Free Webinar for PhD Aspirants 2026

Free Webinar for PhD Aspirants 2026

Preparing for PhD Admissions: SoP Writing & Interview Guidance

ServiceSetu Academics, in collaboration with PhD Aspirants (an initiative of ServiceSetu Foundation), is pleased to announce a focused mentoring webinar designed to support aspiring doctoral candidates in their PhD admission journey.

This session aims to provide structured guidance for candidates applying to IITs, IIMs, premier business schools, and leading global universities.

📅 Webinar Details

• Title: Preparing for PhD Admissions

• Date: 6 March 2026

• Time: 06:00 PM – 08:00 PM (IST)

• Mode: Online (Live Interactive Session)

• Registration Fee: Free

About the Speaker

Dr. Sakshi Bathla
Assistant Professor, LM Thapar School of Management

Dr. Bathla completed her PhD from IIT Roorkee and was awarded the fully funded Commonwealth Scholarship at Sheffield Hallam University, UK. She has published in reputed international journals and mentors aspiring doctoral candidates in research design, proposal writing, and interview preparation.

Her experience across Indian and international academic environments enables her to provide valuable insights into the PhD selection process.

What You Will Learn

This webinar is designed to address the most critical aspects of PhD admissions:

1. Crafting a Strong Application

• Writing a compelling Statement of Purpose (SoP)

• Structuring a focused PhD Research Proposal

• Aligning research interests with faculty expertise

2. Preparing for the PhD Interview

• Understanding interview expectations

• Handling research-related and subjective questions

• Presenting your research interests confidently

3. Approaching Faculty Members

• Writing professional emails to potential supervisors

• Identifying research fit

• Building academic credibility

4. Career Pathways After PhD

• Academic and research careers

• Industry and policy research roles

• Global mobility opportunities

5. Live Q&A

Participants will have the opportunity to interact directly with the speaker and clarify their specific doubts.

Who Should Attend?

• Master’s students planning for PhD

• Research aspirants targeting IITs/IIMs/top B-Schools

• Candidates preparing SoP and research proposals

• Early-stage researchers seeking structured guidance

Why This Webinar Matters

PhD admissions are highly competitive. A well-structured SoP, clear research direction, and confident interview performance significantly increase selection chances. This webinar is designed to provide practical, experience-based guidance rather than generic advice.

Registration

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