APPLICATION FORM & INSTRUCTIONS (MPhIL/PhD)

APPLICATION FORM & INSTRUCTIONS (MPhil/PhD) January, 2014

1 1 Research Unit, IGNOU

APPLICATION FORM & INSTRUCTIONS – JANUARY, 2014

The Indira Gandhi National Open University established by an Act of Parliament in 1985 has emerged as a World leader in Open and Distance Education. The University offers a variety of academic programmes at Certificate, Diploma, Undergraduate, Post Graduate and Doctoral levels covering various areas of knowledge. These programmes are offered through Schools of Studies located at the IGNOU Headquarter at Delhi. The delivery of academic programmes is done through a network of Regional Centres across the country.

The University began its Research Degree Programmes (MPhil and PhD) in 2002. As on date, these programmes are available in 50 Disciplines under the Schools of Study. Around 1000 Research Scholars are pursuing their Research in the University. The Research Degree Programmes of the University are conducted in accordance with the Research Ordinance.

GENERAL ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA

(1) A candidate seeking registration in the Research Degree Programmes (MPhil/PhD) of the University must hold a Master‟s Degree awarded by a recognized University or other equivalent Qualification.

(2) The candidate should have secured at least 55% marks in the Master‟s Degree (50% for Reserved Category).

PROGRAMME FEE

The PhD Programme Fee is Rs. 7,000/- per annum for 2 years. MPhil candidates are to pay one-time fee of Rs. 10,500/- which is inclusive of the Course Fee. Individual Disciplines may assign course work for PhD candidates for which additional fee may be charged (The fee as stated above is subject to revision as decided by the University from time-to-time).

DURATION

The maximum duration of the PhD Programme is 5 years and that of the MPhil programme is 4 years.

Reservation

IGNOU follows the provisions of the Government of India Policy on Reservation for admission to its Research Degree Programmes.

Research Proposal is the statement of your scheme of research. You have decided the topic which you want to explore. Now is the time to put some questions to your own self. What is the purpose of your research? It is not supposed to be just a rehash of what other people have said on the subject. You would certainly like to contribute something original

IGNOU – AT A GLANCE

GUIDELINES: RESEARCH PROPOSAL

RESEARCH DEGREE PROGRAMMES


2 Research Unit, IGNOU

to the world of knowledge through the proposed research. It is therefore important to organize your proposed scheme in the form of a cogent and viable write-up. This write-up makes for your research proposal.

We give below the main components of a research proposal as is generally expected by our decision taking bodies, viz. Doctoral Committee, School Board and Research Council. It should contain the following:

(1) Title Give proposed Research Title.

____________________________________________________________________

____________________________________________________________________

____________________________________________________________________

(2) Introduction Give a broad description of proposed Research Work. Explain important concepts in the study (use more space if needed).

____________________________________________________________________

____________________________________________________________________

____________________________________________________________________

(3) Objectives Establish the rationale for undertaking the study in the background of work done on that theme or the logic of the originality of your research work; identify gaps in the knowledge and justify the need for the present study (use more space if needed).

____________________________________________________________________

____________________________________________________________________

____________________________________________________________________

(4) Give broad aims of the study and also the specific objectives.

____________________________________________________________________

____________________________________________________________________

(5) State the hypothesis, if any, which the research intends to examine. In case the

study does not contain explicit hypothesis it may be mentioned so.

____________________________________________________________________

____________________________________________________________________

____________________________________________________________________

(6) Review of Literature Review some important and related Published Works and analyze them in the context of your study (use more space if needed).

____________________________________________________________________

____________________________________________________________________

____________________________________________________________________



(7) Methodology Write a paragraph on the Research Methodology you propose to use (use more space if needed).

____________________________________________________________________

____________________________________________________________________

____________________________________________________________________

(8) Bibliography Selected list of references used and proposed for the study should be mentioned (use more space if needed).

____________________________________________________________________

____________________________________________________________________

____________________________________________________________________

Note: The Research Proposal should be between 3000-5000 words.



PLEASE NOTE:

1. The Application Form along with the Instructions is placed herein.

2. Before you start filling the Application Form make sure that you have read the Instructions for filling up the Application Form very carefully.

3. Remember that making wrong entries in the Application Form may lead to rejection of your application.

4. Ensure that all attested documents in support of information given by you are attached along with your Application Form.



Please fill the Application Form and mail or submit in person along with copies of attested Certificates to:

Director, Research Unit, Block-6, Room No. 18, Indira Gandhi National Open University, Maidan Garhi, New Delhi-110 068

Please abide by the dates mentioned in the Advertisement Notification on the website of IGNOU.

Some instructions for filling of Application Form are given below:

1. Please strike out the Programme which is not applicable.

2. For Programme Code, refer to Appendix-I.

3. For Research Discipline, refer to Appendix-I and write down the name of the Discipline.

4. For Enrolment Number: leave it blank. University will allot the Enrolment Number.

5. For Centre Code, refer to Appendix-II.

6. For State Code, refer to Appendix-III.

7. (a) and (b): If you are already registered or have done a programme with IGNOU, please write the relevant code in the boxes. If A1 then write the Enrolment Number and Programme Code.

8. Please follow the rule of Date/Month/Year e.g. 05th June 1976 should be written as

0 5 0 6 1 9 7 6

9. If your name is MUKESH KUMAR SHARMA, then write it as below:

M U K E S H K U M A R S H A R M A

10. Please write your Father‟s/Husband‟s/Mother‟s name. If name is RAKESH KUMAR SHARMA, then write it as below:

R A K E S H K U M A R S H A R M A

11. Fill in your address for correspondence where you will receive letters from the University. Do not give Post Box Number as Address. Leave a box blank between each unit of address like House Number, Street Name, P.O., etc.

12 to 15 Write your Landline Telephone Number, Fax Number, Mobile Number and E-mail Address if any.

16 to 24 Write relevant codes in the appropriate Boxes. For example, if you are Male, put (A1) in box against Sl. No. 17.

INSTRUCTIONS FOR FILLING-UP THE APPLICATION FORM



25. (a) and (b), write the relevant code in the box. If A1, then fill the Column 25(b) also.

