IGNOU PhD Admission 2024: Check Eligibility, Fees, and Application Process

The PhD program at Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) has begun accepting applications. It is now possible to register for the PhD program on the website ignouadm.samarth.edu.in. Applications for PhD programs at the Open University can be submitted through the aforementioned official website.

According to the University Grants Commission (Minimum Standards and Procedures for Award of PhD Degree) Regulations, 2022, candidates who have a valid UGC NET score of 2024 or a valid UGC NET score with JRF are eligible to apply for PhD admission. There is a 1000 rupee application fee to submit an online application.

IGNOU will reserve 5 per cent of the seats for people with disabilities (defined as those who have at least 40 per cent handicap); however, these applicants will not be reclassified according to their suitable category (Gen/SC/ST/OBC/EWS).

According to the University Grants Commission, JRF-qualified students are accepted into the PhD program following an interview. According to the official website, those who have a valid UGC NET with JRF will be invited for interviews, which will be given full weight. The interview process for these individuals will consist of three parts: communication skills (20 percent), subject domain (40 percent), and research technique (40 percent).

The final merit list for PhD admission will be created by combining the merit lists of JRF applicants and those with valid UGC NET scores in categories 2 and 3. The final merit list will be determined by discipline in accordance with the Government of India's merit and reservation policy; visit the website to learn more.

IGNOU’s PhD admission process aims to streamline entry for qualified candidates, especially those with UGC NET and JRF qualifications. With reserved seats for applicants with disabilities and a structured interview process, IGNOU emphasizes inclusivity and academic rigor. Interested candidates are encouraged to apply through the official website and review guidelines thoroughly.