Most Indian PhD scholars lose 6–12 months in topic rejection, vague synopsis feedback, or unidentified research gaps. Some struggle even before getting admission – with no clear proposal for interviews.
Supervisors reject vague or poorly framed topics, sending scholars back to square one repeatedly
Synopsis feedback like "not enough structure" or "no clear gap" leaves scholars confused and stuck
Pre-admission candidates appear for interviews without a structured research proposal, losing their chance.
6 to 12 months lost in cycles of rejection, revision, and resubmission with no expert guidance.
We fix that. Three structured packages for three stages of your PhD journey.
Every scholar is at a different stage. Identify yours and pick the package built precisely for your situation.
Not Yet Admitted
Need an 8-page proposal for interviews or supervisor selection. Prasthana is your starting point.
Enrolled but Stuck
Need a full 15-page proposal with framework and model. Sutra gives you the complete blueprint.
Ready for Rigour
Need a gap-driven, supervisor-defensible proposal. Kautilya is your mastery package.
Prasthana (Sanskrit: ान) means "the beginning of a journey" — exactly what pre-admission represents. You are not a PhD scholar yet, but you are preparing to become one
Price : ₹12,730
Plan : Rapid Collaborate Basic Plan
Revisions : 1 per milestone
Delivery : 7–9 days
Proposal length : 8 pages (~2000 words)
Relevant to your broad area of interest, aligned with current research trends
Standard synopsis format followed by Indian universities
8 pages (~2000 words) – ready for submission/interview
One crisp paragraph identifying the core issue
3-4 foundational research papers (PDFs/links where possible)
One primary theory explained and mapped to your study
For topic suggestion, layout, and final proposal
Annotated bibliography
Research gap analysis from multiple papers
Alternative methodologies
Supervisor defense Q&A
But you can upgrade to Sutra or Kautilya any time after admission.
Sutra (Sanskrit: सू ) means "thread" or "formula" — a concise set of rules that holds everything together. Your PhD proposal needs a sutra: a clear, logical structure that supervisors can approve without endless back-and-forth.th.
Price : ₹22,305
Plan : Rapid Collaborate Standard Plan
Revisions : 3 per milestone
Delivery : 15 to 20 days
Proposal length : 15 pages (~3750 words)
Domain-aligned, supervisor-friendly, original
Complete synopsis template matching UGC/university format
15 pages (~3750 words) – ready for submission
4-5 foundational research papers (PDFs/links)
Clearly articulated in 1 paragraph
Diagram + detailed explanation included in proposal
Underlying theories mapped to your research variables
Topic suggestion, layout, final proposal
Revision allowed only if topic & core research direction remain unchanged
| Section | Approx. pages |
|---|---|
| Title page & abstract | 1 |
| Introduction & background | 2 |
| Problem statement | 1 pg |
| Research questions & objectives | 1 |
| Literature review (thematic summary) | 3 |
| Conceptual framework (diagram + explanation) | 1.5 |
| Theoretical model (theories + justification) | 1.5 |
| Research methodology | 2 |
| Expected outcomes & limitations | 1 |
| References (20–25 citations) | 1 |
Kautilya (also known as Chanakya) was the ancient Indian strategist, economist, and teacher who wrote the Arthashastra — a masterwork based on deep analysis, evidence, and strategy. He did not act without understanding the gap between what is and what should be. That is exactly what this package does. No guesswork. Only evidence-driven gap analysis followed by a strategic, defensible proposal
Price : ₹36,250
Plan : Advanced Rapid Collaborate Plan
Revisions : Unlimited (no limits per milestone)
Delivery : 25 to 40 days
Proposal length : 15 pages (~3750 words)
Part A
Gap Identification and Literature Mastery
Part B
Enhanced Proposal Components
Part C
Publication and Defense Readiness
Part D
Unlimited Revision Policy
High-quality, peer-reviewed, recent (last 5–10 years)
One sentence:"No study has examined X in context Y using method Z among population W"
75 entries with Author/Year, Title, Key Findings, Methodology, Sample, and Gap Identified for each article.
