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

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 FEEThe 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).DURATIONThe maximum duration of the PhD Programme is 5 years and that of the MPhil programme is 4 years.ReservationIGNOU 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

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IGNOU – AT A GLANCE

GUIDELINES: RESEARCH PROPOSAL

RESEARCH DEGREE PROGRAMMES



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

(3) ObjectivesEstablish 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

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

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

(8) BibliographySelected 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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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 69. 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 A10. 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 A11. 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.

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INSTRUCTIONS FOR FILLING-UPTHE APPLICATION FORM



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

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 LISTBefore 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.

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APPLICATION FORM – JANUARY 2014FOR 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

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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

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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

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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 – ChristianB2 – 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 – YesB2 – No B2 – War Widow B2 – No

C3 – Not Applicable25a. 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 VisionB2 – 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 – YesB2 – 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)

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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 APPLICANTI 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

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Name of the Programme,

Code and CoordinatorEligibility Course Work

SCHOOL OF AGRICULTURE (SOA)1. Doctor of Philosophy in

Agriculture Extension (PHDAGE)Dr. P. K [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.

ORMasters degree in any branch of Agricultural Sciences or allied fields with bridge courseCandidates 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 ExtensionRAE-003 : Agriculture Extension ManagementRAE-004 : Information Communication Technology in AgricultureRAE-005 : Research Methodology and Scaling TechniquesBridge CourseRAE-006 : Fundamentals of Agriculture Extension and Communication

2. Doctor of Philosophy in Dairy Science and Technology (PHDDR)Dr. M. K. [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.Candidates without MPhil or NET or equivalent examination will appear in Entrance Examination (ENTEX-01).

Compulsory Courses(4 Credits each)RDR-001 : Advances in Lipid TechnologyRDR-002 : Advances in Protein TechnologyRDR-003 : Product Monitoring and Process ControlRDR-004 : R & D Management in Dairy IndustryFour Optional Courses(4 Credits each)RDR-005 : Developments in Dairy ProcessingRDR-006 : Dairy By-products Technology and ProcessingRDR-007 : Advances in Chemistry of Milk ProcessingRDR-008 : Advances in Analytical Techniques in Dairy ChemistryRDR-009 : Applied Food

LIST OF RESEARCH DEGREE PROGRAMMES (MPhil/PhD)

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BiotechnologyRDR-010 : Dairy and Food MicrobiologyRDR-011 : Dairy and Food Engineering-IRDR-012 : Dairy and Food Engineering-II

SCHOOL OF CONTINUING EDUCATION (SOCE)3. Doctor of Philosophy in

Rural Development (PHDRD)Dr. R. P. [email protected]

(i) Those possessing MARD withB Grade are included as a category eligible for enrolment in PhD programme 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.

Compulsory Courses : MRD-101 : Rural

Development Indian Context

MRD-103 : Rural Development Planning and Management

MRD-004 : Research Methods in Rural Development

4. Doctor of Philosophy in Child Development (PHDCDEV)Prof. Neerja [email protected]

An MPhil Degree and aPost-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

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Physiotherapy/Occupational Therapy, etc.) with minimum55% 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.

ORMaster’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 minimum55% marks (50% marks for SC/ST/PH candidates) or an equivalent grade from a University or a recognized Institution of higher learning, and at least5 years of Teaching/Professional experience in a University or a recognized Institution of higher Learning/Research as well as Demonstrable Research experience and

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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 [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 recognized institution of higher learning.

ORMasters 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.

ORMasters 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

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 anMPhil may be exempted from taking the Research Methods and Biostatistics Course, on the recommendation of the Doctoral Committee

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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.

ORPostgraduate 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 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)Prof. C. B. Sharma

MPhil in Education.OR

Master Degree in Education

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[email protected]

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 Examination (ENTEX-01).

SCHOOL OF EXTENSION AND DEVELOPMENT STUDIES (SOEDS)7. Doctor of Philosophy in

Extension and Development Studies (PHDEDS)Dr. N. A. [email protected]

MPhil in Economics, Sociology, Political Science, Rural Development, Extension Education, Psychology, Agricultural Economics, Community Development, Animal Husbandry, Anthropology, Geography and Management Studies.

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

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)8. Doctor of Philosophy in

Gender and Development Studies (PHDGDS)Prof. Annu J. [email protected]

Master’s Degree and five years Teaching/Research or work experience

ORMPhil 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.

