APPLICATION FORM & INSTRUCTIONS (MPhIL/PhD)- January, 2014

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

APPLICATION FORM & INSTRUCTIONS – JANUARY, 2014

IGNOU – AT A GLANCE 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.

RESEARCH DEGREE PROGRAMMES 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.

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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.

GUIDELINES: RESEARCH PROPOSAL 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 Research Unit, IGNOU

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

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Give broad aims of the study and also the specific objectives. ____________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________

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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. ____________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________

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

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Research Unit, IGNOU

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


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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.

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INSTRUCTIONS FOR FILLING-UP THE 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.

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

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(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.

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APPLICATION FORM – JANUARY 2014 FOR MPhil/PhD PROGRAMMES 1.

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LIST OF RESEARCH DEGREE PROGRAMMES (MPhil/PhD) Sl. No.

Name of the Programme, Code and Coordinator

SCHOOL OF AGRICULTURE (SOA) 1. Doctor of Philosophy in Agriculture Extension (PHDAGE) Dr. P. K Jain [email protected]

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Doctor of Philosophy in Dairy Science and Technology (PHDDR) Dr. M. K. Salooja [email protected]


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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). 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. 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 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

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SCHOOL OF CONTINUING EDUCATION (SOCE) 3. Doctor of Philosophy in Rural (i) Those possessing MARD with Development (PHDRD) B Grade are included as a category eligible for Dr. R. P. Singh enrolment in PhD programme [email protected] in Rural Development, provided they submit two papers on their chosen subject for PhD and subject to their acceptance by the Doctoral Committee. (ii) Those who possess MPhil in any subject, (other than Rural Development) may take three compulsory courses. (iii) 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 outlined in Item (i) above. 4. Doctor of Philosophy in Child An MPhil Degree and a Development (PHDCDEV) Post-Graduate Degree in the Prof. Neerja Chadha discipline of Child Development [email protected] (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

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Compulsory Courses :  MRD-101 : Rural Development Indian Context  MRD-103 : Rural Development Planning and Management  MRD-004 : Research Methods in Rural Development




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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. 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 Programme. Application Forms will be processed by the Discipline. 5.

Doctor of Philosophy in Foods and Nutrition (PHDFN) Prof. Deeksha Kapur [email protected]


An MPhil Degree and a Masters Degree in Nutrition/Dietetics with 55% and above (50% and above in case of reserved categories) or an equivalent grade from a

All students eligible for PhD would be required to enrol simultaneously and successfully complete the Course “Research Methods

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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% and above in case of reserved categories) 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% and above in case of reserved categories) 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 (Pediatrics, Preventive/Social/Community Medicine, Community Health), Public Health with minimum 55% marks (50% and above in case of reserved categories) 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 interest in the discipline of Nutritional Sciences and familiarity

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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




Eligibility

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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. SCHOOL OF EDUCATION (SOE) 6.

Doctor of Philosophy in Education (PHDEDU)

MPhil in Education.

Prof. C. B. Sharma [email protected]

Master Degree in Education and Five years Teaching experience.

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All candidates including those who hold MPhil/PhD or have qualified the NET/SLET or equivalent examination will appear in Entrance Examination (ENTEX-01). SCHOOL OF EXTENSION AND DEVELOPMENT STUDIES (SOEDS) 7.

Doctor of Philosophy in 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.

4 Courses of 8 Credits each plus one bridge course for students without MA in Extension and Development Studies :

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2. REDS 002 : Research Methodology (8 Credits)

Master Degree holders with NET or equivalent qualification. There is no Entrance Examination for this Programme. Application Forms will be processed by the Discipline.

