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

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

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

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

Final Answer Key

IGNOU PhD Entrance 2021-22 Results

IGNOU PhD Entrance 2021-22 scorecard is available now.

IGNOU PhD Entrance 2021-22 scorecard

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