M Phil is an intermediary degree between a master's and a PhD that includes both coursework and research components. It allows students to choose a discipline and research question to study with a supervisor's guidance. With an M Phil degree, students can pursue a career in teaching as a lecturer or professor or work as administrative staff at a university. The degree duration is typically one to one and a half years. Fees generally range from 35,000 to 60,000 rupees without a personal guide. An M Phil also makes students eligible to apply for PhD programs.