IGNOU PhD Entrance Exam July 2023 – IGNOU has officially announced the registration for the entrance exam of the Ph.D. program on 12th December 2023 for the year 2024. After official notification, the candidates are now able to fill out their online entrance application form for taking admission to the Ph.D. programs by IGNOU. The Last Date for Submission of the IGNOU PhD Application is 3rd January 2024 for those candidates who want to appear for the Ph.D. entrance examination. Candidates are requested to read the article carefully to know the complete details of IGNOU PhD Entrance Eligibility, Registration Procedure, Fees, Syllabus, Dates, and many more.
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IGNOU PhD Admission 2024
The university conducts the IGNOU PhD Entrance Examination once a year to start the process of IGNOU PhD Admission for the year 2024. The admission to the Phd programs is strictly based on a performance achieved in the PhD Entrance Examination and Interview. Thereafter, IGNOU will release the final list of shortlisted candidates who are selected to get admission in selected disciplines.
Therefore, the candidates who want to take admission to IGNOU PhD programs in any of the available disciplines should get to know about the eligibility, selection process, and exam structure.
IGNOU PhD 2024 Highlights
| Name | IGNOU PhD Entrance Exam 2024 |
| Mode of Exam | Offline |
| Type | MCQ |
| Categories | Part-Time & Full Time |
It is to inform all candidates that both category students have to attend the classes at the allotted centre to accomplish their course work given by the university. The student must have 80% attendance in the course work to be eligible for the term-end examination.
IGNOU PhD Eligibility 2024
- Candidate must have a master’s degree completed from a recognized institution with a minimum of 55% marks.
Note – SC/ST/OBC candidates will have a relaxation of 5% marks in the minimum percentage criteria
IGNOU PhD Entrance & Admission Date 2024
| Events | Official Dates |
| IGNOU PhD.Online Application Start Date July 2023 | 12th December 2023 |
| Last Date of IGNOU PhD Online Application July 2023 | 3rd January 2024 |
| Last Date of Correction in Application | 3rd January 2024 |
| IGNOU PhD Entrance Hall Ticket Release Date | 5th January 2024 |
| IGNOU Phd Entrance Exam Date | 7th January 2024 |
| IGNOU PhD Entrance Result Date | 28th February 2024 |
Official Notification of IGNOU PhD Admission Announcement for Session July 2023
How to Apply for IGNOU PhD Entrance Exam 2024?
- Students can easily apply for Ph.D. Entrance Examination through online mode. Interested candidates have to click on the given application link and then click on the “Online Application Form” link for Ph.D. July 2023. After the click, you will go to the registration section where you have to click on New Registration to begin your registration procedure.
- Candidates have to fill all sections including the Registration and Application Form without any spelling mistakes
- Once you fill in the above details, it is mandatory to upload your recent passport-size scanned photograph and digital signature. A scanned photograph must be less than 200 KB in size and Signature must be less than 30 KB. After uploading, you have to re-verify your application with all the details that you provided to the university before submitting it. You can also get a print of your Application form before proceeding with payment.
- After checking your application, candidates have to pay their application fee by online mode. After completion of payment, you will get a payment receipt so keep it safe with you for any future reference.
- After successful payment, you will receive a notification or confirmation via SMS or through your registered email ID. If you didn’t get any confirmation then, please contact the IGNOU Ph.D. support team as fast as possible.
- Candidates have to note down their Application Number to login into the Ph.D. entrance portal to download their Admit Card and Result in the future.
It is compulsory to register yourself to fill out your application form online. Once you have paid your fees for the entrance exam will not be refundable to the candidate in any circumstances. There are no documents to needed submit while filling out an application form for Ph.D. All original documents will have to be produced at the time of the Interview taken by the university.
Click to Fill IGNOU PhD Online Application for 2024 (Closed)
IGNOU PhD Entrance Application Fees 2024
- Rs.1000/- (For All)
IGNOU PhD Application Fees Payment Methods
- Net Banking
- Debit/Credit Card
- ATM Card
IGNOU PhD Entrance Exam Structure 2024
We can understand that many of the students are confused regarding the syllabus and structure of the Ph.D. Entrance Examination. Here, we have an answer for almost all the questions of the students so let’s started. The Ph.D. entrance test will be based on MCQs and there will be a total of 100 questions will be asked in the paper and each question will have 1 mark.
As per the Ph.D. Bulletin, the Ph.D. entrance examination syllabus structure strictly based on the UGC guidelines which mean 50% of question will be based on Research methodology and 50% question will be based on a specific subject. We want to relieve all interested students who want to appear in the Ph.D. entrance exam that there is no negative marking in the entrance.
IGNOU PhD Entrance Exam Timing: 02:00 PM To 05:00 PM
Duration of IGNOU PhD Entrance Exam: 3 Hours
IGNOU PhD Selection Procedure 2024
Candidates will be shortlisted for the Ph.D. program by proceeding through two stages called Entrance Exam and Interview. IGNOU Ph.D. entrance examination will have a weightage of 70% while the personal interview will have a weightage of 30% so candidates have to start the preparation according to it.