Candidates would spend six months in research related activities

9. Doctor of Philosophy in Women’s Studies

Academic performance atMPhil/Master’s level, Post

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(PHDWS)Prof. Anu [email protected]

Graduate Degree in relevant discipline, number of years of Teaching 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 (PHDHIN)Prof. [email protected]

MPhil Degree in Hindi.There is no Entrance Examination for this Programme. Application Forms will be processed by the 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 [email protected]

MPhil and with Post Graduate Degree in Commerce or any other allied disciplines from any recognized University/Institution of higher learning.

ORMaster Degree in Commerce

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

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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).

SCHOOL OF SCIENCES (SOS)12. Doctor of Philosophy in

BiochemistryDr. Seema [email protected]. Maneesha [email protected]

Post Graduation in Biochemistry/ Allied Sciences with at least55% 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.

13. Doctor of Philosophy in GeographyProf. M. S. [email protected]

MPhil and Post Graduate Degree in Geography/Applied Geography/ Earth Systems Science/relevant discipline of Geospatial Technology fulfilling general eligibility criteria.

ORPost 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.

14. Doctor of Philosophy in Life Sciences (PHDLS)Prof. Neera [email protected]. Bano [email protected]

MPhil Degree in any area of Life Sciences (Botany, Zoology, Microbiology and Biotechnology) and Master Degree in a relevant Discipline.

ORMaster Degree in the relevant discipline and

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

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having five years 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).

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

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Biotechnology (8 Credit)Biology Education (8 Credit)

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

Masters and MPhil Degree in Physics.

ORMaster Degree in relevant discipline and working in recognized College/Research Institution and having minimum 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 GeologyDr. Meenal [email protected]. M. [email protected]

MPhil and Master Degree in Geology/Applied Geology/Earth Sciences/Marine Geology/ Hydrogeology.

ORMaster 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.

17. Doctor of Philosophy in StatisticsDr. Manish [email protected]. Neha [email protected]

Post Graduate in relevant areas of the Discipline with minimum55% marks (50% for Reserved Category) with five years relevant Teaching/Research/Professional experience.

ORFresh 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.

18. Doctor of Philosophy in An MPhil degree and a Core Courses

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Mathematics (PHDMT)Dr. Deepika [email protected]@ignou.ac.in

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

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

RMT-001 : Algebra-IRMT-002 : Analysis-IRMT-003 : Differential EquationsRMT-004 : Mathematical Research MethodologyElective Courses(Pure Stream)RMT-005 : Algebra-IIRMT-006 : Analysis-IIElective Courses(Applied Stream)RMT-007 : Methods of Applied Mathematics-IRMT-008 : Methods of Applied Mathematics-IIElective Courses (Probability Stream)RMT-009 : Probability Theory Combinatorics and Optimisation

STAFF TRAINING AND RESEARCH IN DISTANCE EDUCATION (STRIDE)19. Doctor of Philosophy in

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

Master in any Discipline with55% marks (50% for Reserved Category) and 5 years experience in ODL System Teaching/Research/ Administrative experience at Supervisory level.

ORMADE (Master of Arts in Distance Education) or PGDEL (Post Graduate Diploma in E-Learning) Graduates (with Masters in any Discipline) from IGNOU with55% marks and five years of professional experience.There is no Entrance Examination for this Programme. Application Forms will be processed by the 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 beRDE-001 : Research MethodologyRDE-002 : Information and Communication TechnologyRDE-003 : Web-based EducationRDE-004 : Contexts and Concerns of Distance EducationRED-005 : Term Paper and Seminar

SCHOOL OF VOCATIONAL EDUCATION AND TRAINING (SOVET)20. Doctor of Philosophy in

Vocational Education (PHDVED)Prof. C. G. [email protected]

Master Degree and MPhil.OR

Master Degree and Five years Teaching/Research/Professional experience.There is no Entrance

Research Methodology and Statistical Methods in VET(8 Credits)VET Perspectives (8 Credits)Planning and Management

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Examination for this Programme. Application Forms will be processed by the Discipline.

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) PROGRAMMES21. 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).

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 Examination (ENTEX-01).

