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IGNOU extends PhD registration deadline to November 25. Learn about eligibility, reservation policy, and application steps for aspiring scholars.
The Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) has extended the Ignou PhD registration deadline till November 25, allowing eager scholars more time to register.
IGNOU PhD Eligibility
Candidates must have a valid UGC NET score, either through a Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) or from the 2024 UGC NET cycle.
This is in line with the University Grants Commission’s (UGC) 2022 regulations for PhD admissions. The application fee for all candidates is Rs 1,000.
Ignou has reserved 5 percent of the total seats for Persons with Disabilities (PwD) who have a disability of at least 40 percent. However, these candidates will not be included in the total seat count under categories such as General, SC, ST, OBC, or EWS.
Interested applicants can apply online at ignouadm.samarth.edu.in.
IGNOU’s PHD Admissions Process and Weightage
According to IGNOU norms, JRF-qualified candidates will be admitted based on 100% weighted interviews. The interview procedure will evaluate applicants based on three components:
Research methodology (40%).
Subject domain expertise (40%).
Communication Skills (20%)
Here’s a simple step-by-step guide to register for the IGNOU PhD programme:
A combined merit list will be generated for candidates having JRF credentials and genuine UGC NET scores, guaranteeing compliance with the Government of India’s reservation policy.
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