How to Enroll for Admission in MPhil / PhD at IGNOU?

IGNOU offers a number of courses. Candidates interested in pursuing higher education or aspires to take admission in Master of Philosophy (MPhil) and PhD (Doctor of Philosophy) programmes in distance mode, can prefer IGNOU. In order to pursue MPhil or PhD from IGNOU, candidates need to first appear appear and qualify an entrance exam and they can enroll in the course.

 

IGNOU or Indira Gandhi National Open University is one of the prestigious colleges in India. IGNOU offers a number of courses. Candidates interested in pursuing higher education or aspires to take admission in Master of Philosophy (MPhil) and PhD (Doctor of Philosophy) programmes in distance mode, can prefer IGNOU. In order to pursue MPhil or PhD from IGNOU, candidates need to first appear appear and qualify an entrance exam and they can enroll in the course. 

Aspirants are first required to apply for the course by downloading, filling  and submitting the application form which will only be available on the official website of IGNOU. Candidates will be required to pay an application fee of INR 1000 at the time of registration.

PhD Course: Highlights

Candidates interesgted in PhD course can refer the table below to know about the course types, duration, course fee and entrance exams for pursuing PhD course.

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IGNOU offers the following courses in MPhil

Candidates can check the table below to know about the list of MPhil courses offered at IGNOU.  

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IGNOU offers the following courses in PhD

Candidates can check the table below to know about the list of PhD courses offered at IGNOU.

In order to pursue a course in IGNOU, candidates need to clear an entrance exam, which will be followed by an interview round. Once both rounds have been cleared, the candidate is eligible for admission in the varsity. The aspirant can follow the below-mentioned admission process for MPhil or PhD at IGNOU.

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IGNOU MPhil Eligibility Criteria

Before filling the application form, candidates are advised to check the eligibility criteria. If a candidate is found ineligible at any point of time during the admission procedure, the applicant will not be allowed to advance further in the process.

MPhil

• The candidate must possess a master’s degree in the relevant discipline from a recognised university by the UGC.
• The minimum marks required to be eligible for admission to MPhil is 55 per cent.
• There is a relaxation of 5 per cent marks for reserved category candidates (SC/ST/OBC).

PhD

• Candidates must have a master’s degree in the relevant discipline from a recognised university by UGC.
• There is a relaxation of 5 per cent marks for reserved category candidates (SC/ST/OBC).
• Candidates holding MPhil Degree (along with coursework and dissertation) or candidates who have cleared NET or any other equivalent examination will be exempted from appearing for the entrance exam.

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How to fill IGNOU Application Form

To enrol for admission in IGNOU, the first process begins with the filling and submitting of the application form. Candidates can only apply through online mode and can avail the form on the official website of IGNOU. However, candidates must note that application forms are available on certain dates before the session commences. The varsity will not accept application forms after the due date. Candidates can follow the below-mentioned steps on how to fill IGNOU application form

Step 1: The candidate will first have to visit the official website of the university in order to avail the application form.

Step 2: On visiting the website, candidates will have to click on the ‘admission link’.

Step 3: On clicking the ‘admission link’, the candidate will have to enter their respective email IDs and password.  After registering, the candidate can then log in.

Step 4: On logging in, the candidate will have to click on the ‘apply now’ link. On doing so, the candidate can then fill in the application form.

Step 5: Candidates are advised to cross-check every detail that is being entered in the form. Once the applicant has filled the form, the candidate is required to upload a jpeg file of their respective passport size photographs and signature.

Step 6: Once all the details are filled in, the candidate then can proceed to pay the application fee, which is Rs 1000. The payment can be made online or offline.

Online: The candidate can pay the application fee online via credit card/ debit card/ net banking.

Offline: Demand draft which can be sent to the university address.

Step 7: Once the formalities have been completed, the candidate is advised to take a print out of the application form for future reference.

IGNOU Entrance Exam

Selection for admission in the varsity is done on the basis of the written entrance exam, which will be followed by an interview. Candidates will be selected on the basis of their respective performances in the written test and will be called for the interview round. Candidates who have cleared NET (conducted by UGC/CSIR/ICAR) or any other equivalent examination will be exempted from appearing the IGNOU entrance exam. Candidates need to keep in mind the following process for the entrance exam.

• IGNOU will release a list of candidate’s names who have been shortlisted for the entrance exam. Applicants can see the list which will be available on the official website of IGNOU.
• Candidates who have been shortlisted for the entrance exam, IGNOU will release the admit card, a week prior to the IGNOU entrance exam.
• It is mandatory for the candidate to carry their respective admit card along with an identity proof before sitting for the IGNOU entrance exam.

Interview Round

Candidates who clear the written exam, will be called for the interview/presentation round. The results of the written entrance exam will be declared on the official website of IGNOU. Candidates can check the result through the following steps:

Step 1: Visit the official website of IGNOU.

Step 2: The candidate will have to click on ‘Results’ which will be present under the banner at the top of the page.

Step 3: On clicking the ‘result’ link, the candidate will be directed to a new page. From there on, the candidate will have to search for the MPhil/PhD entrance exam result link.

Step 4: On finding the link, the candidate will have to enter the ‘application number and password’. On entering the details, the results will be available on the screen.

Names of candidates mentioned in the list will have to appear for the second round, which is the interview/presentation process. Candidates will have to carry their documents as well such as:

• ID proof and photocopies
• Class 10 mark sheet and photocopy
• Class 12 mark sheet and photocopy
• Graduation certificates

Candidates who clear the second round (Interview/Presentation), will receive offer letters for admission at IGNOU.

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