A day in the life of a PhD scholar! | PhD life at IISc Bangalore

Hooooollllllaaaaaaaa Everyone!!!
Welcome to another video on my channel. I am Navjot Kaur, a graduate student at the Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bangalore. Continuing our conversations about life of PhD scholars on MyPhDLife, let's look at what a usual day in the life of a PhD scholar looks like? The routine I share is for the time when a student is in campus, actively working on her/his research projects :) As I share in the video, there's no one single routine that students follow and there are all kinds of schedules that students follow depending on what suits them the most! I hope this video gives you a closer look into lives of PhD scholars!
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[@Vivekanand44]

Hi...As I was scrolling through the suggestions I realised I've seen you in c mess :) honestly, at first I didn't expect the videos to be so informative and clear.. but I must say, it'll be one of the most useful channel for the aspirants...all the best and keep up the good work👍😊

[@ThePseudoDoctor_NavjotKaur]

Thank you so much for your honest feedback and appreciation Vivekanand. Glad you found the channel useful 🙂 please help me reach out to students from your older educational institutes too. Stay safe! 🙂

[@Vivekanand44]

@@ThePseudoDoctor_NavjotKaur Yes sure, will do :)

[@arindamchattopadhayay3465]

@@ThePseudoDoctor_NavjotKaur how can I contact you if I needed ?

[@tanishasingh1230]

Glad to have found your channel!

[@ThePseudoDoctor_NavjotKaur]

Glad to have found you! 🙂

[@nishantjangid7004]

Very excited to join phd in physics at IISc.

[@vaishnavirathore8032]

What did you did before phd What's ur graduation

[@nishantjangid7004]

B.Sc(H) physics and M.Sc Physics from Delhi University.

[@happyd6145]

@@nishantjangid7004 From Government Autonomous College Rourkela

[@sanketneharkar5936]

Hello mam ,the painting behind ur back is really nice ,good piece of art But I guess there should be a mirror image of sun on the surface of water

[@ThePseudoDoctor_NavjotKaur]

Thank you for the appreciation and making such a minute observation Sanket!

[@kashifnaukhez7187]

Rightly said..Experiencing the same here in IISc 😄😄

[@pvkastroworld4472]

I want to do phd in Astonomy and astrophysics

[@Himanshugoluji]

Hello mam. I have always heard that in return of the stipend you get, you have to work for professors, maybe take lectures in his place or something like that. Can you please elaborate what kind of errands are those??

[@ThePseudoDoctor_NavjotKaur]

Hi Himanshu, At least at IISc there's nothing like that. You are paid stipend as you do your coursework and then research. You have to do one mandatory TAship for one semester. Other than that if you do more, you are paid separately for that. Similarly no other reputed institue should have anything different. But this might be different if suh requirements are described at the beginning of your program, I think in cases of sponsored PhD or lecturership with PhD.

[@shubhamkavar9116]

Hello ma'am CA, CS ke baad dirct PHD kar sakte haii??.

[@anjaligupta6180]

Mam i have a question. i am a Life science student. Due to certain reason i couldn't do good in Bachelor's. i have 85% in 10th n 12th but 55% in bsc 75% in msc My Csir rank is under 20 and i have to give Gate 2022 and hoping fpr under 20 rank. i don't have any research work...will this affect my chances of selection in the interview round ???

[@ThePseudoDoctor_NavjotKaur]

Hi Anjali, I don't think it should until the institute has some rule for minimum score in BSc. Since your entrance exam ranks are/will be good, and MSc score is also good these should dominate and get you your ticket to the interviews. All the very best 👍🙂

[@anjaligupta6180]

@@ThePseudoDoctor_NavjotKaur Thank you so much for replying mam... i am aiming for iisc.... but i am really scared for interview bcoz i DON'T have any research work in my masters.. due to covid lockdown my university didn't allowed to conduct any thesis/dissertation work... marks will be distributed on basis of theory paper. I am in my last semester. so i am pretty worried about the fact that this would decrease my chances of selection in the interview round of iisc due to my Not so good Cv.