26. Write the relevant code in the box.

27. (a) and (b), write the relevant code in the box. If A1, then fill the Column 27(b) to mention the annual family income.

28. (a) and (b), write the relevant code if you are receiving Scholarships and tick the box for the name of the Agency. Also, write the amount received per year.

29. Fill all the Columns beginning with your Graduation Degree till the highest Degree obtained by you so far.

30. For fee details, the amount is shown by default. Please enter the Demand Draft Number, Date, Amount, Place of Bank and Name of the Issuing Bank. Make sure that your Demand Draft is drawn in favour of IGNOU payable at New Delhi only.

ALL APPLICANTS FOR PHD PROGRAMME WILL ATTACH A RESERCH PROPOSAL PREPARED AS PER GUIDELINES GIVEN ABOVE WITHOUT WHICH THE APPLICATION IS LIABLE TO BE REJECTED. THIS CONDITION IS APPLICABLE EVEN ON CANDIDATES TAKING ENTEX-01.

CHECK LIST

Before sending the filled in form to Director, Research Unit, please check whether you have:

(a) Affixed your Photograph.

(b) Enclosed the attested certificates as proof of information given.

(c) Enclosed Category Certificate for SC/ST/PH/OBC (Non-creamy Layer)/Minority Candidates. No change of category shall be entertained from student after the submission of Application Form.

(d) Enclosed Age Certificate wherever required.

(e) Enclosed a Demand Draft as Application Fee and have written your Name, Programme Code and Discipline on the reverse of the Demand Draft issued by bank.

(f) In case of below poverty line students, documentary proof (photocopy of BPL Ration Card) is to be attached separately.

(g) Attached Research Proposal prepared as per Guidelines.



INDIRA GANDHI NATIONAL OPEN UNIVERSITY

bafnjk xak/kh jk"Vªh; eqDr fo’ofo|ky; APPLICATION FORM – JANUARY 2014

FOR MPhil/PhD PROGRAMMES

1. PROGRAMME APPLIED FOR : MPHIL PHD

(Strike out which is not applicable)

2. Programme Code :

3. Research Discipline :

4. Enrolment Number : 5. Centre Code :

(To be issued by the University)

6. State Code : 7 (a) Are you already Registered with IGNOU : (A1 - YES, B2 - NO)

(b) If YES, write the Enrolment No. and Programme Code

8. Date of Birth

Date Month Year

9. Name of the Applicant (Leave one box blank between First, Middle and Surname)

10. Father’s/Husband’s/Mother’s Name (Strikeout whichever is not applicable)

11. Address for Correspondence (Please do not give Post Box No. Leave a blank box between each unit of address)

City District

PIN Code State

12. Landline Telephone Number (if any) with STD CODE 13. FAX Number (if any) STD CODE Telephone Number STD CODE FAX Number

14. Mobile No. 15. Email Address/ID (if any)

16. Nationality : A1 - Indian, B1 - Others

17. Gender 18. Category 19. Territory Code (Write the relevant Code in the box) (Write the relevant Code in the box) (Write the relevant Code in the box)

A1 – Male, A1 – GEN, B2 – SC, C3 – ST, A1 – Urban, B2 – Female, D4A – OBC (Creamy), B2 – Rural, C3 – Others D4B – OBC (Non Creamy) C3 – Tribal

Application Number:

PHOTOGRAPH

Affix your latest passport size

(4 cm 5 cm) photograph duly attested by you



20. Marital Status (Write the relevant Code in the box) 21. Religion (Write the relevant Code in the box)

A1 – Married, A1 – Hindu, B2 – Muslim, C3 – Christian B2 – Unmarried D4 – Sikh, E5 – Jain, F6 – Budhist G7 – Parsi, H8 - Jews, I9 – Others

22. Minority 23. Social Status 24. Kashmiri Migrant (Write the relevant Code in the box) (Write the relevant Code in the box) (Write the relevant Code in the box)

A1 – Yes A1 – Ex-servicemen A1 – Yes B2 – No B2 – War Widow B2 – No C3 – Not Applicable

25a. Differently Abled 25b. If yes, give Nature of Disability (Write the relevant Code in the box) (Write the relevant Code in the box)

A1 – Yes A1 – Speech and Hearing Impairment D4 – Low Vision B2 – No B2 – Loco motor Impairment E5 – Any other, C3 – Visual Impairment pl. specify ________________

26. Employment Status 27a. Below Poverty Line 27b. Annual Family Income (Write the relevant Code in the box)

A1 – Unemployed A1 – Yes B2 – IGNOU Employee B2 – No Rs. C3 – Employed D4 – KVS Employee

28a. Are you in Receipt of any of these Scholarships? 28b. If Yes, please specify Agency and Amount (Rs. _________per year) (Write the relevant Code in the box) (Tick which is applicable)

A1 – Yes OTHERS (Pl specify) B2 – No. UGC CSIR ICMR DST ICSSR ICHR

29. Details of Educational Qualifications (from Graduation onwards)

Sl. No.

Name of the Examination

University Year of Passing

Subjects Percentage of Marks

30. Details of Application Fee (to be paid by a Demand Draft in favour of IGNOU, payable at New Delhi, if the Form is downloaded

from IGNOU website. Candidates buying the Prospectus need not attach Demand Draft.) (Note : Application shall not be accepted without this fee)

Amount : Rs. 1 0 0 0 . 0 0 DD Number :

DD Date : Place of Bank : Date Month Year

Name of the Bank :

DECLARATION BY THE APPLICANT

I hereby declare that I have read and understood the conditions of eligibility for the academic programme for which I seek the admission. I fulfil the minimum eligibility criteria and I have provided the necessary information. I also declare that the information submitted above is true and correct to the best of my knowledge. In the event of any information being found incorrect or misleading, my candidature shall be liable to cancellation by the University at any point of time even after award of Degree and I shall not be entitled to refund of any fee paid by me to the University. Further, I have carefully studied the rules of the University as printed in the Prospectus and I accept them and shall not raise any dispute in the future over the same rules.

Dated :

__________________________Signature of the Applicant



Sl.

No.

