Women to get more time for MPhil, PhD: Irani
Union HRD Minister Smriti Irani on Monday said that her ministry has requested the UGC to consider relaxing norms so that more women complete MPhil and PhD courses. The limit for MPhils would be extended to three years, and for PhDs to eight years, Irani said. Female students should also be given maternity leave of 240 days, she added.