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

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) and Differently-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.

IGNOU PhD Sociology Admission 2023 for the January session will begin soon. The university will tentatively release the application form for admission in the month of December 2022. Aspiring candidates can apply online on the university’s official website - ignou.ac.in.

IGNOU offers a Ph.D. program in Sociology for a minimum duration of 3 years. Admission to the course is done on the basis of an entrance exam conducted by the varsity followed by an interview. Candidates with M.Phil or who have qualified UGC NET / JRF are exempted for Ph.D. Entrance Exam. Check IGNOU Admission 2023

IGNOU PhD Sociology Course Highlights

IGNOU PhD Sociology Admission Dates

IGNOU PhD Sociology Eligibility Criteria

The eligibility criteria for Ph.D. Sociology admissions at IGNOU are as follows:

• Candidates must have passed Master’s degree or M. Phil with Sociology Specialisation
• Must have secured minimum of 55% aggregate marks in the Master’s or M.Phil
• Must have qualified IGNOU Ph.D. Entrance exam (Applicants who have M.Phil degree or qualified UGC NET/ JRF are exempted from IGNOU Entrance Exam)

Note: 5% eligibility marks relaxation for Reserved Category Applicants including ST/SC/ OBC (Non-creamy layer)/ Differently Abled.

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IGNOU PhD Sociology Selection Criteria

The selection process of the candidates is based on the performance in the entrance as well in the interview round:

• First, Candidates are selected as per the merit gained in the IGNOU Ph.D. Entrance Exam for the personal interview.
• Candidates, who have M.Phil degree or have qualified UGC NET/ JRF, are directly selected for the interview round.
• Final candidates list is prepared for admission as per the performance in the Interview round and previous academic year performance of the candidates.

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IGNOU PhD Sociology How to Apply

To enroll for admission in IGNOU, the applicant must submit the application form available on the official website of the university. They can apply online as well as offline mode. However, it must be noted that the application forms are available on certain dates before the session commences. Follow the below-mentioned steps on how to fill IGNOU application form: 

Step 1: Visit the official website of the university in order to obtain the application form.

Step 2: On visiting the website, the candidate will have to click on the ‘Admission Link’.

Step 3: The candidate will have to enter their respective email IDs and password. After registering, the candidate can log in.

Step 4: On logging in, the candidate will have to click on the ‘Apply Now’ link. On doing so, the candidate can then fill the application form.

Step 5: One must cross-check the details entered in the form. After doing so, the candidate is required to upload a jpeg file of their respective passport size photographs and signature.

Step 6: Once the details are filled in, the candidate can proceed to pay the application fee i.e INR 1000. The payment can be made in both online as well as offline mode. For online payment, one can pay using credit/debit card/ Netbanking. For offline payment, students must send a demand draft to the university address.

IGNOU PhD Sociology Study Materials

IGNOU provides study material to students free of cost. Here are the links for PhD Sociology study materials that are tabulated below. Students can easily download or view the study material from here without any registration. It will help students to understand & get a clear idea about the course curriculum.

IGNOU PhD Sociology Assignments

Assignments constitute continuous evaluation. The marks that you secure in the assignments will be counted in your final result. As mentioned earlier, an assignment of a course carries 30% weightage. You are therefore advised to take your assignment seriously. 

Non Submission of Assignment

The TMA for each semester can be downloaded from the Student Zone of the University website. You have to complete the assignment within the due dates specified in the assignment booklet. You will not be allowed to appear for the term-end examination for any course if you do not submit the assignment in time for that course. If you appear in the term-end examination, without submitting the assignments, the result of the term-end examination is liable to be canceled.

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