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

To be allotted through a Supplementary Communication

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Appendix-II

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Regional Centre Code

Name of Regional Centre

Name and Address ofRegional Centre

1. 26 AGARTALA IGNOU REGIONAL CENTREM.B.B. COLLEGE COMPOUNDP.O. AGARTALA COLLEGEAGARTALA – 799 004, TRIPURA0381-2519391 [email protected]

2. 09 AHMEDABAD IGNOU REGIONAL CENTREOPP. NIRMA INSTT OF TECHNOLOGYSARKHEJ-GANDHINAGAR HIGHWAY, CHHARODIAHMEDABAD – 382 481, GUJARAT02717-242975/ 2424976 / 02717-241579, [email protected]

3. 19 Aizwal IGNOU REGIONAL CENTRELAL BULAIA BUILDING, M.G. ROADKHATLA (NEAR CENTRAL YMCA OFFICE)AIZWAL – 796 001, MIZORAM0389-2311693 / 2311692 / [email protected]

4. 47 ALIGARH IGNOU REGIONAL CENTRE3/310, MARRIS ROADALIGARH – 202 001, UTTAR PRADESH0571-2700120 / 2701365 / [email protected]

5. 13 BANGALORE IGNOU REGIONAL CENTRENSSS KALYANA KENDRA293, 39TH CROSS, 8TH BLOCK, JAYANAGARBANGALORE – 560 070, KARNATAKA080-26654747 / 26657376080-26639711 / [email protected]

6. 82 BHAGALPUR IGNOU REGIONAL CENTRECAMP OFFICE, MARWARI COLLEGE PREMISESBHAGALPUR, BIHAR – 8120070641-2905028 / 2905029EMAIL: [email protected]

7. 15 BHOPAL IGNOU REGIONAL CENTRESANCHI COMPLEX, 3RD FLOOROPP. BOARD OF SECONDARY EDN., SHIVAJI NAGARBHOPAL – 462 016, MADHYA PRADESH0755-2578455 / 2578452 / 0755-2762524 / [email protected]

8. 21 BHUBANESHWAR IGNOU REGIONAL CENTREC - 1, INSTITUTIONAL AREABHUBANESHWAR – 751 013, ORISSA0674-2301348 / 23012500674-2301352 / [email protected]

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9. 85 BIJAPUR IGNOU REGIONAL CENTREC/O BLDEA’S JSS COLLEGE OFEDU.SS JUNIOR COLLEGE CAMPUSBIJAPUR – 586101, [email protected]

10. 06 CHANDIGARH IGNOU REGIONAL CENTRESCO 208, SECTOR 14PANCHKULA – 134 109, HAYRANA0172-2590277 / 2590278 / [email protected]

11. 25 CHENNAI IGNOU REGIONAL CENTRE3RD FLOOR G R COMPLEX407-408 ANNA SALAI, NANDANAMCHENNAI – 600 035, TAMILNADU044-24312766 / 24312979 / [email protected]

12. 14 COCHIN IGNOU REGIONAL CENTREKALOOR, COCHIN – 682 017, KERALA0484-2340203 / 2348189 / [email protected]

13. 46 DARBHANGA IGNOU REGIONAL CENTRELALIT NARAYAN MITHLA UNIV.CMPSKAMESHWARANAGAR, NEAR CENTRAL BANKDARBHANGA – 846 004, BIHAR06272-251833, [email protected]

14. 31 DEHRADUN IGNOU REGIONAL CENTRENANOOR KHERA, TAPOVAN, RAIPUR ROADDEHRADUN – 248 001, UTTARANCHAL0135-2789205 / [email protected]

15. 07 DELHI 1 IGNOU REGIONAL CENTREPLOT NO J-2-1 BLOCK - B 1MOHAN COOPERATIVE INDUSTRIALESTATE, MATHURA ROADNEW DELHI – 110 044, DELHI011-26990090 / 26990091 / [email protected]

16. 29 DELHI 2 IGNOU REGIONAL CENTREGANDHI SMRITI & DARSHAN SAMITI, RAJGHATNEW DELHI – 110 002, DELHI011-23392374 / 23392376 / [email protected]

17. 38 DELHI 3 IGNOU REGIONAL CENTREF-634-636 PALAM EXTENSIONRAM PHAL CHOWK, (NEAR SECTOR 7) DWARKANEW DELHI – 110 045, DELHI011-25088964 / [email protected]

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

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19. 24 GANGTOK IGNOU REGIONAL CENTREGAIRIGAON TADONG, PO SHUMBUK HOUSEGANKTOK – 737 102, SIKKIM0359-2270923 / [email protected]

20. 04 GUWAHATI IGNOU REGIONAL CENTREHOUSE NO 71, GMC ROAD, CHRISTIAN BASTIGUWAHATI – 781003, ASSAM 0361-2343786 / 2343783 / [email protected]

21. 01 HYDERABAD IGNOU REGIONAL CENTREPLOT NO 207, KAVURI HILLSPHASE II, NEAR MADHAPUR PS, JUBILEE HILLS (P.O.)HYDERABAD – 500 033, ANDHRA PRADESH040-23117550-53 / [email protected]

22. 17 IMPHAL IGNOU REGIONAL CENTREASHA JINA COMPLEX, NORTH AOCIMPHAL – 795 001, MANIPUR0385-2421190 / 2421191 / [email protected]

