IMS Unison University (IUU), located in Dehradun, India, offers a variety of academic programs, including distance education. However, as of my last update in October 2023, IUU primarily focuses on undergraduate, postgraduate, and diploma programs through its distance learning platform. It does not offer a Distance Ph.D. program.
If you are interested in pursuing a Ph.D., IUU offers full-time and part-time Ph.D. programs in various disciplines, but these are conducted on-campus and not through distance learning.
Here’s an overview of the Ph.D. program at IUU:
Educational Qualification:
A Master’s degree (or equivalent) in a relevant field with a minimum of 55% marks (or equivalent CGPA).
A relaxation of 5% (to 50%) is provided for SC/ST/OBC (non-creamy layer)/differently-abled candidates.
Entrance Exam:
Candidates must qualify for the IUU Research Entrance Test (RET) or have a valid score in UGC-NET/JRF, CSIR-NET/JRF, SLET, or GATE.
Interview:
Shortlisted candidates based on the entrance exam will be called for an interview.
Application:
Fill out the application form available on the official IUU website.
Submit the required documents (academic transcripts, entrance exam scorecard, etc.).
Entrance Exam (RET):
The exam tests research aptitude, subject knowledge, and analytical skills.
Interview:
Candidates who qualify for the entrance exam will be invited for an interview.
Final Selection:
Based on the combined performance in the entrance exam and interview.
Mode: Offline (Pen and Paper-based)
Duration: 2 hours
Sections:
Research Aptitude
Subject-Specific Knowledge
Analytical and Logical Reasoning
Total Marks: 100
The cutoff for the Ph.D. entrance exam varies each year based on the number of applicants and their performance.
Candidates with valid UGC-NET/JRF, CSIR-NET/JRF, SLET, or GATE scores are exempt from the entrance exam but must appear for the interview.
IUU does not offer a Distance Ph.D. program.
The Ph.D. program is research-intensive and requires regular interaction with supervisors and attendance at workshops/seminars.
Check the official IUU website or contact the admissions office for the latest updates on Ph.D. admissions.
If you are specifically looking for a Distance Ph.D. program, you may need to explore other universities like IGNOU, Annamalai University, or NMIMS, which offer Ph.D. programs through distance learning. Always verify the UGC recognition and accreditation of the program before applying.