Full PDFs/links of the most critical papers from the 75
Topic emerges FROM gap, not chosen before research
2–3 paragraphs with justification from literature citations
Variables, indicators, and hypothesized relationships (diagram + 2-page explanation)
Integration of 2–3 theories with justification why each applies
At least 2 possible research designs compared (e.g., qualitative vs mixed methods)
Brief design for a small-scale pilot to test instruments before main study
Where similar gap-based work has been published (with impact factors/UGC-care list where relevant)
5 anticipated questions from doctoral committee + answer pointers
36-month suggested timeline for PhD completion
No limits per milestone – includes minor tweaks to topic (as long as broad domain is same)
| Section | Approx. pages |
|---|---|
| Everything from Sutra (15 pages) | 1g |
| Explicit research gap statement (one sentence, highlighted) | +0.5 |
| Alternative methodologies comparison table | +1 |
| Pilot study design | +1 |
| Journal/conference shortlist | +0.5 |
| Defense Q&A preparation | +1 |
| Gantt chart timeline | +0.5 |
| Total effective length | ~19–20 pages equivalent |
| Feature | Prasthana₹12,730 | Sutra₹22,305 | Kautilya₹36,250 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Target Audience | Pre-admission | Enrolled scholar | Enrolled / stuck scholar |
| Proposal Length | 8 pages (~2000 words) | 15 pages (~3750 words) | 15 pages + extras (~19–20 pg) |
| Topic Suggestions | 3 | 5 | 1–2 (after gap analysis) |
| Research Articles Analysed | ~10 | ~20 | 75 (tabular annotation) |
| Clear Research Gap Statement | One sentence | ||
| Base Papers Provided | 5–6 | 10–12 | 15 + full bibliography |
| Problem Statement | 1 paragraph | 1 paragraph | 2–3 paragraphs with justification |
| Conceptual Framework | Basic diagram | Diagram + explanation | Detailed with indicators |
| Theoretical Model | 1 theory | Mapped to variables | 2–3 theories with justification |
| Alternative Methodologies | 2+ compared | ||
| Pilot Study Suggestions | |||
| Journal / Conference List | |||
| Supervisor Defence Q&A | 5 questions | ||
| Gantt Timeline | |||
| Revisions Per Milestone | 1 | 3 | Unlimited |
| Delivery Time | 7–9 days | 15–20 days | 25–40 days |
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Yes. Pay the difference and we extend/enhance your proposal.
Yes. We align with standard Indian PhD synopsis structure. Customization for your university available.
Word (.docx) and PDF. Editable.
No package can guarantee admission. But a well-structured proposal significantly improves your interview and supervisor selection chances.
You can, but we recommend upgrading to Sutra later for a more detailed 15-page version.
It is a diagram showing how your variables relate. Indian supervisors often ask for it explicitly. We include it as standard.
One or more established theories (e.g., TAM, UTAUT, Resource-Based View) that support your research. We map theories to your objectives.
You can request changes as many times as needed per milestone. The only condition: your topic and research objectives remain the same and the service scope does not increase.
Yes. You receive a table with 75 entries. The top 15 are provided as full papers. The rest are summarized with gaps identified.
As one bolded sentence, for example: "No study has examined the role of digital financial literacy on retirement planning among informal sector workers in Tier-2 Indian cities using a mixed-methods design."
Still unsure which package is for you? Answer three questions: Have you taken PhD admission? If no, choose Prasthana. If yes, has your synopsis been rejected for "no gap"? If no, choose Sutra. If yes, choose Kautilya. Do you want unlimited revisions? If yes, choose Kautilya.
Prasthana
₹12,730 — The Admission Edge
Sutra
₹22,305 — The Thesis Blueprint
Kautilya
₹36,250 — The Gap-to-Proposal Mastery
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Every proposal follows standard Indian PhD synopsis structure with university-specific customisation on request.
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