Name of the Programme,

Code and Coordinator Eligibility Course Work

SCHOOL OF AGRICULTURE (SOA)

1. Doctor of Philosophy in

Agriculture Extension (PHDAGE)

Dr. P. K Jain

[email protected]

MSc in Agriculture with 55% marks

(50% for Reserved Category) in Agriculture Extension/Extension

Education/Home Science Extension /Dairy Extension/Veterinary and

Animal Husbandry Extension/

Fisheries Extension/Agricultural Communication/Development/

Communication/Agricultural Extension and Communication.

OR

Masters degree in any branch of

Agricultural Sciences or allied fields with bridge course

Candidates without MPhil or

NET or equivalent examination

will appear in Entrance Examination (ENTEX-01).

All Courses of 8 Credits

each :

RAE-002 : Advances in Agriculture Extension

RAE-003 : Agriculture

Extension Management

RAE-004 : Information Communication Technology in

Agriculture

RAE-005 : Research Methodology and Scaling

Techniques

Bridge Course

RAE-006 : Fundamentals of Agriculture Extension and

Communication

2. Doctor of Philosophy in Dairy

Science and Technology

(PHDDR)

Dr. M. K. Salooja [email protected]

Master‟s Degree with minimum

55% marks (50% for Reserved

Category) in Dairy Science (Dairy Technology, Dairy Chemistry, Dairy

Microbiology, Dairy Engineering), Food Science/Food Technology,

M. V. Sc. (Animal Products

Technology/Live Products Technology/Dairy Science),

M. Sc. Agriculture (Dairy Science/ Dairy Technology), M. Sc.

(Agriculture/Processing and Food

Engineering) with B. Tech. in Dairy Technology.


NET or equivalent examination will appear in Entrance

Examination (ENTEX-01).

Compulsory Courses

(4 Credits each)

RDR-001 : Advances in Lipid

Technology RDR-002 : Advances in Protein

Technology

RDR-003 : Product Monitoring and Process Control

RDR-004 : R & D Management

in Dairy Industry

Four Optional Courses (4 Credits each)

RDR-005 : Developments in

Dairy Processing

RDR-006 : Dairy By-products Technology and Processing

RDR-007 : Advances in

Chemistry of Milk Processing

RDR-008 : Advances in Analytical Techniques in Dairy

Chemistry

RDR-009 : Applied Food Biotechnology

RDR-010 : Dairy and Food

Microbiology

RDR-011 : Dairy and Food Engineering-I

RDR-012 : Dairy and Food

Engineering-II

LIST OF RESEARCH DEGREE PROGRAMMES (MPhil/PhD)



Sl.

No.



SCHOOL OF CONTINUING EDUCATION (SOCE)

3. Doctor of Philosophy in Rural

Development (PHDRD)

Dr. R. P. Singh [email protected]

An MPhil Degree and a Masters

Degree in Nutrition/Dietetics with 55% and above (50% of Reserved

Category) or an equivalent grade from a recognized Institution of

higher learning.

OR

Masters Degree (MSc) in Foods and Nutrition and/or Dietetics (MSc

(DFSM), Clinical and Therapeutic

Nutrition) with 55% and above (50% for Reserved Category) or an

equivalent grade from a recognized Institution and FIVE years

Teaching/Industry/Professional/ Public Service experience (in an

area related to Nutrition/Dietetics)

following completion of Post Graduation.

OR

Masters Degree (MSc) in Foods

and Nutrition and/or Dietetics (MSc (DFSM), Clinical and Therapeutic

Nutrition) with 55% and above (50% for Reserved Category) or an

equivalent grade from a recognized

institution along with (i) Qualified NET/SLET/CSIR or UGC tests for

JRF/JEST/equivalent tests conducted at the national level by

recognized Govt. Institutions/

Bodies, e.g., DAE, DBT, ICMR, DST, ICAR, NCI, MCI, IITs (GATE),

etc and (ii) to undertake the course work as prescribed under

IGNOU Ordinance on Research Degree programme.

OR

Postgraduate Degree (MS/MD/MSc)

in an allied discipline area such as Medicine (Paediatrics, Preventive/

Social/Community Medicine,

Community Health), Public Health with minimum 55% marks (50%

for Reserved Category) or an equivalent grade from a recognized

institution of higher learning and

FIVE years Teaching/Industry/ Professional/Public Service

experience (in an area related to Nutrition/Dietetics) following

completion of Post Graduation. The student should have exhibited

Those who possess MPhil in

any subject, (other than Rural Development) may take three

compulsory courses namely :

MRD-101 : Rural Development Indian

Context

MRD-103 : Rural Development Planning and Management

MRD-104 : Research

Methods in Rural Development

However, the Doctoral

Committee may exempt a candidate from taking the

Research Methodology course,

if they feel so. Those from other streams (other than

Rural Development) not having MPhil will have to

undergo three compulsory courses and also submit two

research papers as stated

above.



Sl. No.

Name of the Programme, Code and Coordinator

Eligibility Course Work

interest in the discipline of

Nutritional Sciences and familiarity with research methodology in the

area of Nutritional Sciences. Evidence of interest and

candidates familiarity with research methodology in the area of

Nutritional Sciences will be

evaluated by the candidates research publications – at least

three – published in reputed National/International journals of

which at least one should be in a

Peer reviewed Journal.

There is no Entrance Examination for this

Programme. Application Forms will be processed by the

Discipline.

4. Doctor of Philosophy in Child

Development (PHDCDEV)

Prof. Neerja Chadha [email protected]

An MPhil Degree and a

Post-Graduate Degree in the discipline of Child Development

(or Human Development/Human

Development and Family Studies/ Human Development and

Childhood Studies or an allied discipline such as Psychology/

Sociology/Anthropology/Social

Work/Education/Disability Studies and other allied fields such as

Physiotherapy/Occupational Therapy, etc.) with minimum

55% marks (50% 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, during the MPhil programme, and through Teaching

/Research/Professional/Public Service experience in the area of

Child Development. Evidence of

interest and candidate‟s familiarity with Research Methodology in the

area of Child Development will be evaluated by candidate‟s research

publications; at least three published in reputed National/

International Journals of which at

least one should be in a peer reviewed Journal.



Sl.

No.