23. 03 ITANAGAR IGNOU REGIONAL CENTRE‘HORNHILL COMPLEX’‘C’ SECTOR (NEAR CENTRAL SCH.), NAHARLAGUNITANAGAR – 791 110, ARUNACHAL PRADESH0360-2247536 / 2247538 / [email protected]

24. 41 JABALPUR IGNOU REGIONAL CENTRE2ND FLOOR, RAJSHEKHAR BHAVANRANI DURGAVATI VISHVAVIDYALAYA CAMPUS, PACHPEDHI, JABALPUR – 482 001, MADHYA PRADESH0761-2600411 / 2609896, 0761-2609902, [email protected]

25. 23 JAIPUR IGNOU REGIONAL CENTRE70/79, SECTOR – 7, PATEL MARG, MANSAROVARJAIPUR – 302 020, RAJASTHAN0141-2785763 / 2785750 / 0141-2274292 / [email protected]

26. 12 JAMMU IGNOU REGIONAL CENTRESPMR COLLEGE OF COMMERCEAUROBINDO BLOCK 1ST FLOOR, CANAL ROADJAMMU – 180 001, JAMMU & KASHMIR0191-2579572 / 2546529 / [email protected]

27. 88 JODHPUR IGNOU REGIONAL CENTREC/O ONKAR MALL SUMANICOLLEGE OF COMMERCEJODHPUR – 342008, [email protected]

28. 37 JORHAT IGNOU REGIONAL CENTRE

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C/O CKB COLLEGE OF COMMERCEJORHAT, [email protected]

29. 10 KARNAL IGNOU REGIONAL CENTRE06 SUBHASH MARG SUBHASH COLONYNEAR HOME GUARD OFFICEKARNAL – 132 001, HARYANA0184-2271514 / 2260075 / [email protected]

30. 22 KHANNA IGNOU REGIONAL CENTREI.T.I. BUILDING, BULEPUR, (DISTRICT LUDHIANA)KHANNA – 141 401, PUNJAB01628-229993 / 237361 / [email protected]

31. 20 KOHIMA IGNOU REGIONAL CENTRENEAR MOUNT HERMON SCHOOLDON BOSCO HR.SEC SCHOOL ROAD, KENDOUZOUKOHIMA – 797 001, NAGALAND0370-2260366 / 2260167 / [email protected]

32. 28 KOLKATA IGNOU REGIONAL CENTREBIKASH BHAWAN, 4TH FLOOR, NORTH BLOCKSALT LAKE, BIDHAN NAGARKOLKATA – 700 091, WEST BENGAL033-23349850 / 033-23592719 /23589323 (RCL) [email protected]

33. 44 KORAPUT IGNOU REGIONAL CENTREDISTRICT AGRICULTURE OFFICE RDBEHIND PANCHAYAT BHAVANKORAPUT – 764 020, ORISSA06852-252982 / 251535 / 06852-251535 / [email protected]

34. 27 LUCKNOW IGNOU REGIONAL CENTREB-1/33, SECTOR – H, ALIGANJLUCKNOW – 226 024, UTTAR PRADESH0522-2746120 / 2745114 / [email protected]

35. 43 MADURAI IGNOU REGIONAL CENTRESIKKANDAR CHAVADI, ALANGANALLUR ROADMADURAI – 625 018, TAMIL NADU0452-2380387 / 2380733 / [email protected]

36. 49 MUMBAI IGNOU REGIONAL CENTREOM LEVA VIKAS NIKETANNANEPADA ROAD, MULUND (E), MUMBAI – 400 081022-25633159 / 25635540 / [email protected]

37. 36 NAGPUR IGNOU REGIONAL CENTREGYAN VATIKA, 14 HINDUSTAN COLONYAMARAVATI ROAD, NAGPUR – 440 0330712-2536999 / 2537999 / [email protected]

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

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NOIDA – 201 305, UTTAR PRADESH0120-2405012 / 2405014 / [email protected]

39. 08 PANAJI IGNOU REGIONAL CENTREBEHIND CHODANKAR HOSPITALNEAR P&T STAFF QUARTERS, ALTO PORVORIMPOVORIM – 403 521, GOA0832-2462315 / [email protected]

40. 05 PATNA IGNOU REGIONAL CENTRE2ND FLOOR, BISCOMAUN TOWERWEST GANDHI MAIDAN,PATNA – 800 001, BIHAR0612-2219539 / 2219541 / [email protected]

