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Case Abstract: In Indian context many of the Ph. D scholars are facing lot of issues related to their prolonged work mainly due to the issues with their guides. It is reported that the leading universities in India, students who have registered for their Ph.D work in the leading universities, especially Kerala and Karnataka are facing lot of issues. The main issues are related with prolonged period or delay in completion of their research work. It may be because of the problems with the guide or the problems related to the improper guidance. Students are facing lot of Issues during their academic period due to the stress and anxiety about their future. The result of their study outcome also seems to be a question mark in certain cases. The other issues like academic course work, financial issues, relationship issues etc are also affecting the mental health of the students. Some of the cases reported that PhD scholars were abused by their guides, especially the female students. There are number of cases are reported as sexual abuse cases by their guide. The media reported number of cases in this category and it seems to be a recent issues faced by the Ph.D scholars. These kinds of cases, the scholars are facing lot of Psychological damage and greater stress during the process of their course. Key Words: Stress, Anxiety, Mental Health, Psychological Issues. Margaret Francis,Ph.D Scholar Mother Teresa Women�s University Kodaikanal Dr.C. Hilda Devi,Professor,Department of Sociology,Mother Teresa Women�s University,Kodaikanal.