[@ThePseudoDoctor_NavjotKaur]

@@anjaligupta6180 Hey Anjali, Many students are going through this phase. Many many students at IISc have not been able to consistently work on their research due to multiple lockdowns so professors understand this and have been going through the same. You make sure you prepare your subjects well, understand concepts from your field, and perform really well in entrance exams. If you ensure this, I am sure you will have a very good chance of fulfilling your dream 🙂

[@anjaligupta6180]

@@ThePseudoDoctor_NavjotKaur Thank you so much...this gives me sooo much hope... yes i will score good rank in upcoming gate 2022 exam to the best of my ability. Thanx a tonn for replying and adressing my query from your busy schedule🙏💚

[@JhaaJii]

Hi Di! How different is the Integrated PhD program from the Direct PhD program ?

[@ThePseudoDoctor_NavjotKaur]

Thank you for your question! Please stay tuned, there'll be a video out on this soon 🤓

[@jaikarthik_j]

hi mam please talk about pmrf in iisc banglore for life science subject or in general

[@akshayaa7027]

Siss, how many hours do u study during ur(12th) school days? How to be more productive?

[@ThePseudoDoctor_NavjotKaur]

Hi Akshaya, Including my school and tuition/coaching classes hours I think it was close to 10hours. I was ofcourse not studying all the 10 hours though i would say 8hours of focussed studying at that time. It all depends on your grasping abilities and prior background, I knew people who studied much less and did better so there's no one golden number! Being honest and devoted to goals one is after is one of the best ways to stay self-motivated and hence productive. Have short term goals chalked out, plan your activities accordingly, revisit your plans regularly to keep a check in your progress and make sure to have fun along the way 🙂

[@akshayaa7027]

@@ThePseudoDoctor_NavjotKaur tahnk u for spending time to answer me {in ur hectic schedule}

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[@susanshal5047]

This was quite insightfull Miss.

[@ThePseudoDoctor_NavjotKaur]

Glad to hear this Susan!

[@radhikatiwari5391]

Hii dii ...i have a question that I'm pursuing my masters from a college where no projects or viva or assignments have to be done ...so I have no Conceptual learnings from college Can u please suggest me a way by which I can be selected for purse PhD from iisc

[@ArnavPadhi]

Great video, very much needed for all researchers. I have a question, is there any personal life available for PhDs? I have heard that most of the guides interfear in personal matters of a scholar..how true is this??

[@ThePseudoDoctor_NavjotKaur]

Thanks Arnav! I do not agree with this statement. My PhD advisor was never like that and I know many others who are not. But unfortunately there are also some who are like that and it becomes very tough for students stuck in such situations. What I have found is that the students need to show independence and take charge of their PhD. If you want to participate in sports or extracurricular, please go ahead and do and find the right way to communicate this to your advisor. Also, VERY VERY IMPORTANT, it is always known in the community (research group, department, institute) that who are the professors infamous for such interfering behaviour, so do not join their research group to start with 😊

[@ArnavPadhi]

@@ThePseudoDoctor_NavjotKaur thats right. It is very important to give personal space to the researchers

[@pvkastroworld4472]

I did my Mtech in Microwave and Radar engg

[@shruti3721]

Do phd students have family life?? I really want to know does phd scholars disturbs personal lives??

[@cooldudepankable]

Is the buttermilk at B mess still the best?!. Or has D mess caught up. Just kidding. Love your content. Keep up the good work. All the best.

[@ThePseudoDoctor_NavjotKaur]

😃 To add a new contender, I like buttermilk served in C mess! Thank you for your wishes Pankaj 🙂

[@priyabisht83]

Can I pursue PHd from IISC bangalore after doing Msc in zoology?