1. REDS 001 : Systems and Methods in extension and Development (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)


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SCHOOL OF GENDER AND DEVELOPMENT STUDIES (SOGDS) 8. Doctor of Philosophy in Master’s Degree and five years Gender and Development Teaching/Research or work Studies (PHDGDS) experience Prof. Annu J. Thomas OR [email protected] MPhil Degree in any discipline with demonstrable evidence of Research Publications/Interest in areas relevant to Gender and Development Studies. There is no Entrance Examination for this Programme. Application Forms will be processed by the Discipline. 9. Doctor of Philosophy in Academic performance at Women’s Studies (PHDWS) MPhil/Master’s level, Post Graduate Degree in relevant discipline, Prof. Anu Aneja number of years of Teaching [email protected] experience and Demonstrable Evidence of Research Publications/ Interest in Women’s and Gender Issues. There is no Entrance Examination for this Programme. Application Forms will be processed by the Discipline. SCHOOL OF HUMANITIES (SOH) 10. Doctor of Philosophy in Hindi MPhil Degree in Hindi. (PHDHIN) There is no Entrance Prof. Satyakam Examination for this [email protected] Programme. Application Forms will be processed by the Discipline.

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Candidates would spend six months in research related activities

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)




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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. 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. Candidates without MPhil or NET or equivalent examination will appear in Entrance Examination (ENTEX-01).

Research Methodology (8 Credits) Specialization Course (8 Credits) Review of Literature (8 Credits) Practical Application and Viva-Voce (8 Credits)

SCHOOL OF SCIENCES (SOS) 12.

Doctor of Philosophy in 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. There is no Entrance Examination for this Programme. Application Forms will be processed by the Discipline.

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Doctor of Philosophy in 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. There is no Entrance Examination for this Programme. Application Forms will be processed by the Discipline.

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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


Core Courses Research Methodology (4 Credit) Biological Techniques (6 Credit) Biostatics and Computer Applications in Biological Research (6 Credit)

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Doctor of Philosophy in Physics (PHDPH) Dr. S. Lamba [email protected]

Eligibility

Course Work

Teaching/Research experience in higher education. Candidates without MPhil or NET or equivalent examination or those who do not have Five years Research/Teaching at undergraduate level will have to appear in Entrance Examination (ENTEX-01).

Optional Courses (Any Two) Molecular Cell Biology (8 Credit) Biotechnology (8 Credit) Biochemistry (8 Credit) Microbial Ecology and 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)

Masters and MPhil Degree in Physics. OR Master Degree in relevant discipline and working in recognized College/Research Institution and having minimum




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Five years Teaching/Research experience. There is no Entrance Examination for this Programme. Application Forms will be processed by the Discipline. 16.

Doctor of Philosophy in 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. There is no Entrance Examination for this Programme. Application Forms will be processed by the Discipline.

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Doctor of Philosophy in 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. There is no Entrance Examination for this Programme. Application Forms will be processed by the Discipline.

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Doctor of Philosophy in Mathematics (PHDMT) Dr. Deepika Garg [email protected] [email protected]


An MPhil degree and a Master’s 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 Master’s 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. Candidates without MPhil or NET or equivalent examination

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

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or those who do not have Five years Research/Teaching at undergraduate level will have to appear in Entrance Examination (ENTEX-01).

RMT-008 : Methods of Applied Mathematics-II Elective Courses (Probability Stream) RMT-009 : Probability Theory Combinatorics and Optimisation STAFF TRAINING AND RESEARCH IN DISTANCE EDUCATION (STRIDE) Master in any Discipline with 32 Credits (Exempted for 19. Doctor of Philosophy in Distance Education (PHDDE) 55% marks (50% for Reserved candidates with MPhil Degree Dr. R. Satyanarayana Category) and 5 years experience or 5 year experience subject [email protected] in ODL System Teaching/Research/ to recommendation of the Administrative experience at Doctoral Committee). Both Supervisory level. MPhil and PhD programmes OR are modular in nature with MADE (Master of Arts in Distance exit option for MPhil or PhD as Education) or PGDEL (Post the case may be Graduate Diploma in E-Learning) RDE-001 : Research Graduates (with Masters in any Methodology Discipline) from IGNOU with RDE-002 : Information and 55% marks and five years of Communication Technology professional experience. RDE-003 : Web-based There is no Entrance Education Examination for this RDE-004 : Contexts and Programme. Application Forms Concerns of Distance will be processed by the Education Discipline. RED-005 : Term Paper and Seminar SCHOOL OF VOCATIONAL EDUCATION AND TRAINING (SOVET) Master Degree and MPhil. Research Methodology and 20. Doctor of Philosophy in Vocational Education OR Statistical Methods in VET (PHDVED) Master Degree and Five years (8 Credits) Prof. C. G. Naidu Teaching/Research/Professional VET Perspectives (8 Credits) [email protected] experience. Planning and Management of There is no Entrance VET (4 Credits) Examination for this Instructional and Training Programme. Application Processes in VET (4 Credits) Forms will be processed by Trade/Area Specific Course the Discipline. (4 Credits) Critical Review of Literature and Contributions in VET (4 Credits)

