The Indraprastha University (IPU), also known as Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University (GIPU), is a prominent university in Delhi, India, offering various undergraduate, postgraduate, and Ph.D. programs. Below is a general guide regarding Ph.D. admissions, cutoff, counselling schedule, and merit-based selection at IPU:
Eligibility Criteria:
Candidates must hold a Master’s degree in a relevant field with at least 55% marks (50% for SC/ST/OBC/PwD candidates).
Candidates who have qualified for UGC-NET/JRF, CSIR-NET, SLET, or GATE are exempt from the university's entrance exam.
Entrance Exam:
IPU conducts a Ph.D. Entrance Test (PET) for candidates who do not have NET/JRF or equivalent qualifications.
The exam consists of multiple-choice questions (MCQs) and a research aptitude test.
Interview:
Shortlisted candidates (based on entrance exam scores or NET/JRF qualifications) are called for an interview/viva voce.
The final selection is based on the candidate's performance in the interview and academic record.
The cutoff for Ph.D. admissions at IPU varies each year depending on factors such as:
Number of applicants.
Difficulty level of the entrance exam.
Availability of seats in the respective department.
Candidates with higher scores in the entrance exam or those with NET/JRF qualifications are given priority.
IPU releases a counselling schedule for Ph.D. admissions after the declaration of entrance exam results.
Candidates are required to:
Register online for counselling.
Attend the counselling session as per the schedule.
Submit necessary documents for verification.
The counselling process includes seat allotment based on merit and availability of seats in the chosen specialization.
IPU follows a merit-based selection process for Ph.D. admissions.
The merit list is prepared based on:
Entrance exam scores (for non-NET/JRF candidates).
Academic performance (Master’s degree marks).
Performance in the interview/viva voce.
Candidates with NET/JRF qualifications are given preference in the merit list.
Application Process: Applications for Ph.D. programs are submitted online through the official IPU website.
Document Verification: Candidates must carry original documents (e.g., mark sheets, degree certificates, NET/JRF scorecards, etc.) during counselling.
Seat Allotment: Seats are allotted based on merit, category, and availability of seats in the chosen department.
Visit the official IPU website: www.ipu.ac.in.
Check the Admissions section for notifications regarding Ph.D. admissions, cutoff, and counselling schedules.
Regularly check your email for updates from the university.