OR

Master‟s Degree in the discipline of

Child Development (or Human Development/Human Development

and Family Studies/Human

Development and Childhood Studies or an allied discipline such

as Psychology/Sociology/ Anthropology/Social Work/

Education/Disability Studies and other allied fields such as

Physiotherapy/Occupational

Therapy, etc.) with minimum 55% marks (50% marks 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

experience in a University or a recognized Institution of higher

Learning/Research as well as 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 candidate‟s Research Publications; at least three

published in reputed National/ International Journals of which at

least one should be in a peer

reviewed Journal.

There is no Entrance

Examination for this


Discipline.

5. Doctor of Philosophy in Food and Nutrition (PHDFN)

Prof. Deeksha Kapur

[email protected]

MPhil Degree and a Master Degree in Nutrition/Dietetics with 55% and

above (50% and above in case of SC/ST/PH) or an equivalent grade

from a recognized Institution of higher learning.

OR

A Masters Degree (MSc) in Foods

and Nutrition with 55% and above (50% and above in case of

SC/ST/PH) or an equivalent grade from a recognized Institution and

FIVE years Teaching/Industry/ Professional/Public service

All students eligible for PhD would be required to enrol

simultaneously and successfully complete the

Course “Research Methods and Biostatistics” (MFN-009).

However, students with an

MPhil may be exempted from taking the Research Methods

and Biostatistics Course, on the recommendation of the

Doctoral Committee



Sl. No.



experience (in an area related to

Nutrition/Dietetics) at senior level


Programme. Application Forms

will be processed by the Discipline.

SCHOOL OF EDUCATION (SOE)

6. Doctor of Philosophy in Education (PHDEDU)

Prof. C. B. Sharma [email protected]

MPhil in Education.

OR

Master Degree in Education and Five years Teaching experience.

All candidates including those

who hold MPhil/PhD or have qualified the NET/SLET or

equivalent examination will appear in Entrance


SCHOOL OF EXTENSION AND DEVELOPMENT STUDIES (SOEDS)


Extension and Development

Studies (PHDEDS)

Dr. N. A. Farooquee

[email protected]

MPhil in Economics, Sociology,

Political Science, Rural

Development, Extension Education, Psychology, Agricultural

Economics, Community Development, Animal Husbandry,

Anthropology, Geography and

Management Studies.

OR

Master Degree holders with NET or equivalent qualification.




4 Courses of 8 Credits each

plus one bridge course for

students without MA in Extension and Development

Studies :

1. REDS 001 : Systems and

Methods in extension and

Development (8 Credits)

2. REDS 002 : Research

Methodology (8 Credits)

3. REDS 003 : Themes in

Development Studies (8 Credits)

4. REDS 004 : Indicators and

techniques of measurement of Human Development

(8 Credits)

5. MEDS 001 : Introduction to

Extension and Development

Bridge (Non-credit Course)

SCHOOL OF GENDER AND DEVELOPMENT STUDIES (SOGDS)


Gender and Development Studies (PHDGDS)

Prof. Annu J. Thomas [email protected]

Master‟s Degree and five years

Teaching/Research or work experience

OR

MPhil Degree in any discipline with

demonstrable evidence of

Research Publications/Interest in areas relevant to Gender and

Development Studies.

Candidates would spend six

months in research related activities



Sl.

No.




Examination for this Programme. Application Forms

will be processed by the

Discipline.


Women‟s Studies (PHDWS)

Prof. Anu Aneja [email protected]

Academic performance at

MPhil/Master‟s level, Post Graduate

Degree in relevant discipline, number of years of Teaching

experience and Demonstrable Evidence of Research Publications/

Interest in Women‟s and Gender Issues.




SCHOOL OF HUMANITIES (SOH)

10. Doctor of Philosophy in Hindi (PHDHIN)

Prof. Satyakam

[email protected]

MPhil Degree in Hindi.




Discipline.

Theory courses are compulsory. Two more shall

be allotted from electives.

RHD-001 : Anusandhan Ka Swaroop Aur Pravidhi (Theory)

RHD-002 : Sahitya Ke Naye Vimarsh (Theory)

RHDE-001 : Aadhunic Sahitya

Aur Chintan (Elective)

RHDE-002 : Madhyakalin

Sahitya Aur Chintan (Elective)

RHDE-003 : Jansanchar

Madhyam (Elective)

RHDE-004 : Anuvad, Sanskrit Aur Bhasha-Asmita (Elective)

RHDE-005 : Hindi Bhasha Aur Bhasha Vigyan (Elective)

RHDE-006 : Tulnatmak Sahitya (Elective)

RHDE-007 : Sanskrit,

Pali-Prakrit-Apbrhansh Aur Adhunik Bharitya Bhashaon Ke

Sahitya Ka Itihas (Elective)

(8 Credits each)

SCHOOL OF MANAGEMENT SCIENCES (SOMS)

11. Doctor of Philosophy in Commerce (PHDCOM)

Prof. Naval Kishor [email protected]

MPhil and with Post Graduate Degree in Commerce or any other

allied disciplines from any

recognized University/Institution of higher learning.

Research Methodology (8 Credits)

Specialization Course

(8 Credits) Review of Literature

(8 Credits)



Sl. No.



Prof. Madhu Tyagi

[email protected]

OR

Master Degree in Commerce or

any other allied disciplines from any recognized University/Institute

of higher learning with 5 years of

Teaching/Professional/Industry experience.


NET or equivalent examination

will appear in Entrance Examination (ENTEX-01).

Practical Application and

Viva-Voce (8 Credits)

SCHOOL OF SCIENCES (SOS)


Biochemistry

Dr. Seema Kalra [email protected]

Dr. Maneesha Pandey [email protected]

Post Graduation in Biochemistry/

Allied Sciences with at least 55% marks (50% for Reserved

Category) and MPhil or five years of relevant Research/Teaching

experience after Post Graduation.





Geography

Prof. M. S. Nathawat [email protected]

MPhil and Post Graduate Degree in

Geography/Applied Geography/

Earth Systems Science/relevant discipline of Geospatial Technology

fulfilling general eligibility criteria.

OR

Post Graduate Degree in the Disciplines mentioned above and

five year experience in Research/

Teaching/Professional experience.




Discipline.

