M.Phil. (Defence & Strategic Studies) From Panjab University, Chandigarh

An officer must fulfill the following conditions to be able to enroll for M.Phil. in Defence Studies:-

1. Should be of the rank of Major or above so as to have the requisite experience in defencemanagement.
2. Should have postgraduate degree in any discipline.
3. Should have obtained a minimum of 50% marks at postgraduate level.
4. Should be carrying out research related duties or involved in imparting instructions in militaryrelated subjects or Defence Studies to student officers. Research related assignment mayinclude :-(i) Officers formalizing concepts and doctrines (ii) Officers involved in studies related to strategic issues(iii) Officers posted to various faculties of studies dealing with for.

Defence Officers from Army Training Command, Shimla and Western Command, Chandi Mandir holding the rank of Major and above. 55% marks. The candidates will have to appear in the Entrance Test.