LIST OF MASTER OF PHILOSOPHY (MPhil) PROGRAMMES 21.

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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 Examination (ENTEX-01).

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Master of Philosophy in Commerce (MPHILCOM)


Eligibility Master Degree in Commerce or allied Disciplines with 55% marks (50% for Reserved Category). All candidates will have to appear in Entrance Examination (ENTEX-01).

Course Work Course work details are given in the section on PhD

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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

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Appendix-II Sl. No.

Regional Centre Code

Name 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]


Name and Address of Regional Centre

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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]

22



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

25.

23

JAIPUR

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] 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]


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37

JORHAT

IGNOU REGIONAL CENTRE C/O CKB COLLEGE OF COMMERCE JORHAT, ASSAM [email protected]

29.

10

KARNAL

30.

22

KHANNA

31.

20

KOHIMA

32.

28

KOLKATA

33.

44

KORAPUT

34.

27

LUCKNOW

35.

43

MADURAI

36.

49

MUMBAI

IGNOU REGIONAL CENTRE 06 SUBHASH MARG SUBHASH COLONY NEAR HOME GUARD OFFICE KARNAL – 132 001, HARYANA 0184-2271514 / 2260075 / 0184-2255738 [email protected] IGNOU REGIONAL CENTRE I.T.I. BUILDING, BULEPUR, (DISTRICT LUDHIANA) KHANNA – 141 401, PUNJAB 01628-229993 / 237361 / 01628-238284 [email protected] 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] 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] IGNOU REGIONAL CENTRE DISTRICT AGRICULTURE OFFICE RD BEHIND PANCHAYAT BHAVAN KORAPUT – 764 020, ORISSA 06852-252982 / 251535 / 06852-251535 / 06852-252503 [email protected] IGNOU REGIONAL CENTRE B-1/33, SECTOR – H, ALIGANJ LUCKNOW – 226 024, UTTAR PRADESH 0522-2746120 / 2745114 / 0522-2746145 [email protected] IGNOU REGIONAL CENTRE SIKKANDAR CHAVADI, ALANGANALLUR ROAD MADURAI – 625 018, TAMIL NADU 0452-2380387 / 2380733 / 0452-2370588 [email protected] IGNOU REGIONAL CENTRE OM LEVA VIKAS NIKETAN NANEPADA ROAD, MULUND (E), MUMBAI – 400 081 022-25633159 / 25635540 / 022-25635540 [email protected]

37.

36

NAGPUR

24

IGNOU REGIONAL CENTRE GYAN VATIKA, 14 HINDUSTAN COLONY AMARAVATI ROAD, NAGPUR – 440 033 0712-2536999 / 2537999 / 0712-2538999 [email protected]



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]


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86

SAHARSA

IGNOU REGIONAL CENTRE C/O MLC COLLEGE SAHARSA – 582201, BIHAR 06478-219014 / 219015 [email protected]

48.

18

SHILLONG

49.

11

SHIMLA

IGNOU REGIONAL CENTRE SUNNY LODGE, NONGTHYMMI, NONGSHILLIANG SHILLONG – 793 014, MEGHALAYA 0364-2521117 / 2521271 / 0364-2521271 [email protected] 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]

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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

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