Courses in India 2027

Master of Philosophy (M.Phil) was a postgraduate research degree pursued after a master's degree, usually completed in one to two years through coursework, a research dissertation and a viva voce. Under the UGC (Minimum Standards and Procedure for Award of M.Phil./Ph.D. Degrees) Regulations, 2022, Indian universities stopped admitting students to M.Phil from the 2022-23 academic session onward, so it is no longer an available postgraduate route. Students who want to do research can instead register directly for a PhD after a qualifying master's degree, or consider a PG diploma, certificate course or a UGC-NET/JRF fellowship as alternatives to the discontinued M.Phil.

Master of Physical Education (M.P.Ed) is a two-year postgraduate programme, regulated by the National Council for Teacher Education (NCTE), for graduates who want advanced knowledge and specialisation in sports science, coaching and physical education pedagogy. Spread across four semesters, it builds on a B.P.Ed with deeper study of sports psychology, exercise physiology, sports biomechanics, research methods and advanced coaching and officiating techniques, along with a research project or dissertation. M.P.Ed suits B.P.Ed graduates who want to teach physical education at the college level, move into higher-level coaching and sports science roles, or pursue research and a PhD in the field.

Master of Physiotherapy (MPT) is a two-year postgraduate programme that builds advanced clinical and research skills in physiotherapy, for graduates who have completed a Bachelor of Physiotherapy (BPT). The curriculum deepens knowledge in areas such as musculoskeletal, neurological, cardiopulmonary and sports physiotherapy, along with research methodology, biostatistics and advanced therapeutic techniques, combined with supervised clinical practice and a dissertation. Physiotherapy is one of the professions covered under the National Commission for Allied and Healthcare Professions (NCAHP) Act, 2021. MPT suits BPT graduates who want to specialise further, move into teaching or research, or take up senior clinical roles in hospitals, rehabilitation centres and sports medicine setups.

Master of Planning (M.Plan) is a two-year postgraduate programme focused on urban and regional planning, sustainable development, infrastructure, transportation, housing and environmental planning. The course combines planning theory with practical learning through design studios, field studies, GIS, data analysis, research and project work. It prepares students for professional careers in urban planning, regional development, transport planning, environmental planning, policy, infrastructure and related fields.

Master of Public Health (MPH) is a two-year postgraduate programme that trains graduates to plan, implement and evaluate health programmes at the population level, rather than treat individual patients. The curriculum covers epidemiology, biostatistics, health policy, health economics, environmental and occupational health, and programme management, combined with fieldwork and a research dissertation. There is no single central statutory regulator for this degree; admission and curriculum norms are set by the offering university or institute. MPH suits graduates with a background in medicine, nursing, life sciences, social sciences or allied health who want a career in public health programme design, government health administration, research or the development and NGO sector.

Master of Public Health Nutrition (MPHN) is a two-year postgraduate degree that trains graduates to plan, implement and evaluate nutrition programmes at a population level, rather than provide one-to-one clinical dietary counselling alone. There is no dedicated professional regulator for this degree; universities offer it under UGC norms, usually to students with a bachelor's degree in nutrition, dietetics, home science or a related life science. The curriculum covers public health nutrition, community nutrition, nutritional epidemiology, maternal and child nutrition, and nutrition programme management, along with a dissertation or research project. MPHN suits graduates who want to work on nutrition policy and programmes run by government bodies and NGOs.

Master of Science (M.Sc.) is a two-year postgraduate degree that builds advanced, specialised knowledge in a chosen science subject such as Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics, Botany, Zoology, Computer Science or Statistics. Spread across four semesters, it combines advanced theory papers with laboratory or computational work, seminars and a research project or dissertation, usually in the final semester. The programme develops research skills, subject depth and analytical ability beyond the undergraduate level, preparing graduates for research, teaching and technical roles. M.Sc. suits B.Sc. graduates who want to specialise further, qualify for research or teaching positions, or strengthen their profile before taking up a PhD or a technical industry role.

Master of Social Work (MSW) is a two-year postgraduate programme that prepares graduates for professional social work practice in fields such as medical and psychiatric social work, child welfare, labour welfare, community development and human resource management. Spread across four semesters, it combines classroom teaching in social work theory, human behaviour and research methods with compulsory fieldwork placements in hospitals, NGOs, government departments or industry. The programme is offered as a UGC-recognised postgraduate degree, generally open to graduates of any discipline. MSW suits students who want a career in the social sector, counselling, NGO management, corporate social responsibility or human resources, and can lead to further research or a PhD in social work.

Master of Surgery (MS) is a three-year postgraduate medical degree regulated by the National Medical Commission that trains MBBS graduates for specialised surgical practice. Spread across six semesters, the programme combines advanced coursework, supervised operative training, outpatient and ward duties, and a research thesis in the chosen surgical specialty, such as General Surgery or Orthopaedics. Admission is through NEET-PG followed by counselling, rather than a fixed percentage cut-off. MS builds the clinical judgement, operative skill and academic grounding required for independent surgical practice and for later super-specialisation. It suits MBBS graduates who have completed their compulsory internship and want a career as a specialist or academic surgeon.

Master of Technology (M.Tech) is a postgraduate engineering programme, usually two years long, that provides advanced study and research training in a chosen engineering specialisation such as computer science, structural engineering or biotechnology. It is regulated by the All India Council for Technical Education and is open to candidates who hold a bachelor's degree in engineering or technology, usually with a valid GATE score required or preferred at many institutions. The programme combines advanced coursework, laboratory and design work, and a research-oriented thesis or project in the final year. M.Tech suits B.Tech or B.E. graduates who want deeper technical specialisation, improved eligibility for research and teaching roles, or better prospects in core engineering, research and development and public-sector technical jobs.

Master of Tourism Administration (MTA) is a two-year postgraduate programme that prepares graduates for management and planning roles in the tourism and travel industry, open to candidates with a bachelor's degree in any discipline. It covers tourism planning and policy, destination management, travel agency and tour operations, tourism marketing, transport and aviation management, and sustainable tourism, combined with industry visits, internships and a research project. The programme takes a broader, policy and management view of tourism than a hotel-specific degree, covering government tourism bodies and destination-level planning as well as private travel businesses. MTA suits graduates who want a management career in tour operations, destination management, travel agencies or tourism administration.

Master of Tourism Management (MTM) is a postgraduate programme focused on the planning, development and administration of tourism at an organisational and policy level. It runs for two years across four semesters and is open to graduates in any discipline, though a background in tourism, geography, economics or management is common. The curriculum covers tourism planning and development, tourism policy and administration, destination management, sustainable tourism, tourism research methods and international tourism trends, along with a dissertation and industry training. MTM suits graduates who want roles in tourism planning bodies, state tourism departments, research organisations, destination management companies or teaching, rather than only front-line travel trade operations.