Analysis of PhDs awarded by Indian Institute of Technology (IITs) and Electronic Thesis available in Shodhganga Repository
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2023-11-17
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INFLIBNET Centre, Gandhinagar
Abstract
The Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs) are renowned engineering and technology institutions in
India known for research excellence. This study highlights INFLIBNET's efforts to promote Open
Access by including IIT theses in the Shodhganga repository. It analyzes Ph.D. degrees awarded by
IITs from 2012 to 2022, with IIT Kharagpur, IIT Delhi, and IIT Bombay leading with 2977, 2724, and
2642 awards, respectively. The rising number of Ph.D. degrees is attributed to expanded research
programs and the demand for research professionals in India. Notably, there's variation in awards
among IITs.
The study examines electronic theses in the Shodhganga Repository to identify top IITs in Ph.D.
awards and growth rates. It also assesses contributions to the repository. Findings show 18,422
research degrees were granted by IITs during this time, with Ph.D. awards reaching 3,003 in 2021-
2022. Predictions suggest over 65,000 research degrees will be conferred by IITs in the next decade,
averaging 6,500 yearly. Ph.D. thesis submissions grew from 1441 in 2019 to 7207 in 2023, indicating
substantial growth. This trend reflects IITs' commitment to research excellence and open knowledge
dissemination. The study aids policymakers, academics, and potential Ph.D. students in evaluating
research output and reputations of IITs in India.
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26th International Symposium, ETD 2023, Gandhinagar, Gujarat, 26-28 October, 2023
Keywords
Digital libraries, E-publishing, Electronic Theses and Dissertations (ETD), Open Access, Scholarly Communication