If candidates want more details and have any queries or questions related to IGNOU PhD vacancies, offered courses, eligibility, available seats then we request you to explore the Ph.D. Bulletin at once to get the answer to all your queries.
IGNOU PhD Entrance Hall Ticket 2024
IGNOU University has officially released the PhD Entrance Exam Hall Ticket for the session 2024 here. Candidates are now able to download their hall ticket for their entrance examination from the following link and keep the print copy of the hall ticket with you while reaching the exam centre.
If you face any difficulties while downloading your hall ticket then do contact the IGNOU officials for a resolution of the issue.
IGNOU PhD Entrance Answer Key 2024
On 30th January 2024, the university has officially released the Answer Key for IGNOU PhD Entrance Examination that was conducted on 7th January 2024. The PhD Answer Key can be checked and downloaded till 3rd February 2024. If candidates have any queries related to PhD Answer Key then they can send them on entrancetest@ignou.ac.in.
- Click for IGNOU PhD Entrance Answer Key 2024 (Released)
IGNOU PhD Entrance Result 2024
On 28th February 2024, the university has officially declared the Ph.D. Entrance Exam Result for the session of 2024 after the conduct of IGNOU PhD Entrance examination.
- Click for IGNOU PhD Entrance Result 2024 (Released)
The candidates can check their PhD Entrance results by two methods. They can either check through Application Number and Password or Application Number and Date of Birth. Therefore, it is necessary that candidates should have their application number, correct date of birth, and security pin to download their Ph.D. Entrance scorecard on their device.
IGNOU PhD Interview Schedule 2024
As we all know, IGNOU has started releasing the schedule of PhD Interviews after the declaration of the IGNOU PhD entrance examination result. It is mandatory for students to appear in the selection procedure called Interview. The university has released the Discipline-wise Phd Interview List with the exact schedule so candidates are requested to explore the list of their program interviews and do reach on time to get selected for Phd admission to IGNOU.
Click for IGNOU PhD Interview Schedule 2024 (Released)
If your program is not available in the above list then do check this page on a regular basis to get the schedule of your Phd interview.
IGNOU PhD Interview Result 2024
After completing the process of personal interview of each candidate, the university has declared the final result of the IGNOU PhD entrance examination to start the procedure of admission to IGNOU PhD programs by paying the required fees to the university.
List of Shortlisted Candidates for IGNOU Phd Admission 2024 (Not Released)
Candidates are requested to go through the final list to check whether they are shortlisted or passed to get admission in their selected PhD program or not. Candidates can find their name from the list or you can also confirm through your application number for the IGNOU PhD entrance examination.
IGNOU PhD Admission 2024: FAQs
Q1. Can I do PhD program from IGNOU?
Answer: Yes, Eligible candidates can do PhD from IGNOU
Q2. Is the IGNOU PhD program Distance or Regular?
Answer: IGNOU PhD programs are regular programs and run under the guidelines of UGC.
Q3. Is Part-Time or Full-Time PhD Valid?
Answer: Of course, it is valid across India.
Q4. Is the IGNOU PhD program Recognized by the UGC?
Answer: Yes.
Q5. How can I get PhD from IGNOU?
Answer: To get a PhD from IGNOU, you have to pass the entrance exam, interview, and course work (theory and practical).
Q6. Do I Need to Pass Entrance for Taking Admission to PhD?
Answer: Yes. It is compulsory for all interested candidates.
Respected sir/mam,
I want to know that do Raipur branch offer PhD course or it is available only in Delhi.
As I had heard news that from 2017 cycle it will be available in Raipur branch also.
Thank you!
Hi,
I have done my on line payment for PhD entrance exam
“IPAY/ESHP/CITRUSPSPL/100900238/IGNOU11143218752209 ”
I don’t have any confirmation mail regarding this. so can you please send me an enrollment number/ identification number so that i can download my hall ticket.
My email id : candy.preetham@gmail.com
Mobile: 9482329766/ 9980209766
No.102, Esther Harmony,
N.Nagenahalli,Kothanur,
Bangalore,
Karnataka
kindly advise
candida preetham
Can I apply from Jammu and Kashmir .and where will be my exam centre
Syllabus of entrance exam for phd in public administration (ignou) only ………
Is Synopsis required to get phd admission in ignou
Can I apply from jamshedpur?
Is there any branches in Jharkhand??
Hi,
I have done my on line payment for PhD entrance exam
I don’t have any confirmation mail regarding this. my enrollment no. is 681020954 but still not getting hall ticket .Plz guide me in this case so that i can download my hall ticket. for 4th March 2018 PHD entrance exam
No.102, Esther Harmony,
N.Nagenahalli,Kothanur,
Bangalore,
Karnataka
kindly advise
candida preetham
How many times ,In a year ignou conducts Mphil entrance test? Please reply.
In 2020 When Mphil entrance will be conducted?
Can I apply phd (education) in Kerala….. suggest one phd study centre in kerala
Sir .. I am a NET holder . I heard that NET holders need not to write IGNOU PhD Entrance exam. What is the other option for NET holders to appear Interview ??