14. Doctor of Philosophy in Life

Sciences (PHDLS)

Prof. Neera Kapoor [email protected]

Prof. Bano Saidullah [email protected]

MPhil Degree in any area of Life

Sciences (Botany, Zoology, Microbiology and Biotechnology)

and Master Degree in a relevant

Discipline.

OR

Master Degree in the relevant

discipline and having five years

Teaching/Research experience in higher education.


NET or equivalent examination or those who do not have Five

years Research/Teaching at undergraduate level will have

Core Courses

Research Methodology

(4 Credit)

Biological Techniques (6 Credit)

Biostatics and Computer

Applications in Biological Research (6 Credit)

Optional Courses (Any Two)

Molecular Cell Biology

(8 Credit)

Biotechnology (8 Credit)

Biochemistry (8 Credit) Microbial Ecology and



Sl.

No.



to appear in Entrance


Systematics (8 Credit)

Molecular Microbiology

(8 Credit)

Applied Microbiology (8 Credit)

Bioinformatics (8 Credit)

Genomics and Proteomics (8 Credit)

Insect Biosystematics

(8 Credit)

Insect Pest Management (8 Credit)

Insect Toxicology (8 Credit)

Medical Entomology (8 Credit)

Plant Disease Management (8 Credit)

Post Harvest Management of

Pests and Diseases (8 Credit)

Natural Plant Products (8 Credit)

Plant Tissue Culture (8 Credit)

Genetics (8 Credit)

Plant Taxonomy (8 Credit)

Introduction to Nematology

(8 Credit)

Nematological Techniques (8 Credit)

Nematode Biosystematics

(8 Credit)

Nematode Ecology (8 Credit)

Medical Genetics (8 Credit)

Human Physiology (8 Credit)

Animal Systematics (8 Credit)

Human Brain and Disorders

(8 Credit)

Cancer Biology (8 Credit)

Techniques in Animal Biotechnology (8 Credit)

Biology Education (8 Credit)


Physics (PHDPH)

Dr. S. Lamba [email protected]

Masters and MPhil Degree in

Physics.

OR

Master Degree in relevant

discipline and working in recognized College/Research

Institution and having minimum Five years Teaching/Research

experience.






Sl. No.




Geology

Dr. Meenal Mishra [email protected]

Dr. M. Prashanth [email protected]

MPhil and Master Degree in

Geology/Applied Geology/Earth Sciences/Marine Geology/

Hydrogeology.

OR

Master Degree in the above mentioned fields of study and

having five years Teaching/

Research/Professional experience.




Discipline.


Statistics

Dr. Manish Trivedi [email protected]

Dr. Neha Garg [email protected]

Post Graduate in relevant areas of

the Discipline with minimum

55% marks (50% for Reserved Category) with five years relevant

Teaching/Research/Professional experience.

OR

Fresh candidates who are MPhil

(Statistics/Applied Statistics/

Agriculture Statistics/Bio-Statistics.




Discipline.


Mathematics (PHDMT)

Dr. Deepika Garg [email protected] [email protected]

Masters Degree with minimum

55% marks (50% for Reserved

Category) or an equivalent grade, from a recognized University/

Institution of higher learning, in a

relevant Discipline

OR

Candidate who qualified NET/CSIR/

NBHM/GATE or has at least Five

years of relevant Teaching (at least UG level)/Research/Industry

Experience will be exempted from Entrance Examination.


NET or equivalent examination or those who do not have Five

years Research/Teaching at

undergraduate level will have to appear in Entrance


Core Courses

RMT-001 : Algebra-I

RMT-002 : Analysis-I

RMT-003 : Differential

Equations

RMT-004 : Mathematical Research Methodology

Elective Courses

(Pure Stream)

RMT-005 : Algebra-II

RMT-006 : Analysis-II

Elective Courses (Applied Stream)

RMT-007 : Methods of Applied

Mathematics-I

RMT-008 : Methods of Applied Mathematics-II

Elective Courses

(Probability Stream)

RMT-009 : Probability Theory Combinatorics and

Optimisation



Sl.

No.



STAFF TRAINING AND RESEARCH IN DISTANCE EDUCATION (STRIDE)


Distance Education (PHDDE) Dr. R. Satyanarayana [email protected]

Master in any Discipline with

55% marks (50% for Reserved Category) and 5 years experience

in ODL System Teaching/Research/ Administrative experience at

Supervisory level.

OR MADE (Master of Arts in Distance

Education) and PGDEL (Post Graduate Diploma in E-Learning)

Graduates (with Masters in any Discipline) from IGNOU with

55% marks and five years of

professional experience. There is no Entrance



Discipline.

32 Credits (Exempted for

candidates with MPhil Degree or 5 year experience subject

to recommendation of the Doctoral Committee). Both

MPhil and PhD programmes

are modular in nature with exit option for MPhil or PhD as

the case may be RDE-001 : Research

Methodology RDE-002 : Information and

Communication Technology

RDE-003 : Web-based Education

RDE-004 : Contexts and Concerns of Distance

Education

RED-005 : Term Paper and Seminar

SCHOOL OF VOCATIONAL EDUCATION AND TRAINING (SOVET)

20. Doctor of Philosophy in Vocational Education

(PHDVED) Prof. C. G. Naidu [email protected]

Master Degree and MPhil. OR

Master Degree and Five years Teaching/Research/Professional

experience.


Programme. Application Forms will be processed by

the Discipline.

Research Methodology and Statistical Methods in VET

(8 Credits) VET Perspectives (8 Credits)

Planning and Management of

VET (4 Credits) Instructional and Training

Processes in VET (4 Credits) Trade/Area Specific Course

(4 Credits)

Critical Review of Literature and Contributions in VET

(4 Credits)

LIST OF MASTER OF PHILOSOPHY (MPhil) PROGRAMMES

21. Master of Philosophy in

Distance Education (MPHILDE)

MADE (Master of Arts in Distance

Education) Graduates of IGNOU or PGDEL (Post Graduate Diploma in

E-Learning) Graduates of IGNOU

(with Masters in any Discipline) from a recognized University with

55% marks (50% for Reserved Category).