41. 02 PORT BLAIR IGNOU REGIONAL CENTREJNRM CAMPUS, PORT BLAIR – 744 104ANDAMAN & NICOBAR ISLANDS03192-242888 / 230111 / [email protected]

42. 16 PUNE IGNOU REGIONAL CENTRE1ST FLOOR, MSFC BUILDING270, SENAPATI BAPAT ROADPUNE – 411 016, MAHARASHTRA020-25671867 / 25651321 / [email protected]

43. 50 RAGHUNATHGANJ IGNOU REGIONAL CENTREBAGAN BARI, NEAR DENA BANK FULTALARAGHUNATHGANJ DT.MURSHIDABADWEST BENGAL – 742 22503483-271555 / 271666 / [email protected]

44. 35 RAIPUR IGNOU REGIONAL CENTREREST HOUSE & E.M. OFFICE HALLSECTOR – 1, SHANKAR NAGARRAIPUR – 492 007, CHATTISGARH0771-2428285 / 5056508 / 0771-2445839 / [email protected]

45. 42 RAJKOT IGNOU REGIONAL CENTRESAURASHTRA UNIVERSITY CAMPUSRAJKOT – 360 005, GUJARAT0281-2572988 / [email protected]

46. 32 RANCHI IGNOU REGIONAL CENTRE457/A, ASHOK NAGARRANCHI - 834 022, JHARKHAND0651-2244688 / 2244699 / 22446770651-2244677 / [email protected]

47. 86 SAHARSA IGNOU REGIONAL CENTREC/O MLC COLLEGESAHARSA – 582201, BIHAR

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06478-219014 / [email protected]

48. 18 SHILLONG IGNOU REGIONAL CENTRESUNNY LODGE, NONGTHYMMI, NONGSHILLIANG SHILLONG – 793 014, MEGHALAYA0364-2521117 / 2521271 / [email protected]

49. 11 SHIMLA IGNOU REGIONAL CENTRECHAUHAN NIWAS BUILDING, KHALINISHIMLA – 171 002, HIMACHAL PRADESH0177-2624612 / 2624613 / 0177-2624612 / [email protected]

50. 45 SILIGURI IGNOU REGIONAL CENTRE17/12 J C BOSE ROAD, SUBHAS PALLYSILIGURI – 734 001, WEST BENGAL0353-2526818 / 0353-2526829 / [email protected]

51. 30 SRINAGAR IGNOU REGIONAL CENTRENEAR LAWRENCE VIDHYA BHAWAN, KURSU RAJ BAGHSRINAGAR – 190 008, JAMMU & KASHMIR0194-2311251 / 2311258 / 0194-2311258 / [email protected]

52. 40 TRIVANDRUM IGNOU REGIONAL CENTRERAJADHANI SHOPPING COMPLEX, OPP PRS HOSPITALKILLIPPALAM KARAMANA PO, TRIVANDRUM – 695 0020471-2344113 / 0471-2344115 / [email protected]

53. 48 VARANASI IGNOU REGIONAL CENTREGANDHI BHAWAN, B.H.U. CAMPUSVARANASI – 221005, UTTAR PRADESH0542-2368022 / 2368622 / 0522-2364893 / [email protected]

54. 83 VATAKARA IGNOU REGIONAL CENTREMADHAVI BUILDING, NUT STREET (PC)VATAKARA – 673104, [email protected]

55. 33 VIJAYAWADA IGNOU REGIONAL CENTRE#9-76-18, 1ST FLOOR,S. K. P. V. V. HINDU HIGH SCHOOL, KOTHAPETVIJAYWADA – 520 001, ANDHRAPRADESH0866-2565253 / 2565959 / 0866-2565253 / [email protected]

56. 84 VISAKHAPATNAM IGNOU REGIONAL CENTRE2ND FLOOR MVP SECTOR 12COMPLEX USHODAYA JUNCTIONVISAKHAPATNAM, ANDHRA PRADESH0891-2511200 / 0891-2511300

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Appendix -III

State Codes

Code Description Code Description01 Andhra Pradesh 19 Mizoram02 Andaman & Nicobar Islands

(UT)20 Nagaland

03 Arunachal Pradesh 21 Orissa04 Assam 22 Punjab05 Bihar 23 Rajasthan06 Chandigarh (UT) 24 Sikkim07 Delhi 25 Tamil Nadu08 Goa 26 Tripura09 Gujarat 27 Uttar Pradesh10 Haryana 28 West Bengal11 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 APO15 Madhya Pradesh 33 Learners Abroad16 Maharashtra 34 Chattisgarh17 Manipur 35 Jharkhand18 Meghalaya 36 Uttarakhand

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