NIEPA Admission 2024: Important Dates, Application process

NUEPA offers M.Phil degree for a period of two-years in four educational areas. The total intake is 20 students to be selected through entrance test conducted by the institutions. The final selection is done after personal interview round conducted for the short-listed candidates.

The minimum eligibility requirement is a bachelor’s degree in social sciences or allied disciplines from a recognized university. Candidates possessing master’s degree in other disciplines may apply as well provided they have work or teaching experience in educational planning, policy and administration.

Key Points:

• NET/ JRF scholars are also eligible for admission.?
• Minimum eligibility is relaxed up to 50% for reserved categories.
• Those appearing in the final year examination of master’s degree are considered eligible provided they have secured minimum 55% marks in the previous examination or semester.

NUEPA has introduced PG Diploma in Educational Planning & Administration (PGDEPA) . Minimum eligibility is a pass in Graduation degree.

Key Points:

• Candidates must be nominated by State Government or approved authority.
•  The candidates must have at least 2 years of working experience in the relevant area.
• The duly filled application form must be submitted at NUEPA office on or before June 30.

The university also offers admission to Ph.D. program in four areas of research. Interested candidates can get themselves enrolled in full-time or part-time program. The selection of the candidates is carried on the basis of their performance in the entrance examination and personal interview.

The candidates possessing M.Phil degree in a relevant discipline are eligible for admission. Also, those who possess brilliant academic credentials in social or allied disciplines along with paper published in reputed journals are also considered eligible.

Key Points:

• M.Phil graduates of NUEPA are also eligible for admission provided they have scored Faculty Grade Point Average (FGPA) of 6 or above on a 10-point scale.
• Selection to Ph.D. part-time requires full-time regular employment at senior level educational functionaries.
• The work experience should be of minimum five-years in teaching or research field and should be eligible to acquire one-year leave from the organization during the coursework.