IGNOU PhD Admission 2024 – Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) invites online application for PhD Admission 2023-24 Batch through Entrance Examination in various programs.
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Admission is available for PhD Programmes in following subjects –
| Sl. No. | Discipline | School | Total Vacancy of Seats |
| 1 | Political Science (PHDPS) | School of Social Sciences | 7 |
| 2 | Sociology (PHDSOC) | School of Social Sciences | 17 |
| 3 | Journalism and Mass Communication (PHDJMC) | School of Journalism and Mass Communication | 8 |
| 4 | Fine Arts (PHDPVA) | School of Performing and Visual Arts | 6 |
| 5 | Commerce (PHDCOM) | School of Management | 5 |
| 6 | Management (PHDMGMT) | School of Management | 21 |
| 7 | Education (PHDES) | School of Education | 23 |
| 8 | Distance Education (PHDDE) | School of Education | 18 |
| 9 | Women’s Studies (PHDWS) | School of Gender and Development Studies | 4 |
| 10 | Environmental Science (PHDEV) | School of Interdisciplinary and Transdisciplinary Studies | 15 |
| 11 | Development Studies (PHDDV) | School of Extension and Development Studies | 11 |
| 12 | Tourism and Hospitality Services Management (PHDTS) | School of Tourism and Hospitality Services Management | 10 |
| 13 | Computer Science (PHDCS) | School of Computer and Information Science | 17 |
| 14 | Vocational Education (PHDVE) | School of Vocational Education and Training | 11 |
| 15 | Hindi (PHDHIN) | School of Humanities | 13 |
| 16 | English (PHDENG) | School of Humanities | 16 |
| 17 | Urdu (PHDUL) | School of Humanities | 4 |
| 18 | Sanskrit (PHDSK) | School of Humanities | 11 |
| 19 | Child Development (PHDCD) | School of Continuing Education | 17 |
| 20 | Nutritional Sciences (PHDFN) | School of Continuing Education | 6 |
| 21 | Home Science (PHDHC) | School of Continuing Education | 8 |
| 22 | Rural Development (PHDRD) | School of Continuing Education | 6 |
| 23 | Biochemistry (PHDBC) | School of Sciences | 7 |
| 24 | Life Sciences (PHDLS) | School of Sciences | 15 |
| 25 | Mathematics (PHDMT) | School of Sciences | 6 |
| 26 | Statistics (PHDSTAT) | School of Sciences | 13 |
| 27 | Geology (PHDGY) | School of Sciences | 10 |
| 28 | Geography (PHDGEOG) | School of Sciences | 10 |
| 29 | Translation Studies (PHDTT) | School of Translation Studies | 8 |
| 30 | Social Work (PHDSW) | School of Social Work | 14 |
IGNOU PhD Admission 2024 Eligibility Criteria
- Candidates who have completed: 1-year/2-semester master’s degree programme after a 4- year/8-semester bachelor’s degree programme or a 2-year/4-semester master’s degree programme after a 3-year/6 semesters bachelor’s degree programme or qualifications declared equivalent to the master’s degree by the corresponding statutory regulatory body, with at least 55% marks in aggregate or its equivalent grade in a point scale wherever grading system is followed. or equivalent qualification from a foreign educational institution accredited by an assessment and accreditation agency which is approved, recognized or authorized by an authority, established or incorporated under a law in its home country or any other statutory authority in that country to assess, accredit or assure quality and standards of the educational institution.
- A relaxation of 5% marks or its equivalent grade may be allowed for those belonging to SC/ST/OBC (non-creamy layer)/Differently-Abled, Economically Weaker Section (EWS) and other categories of candidates as per the decision of the Commission from time to time.
- Provided that a candidate seeking admission after a 4-year/8-semester bachelor’s degree programme should have a minimum of 75% marks in aggregate or its equivalent grade on a point scale wherever the grading system is followed. A relaxation of 5% marks or its equivalent grade may be allowed for those belonging to SC/ST/OBC (non-creamy layer)/Differently-Abled, Economically Weaker Section (EWS) and other categories of candidates as per the decision of the Commission from time to time.
IGNOU PhD Admission 2024 Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Availability of Information Brochure | 12th December, 2023 |
| Online Submission of Application Form | 12th December, 2023 |
| Last Date of Online Registration | 31st December, 2023 |
| Examination Date | 7th January, 2024 |
| Entrance Results | 28th February, 2024 |
IGNOU PhD Admission 2024 Application Process
- Candidates have to apply online at https://ignouphdjuly23.samarth.edu.in/
- Candidates can follow the below-mentioned step to fill the IGNOU PhD application form
Steps to Apply
- You need to register first, before filling of the online entrance application form.
- The following instructions need to be followed for Registration in the beginning.
- Click on the button NEW REGISTRTION that appears in the applicant login area and fill the required registration details.
- Fill in the UserName and password in the appropriate columns correctly.
