The Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) offers a Part-Time Ph.D program in various disciplines, including Knowledge Management (IGKV). Below are the details regarding admission, application form, marking scheme, and syllabus for the IGKV Part-Time Ph.D program:
Eligibility Criteria:
Candidates must have a Master’s degree in a relevant field with at least 55% marks (50% for SC/ST/OBC/PH candidates).
Candidates with a UGC-NET/JRF/SLET/M.Phil qualification are exempt from the entrance exam.
Admission Process:
Admission is based on an entrance exam conducted by IGNOU, followed by an interview.
Candidates with valid UGC-NET/JRF/SLET/M.Phil qualifications are exempt from the entrance exam but must appear for the interview.
Application Fee:
The application fee for the Ph.D program is ?1,000 (?800 for SC/ST candidates).
Important Dates:
The admission notification is usually released in January/February and July/August each year.
Check the official IGNOU website for updates: www.ignou.ac.in.
How to Apply:
Visit the official IGNOU website: www.ignou.ac.in.
Navigate to the Admissions section and select Ph.D Program.
Fill out the online application form and upload the required documents.
Pay the application fee online via debit/credit card or net banking.
Documents Required:
Scanned copies of educational certificates.
Category certificate (if applicable).
Passport-sized photograph and signature.
UGC-NET/JRF/SLET/M.Phil certificate (if applicable).
Entrance Exam:
The entrance exam consists of 100 marks.
The exam is divided into two sections:
Section A: Research Aptitude (50 marks).
Section B: Subject-specific questions (50 marks).
The duration of the exam is 2 hours.
Interview:
Candidates who qualify for the entrance exam are called for an interview.
The interview carries 50 marks.
Final Selection:
The final selection is based on the combined score of the entrance exam and interview.
The syllabus for the IGKV Part-Time Ph.D program is divided into two parts:
Research Methodology:
Research design and methods.
Data collection and analysis.
Quantitative and qualitative research techniques.
Literature review and referencing.
Subject-Specific Topics:
Knowledge management theories and practices.
Information systems and technology.
Organizational behavior and knowledge sharing.
Intellectual property rights (IPR) and knowledge economy.
Official IGNOU Website: www.ignou.ac.in
Ph.D Admission Notification: Check Here
IGKV Syllabus and Study Material: Download Here
For more details, candidates are advised to refer to the official IGNOU website or contact the regional IGNOU center.