Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) offers part-time Ph.D. programs in various disciplines. Below is an overview of the admission process, merit list, admissions, and syllabus for IGNOU's part-time Ph.D. programs:
The admission process for IGNOU's part-time Ph.D. program typically involves the following steps:
Candidates must have a Master’s degree in a relevant discipline with at least 55% marks (50% for SC/ST/OBC/PH candidates).
Candidates with an M.Phil. degree or those who have cleared UGC-NET/JRF/SLET/GATE/teacher fellowship are exempt from the entrance exam.
Entrance Exam: Eligible candidates must appear for the IGNOU Ph.D. Entrance Test (PET). The exam consists of multiple-choice questions on research aptitude and subject-specific knowledge.
Interview: Candidates who qualify for the entrance exam are called for an interview/viva voce conducted by the respective school of study.
Final Selection: Admission is based on the combined performance in the entrance exam and interview.
Applications are submitted online through the official IGNOU website.
Candidates must pay the application fee and upload required documents (e.g., mark sheets, certificates, etc.).
IGNOU releases a merit list of candidates who qualify for the Ph.D. program based on their performance in the entrance exam and interview.
The merit list is published on the official IGNOU website.
Selected candidates are required to complete the admission formalities, including payment of fees and submission of documents.
Once selected, candidates must complete the admission process by submitting the required documents and paying the program fees.
IGNOU provides a part-time Ph.D. option for working professionals, allowing them to pursue research while continuing their jobs.
The duration of the part-time Ph.D. program is minimum 3 years and maximum 6 years.
The syllabus for IGNOU's Ph.D. program varies depending on the discipline. However, the general structure includes:
Candidates must complete coursework in the first 6 months, which includes:
Research Methodology
Subject-specific advanced topics
Literature review and research proposal development
After completing the coursework, candidates work on their research thesis under the guidance of a supervisor.
The research work involves:
Data collection and analysis
Thesis writing
Submission and defense of the thesis
The syllabus for each discipline (e.g., Management, Education, Social Work, etc.) is available on the IGNOU website or provided after admission.
IGNOU follows UGC guidelines for Ph.D. admissions and coursework.
Part-time Ph.D. candidates must attend mandatory contact sessions and workshops as per the university's schedule.
The university provides study materials and access to online resources for research.