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IGNOU DEGREE COURSES

Academic Programs - IGNOU PHD Courses and Doctoral Programmes


  1. IGNOU - Doctorate of Philosophy (PhD) - Child Development - Eligibility Criteria / Entry Requirements An M.Phil. degree and a Post-Graduate degree in a relevant discipline with minimum 55 percent marks (50 percent marks for SC/ST/PH candidates) or an equivalent grade from a university or a recognized institution of higher learning. The student should have exhibited interest in the discipline of Child Development and familiarity with research methodology, either during the M.Phil. programme, or through teaching / research / professional / public service experience in the area of Child Development. OR Master’s degree in a relevant discipline with minimum 55 percent marks (50 percent marks for SC/ST/PH candidates) or an equivalent grade from a university or a recognized institution of higher learning with at least 5 years of teaching experience in a university and demonstrable research experience and familiarity with research methodology in the area of Child Development. Evidence of demonstrable research experience and candidate’s familiarity with research methodology will be evaluated by the quality and number of research publications. Since, both of the above categories of students would have demonstrable familiarity with research methodology, they would be exempted from taking any coursework for the Ph.D. programme. Course Pattern Information Not Available Medium of Instruction English / Hindi Min age as on 1st Jan. of the Academic Year No Bar Minimum Course Duration 2 Years Maximum Course Duration 5 Years
  2. IGNOU - Doctorate of Philosophy (PhD) - Commerce - Course Duration 2 years Eligibility Criteria / Entry Requirements An M.Phil. degree and a Post-Graduate degree in a relevant discipline with 55 percent marks (50 percent marks for SC/ST and PH candidates) or an equivalent grade from a University or a recognized institution of higher learning; OR Master’s degree in a relevant discipline with at least 55 percent marks (50 per cent marks for SC/ST/PH candidates) or an equivalent grade from any University or a recognized institution of higher learning and five years of teaching/industry/administration/professional experience at senior level. Course Pattern Information Not Available Mode of Admission Applications for admission to the Ph.D. programme may be submitted on the prescribed form along with a research proposal (about one thousand words) on a selected theme for thesis work at any time of the year to: The Registrar, SR&ED, IGNOU. The research proposal in prescribed proforma should clearly state the problem, objectives, hypothesis, methodology (which may include sampling design, sources of data, data analysis, etc.) and expected outcome of the study. A candidate may consult the teacher/ academic with whom she/he would like to work before writing the research proposal. All applications received by 30th September and 31st March will be considered for admission to the January and July sessions, respectively. The Registrar, SR&E Division, shall inform the selected candidates of the decision of the competent authority well in time for them to register themselves for either the January or the July sessions. Indicative Fee Details Programme Fee Rs. 15,000/- (Fee payable in three equal annual installments; Those who have been exempted from the course work will be required to pay only Rs. 10,000/- in two annual installments.)
  3. IGNOU -PhD in Distance Education - Eligibility Criteria / Entry Requirements An M.Phil. and a Post Graduate degree in Distance Education/Educational Technology/ Instructional Design/Education with specialization in Educational Technology/Computers in Education, with minimum 55 percent marks (50 percent for SC/ST/PH candidates) or an equivalent grade from a university or a recognized institution of higher learning. OR A Post Graduate degree in any discipline with minimum 55 percent marks (50 percent for SC/ST/PH candidates) or an equivalent grade from a university or a recognized institution of higher learning and at least 5 years of teaching/professional/ administrative experience in Open and Distance Learning Institutions (ODLI). Course Pattern Information Not Available Medium of Instruction English / Hindi Min age as on 1st Jan. of the Academic Year No Bar Minimum Course Duration 2 Years Maximum Course Duration 5 Years Indicative Fee Details Programme Fee Rs. 15000 (to be paid in three equal annual installments)
  4. IGNOU - Ph.D in Economics - Eligibility An M.Phil. degree and a Post-Graduate degree in a relevant discipline with minimum 55 percent marks (50 percent marks for SC/ST/PH candidates) or an equivalent grade from a university or a recognized institution of higher learning; OR Master’s degree in a relevant discipline with minimum 55 percent marks (50 per cent marks for SC/ST/PH candidates) or an equivalent grade from a university or a recognized institution of higher learning and five years of teaching/industry/ administration/ professional experience at senior level. Min age as on 1st Jan. of the Academic Year No bar Duration (Min) 2 years Duration (Max) 5 years Program Fee Rs. 15,000/- (Fee payable in three equal annual installments; Those who have been exempted from the course work will be required to pay only Rs. 10,000/- in two annual installments.) Medium of Instruction English / Hindi
  5. IGNOU - PhD in Education - Eligibility Criteria / Entry Requirements An M.Phil. degree and a Post-Graduate degree in a relevant discipline with minimum 55 percent marks (50 percent marks for SC/ST/PH candidates) or an equivalent grade from a university or a recognized institution of higher learning Course Pattern Information Not Available Medium of Instruction English / Hindi Min age as on 1st Jan. of the Academic Year No Bar Minimum Course Duration 2 Years Maximum Course Duration 5 Years Indicative Fee Details Programme Fee Rs. 15000 (to be paid in three equal annual installments)
  6. IGNOU - PhD in English - Eligibility Criteria / Entry Requirements An M.Phil. degree and a Post-Graduate degree in a relevant discipline with minimum 55 percent marks (50 percent marks for SC/ST/PH candidates) or an equivalent grade from a university or a recognized institution of higher learning Course Pattern Information Not Available Medium of Instruction English / Hindi Min age as on 1st Jan. of the Academic Year No Bar Minimum Course Duration 2 Years Maximum Course Duration 5 Years
  7. IGNOU other doctrate programs - Doctorate of Philosophy (PhD) - Hindi Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) - History Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) - Library and Information Sciences Doctorate of Philosophy (PhD) - Management Doctorate of Philosophy (PhD) - Mathematics Doctorate of Philosophy (PhD) - Physics Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) - Political Science Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) - Public Administration Doctorate of Philosophy (PhD) - Rural Development Doctorate of Philosophy (PhD) - Social Work Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) - Sociology Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) - Tourism Studies Doctorate of Philosophy (PhD) - Womens Studies