Paste your thesis title or abstract — AI predicts 12-15 likely viva questions your examiner might ask, grouped by category with difficulty levels and preparation tips.
The viva voce (oral examination) is the final hurdle of your PhD or M.Phil journey. Examiners typically ask questions across four areas: your conceptual understanding of the topic, your methodological choices and their justification, critical evaluation of your own work's limitations, and how your research extends or contributes to the field.
While every viva is different, examiners follow predictable patterns. They will almost always ask: "Why did you choose this topic?", "Why this methodology and not alternatives?", "What are the limitations of your study?", and "What would you do differently if starting again?" Our AI predicts specific questions based on YOUR thesis title, not generic lists.
In Indian universities, viva committees often focus on theoretical frameworks, the Indian context of your research, and practical implications. Being prepared with specific answers — citing your own data and methodology choices — is the best way to demonstrate command of your work.
Test your understanding of core theories, frameworks, and why your research matters.
"Why did you choose [theory X] over [theory Y]?"
Challenge your research design, sampling, data collection, and analysis choices.
"How did you ensure validity and reliability?"
Probe weaknesses, biases, and whether you can honestly evaluate your own work.
"What are the main limitations of your findings?"
Assess whether you see the bigger picture and can think beyond your thesis.
"How could this research inform policy?"
They're based on patterns from thousands of real viva examinations. While your actual viva will differ, preparing for these questions covers 70-80% of what examiners typically ask. The questions are specific to your thesis topic, not generic.
No. Understand the themes and prepare key points for each. Vivas are conversations — examiners can tell if you're reciting memorized answers. Instead, use these to identify areas where your reasoning needs to be sharper.
Yes. M.Phil vivas tend to be shorter and less intense, but the question categories are the same. Expect fewer extension/critical questions and more conceptual/methodological ones.
Prioritize 'hard' questions in your preparation. These require critical thinking and often trip up candidates. 'Easy' questions are factual — you should be able to answer these without thinking. 'Moderate' questions need clear, structured explanations.
The more detail you provide, the more specific the questions. Just a title gives decent results. Title + abstract gives excellent, highly targeted questions. You can even include your methodology or key findings for maximum specificity.