Distance learning PhD programs are gradually gaining importance among the employed academic community. Due to the establishment of quality online education facilities in India research scholars can now pursue teaching or academic jobs while studying. Deserving scholars generally give up further specialization mid way due to work pressures and the inability to attend regular college after a while. Quality distance research and doctoral courses have changed that.Universities in India Offering PhD Distance Learning ProgramsThere are many such universities, offering doctorate degrees in various subjects:Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU)Its main campus is located in Delhi/NCR region. All over India it has 67 centers, offering doctorate degrees in four streams – Education, Physics, Mathematics, and Tourism Studies.Vardhaman Mahaveer UniversityIts main campus is located in Kota. This university is situated in 3 centers, offering doctorate programs in History, Economics and Commerce.Nalanda Open UniversityIts main campus is located in Patna. All over India…