[@ThePseudoDoctor_NavjotKaur]

Hi Priya! While I know of professors who work in related fields, you’ll have to check the admission criteria for departments in biological sciences to see if zoology folks are eligible. The details are available on the department websites.

[@Rahul-oy1vo]

Do you know Nikita Tyagi Di? She is also doing PhD from IISc in ChemE. She is my senior from Uni.

[@ThePseudoDoctor_NavjotKaur]

Oh is it! Yes, I know her, she's in another lab in my department. She's a really sweet person. 🙂

[@pvkastroworld4472]

Kindly tell me root

[@namastefromgermany]

Evening snack is must for PhD scholars 😅

[@bidyabedantjoshi5640]

Sisters , is it necessary to do phd to teach bsc/msc student ? Will I get enough time to teach students during my phd ?

[@ThePseudoDoctor_NavjotKaur]

Hi Bidya, There are different rules and eligibility requirements for teaching in different types of institutes. Many mandate a PhD and postdoc, like IITs and IISc, while many other govt and private institutes allow teaching along with pursuing a part time PhD. So you will first have to figure out where do you want to be with your teaching and PhD and what do you eventually want to do with the experience and degree you gain.

[@bidyabedantjoshi5640]

@@ThePseudoDoctor_NavjotKaur Thanks sister for this informative reply.. thank you so much..

[@padmanabhakatti6561]

Hello. In integrated PhD Mathematics program at IISc , will IISc gives separate certificates for MS and PhD or both in one certificate???

[@ThePseudoDoctor_NavjotKaur]

For direct PhD engg programs there is a minimum number of credits one has to do and the institute gives both a masters and PhD degree. I will confirm for integrated PhD and get back to you.

[@pvkastroworld4472]

Madam am UGC NET JRF Qualified

[@ThePseudoDoctor_NavjotKaur]

Hi, Please watch this video and then let me know your further questions :) kzbin.info/www/bejne/aGi7lqKirtl4mac

[@vengatesh95]

Hello Mam I have clarification regarding PHD admission Is gate score mandatory for PhD admission after Mtech ??

[@ThePseudoDoctor_NavjotKaur]

Hi Vengatesh, Please check this video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/aKWuqIynf9-ckKM

[@jyoteeshtammireddi6565]

Hi Navjot... What is the difference between full time PhD and part-time PhD??? Both are having same value??? I am currently working with corporate company but I would like to do PhD too..

[@ThePseudoDoctor_NavjotKaur]

Hi Jyoteesh, Different universities have different versions/rules for part-time PhD. In Full time, the candidate is expected to only focus on the PhD research and cannot have any other job. She/he will be paid through the scholarship program they came through e.g. GATE, CSIR etc. and there will be a set of rules described for their graduation like when to complete comprehensive exam, criteria for graduation etc. In part-time PhD people can have a job and side by side do a PhD. So they can be paid for their job and continue education. Again the company one I working at and the university you enroll at will have their own set of rules for this. Another thing is sponsored PhD where the company one is working at sponsor your PhD and the research problem then chosen is something that the company is interested in. This usually happens when profs have collaborations with particular companies. I suggest you to watch this video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/aKWuqIynf9-ckKM And other general videos about PhD program in my channel to get more details on full time PhD. Hope thi was helpful and good luck for your future plans 🙂

[@jyoteeshtammireddi6565]

Thanks Navjot for your valuable time. I will definitely look into those vedios

[@mounikakatakam6719]

Hii..actually iam gonna join phd in geography on may 1st and will u plz help me how to write synopsis for jawaharlal nehru memorial Fund..plzz

[@ThePseudoDoctor_NavjotKaur]

Hi Mounika, Thanks for reaching out. Unfortunately I have not applied for this funding so i will not be the best person to advise in this matter.

[@thinkgreen3959]

Are you from civil engineering background ?

[@ThePseudoDoctor_NavjotKaur]

Hi Mukesh, No, I am from chemical and bioengineering background.