All candidates will have to appear in Entrance


Course work details are given

in the section on PhD

22. Master of Philosophy in Commerce (MPHILCOM)

Master Degree in Commerce or allied Disciplines with 55% marks

(50% for Reserved Category).

All candidates will have to appear in Entrance


Course work details are given in the section on PhD



Appendix-I

Programme Names and Codes

Sl. No. Name of the Programme Programme Code Name of the School

1. Doctor of Philosophy in Agriculture Extension PHDAGE SOA

2. Doctor of Philosophy in Dairy Science and Technology

PHDDR SOA

3. Doctor of Philosophy in Child Development PHDCDEV SOCE

4. Doctor of Philosophy in Food and Nutrition PHDFN SOCE

5. Doctor of Philosophy in Rural Development PHDRD SOCE

6. Doctor of Philosophy in Education PHDEDU SOE

7. Doctor of Philosophy in Extension and Development Studies

PHDEDS SOEDS

8. Doctor of Philosophy in Gender and Development Studies

PHDGDS SOGDS

9. Doctor of Philosophy in Women’s Studies PHDWS SOGDS

10. Doctor of Philosophy in Hindi PHDHIN SOH

11. Doctor of Philosophy in Commerce PHDCOM SOMS

12. Doctor of Philosophy in Biochemistry PHDBC SOS

13. Doctor of Philosophy in Geography To be Allotted SOS

14. Doctor of Philosophy in Geology PHDGY SOS

15. Doctor of Philosophy in Life Sciences PHDLS SOS

16. Doctor of Philosophy in Mathematics PHDMT SOS

17. Doctor of Philosophy in Physics PHDPH SOS

18. Doctor of Philosophy in Statistics To be Allotted SOS

19. Doctor of Philosophy in Vocational Education PHDVED SOVET

20. Doctor of Philosophy in Distance Education PHDDE STRIDE

21. Master of Philosophy in Commerce MPHILCOM SOMS

22. Master of Philosophy in Distance Education MPHILDE STRIDE

To be allotted through a Supplementary Communication



Appendix-II

Sl. No.

Regional Centre Code

Name of Regional Centre

Name and Address of Regional Centre

1. 26 AGARTALA IGNOU REGIONAL CENTRE

M.B.B. COLLEGE COMPOUND P.O. AGARTALA COLLEGE

AGARTALA – 799 004, TRIPURA

0381-2519391 2516266 [email protected]

2. 09 AHMEDABAD IGNOU REGIONAL CENTRE OPP. NIRMA INSTT OF TECHNOLOGY

SARKHEJ-GANDHINAGAR HIGHWAY, CHHARODI

AHMEDABAD – 382 481, GUJARAT 02717-242975/ 2424976 / 02717-241579, 02717-241580

[email protected]

3. 19 Aizwal IGNOU REGIONAL CENTRE LAL BULAIA BUILDING, M.G. ROAD

KHATLA (NEAR CENTRAL YMCA OFFICE) AIZWAL – 796 001, MIZORAM

0389-2311693 / 2311692 / 0389-2311789 [email protected]

4. 47 ALIGARH IGNOU REGIONAL CENTRE

3/310, MARRIS ROAD ALIGARH – 202 001, UTTAR PRADESH

0571-2700120 / 2701365 / 0571-2402147

[email protected]

5. 13 BANGALORE IGNOU REGIONAL CENTRE

NSSS KALYANA KENDRA

293, 39TH CROSS, 8TH BLOCK, JAYANAGAR BANGALORE – 560 070, KARNATAKA

080-26654747 / 26657376 080-26639711 / 080-26644848

[email protected]

6. 82 BHAGALPUR IGNOU REGIONAL CENTRE CAMP OFFICE, MARWARI COLLEGE PREMISES

BHAGALPUR, BIHAR – 812007 0641-2905028 / 2905029

EMAIL: [email protected]

7. 15 BHOPAL IGNOU REGIONAL CENTRE SANCHI COMPLEX, 3RD FLOOR

OPP. BOARD OF SECONDARY EDN., SHIVAJI NAGAR BHOPAL – 462 016, MADHYA PRADESH

0755-2578455 / 2578452 / 0755-2762524 / 0755-2578454

[email protected]

8. 21 BHUBANESHWAR IGNOU REGIONAL CENTRE

C - 1, INSTITUTIONAL AREA

BHUBANESHWAR – 751 013, ORISSA 0674-2301348 / 2301250

0674-2301352 / 0674-2300349 [email protected]

mailto:[email protected]









9. 85 BIJAPUR IGNOU REGIONAL CENTRE C/O BLDEA‟S JSS COLLEGE OFEDU.

SS JUNIOR COLLEGE CAMPUS BIJAPUR – 586101, KARNATAKA

08352-258417

[email protected]

10. 06 CHANDIGARH IGNOU REGIONAL CENTRE

SCO 208, SECTOR 14 PANCHKULA – 134 109, HAYRANA

0172-2590277 / 2590278 / 0172-2590279

[email protected]

11. 25 CHENNAI IGNOU REGIONAL CENTRE

3RD FLOOR G R COMPLEX

407-408 ANNA SALAI, NANDANAM CHENNAI – 600 035, TAMILNADU

044-24312766 / 24312979 / 044-24312799 [email protected]

12. 14 COCHIN IGNOU REGIONAL CENTRE

KALOOR, COCHIN – 682 017, KERALA 0484-2340203 / 2348189 / 2330891

0484-2340204

[email protected]

13. 46 DARBHANGA IGNOU REGIONAL CENTRE

LALIT NARAYAN MITHLA UNIV.CMPS

KAMESHWARANAGAR, NEAR CENTRAL BANK DARBHANGA – 846 004, BIHAR

06272-251833, 06272-253719 [email protected]

14. 31 DEHRADUN IGNOU REGIONAL CENTRE

NANOOR KHERA, TAPOVAN, RAIPUR ROAD DEHRADUN – 248 001, UTTARANCHAL

0135-2789205 / 0135-2789190

[email protected]

15. 07 DELHI 1 IGNOU REGIONAL CENTRE

PLOT NO J-2-1 BLOCK - B 1

MOHAN COOPERATIVE INDUSTRIAL ESTATE, MATHURA ROAD

NEW DELHI – 110 044, DELHI 011-26990090 / 26990091 / 011-26990084

[email protected]

