Ph.D. (Development Studies) (Part Time) From IGNOU, New Delhi

New Delhi, Delhi NCROpen UniversityEstd 1985

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Ph.D. (Development Studies)

total fees: ₹16,800

3 YearsPart Time

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Events	Dates
Application Timeline (July Session)	May 01, 2024 - Jul 15, 2024
Ph.D Term End Examination (June Session)	Jun 01, 2024 - Jul 05, 2024
Last Date for the submission of Final Project/Dissertation/Internship Reports for June 2024 TEE	May 31, 2024

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Eligibility Criteria

Aspirants must have

Possesses Master’s Degree from a University recognized by UGC or any other qualification recognized as equivalent thereto in such fields of study as are notified for the purpose from time to time by the University with at least 55% marks [50% marks in the case of SC, ST, OBC (Non-creamy Layer) andDifferently-Abled and other categories of candidates as per the decision of UGC from time to time, or for those who had obtained their Master’s Degree prior to 19th September, 1991]excluding grace mark.

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Qualifies in the entrance examination conducted by IGNOU at the National level.

Admission Guidelines

The selection is done on the basis of the written test followed by an interview. Applications found suitable for admission will be called for the entrance test. Shortlisted candidates on the basis of their performance in the written test will be called for the interview round. Offer letters for admission will be sent to the Selected Candidates only.

Note: Candidates holding M.Phil. Degree (along with course work and dissertation both) or those candidates who have cleared NET (conducted by UGC/ CSIR/ ICAR) or any other equivalent examination will be exempted from appearing in the Entrance Test.

Entrance Test

The list of shortlisted candidates who will be required to appear for the Entrance Test will be displayed on the IGNOU website.
The admit card will also be released on the official website of IGNOU one week prior of the exam date.
Candidates must bring their admit card to the exam center, else they will not allow sitting for the written test.
Applicants have to bring an original identity proof having a photograph, such as Aadhar Card, Voter ID Card, Driving License, Passport and ID card at the examination center.
Students must score a minimum of 50% marks in the entrance test to qualify the exam.
The Entrance Test will be held in 13 cities.

Interview/ Presentation

Qualified candidates in the written test will be called for interview round/ Presentation.
Offer letters for admission will be sent to the Selected Candidates only.

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Course Details

The university also provides the candidates with an opportunity to research in their respective fields of study by offering M.Phil. and Ph.D. courses under different specializations. For the July academic session, the university is offering Ph.D. in 12 subjects and an M.Phil course in 2 subjects. Eligible candidates are required to appear for the entrance test conducted by the university for admission to M.Phil/Ph.D. course. In the case of Ph.D, candidate holding M.Phil. degree (along with course work and dissertation both) or those candidates who have cleared NET (conducted by UGC/CSIR/ICAR) or any other equivalent examination will be exempted from appearing in the Entrance Test. The entrance examination for admission to M.Phil/ Ph.D program will be conducted in 13 cities across the country. The table given below represents the stream wise eligibility and seats available:

Course	Eligibility Criteria	Seats
Ph.D. in Geology	Post-graduation in Geology or Geological Science or Applied Geology or Geo-Exploration or Mineral Exploration or Engineering Geology or Marine Geology or Earth Science and Resource Management or Petroleum Geosciences or Petroleum Exploration or Geochemistry or Geophysics or Hydrogeology or Geomatics or Geo-informatics or Remote Sensing and GIS from any recognized university	20
Ph.D. in French	MA in French	02
Ph.D. in Journalism and Mass Communication	Master Degree or M.Phil. Degree in Journalism and Mass Communication.	15
Ph.D. in Statistics	Post-Graduation in Statistics/ Applied Statistics with minimum 55% from any Recognized university. Or	08
Ph.D. in Geography	M.A./ M.Sc. in Geography, Earth Systems Science and Relevant Discipline of Geospatial Technology.	16
Ph.D. in Gender and Development Studies	Master’s degree in Gender Studies or Gender and Development Studies with 55% marks. OR Master’s degree in other streams with one or two courses in the area of Gender Studies or Gender and Development Studies or with demonstrable evidence of teaching or research and publications in the area of Gender Studies or Gender and Development Studies.	06
Ph.D. in Women’s studies	Master’s degree in Women’s Studies or Gender Studies with minimum 55% marks. OR Master’s degree in other streams with one or two courses in the area of Women’s/ Gender Studies and with demonstrable evidence of teaching and / or research and publications in the area of Women’s /Gender Studies	07
Ph.D. in Biochemistry	Master’s Degree or any other equal qualification from a recognized university.	09
Ph.D. in Fine Arts	M. Phil in relevant field with minimum 55% marks from any recognized university or Institution. OR Master’s Degree in Fine Arts/ Visual Arts/ Drg. and Ptg. / Design with at least 55% marks (50% marks for SC/ ST).	04
Ph.D. in Theatre arts	M. Phil in relevant field with at least 55% marks. OR M. P. A. in Theatre Arts with minimum 55% marks	01
Ph.D. in Physics	M.Phil. in Physics with course work and UGC-NET (including JRF) / UGC/ CSIR-NET (including JRF) / SLET/ GATE or should be a teacher fellowship holder.	02
Ph.D. in Chemistry	Master’s Degree or M Phil Degree in Chemistry.	05
M.Phil. in Geography	M.A./M.Sc. in Geography, Earth Systems Science and Relevant Discipline of Geospatial Technology	10
M.Phil. in Chemistry	Master’s Degree and /or M Phil Degree in Chemistry	06

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