[@-Rajesh_Kumar]

In which subject you are doing your PhD?

[@ThePseudoDoctor_NavjotKaur]

Thus should help:kzbin.info/www/bejne/omLMZX2mrs-aarM

[@ajaybharti5459]

Ma'am aap ne kis m PhD kr rahi hai please clearify

[@ThePseudoDoctor_NavjotKaur]

Hi Ajay, I was in the department of Chemical Engineering at IISc and my research was kn developing a nucleic acid-based biosensor. Please explore other videos on my channel to get more details 🙂

[@ajaybharti5459]

Thanku Ma'am

[@ungradphysmath7438]

Ma'am, aap kis mei PhD kr rhe ho?

[@ThePseudoDoctor_NavjotKaur]

I work in the chemical engineering department and my research has a significant component of bioengineering. My research involves making affordable and accessible biosensors for infectious disease diagnosis. 🙂

[@pvkastroworld4472]

Plz respond

[@truesuccess4778]

👍👍👍👌👌❤️

[@vislavathanitha1854]

Hi madam is there part-time PhD IISC. please clarify me

[@ThePseudoDoctor_NavjotKaur]

Hi Anitha, unfortunately no. Please watch this video for more clarity: kzbin.info/www/bejne/aKWuqIynf9-ckKM

[@surinderpaulkaur2476]

👌👌👍👍Good beta.

[@ThePseudoDoctor_NavjotKaur]

Thank you 🙂

[@swagota.dm28]

Phd in which field? Sorry i m new here...thats why asking..and you starred in which year?

[@ThePseudoDoctor_NavjotKaur]

No worries Swagota! A warm welcome to my channel :) My research is on developing point-of-care diagnostics and I am academically trained as a Chemical Engineer. You can know more about me here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/mom5mZ99bJeZoKc :)

[@abhishekgoel2127]

Awesome mam hope I will join phd under u..

[@ThePseudoDoctor_NavjotKaur]

Thank you for such kind words Abhishek!

[@gn6675]

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[@varshamadheshiya7449]

Do you know...if IISc provides PhD in corporate finance??

[@ThePseudoDoctor_NavjotKaur]

Hi Varsha, No, IISc only offers PhD in branches of engineering and sciences.

[@diviyampat9996]

😂😂

[@sandeshchavhan1251]

Thanks dii for you informative sesiion ...i am from Chemistry background ... How much rank obc category is required for doing PhD in iisc in CSIR net exam ...? And how to start preparing for it I am in bsc final year student...

[@ThePseudoDoctor_NavjotKaur]

Hi Sandesh, It keeps changing every year. Please check admissions web page for previous year cut offs. I have not taken the CSIR NET exam, I took GATE, you can see GATE prep video on my channel for general preparation strategies

[@sandeshchavhan1251]

@@ThePseudoDoctor_NavjotKaur thanku dii

[@RajatKumar-hd9uo]

Are you from KV SECTOR 47 CHANDIGARH by any chance ?

[@ThePseudoDoctor_NavjotKaur]

Yes I am. Are you too?

[@RajatKumar-hd9uo]

@@ThePseudoDoctor_NavjotKaur yes I'm a 2015 passout just somehow I thought I have seen you must be in toppers name or something I guess you must be a active participant in the school 😂 Great 👍

[@ThePseudoDoctor_NavjotKaur]

@@RajatKumar-hd9uo 😅😃 oh okay! I am a 2011 passout. Great to catch up with an old school mate 🙂

[@shaswat_292]

Itna mehnat krti ho didi aap

[@harshmagnani4501]

Research in which field? Phd on what topic?

