 to Edukart just because you are taking admission through them?

And again, such an arrangement is against the UGC Act and guidelines.

Regards,

Govind

HR practitioner and independent career blogger

"I am really surprised at what you have written here. I am not sure if you have done enough research to highlight the facts. This forum is not about spreading negative remarks about any company or person.

Please speak with the Edukart people and clarify any doubts you have.

+91-11-49323333, 1800-120-6070

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Also, you fee Rs. 25000 over and above of the actual course fee, if you deny, please publish here fee for 2 years MBA of all universities.

Here is another evidence of the mail I got from one of my blog readers

Ravi Sharma

Respected sir,

I read your blogs regularly now. Thanks for spreading information and saving many careers.

Sir, I wish to bring to your notice this website named 'Edukart.com,'

It offers all the distance programs like MBAs, PG diplomas from universities and institutes which you have listed in your blog posts and of which students need to be aware.

When I tried to contact them through chat on the internet, I was told that these distance MBAs and PG diplomas hold value and are Government approved and recognized. They also told me that PG diplomas from NMIMS are equivalent to an MBA! (Govind: A big lie, NMIMS officially replied to me that these diplomas are not MBAs and students cannot pursue a PhD in their university after completing these useless paper PG Diplomas)

When I tried to delve deeper (as to how state universities like KSOU can offer a degree to a person like me who resides in Delhi), they just asked for my phone number and other contact details so that they can convince me to take admission through their website.

Sir, I would urge you to go through this website and expose them through your informative blog so that students and people can stay away from such websites.

Regards,

Ravi Sharma

Regards,

Govind

To clarify: KSOU self-admitted that it sold degrees illegally. Please refer to the following article:

HR, business article, career guidance, Distance Education, Business article: Karnataka State Open University (KSOU) finally admits that its courses are illegal

Then how is Edukart.com selling its MBA in Delhi?

Any answer?

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Dear All,

I am preparing a survey report for my blog on the experience and acceptance of distance MBA in India. This is very important as many people are opting for distance learning MBA, and they only have experience. As an HR professional, we can provide a true picture.

Please click on the following link and also ask your friends to complete the survey: [A survey on finding out experience, acceptance and awareness of distance MBA in India](http://blog.simplycareer.net/2014/09/distancembacorporateacceptancesurvey.html).

Regards,
Govind

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Beware of the University of Mysore's online programs (MBA, MCA, etc.). This post highlights my concern about the degree scam involving Indian Universities in collaboration with UGC and DEB. Despite being a state university, Mysore University lacks recognition and approval yet continues to offer online degrees. Alert your friends before it's too late.

Do not opt for online BBA, MBA, MCA, and M.Sc. IT programs from the University of Mysore.

[Link to the article: http://blog.simplycareer.net/2014/09/MysoreUniversityonlineprogramme.html]

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So here is the question: NMIMS is a very reputed institute, but is it also unethical? The answer is yes. It sells a distance management programme, but it does not recognize it. Sad.

Read the following article for details: [Question and answer on the distance PG diploma of NMIMS](http://blog.simplycareer.net/2013/11/nmimsdistancepgdbaqnada.html).

The fact is:
1. NMIMS itself does not recognize its distance education programme.
2. These programmes are not equivalent to an MBA.
3. It does not help in career progression either.

Regards,
Govind
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No, please do not opt. Welingkar Diplomas do not have corporate value, and they are not equivalent to an MBA either.


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