- Remember, while choosing your UserName it must be in between 8 to 16 characters.
- While choosing your password it must be alphanumeric and between 8 to 16 characters long.
- After filling the mandatory information click the “SUBMIT” button.
- Your username will be instantly sent to you via e-mail and SMS.
- Remember your Username and Password for subsequent login.
- If you have already registered i.e you are an existing user click the “LOGIN” button.
- Before proceeding for filling the online application form, you must have the following:-
- Scanned passport size Photograph (less than 100 KB)
- Scanned Signature (less than 100 KB)
- Fee can be paid by following methods:
- Credit Card (Master/Visa)
- Debit Card (Master/Visa/Rupay)
- Net Banking
- Note:It is suggested to scan documents from your originals. Once you have uploaded the document, click the next button you will get the further information related to online application which you need to fill up.
- After the final submission of online application form, download the filled in application form, take the printout and enclose the hardcopies/photocopies of all the documents and certificates as mentioned in the student handbook and prospectus to be submitted during counseling for final admission.
Application Fee
| Category | Application Fee |
| Entrance Test Fee | Rs.1000/- |
IGNOU PhD Admission 2024 Selection Process
- Candidates awarded with fellowship/scholarship in UGC-NET/UGC- CSIR NET/GATE/CEED and similar National level tests, as per the validity specified by the regulatory bodies, shall be exempted from Entrance Test and their selection will be based on interview. These candidates shall be considered as Category- A. Such candidates have to upload their valid fellowship award letter from the concerned implementing / awarding agency.
- All other Candidates except mentioned above are mandatorily required to appear in Ph.D Entrance test. These candidates shall be considered as Category- B.
- For Category A Candidates, interview shall carry 100% weightage. All eligible candidates from Category A will be called for the interview.
- For Category B Candidates, the Entrance Test shall carry a weightage of 70% and 30% weightage shall be given to the interview. Those who secure at least 50% marks in the Entrance Test (45% marks in case of SC/ST/OBC (Non Creamy layers) / Differently abled persons and EWS) will be shortlisted for the interview in order of merit subject to the maximum limit of five times of the available seats.
Interview
- Eligible candidates from Category A & Category B shall be called for interview before the Discipline Specific Admission committee. Information in this regard shall be uploaded on the University website. The respective disciplines/ schools will communicate regarding the requirement for the interview.
- The interview shall have three components comprising Research Methodology (40%) Subject domain (40%) and Communication Skills (20%).
- Admission to the Ph.D Degree Programmes is strictly on merit, based on the performance in the Entrance Test and Interview taken together.
IGNOU PhD Entrance Examination 2024 Details
Pattern of Examination
| Date of Examination | 07th January, 2024 |
| Number of questions | 50% on Research Methodology and 50% on Specific Subject |
| Medium of Paper | Hindi/English |
Syllabus
- The question paper shall consist of 50% on research methodology and 50% on specific subject.
- For Discipline Specific Syllabus for Entrance Test please refer to Information Brochure
IGNOU PhD Entrance Examination Admit Card
- Hall Tickets enabling the candidates to take the Entrance Test will also be displayed on IGNOU website.
- Candidates are required to download and print the same to appear in the Entrance Test.
IGNOU PhD Entrance Examination 2024 Results
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IGNOU PhD Entrance Examination 2024 Results
Instructions:
- Those who secure 50% marks in the entrance test (General category) and (45% marks in the case of SC/ST/OBC(Non-Creamy layers)/EWS/ Differently-abled category PH) will be short listed for the Interview in order of merit subject to the maximum limit of five times of the available seats.
- The Entrance Test shall carry a weightage of seventy percent (70%) and thirty percent (30%) weightage shall be given to the interview.
- The Interview letters / schedule i.r.o the shortlisted candidates will be sent by the concerned Schools and uploaded on the official website of IGNOU (www.ignou.ac.in) after shortlisting.
- Note : Qualifying the Entrance Test does not entitle the candidate to claim admission in the Research Programme.
