IGNOU Research Entrance Test July 2018 M.Phil/ PhD Admission : Indira Gandhi National Open University

Organisation : Indira Gandhi National Open University IGNOU
Entrance Exam : Research Entrance Test July 2018 M.Phil/ PhD Admission
Date of Examination : 4th March 2018
Notification : https://www.entrance.net.in/uploads/13152-ret.pdf
Home Page : http://ignou.ac.in/ignou/studentzone/adminssionanouncement/2

IGNOU Research Entrance Test

Applications are invited for admission to MPhil and PhD programmes in select disciplines for the July session.

Update : IGNOU M.Phil./Ph.D Entrance Test 2019 Online Registration : www.entrance.net.in/14074.html

The programmes are offered under regular mode in strict compliance of the UGC (Minimum Standards and Procedure for award of M Phil/ PhD Degrees) Regulations, 2016 and amendments thereto from time to time. Selected candidates will be governed by IGNOU Ordinance, IGNOU Regulation and IGNOU Guidelines for M Phil/ PhD Programmes (available at IGNOU website).

IGNOU offers M Phil/ PhD programmes under two categories: part time and full time. Both categories of students will be required to attend classes if course work is allotted to them.

The M Phil/ PhD programmes involve coursework during the first six months of admission, which will be conducted in IGNOU Campus at New Delhi only. A student has to attend the coursework on a regular basis. At least 80 per cent attendance in classes is compulsory.

Eligibility Criteria

For M.Phil.:
Master’s Degree from a University recognized by UGC in the relevant discipline with at least 55% marks [50% marks in the case of SC,ST and OBC(Non-creamy Layer)/ Differently-Abled and other categories of candidates as per the decision of UGC from time to time, or for those who had obtained their Master’s Degree priorto19th September,1991].

For Ph.D.:
(a) Master’s Degree from a University recognized by UGC in the relevant discipline with atleast 55% marks [50%marks in the case of SC,ST and OBC(Non-creamy Layer)/Differently-Abled and other categories of candidates as per the decision of UGC from time to time, or for those who had obtained their Master’s Degree prior to 19th September,1991].

(b) Candidates holding M.Phil. degree (along with course work and dissertation both) or those candidates who have cleared NET (conducted by UGC/CSIR/ICAR) or any other equivalent examination will be exempted from appearing in the Entrance Test.

(c) Those who have not cleared NET/any other equivalent examination or not holding M.Phil. Degree will be required to appear in the Entrance Test.

Steps for filling Online form

1. Click on “LOGIN” button from the homepage of Online Entrance Test and then login with your Username and password by clicking the “LOGIN” button given on the login screen.
2. Fill personal details, programme details, qualification details and correspondence details.
3. Upload Scanned Photograph and Signature with specifications given below:
** Scanned Photograph (less than 100 KB)
** Scanned Signature (less than 50 KB)

4. Pay your Application Fee through debit/credit card (Master/Visa/Rupay) and Net banking:
1. Payment by Debit/Credit Card (Master/Visa/Rupay): You have to select Debit/Credit Card option to pay the application fee and follow the online instructions to complete the payment of fee. After successful payment, you will be able to print/save the payment confirmation slip.
2. Payment by Net banking : If you have net banking account select this option. You will be redirected to your bank website.
3. Payment by ATM Card (PNB)

Once you have uploaded your photograph and signature, and clicked the “NEXT” button, you will get the Form Preview option. Save/Print your form for future reference.

Selection Procedure

Stage 1: Entrance Test:
a) The Entrance Test is qualifying in nature .
b) The Entrance Test will be conducted by the University on 4th March 2018 (Sunday) at National Level in select examination centres across the country (See Appendix I for the list)
c) The list of candidates who will be required to appear for the Entrance Test will be displayed on IGNOU website
d) Hall Tickets enabling the candidates to take the Entrance Test will also be displayed on IGNOU website. Candidates are required to download and print the same to appear in the Entrance Test.
e) Candidates are required to bring with them an original identity proof having photograph, such as Aadhar Card, Voter ID Card, Driving License, Passport and ID Card issued by Govt. Agencies.
f) Those who secure at least 50% marks in the entrance test (45% marks incase of SC/ST/PH) will be shortlisted for the interview in order of merit subject to the maximum limit of five times of the available seats.

Stage 2: Interview/ Presentation
a) Short-listed Candidates in the Entrance Test will be called for interview/presentation of Synopsis before the Discipline specific Doctoral Research Committee.
b) Those candidates exempted from appearing in the Entrance Test will also be called for interview/presentation of Synopsis before the Discipline specific Doctoral Research Committee.
c) Offer letters for admission will be sent to the Selected Candidates only.

Important Dates

16th February 2018 ( Friday) – Last date for submission of online Application
4th March 2018 ( Sunday)- Entrance Test
6th April 2018 ( Friday) Tentative – Declaration of Result