A person who has a degree and has undertaken years of research and has published their work and been assessed, may be awarded a PhD( Doctor of Philosophy) and can use the title of Doctor.

Shivaji University, Kolhapur provides the course of PHD in the marathi language here are the general requirement for the course.

Eligibility:
A candidate who has obtained a Master's Degree from any University in the State or from any other University recognized as equivalent thereto securing not less than 55% marks in the aggregate at the Master's Degree Course.