Seeking Advice: How to Pursue a PhD in Journalism and Mass Communication in Patna?

Ans: Hello Atish.

Given your background and ongoing MA in Journalism, you're on the right track. While PhDs require dedication, proper planning, and selecting the right institution will ease your path.
Here are some institutions in Patna for P.Hd.
(1) Patna University
(2) Amity University Patna
(3) Central University of South Bihar (Gaya)
If you are not satisfied with any one of the above, then shift to another city.

Typically, a PhD takes 3-5 years, but delays can occur due to research complexity or institutional inefficiencies. Whatever you heard about 8-10 years is also correct. Most frankly speaking, even after joining, many students drop the plan for P.Hd. after a few years also. The duration of the PhD. it totally upon the relation between "Guide and Student"! Somehow, if you fail to maintain the relationship, with the guide, then anything worse can happen. It is highly recommended to go through the profile of the Guide, under whom you will complete P.Hd.
Related to cost, typically you have to arrange 50 K to 1 Lac for some universities and it may go up to 2 to 3 Lac for private universities.
As you want to pursue P.Hd., it is better to visit or contact these universities to inquire about their PhD structure, faculty, and research opportunities.

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Radheshyam