[@ThePseudoDoctor_NavjotKaur]

Hi Harsh, My research is in the filed of point-of-care diagnostics and my PhD research was focussed on developing an affordable and user-friendly molecular diagnostic tool for infectious disease diagnosis. You can find more details here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/gqm2gIZqpM9qjbs

[@harshmagnani4501]

@@ThePseudoDoctor_NavjotKaur cool 👍

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Hai. Did u studied at kendriya vidyalaya laithkor peak shillong

[@Entertainment-kr4fm]

Kindly i need a reply

[@ThePseudoDoctor_NavjotKaur]

Yes I did. I have already responded to one if your comments on another video of mine 2 days back 🙂

[@Entertainment-kr4fm]

Do u remember me

[@Entertainment-kr4fm]

Nice to meet u again after a long time yar. I have given facebook request. But i felt unhappy of not getting responds.

[@Entertainment-kr4fm]

Ur videos are nice and interesting.

[@sauravsingh9177]

Why do punjabi likes so big eyebrow

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[@suparnadhar94]

Hii di, can you please tell me what questions could be asked for a phd interview? And please tell me some tricks to answer those.

[@ThePseudoDoctor_NavjotKaur]

Hi Suparna, The questions asked in PhD interview are from subjects of your field, from any past research or project works you might have done and at times things to test your common sense and basic understanding of principles you have studied in the past. Profs try to see what is you problem solving approach and how good you are at understanding and implement the material you have studied. There are no short cuts here, you have to be thorough in your preparation, understand not mug up your subjects, have some level.of creativity and imagination to solve problems and whenever you don't know the answer the ability accept that and show interest in learning more.

[@suparnadhar94]

@@ThePseudoDoctor_NavjotKaur Thank you so much di....what if I don't know an answer or suppose I cannot get an answer for a question that requires creativity....would it be better for me to say that I have no idea or should I try to figure out something?

[@ThePseudoDoctor_NavjotKaur]

@@suparnadhar94 You should definitely give it an honest try with concepts you know but you should not just be blabbering anything just to say something. That gives an impression that you don't know what you are saying. You have to be confident I things you say you know for a few others you can accept that you are not very familiar with a particular aspect.

[@suparnadhar94]

@@ThePseudoDoctor_NavjotKaur Thank you so much di for your unconditional help.

[@ThePseudoDoctor_NavjotKaur]

@@suparnadhar94 All the best Suparna 🙂

[@AmreshKumar-lz8ms]

Please keep ur camera angle parallel to ur face 😐

[@ThePseudoDoctor_NavjotKaur]

Sure Amresh, I will try to improve kn this. Thanks!

[@sguri5448]

Does phd scholars require to teach during their PhD.

[@ThePseudoDoctor_NavjotKaur]

Hey Guri! Yes, PhD scholars are required to do teaching assistantship for one semester which includes correcting assignments and test papers, making assignments and quizzes, and at times taking a few classes. The exact details vary from university to university and Department to Department.

[@sguri5448]

@@ThePseudoDoctor_NavjotKaur just for one semester ? Or throughout PhD program ?

[@sguri5448]

@@ThePseudoDoctor_NavjotKaur Did you do teaching in IISC through you PhD program?

[@ThePseudoDoctor_NavjotKaur]

@@sguri5448 One semester is mandatory. More than that is according to profs requirement and student's interest. Yes, I did TAship for one semester.

[@rameshgangadharaiah7223]

What is the use of putting in so much of hard efforts to get a Ph.D. when we can not unravel the mysteries in this shristi.There are n number of unanswered questions in the world and science cannot give answers to all the questions.One basic question is CAN MAN BE CONSIDERED AS A PACK OF BIOCHEMICAL MOLECULES?

[@ThePseudoDoctor_NavjotKaur]

Hi Ramesh, From my point of view,.people in s identification community try really hard to unravel mysteries of the universe. We can only answer questions depending on our ability to understand the complex nature around us and our understanding keeps evolving with time. As you your other quesgion, many research grups around the world are trying to decode the beautiful reagiom called human body. May be someday we'll have a definitive answer.

[@vaishnavirathore8032]

U r punjabi