16. 29 DELHI 2 IGNOU REGIONAL CENTRE

GANDHI SMRITI & DARSHAN SAMITI, RAJGHAT NEW DELHI – 110 002, DELHI

011-23392374 / 23392376 / 23392377 011-23392375

[email protected]

17. 38 DELHI 3 IGNOU REGIONAL CENTRE F-634-636 PALAM EXTENSION

RAM PHAL CHOWK, (NEAR SECTOR 7) DWARKA

NEW DELHI – 110 045, DELHI 011-25088964 / 011-25088983

[email protected]












18. 87 DEOGHAR IGNOU REGIONAL CENTRE C/O A S COLLEGE, DEOGHAR, JHARKHAND – 814112

06432-34448 [email protected]

19. 24 GANGTOK IGNOU REGIONAL CENTRE GAIRIGAON TADONG, PO SHUMBUK HOUSE

GANKTOK – 737 102, SIKKIM 0359-2270923 / 0359-2212501

[email protected]

20. 04 GUWAHATI IGNOU REGIONAL CENTRE HOUSE NO 71, GMC ROAD, CHRISTIAN BASTI

GUWAHATI – 781003, ASSAM

0361-2343786 / 2343783 / 0361-2343784 [email protected]

21. 01 HYDERABAD IGNOU REGIONAL CENTRE PLOT NO 207, KAVURI HILLS PHASE II, NEAR MADHAPUR PS, JUBILEE HILLS (P.O.)

HYDERABAD – 500 033, ANDHRA PRADESH

040-23117550-53 / 040-23117554 [email protected]

22. 17 IMPHAL IGNOU REGIONAL CENTRE ASHA JINA COMPLEX, NORTH AOC IMPHAL – 795 001, MANIPUR

0385-2421190 / 2421191 / 0385-2421192

[email protected]

23. 03 ITANAGAR IGNOU REGIONAL CENTRE „HORNHILL COMPLEX‟

„C‟ SECTOR (NEAR CENTRAL SCH.), NAHARLAGUN ITANAGAR – 791 110, ARUNACHAL PRADESH

0360-2247536 / 2247538 / 0360-2247537

[email protected]

24. 41 JABALPUR IGNOU REGIONAL CENTRE 2ND FLOOR, RAJSHEKHAR BHAVAN

RANI DURGAVATI VISHVAVIDYALAYA CAMPUS,

PACHPEDHI, JABALPUR – 482 001, MADHYA PRADESH 0761-2600411 / 2609896, 0761-2609902, 0761-2609919

[email protected]

25. 23 JAIPUR IGNOU REGIONAL CENTRE

70/79, SECTOR – 7, PATEL MARG, MANSAROVAR JAIPUR – 302 020, RAJASTHAN

0141-2785763 / 2785750 / 0141-2274292 / 0141-2784043 [email protected]

26. 12 JAMMU IGNOU REGIONAL CENTRE

SPMR COLLEGE OF COMMERCE AUROBINDO BLOCK 1ST FLOOR, CANAL ROAD

JAMMU – 180 001, JAMMU & KASHMIR

0191-2579572 / 2546529 / 0191-2561154 [email protected]

27. 88 JODHPUR IGNOU REGIONAL CENTRE C/O ONKAR MALL SUMANI

COLLEGE OF COMMERCE

JODHPUR – 342008, RAJASTHAN 0291-2753989

[email protected]













28. 37 JORHAT IGNOU REGIONAL CENTRE C/O CKB COLLEGE OF COMMERCE JORHAT, ASSAM

[email protected]

29. 10 KARNAL IGNOU REGIONAL CENTRE 06 SUBHASH MARG SUBHASH COLONY

NEAR HOME GUARD OFFICE

KARNAL – 132 001, HARYANA 0184-2271514 / 2260075 / 0184-2255738

[email protected]

30. 22 KHANNA IGNOU REGIONAL CENTRE I.T.I. BUILDING, BULEPUR, (DISTRICT LUDHIANA)

KHANNA – 141 401, PUNJAB 01628-229993 / 237361 / 01628-238284

[email protected]

31. 20 KOHIMA IGNOU REGIONAL CENTRE NEAR MOUNT HERMON SCHOOL

DON BOSCO HR.SEC SCHOOL ROAD, KENDOUZOU KOHIMA – 797 001, NAGALAND

0370-2260366 / 2260167 / 0370-2260216

[email protected]

32. 28 KOLKATA IGNOU REGIONAL CENTRE BIKASH BHAWAN, 4TH FLOOR, NORTH BLOCK

SALT LAKE, BIDHAN NAGAR

KOLKATA – 700 091, WEST BENGAL 033-23349850 / 033-23592719 /

23589323 (RCL) 033-23347576

[email protected]

33. 44 KORAPUT IGNOU REGIONAL CENTRE DISTRICT AGRICULTURE OFFICE RD BEHIND PANCHAYAT BHAVAN

KORAPUT – 764 020, ORISSA 06852-252982 / 251535 / 06852-251535 / 06852-252503

[email protected]

34. 27 LUCKNOW IGNOU REGIONAL CENTRE B-1/33, SECTOR – H, ALIGANJ

LUCKNOW – 226 024, UTTAR PRADESH 0522-2746120 / 2745114 / 0522-2746145

[email protected]

35. 43 MADURAI IGNOU REGIONAL CENTRE SIKKANDAR CHAVADI, ALANGANALLUR ROAD

MADURAI – 625 018, TAMIL NADU 0452-2380387 / 2380733 / 0452-2370588

[email protected]

36. 49 MUMBAI IGNOU REGIONAL CENTRE OM LEVA VIKAS NIKETAN

NANEPADA ROAD, MULUND (E), MUMBAI – 400 081 022-25633159 / 25635540 / 022-25635540

[email protected]

37. 36 NAGPUR IGNOU REGIONAL CENTRE GYAN VATIKA, 14 HINDUSTAN COLONY AMARAVATI ROAD, NAGPUR – 440 033

0712-2536999 / 2537999 / 0712-2538999

[email protected]