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| Information Brochure | Click Here |
| Application Link | Click Here |
| IGNOU Website | Click Here |
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Previous Admissions
IGNOU PhD Admission 2022
IGNOU PhD Programs 2022
Admission is available for PhD Programmes July 2022 in following subjects –
- School of Social Sciences (SOSS)
- Economics (PHDEC)
- Sociology (PHDSOC)
- History (PHDHIS)
- Library and Information Science (PHDLIS)
- Psychology (PHDPC)
- School of Journalism and Mass Communication (SOJNMS)
- Journalism and Mass Communication (PHDJMC)
- School of Performing and Visual Arts (SOPVA)
- Theatre Arts (T) (PHDPVA)
- Fine Arts (F) (PHDPVA)
- Dance (D) (PHDPVA)
- School of Management Studies (SOMS)
- Commerce (PHDCOM)
- Management (PHDMGMT)
- School of Education (SOE)
- Education (PHDES)
- Distance Education (PHDDE)
- School of Gender & Development (SOGDS)
- Gender & Development Studies (PHDGDS)
- School of Inter Disciplinary and Trans. Disciplinary Studies (SOITS)
- Inter Disciplinary and Trans. Disciplinary Studies (PHDITS)
- School of Agriculture (SOA)
- Dairy Science and Technology (PHDDR)
- School of Extension & Development Studies (SOEDS)
- Development Studies(PHDDV)
- School of Tourism and Hospitality Service Management (SOTHSM)
- Tourism and Hospitality Service Management Studies (PHDTS)
- School of Computer & Information Science (SOCIS)
- Computer Science (PHDCS)
- School of Health Sciences (SOHS)
- Nursing(PHDNS)
- School of Foreign Languages (SOFL)
- French (PHDFL)
- School of Vocational Education and Training (SOVET)
- Vocational Education and Training (PHDVE)
- School of Humanities (SOH)
- Hindi (PHDHIN)
- School of Continuing Education (SOCE)
- Child Development (PHDCD)
- Home Science (PHDHC)
- Rural Development (PHDRD
- School of Social Work (SOSW)
- Social Work (PHDSW)
IGNOU PhD Vacancies
| Discipline | PhD Vacancies |
| Economics (PHDEC) | 06 |
| Sociology (PHDSOC) | 11 |
| History (PHDHIS) | 10 |
| Library and Information Science (PHDLIS) | 25 |
| Psychology (PHDPC) | 14 |
| Journalism and Mass Communication (PHDJMC) | 07 |
| Theatre Arts (T) (PHDPVA) | 05 |
| Fine Arts (F) (PHDPVA) | 05 |
| Dance (D) (PHDPVA) | 04 |
| Commerce (PHDCOM) | 12 |
| Management (PHDMGMT) | 14 |
| Education (PHDES) | 22 |
| Distance Education (PHDDE) | 15 |
| Gender & Development Studies (PHDGDS) | 05 |
| Inter Disciplinary and Trans Disciplinary Studies (PHDITS) | 10 |
| Dairy Science and Technology (PHDDR) | 04 |
| Development Studies (PHDDV) | 10 |
| Tourism and Hospitality Service Management Studies (PHDTS) | 18 |
| Computer Science (PHDCS) | 07 |
| Nursing (PHDNS) | 05 |
| French (PHDFL) | 03 |
| Vocational Education and Training (PHDVE) | 12 |
| Hindi (PHDHIN) | 13 |
| Child Development (PHDCD) | 08 |
| Home Science (PHDHC) | 05 |
| Rural Development (PHDRD | 03 |
| Social Work (PHDSW) | 25 |
IGNOU PhD Admission 2022 Important Dates
| Availability of Information Bulletin | 20th November, 2022 |
| Start of Online submission of application form | 21st November, 2022 |
| Last date of online registration (Extended) | 25th December, 2022 |
| Examination Date | 08th January 2023 |
| Declaration of Result | 23 May 2023 |
IGNOU PhD Admission 2021
IGNOU PhD Programs 2021
Admission is available for PhD Programmes 2021 in following subjects –
- Anthropology (PHDAN)
- Political Science (PHDPS)
- Chemistry (PHDCHEM)
- Geology (PHDGY)
- Life Sciences (PHDLS)
- Mathematics (PHDMT)
- Commerce (PHDCOM)
- Management (PHDMGMT)
- Education (PHDES)
- Women’s Studies (PHDWS)
- Inter Disciplinary and Trans Disciplinary Studies (PHDITS)
- Environmental Science (PHDEV)
- Tourism Studies (PHDTS)
- Computer Science (PHDCS)
- Law (PHDLE)
- Nursing (PHDNS)
- Translation Studies (PHDTT)
- Vocational Education and Training (PHDVE)
- English (PHDENG)
- Sanskrit (PHDSK)
- Urdu (PHDURDU)
- Hindi (PHDHIN)
- Child Development (PHDCD)
IGNOU PhD Admission 2021 Important Dates
| Online registration and submission of Application Form (complete in all respect) through NTA Website (extended) | 05 December 2021 to 14 January 2022 |
| Last date for successful transaction of Exam Fee | 15 January 2022 |
| Correction in the Particulars of Application Form online only | 16-18 January 2022 |
| Downloading of Admit Cards by the candidate’s from NTA Website | To be announced later through NTA website |
| Date of Examination | 24 February 2022 |
| Answer Keys on the Website | 07 March 2022 |
| Declaration of Result on NTA Website | 25 March 2022 |
| Schedule for Interview & Final Selection | To be announced by the IGNOU |
IGNOU PhD Admission 2021 Results
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IGNOU PhD Entrance 2021 Results
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IGNOU PhD Entrance 2021-22 scorecard
Selected Candidates
List of Candidates selected for admission to Research Degree Programmes for the 2021 Session – List