Hello
My name is Deepshika
I want to take admission in phd in history but there is no history option in the NTA form
What should I do?
I have filled the first page of the NTA form but the next page there is no option in history on the subject list
Is it possible to commence PhD/Mphil entrance as on 29 of april 2020? If no then possibility of the exam. date.
how I get Study material for preparation of entrance exam PhD from IGNOU
mam/sir, i have submitted my phd online examination form , can u please guide me how to get an admit card as i am unable to do it and the timing of online examination
How to appear for P.hd entrance for Hindi subject 2020 through IGNOU
Respected sir/mam , I want to know pHD program in physical education are showing in options please help me
R/Authorities ,
*I’m appearing for TEE JUNE 2020 ,MA Psychology final year ,,Am I eligible for this PhD entrance ?
* Is Jabalpur RC ,a authorized study centre for PhD in Psychology , am I able to attend local classes for the Doctoral course here ?
* What is the process for guid allotments , whether from Delhi only or available at RC JABALPUR ?
Sir/Madam,
If I pass PhD Entrance, how long can I postpone joining? Is there a couple of years’ validity for the certificate please?
Regards.
I study LAW at another university can i do phd with same year it’s valid or not ??
Hlo sir
Jin logo ka PhD entrance qualified ho gya hai unki registration KB hone hai interview k liye
I had also filled Ph.D. entrance form in May 2020 but i didn’t get any mail from NTA to download admit card. Please confirm is it available on IGNOU website only or I got any mail to download admit card. I think entrance happened and by mistake i didn’t attended that??
Please confim
When is the result for PhD Sociology to be declared?
Do Ph.D scholars from IGNOU get exempted from UGC NET as for regular Ph.Ds??
Hall Ticket 2nd semester for BAG
when is phd psychology 2021 admission beginning??
Good night sir /Mam,
झारखंड में पी. एच. डी. के लिए इग्नु विश्वविद्यालय का आफिस कहाँ -कहाँ है। कृपया हमें बताया जाये।
Thank you
Hello sir/mam
Please reply that when will the ph.d entrance exam from will out…
Can one take admission in PhD programme as distance mode ?
i HAVE DONE MY MCA FROM IGNOU AND CLEARED KSET
DO I NEED TO WRITE ENTRANCE EXAM FOR PHD
PhD in English subject for year 2021 from Gujarat my I scored 54 % it’s possible for me to take admission from ignou.
Can I apply from j and k and where will be my exam centre nd is there any study centre for PhD in kashmir?
PLEASE GIVE ME INFORMATION ABOUT PH D PROGRAMME IN ECONOMICS
Can we apply for phd if we have completed our masters through distance education mode from a recognized university?
M in regular govt job.. can i pursue phd course?
Sir master appearing waale p. Hd entrance k ly form apply kr skte h ya admission le skte h..
I am applying for phd in agricultural extension but in discipline cadre i am not fining about my specialisation
Please help me
IF THE EXAM CENTER/ ENTRANCE VENUE WILL BE IN AN AROUND SIKKIM /SILIGURI THEN PEOPLE FROM SIKKIM,DARJELLING, KALIMPONG,KURSONG, MERIK AND MANY OTHER PLACE, APPLICANT WILL SHOW INTREST ON IT.
I Would like to take admission in IGNOU PhD programme through distance education.Is it possible?
…
Is there any proper study material for phd in commerce for entrance exam
HI
i paid fee but not reflected in form pls help me
I am appearing PHD entrance test I haven’t do admission what can I do I don’t know plz tell can I apply plz I can do any formality late fee or any other formalities
A. Surin Says
I have filled the form online application for the course CRD. The center is very far from my place. How can I change the center?
The application No is 221012295s.
Reply
please provide the syllabus for education – entrance phd
How can I download IGNOU Phd entrance hall tickets as supposed to be conducted on 24th Feb.’22
Dear Sir/ Madam,
With reference to your above mentioned information The University has already released PhD Interview schedule for 2022 school wise”. Whereas same has not been found either at official site or in the link provided here.
It is requested to clarify is the PhD Interview schedule for 2022 has released or not, if released from where we can check and if not when it will likely to be released.
Thanking you,
Sir / Mam
Mai abhi PhD Urdu k liye entrance diya tha to 284 markes out of 400 kiya selection k chance hy please inform me
Hi can ignou again provides next phd admission in this year 2022.i missed out the January registration
sanskrit PhD ke interview online me nahi hoga kya. Kyun ki me abi ja nahi sakta Delhi. Selected hun.per itene dur se ja nahi sakata sir.
hi,
when will the result of IGNOU PhD 2022 will be declared?
Can I register myself while doing final year masters?
Is Nagpur Exam centr fo Ignou PHd entrance exam to be held in 2023 ?
sir \ mam mene PhD entrance exam social work k liye apply Kiya hai toh kya aap bta skte hai ki Mera entrance exam English language m hoga ya Hindi mein..
M.a me 49.83 bani h . Sc category h ,
kya me p.hd ka form bhar sakta hu