Apply for Honorary Doctorate (Honoris Causa)

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(Honoris Causa)

Conferred by the Indian Council of Research & Development (ICRD) to honor distinguished achievers, scholars, entrepreneurs, and visionary leaders for lifetime excellence.

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Overview of ICRD Honorary Doctorate Award

An Honorary Doctorate (Honoris Causa) is one of the highest honors awarded by the Indian Council of Research & Development (ICRD). It is designed to recognize individuals who have made outstanding contributions to research, education, social service, business leadership, or public administration without undergoing traditional academic coursework.

Receiving an ICRD Honorary Doctorate Award confers the official right to use the prestigious title "Dr." before your name, validating your professional legacy and establishing international credibility.

Eligibility Criteria

  • ✓ Resident of India or International applicant.
  • ✓ Minimum Educational Qualification: Graduation from a recognized University.
  • ✓ Minimum 5 years of verified working experience (Excluding Internships).
  • ✓ Valid Government-Approved Identification Proof.

Documents Required

  • 📄 Updated Curriculum Vitae (CV) / Executive Resume
  • 📄 Professional Biography (Max 500 words, PDF format)
  • 🎓 Self-Attested Academic & Experience Certificates
  • 🆔 Valid Govt ID & Address Proof (Aadhaar / Passport)
  • 🖼️ 4 Passport & 1 Post Card Photograph

Benefits of ICRD Honorary Doctorate Award

  • Official Title of "Dr.": Formal authorization to prefix "Dr." before your name across all professional, legal, and academic platforms.
  • Lifetime Validity: Permanent recognition and inclusion in the official ICRD Fellow Member registry database.
  • Global Brand Identity: Permission to use ICRD insignia and seals for professional credentials.
  • Online Verification: Publicly accessible verification database on icrd.org.in for global employers and institutions.

Conferment Modes & Fee Structure

Most Preferred

Convocation Mode

INR 100,000/-
Initial Booking Amount: INR 10,000/-

Conferred in person during the official ICRD Convocation Ceremony before academic dignitaries.

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Direct Courier Mode

INR 75,000/-
Initial Booking Amount: INR 10,000/-

Complete official doctorate kit dispatched directly to your registered address via secure courier.

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What is Included in the Official ICRD Kit?

  • 📜 Official Honorary Doctorate Certificate
  • 🪪 International Fellow Membership ID Card
  • 🎓 Academic Regalia (Convocation Robes & Cap)
  • 📔 ICRD Executive Branded Diary & Crest Pen
  • 🎁 Executive ICRD Crest Apparel & Gift Hamper