National Institute of Educational Planning And Administration (NIEPA), Deemed to be University, fully funded by Ministry of Education, has announced PhD Admission for 2024-25. NIEPA offers PhD (Full-time and Part-time) programmes in all area of Educational Policy, Planning and Administration from a broader inter-disciplinary social science perspective.
Key Dates: The closing date for submission of online application is 15 May 2024.
A non-refundable sum of Rs. 800/- (Rs. 400/- for SC/ST/PWD and EWS candidates), through online payment.
Eligibility Conditions:
PhD (Full-Time):
(a) 1-year/2-semester master’s degree programme after a 4-year/8-semester bachelor’s degree programme in Social Sciences and allied disciplines or a 2-year/4-semester master’s degree programme after a 3-year bachelor’s degree programme in Social Sciences and applied disciplines or qualifications declared equivalent to the master’s degree in Social Sciences and allied disciplines by the corresponding statutory regulatory body, with at least 55% marks in aggregate or its equivalent grade in a point scale wherever grading system is followed.
Or
Equivalent qualification from a foreign educational institution accredited by an assessment and accreditation agency which is approved, recognized or authorized by an authority, established or incorporated under a law in its home country or any other statutory authority in that country to assess, accredit or assure quality and standards of the educational institution.
A relaxation of 5% marks or its equivalent grade may be allowed for those belonging to SC/ST/OBC (non-creamy layer)/Differently-Abled, Economically Weaker Section (EWS) and other categories of candidates as per the decision of the UGC from time to time.
Provided that a candidate seeking admission after a 4-year/8-semester bachelor’s degree programme should have a minimum of 75% marks in aggregate or its equivalent grade on a point scale wherever the grading system is followed.
(b) Candidates who have completed the MPhil programme with at least 55% marks in aggregate or its equivalent grade in Social Sciences and applied disciplines in a point scale wherever grading system is followed or equivalent qualification from a foreign educational institution accredited by an assessment and accreditation agency which is approved, recognized or authorized by an authority, established or incorporated under a law in its home country or any other statutory authority in that country to assess, accredit or assure quality and standards of educational institutions, shall be eligible for admission to the PhD programme. A relaxation of 5% marks or its equivalent grade may be allowed for those belonging to SC/ST/OBC (non-creamy layer)/Differently-Abled, Economically Weaker Section (EWS) and other categories of candidates as per the decision of the UGC from time to time.
(c) Candidates who are yet to clear their final examination at the master level are also eligible to apply provided they have passed the examination as per the eligibility conditions laid down in the regulation in previous semesters and submit its proof at the time of final admission. In case, because of delay in examination, a candidate fails to provide the proof of minimum eligible marks, an extension of six months from the date of submission shall be given by the DPC, failing which the admission of such candidate shall be cancelled.
(d) Those candidates who have qualified NET and have been awarded Junior Research Fellowships by the UGC, with the above-mentioned educational qualifications can also apply.
Mode of Selection
Initial short-listing of applications will be carried out on the basis of the eligibility criteria mentioned above. Short-listed candidates will be required to appear for a written test on June 08, 2024. Candidates who qualify in the written test, will be invited for a personal interview, to assess their potential. A weightage of 70% for the entrance test and 30% for the performance in the interview/ viva-voce shall be given. A final list of selected candidates will be in order of merit.
For exact details about eligibility conditions, how to apply and other details, the candidates should refer the Admission Notification, uploaded on the official website of National Institute of Educational Planning And Administration (NIEPA).