Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) Distance Ph.D Admission
IGNOU offers a Distance Ph.D program for students who wish to pursue doctoral studies in various disciplines. Below are the key details regarding admission, last date to apply, application fees, and exam pattern:
The last date to apply for IGNOU's Ph.D program varies each year. Typically, the admission notification is released in June/July, and the last date to apply is around August/September.
Candidates are advised to regularly check the official IGNOU website (www.ignou.ac.in) for updates on admission notifications and deadlines.
The application fee for the Ph.D program is generally around ?1,000 for general candidates and ?800 for SC/ST candidates.
Payment can be made online through the official IGNOU admission portal using debit/credit cards, net banking, or other available payment methods.
The admission process for IGNOU's Ph.D program involves the following steps:
Eligibility Check: Candidates must have a Master’s degree with at least 55% marks (50% for SC/ST/OBC/PH candidates) in the relevant discipline.
Entrance Exam: Eligible candidates must appear for the IGNOU Ph.D Entrance Test (PET).
Interview: Shortlisted candidates based on the PET score will be called for an interview.
Final Admission: Admission is granted based on performance in the entrance test and interview.
Mode of Exam: Online (Computer-Based Test).
Duration: 2 hours.
Total Marks: 100.
Sections:
Research Aptitude: 50 marks.
Subject-Specific Questions: 50 marks.
Question Type: Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs).
Syllabus: The syllabus for the entrance test is based on research methodology and subject-specific knowledge.
Candidates with valid UGC-NET/JRF, UGC-CSIR NET/JRF, SLET, or M.Phil. degrees are exempted from the entrance test but must appear for the interview.
The Ph.D program at IGNOU is offered in various disciplines, including Education, Management, Sociology, Hindi, English, and more.
Visit the official IGNOU website (www.ignou.ac.in).
Register and fill out the online application form.
Upload the required documents (e.g., mark sheets, certificates, photo, signature).
Pay the application fee online.
Submit the application form and take a printout for future reference.