38. 39 NOIDA IGNOU REGIONAL CENTRE C-53 SECTOR 62, INSTITUTIONAL AREA

NOIDA – 201 305, UTTAR PRADESH 0120-2405012 / 2405014 / 0120-2405013

[email protected]

39. 08 PANAJI IGNOU REGIONAL CENTRE

BEHIND CHODANKAR HOSPITAL NEAR P&T STAFF QUARTERS, ALTO PORVORIM

POVORIM – 403 521, GOA

0832-2462315 / 0832-2414552 [email protected]

40. 05 PATNA IGNOU REGIONAL CENTRE

2ND FLOOR, BISCOMAUN TOWER

WEST GANDHI MAIDAN, PATNA – 800 001, BIHAR

0612-2219539 / 2219541 / 0612-2219538 [email protected]

41. 02 PORT BLAIR IGNOU REGIONAL CENTRE JNRM CAMPUS, PORT BLAIR – 744 104

ANDAMAN & NICOBAR ISLANDS

03192-242888 / 230111 / 03192-230111 [email protected]

42. 16 PUNE IGNOU REGIONAL CENTRE

1ST FLOOR, MSFC BUILDING

270, SENAPATI BAPAT ROAD PUNE – 411 016, MAHARASHTRA

020-25671867 / 25651321 / 020-25671864

[email protected]

43. 50 RAGHUNATHGANJ IGNOU REGIONAL CENTRE

BAGAN BARI, NEAR DENA BANK FULTALA RAGHUNATHGANJ DT.MURSHIDABAD

WEST BENGAL – 742 225 03483-271555 / 271666 / 03483-271666

[email protected]

44. 35 RAIPUR IGNOU REGIONAL CENTRE

REST HOUSE & E.M. OFFICE HALL

SECTOR – 1, SHANKAR NAGAR RAIPUR – 492 007, CHATTISGARH

0771-2428285 / 5056508 / 0771-2445839 / 0771-2445839 [email protected]

45. 42 RAJKOT IGNOU REGIONAL CENTRE

SAURASHTRA UNIVERSITY CAMPUS

RAJKOT – 360 005, GUJARAT 0281-2572988 / 0281-2571603

[email protected]

46. 32 RANCHI IGNOU REGIONAL CENTRE

457/A, ASHOK NAGAR

RANCHI - 834 022, JHARKHAND 0651-2244688 / 2244699 / 2244677

0651-2244677 / 0651-2244400 [email protected]












47. 86 SAHARSA IGNOU REGIONAL CENTRE C/O MLC COLLEGE

SAHARSA – 582201, BIHAR 06478-219014 / 219015

[email protected]

48. 18 SHILLONG IGNOU REGIONAL CENTRE

SUNNY LODGE, NONGTHYMMI, NONGSHILLIANG SHILLONG – 793 014, MEGHALAYA

0364-2521117 / 2521271 / 0364-2521271 [email protected]

49. 11 SHIMLA IGNOU REGIONAL CENTRE

CHAUHAN NIWAS BUILDING, KHALINI

SHIMLA – 171 002, HIMACHAL PRADESH

0177-2624612 / 2624613 / 0177-2624612 / 0177-2624611 [email protected]

50. 45 SILIGURI IGNOU REGIONAL CENTRE

17/12 J C BOSE ROAD, SUBHAS PALLY SILIGURI – 734 001, WEST BENGAL

0353-2526818 / 0353-2526829 / 0353-2526819 [email protected]

51. 30 SRINAGAR IGNOU REGIONAL CENTRE NEAR LAWRENCE VIDHYA BHAWAN, KURSU RAJ BAGH

SRINAGAR – 190 008, JAMMU & KASHMIR 0194-2311251 / 2311258 / 0194-2311258 / 0194-2311259

[email protected]

52. 40 TRIVANDRUM IGNOU REGIONAL CENTRE RAJADHANI SHOPPING COMPLEX, OPP PRS HOSPITAL

KILLIPPALAM KARAMANA PO, TRIVANDRUM – 695 002

0471-2344113 / 0471-2344115 / 0471-2590700 [email protected]

53. 48 VARANASI IGNOU REGIONAL CENTRE GANDHI BHAWAN, B.H.U. CAMPUS VARANASI – 221005, UTTAR PRADESH

0542-2368022 / 2368622 / 0522-2364893 / 0542-2369629

[email protected]

54. 83 VATAKARA IGNOU REGIONAL CENTRE MADHAVI BUILDING, NUT STREET (PC)

VATAKARA – 673104, KERALA 0496-2525281

[email protected]

55. 33 VIJAYAWADA IGNOU REGIONAL CENTRE

#9-76-18, 1ST FLOOR, S. K. P. V. V. HINDU HIGH SCHOOL, KOTHAPET

VIJAYWADA – 520 001, ANDHRAPRADESH 0866-2565253 / 2565959 / 0866-2565253 / 0866-2565353

[email protected]

56. 84 VISAKHAPATNAM IGNOU REGIONAL CENTRE

2ND FLOOR MVP SECTOR 12 COMPLEX USHODAYA JUNCTION

VISAKHAPATNAM, ANDHRA PRADESH 0891-2511200 / 0891-2511300

[email protected]













Appendix-III

State Codes

Code Description Code Description

01 Andhra Pradesh 19 Mizoram

02 Andaman & Nicobar Islands (UT) 20 Nagaland

03 Arunachal Pradesh 21 Orissa

04 Assam 22 Punjab

05 Bihar 23 Rajasthan

06 Chandigarh (UT) 24 Sikkim

07 Delhi 25 Tamil Nadu

08 Goa 26 Tripura

09 Gujarat 27 Uttar Pradesh

10 Haryana 28 West Bengal

11 Himachal Pradesh 29 Dadra & Nagar Haveli,

Daman & Diu (UT)

12 Jammu & Kashmir 30 Lakshadweep (UT)

13 Karnataka 31 Pondicherry (UT)

14 Kerala 32 C/o 99 APO

15 Madhya Pradesh 33 Learners Abroad

16 Maharashtra 34 Chattisgarh

17 Manipur 35 Jharkhand

18 Meghalaya 36 Uttarakhand

===========================================================================

APPLICATION FORM & INSTRUCTIONS (MPhIL/PhD)

Documents