IGNOU PhD Admission 2021-22: Dates, Application, Answer Key, Results

IGNOU PhD Admission 2021-22 – National Testing Agency (NTA) has invited online application for Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) PhD Entrance Examination for PhD admission to various programs for the Academic Session 2021-22.
Check full information below here.
Latest – IGNOU PhD Entrance Score Card Released
Available PhD Programs
- 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 2021-22 Eligibility Criteria
Master’s Degree from a University recognized by UGC in the relevant discipline with at least 55% marks ( for General Category) in aggregate or its equivalent grade ‘B’ in the UGC 7-point scale (or an equivalent grade in a point scale wherever grading system is followed) and [50%marks in the case of SC,ST and OBC(Non-creamy Layer)/Differently-Abled and other categories of candidates as per the decision of UGC from time to time, or for those who had obtained their Master’s Degree prior to 19th September,1991] excluding grace marks.
IGNOU PhD Admission 2021-22 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 2021-22 Application Process
- Candidates have to apply online at http://ignou.nta.nic.in/.
- Candidates can follow the below-mentioned step to fill the IGNOU PhD application form
Steps to Apply
- Step-1: Apply for Online Registration using own Email Id and Mobile No.
- Step-2: Fill in the Online Application Form and note down the system generated Application Number.
- Step-3: Upload scanned images of: (i) a recent photograph (file size 10Kb – 200Kb) either in color or black & white with 80% face (without mask) visible including ears against white background; (ii) candidate’s signature (file size: 4kb – 30kb); (iii) PwD certificate (file size: 50kb to 300kb) in jpg/jpeg format.
- Step-4: Pay fee using the Payment Gateway(s) integrated to the Online Application through Net Banking / Debit Card / Credit Card / UPI and keep proof of fee paid.
Application Fee
Category | Application Fee |
General (UR)/ OBC-(NCL)/ General-EWS | Rs.1000/- |
SC/ST/PwD/Third Gender | Rs.800/- |
Selection Process
Stage 1 – Entrance Test
- The Entrance Test will be conducted by NTA at National Level across the country.
- 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 ) will be shortlisted for the interview in order of merit, subject to the maximum limit of five times of the available seats.
Stage 2 – Interview/Presentation
- Short-listed Candidates in the Entrance Test will be called for an interview/presentation of Synopsis before the Discipline specific Doctoral Research Committee.
- Offer letters for admission will be sent to the Selected Candidates only.
Scheme of Examination
Pattern of Examination
Mode of Examination | LAN Based CBT (Computer Based Test) |
Test Duration | 3 Hours (180 minutes) |
Number of questions | 100 (50% on Research Methodology and 50% on Specific Subject) |
Medium of Paper | Hindi/English |
Total Marks | 400 |
Marks per Question | 4 |
Negative Marking | No Negative Marking |
Syllabus
- The question paper shall have total 100 questions consisting of 50% on research methodology and 50% on specific subject.
- For Discipline Specific Syllabus for Entrance Test please refer to Information Brochure
Admit Card
- The candidate has to download the Admit Card from the NTA website and appear for the Exam.
Answer Key
IGNOU PhD Entrance 2021-22 Results
IGNOU PhD Entrance 2021-22 scorecard is available now.
IGNOU PhD Entrance 2021-22 scorecard
Important Links
Notification | Click Here |
Information Brochure | Click Here |
Application Link (NTA) | Click Here |
IGNOU Website | Click Here |