Ph.D (Life Science) (Part Time) From IGNOU, New Delhi

IGNOU PhD Life Sciences Admission 2023 for the January session will begin soon. The university will tentatively release the application form for admission in the month of December 2022. Aspiring candidates can apply online on the university’s official website - ignou.ac.in.

IGNOU offers a Ph.D. program in Life Science for a minimum duration of 3 years. Admission to the course is done on the basis of an entrance exam conducted by the varsity followed by an interview. Candidates with M.Phil or who have qualified UGC NET / JRF are exempted for Ph.D. Entrance Exam. Check IGNOU Admission 2022

IGNOU PhD Life Sciences Admission Dates

IGNOU PhD Life Sciences Eligibility

Students should have a minimum of  55% marks in their Masters and 50% marks for the non-creamy layer, differently-abled and other category of candidates in accordance with the decision of the UGC from time to time. The students are also required to qualify in the entrance exam conducted by IGNOU at the national level. 

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IGNOU PhD Life Sciences Admission Criteria

The selection is done on the basis of the written test followed by an interview. Applications found suitable for admission will be called for the entrance test. Shortlisted candidates on the basis of their performance in the written test will be called for the interview round. Offer letters for admission will be sent to the Selected Candidates only.

Note: 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.

Entrance Test

• The list of shortlisted candidates who will be required to appear for the Entrance Test will be displayed on the IGNOU website.
• The admit card will also be released on the official website of IGNOU one week prior of the exam date.
• Candidates must bring their admit card to the exam center, else they will not allow sitting for the written test.
• Applicants have to bring an original identity proof having a photograph, such as Aadhar Card, Voter ID Card, Driving License, Passport and ID card at the examination center.
• Students must score a minimum of 50% marks in the entrance test to qualify the exam.
• The Entrance Test will be held in 13 cities. 

Interview/ Presentation

• Qualified candidates in the written test will be called for interview round/ Presentation.
• Offer letters for admission will be sent to the Selected Candidates only.

How to Apply?

To enroll for admission in IGNOU, the applicant must submit the application form available on the official website of the university. They can apply online as well as offline mode. However, it must be noted that the application forms are available on certain dates before the session commences. Follow the below-mentioned steps on how to fill IGNOU application form: 

Step 1: Visit the official website of the university in order to obtain the application form.

Step 2: On visiting the website, the candidate will have to click on the ‘Admission Link’.

Step 3: The candidate will have to enter their respective email IDs and password. After registering, the candidate can log in.

Step 4: On logging in, the candidate will have to click on the ‘Apply Now’ link. On doing so, the candidate can then fill the application form.

Step 5: One must cross-check the details entered in the form. After doing so, the candidate is required to upload a jpeg file of their respective passport size photographs and signature.

Step 6: Once the details are filled in, the candidate can proceed to pay the application fee i.e INR 1000. The payment can be made in both online as well as offline mode. For online payment, one can pay using credit/debit card/ Netbanking. For offline payment, students must send a demand draft to the university address.

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IGNOU PhD Life Sciences Study Materials

IGNOU provides study material to students free of cost. Here are the links for PhD Life Sciences study materials that are tabulated below. Students can easily download or view the study material from here without any registration. It will help students to understand & get a clear idea about the course curriculum.

IGNOU PhD Life Sciences Assignments 

Assignments constitute continuous evaluation. The marks that you secure in the assignments will be counted in your final result. As mentioned earlier, an assignment of a course carries 30% weightage. You are therefore advised to take your assignment seriously. 

Non Submission of Assignment

The TMA for each semester can be downloaded from the Student Zone of the University website. You have to complete the assignment within the due dates specified in the assignment booklet. You will not be allowed to appear for the term-end examination for any course if you do not submit the assignment in time for that course. If you appear in the term-end examination, without submitting the assignments, the result of the term-end examination is liable to be canceled.

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IGNOU  PhD Life Sciences Duration

A student can enroll and complete his PhD in Life Sciences in a minimum of 3 Years and a maximum of 6 Years. 

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