IGNOU: Check Details on the Official Website
Candidates aspiring to pursue a PhD from IGNOU are advised to carefully review the detailed information and guidelines available on the
IGNOU PhD Admission Portal and complete their applications on time.
IGNOU PhD Admission 2025: Eligibility and Application Fee
Candidates eligible for UGC NET or JRF (Junior Research Fellowship) can apply according to the PhD regulations set by the University Grants Commission in 2022. Applicants will need to pay an application fee of ₹1000 to appear for the PhD entrance examination.
IGNOU: Reservation for Disabled Candidates
The university has reserved 5% of the total seats for candidates with disabilities (40% or more disability). However, this reservation will be considered separately from the respective categories (General, SC, ST, OBC, EWS). A combined merit list of JRF eligible candidates and other candidates with valid UGC NET scores will be prepared. This list will be in accordance with the Government of India’s eligibility and reservation policies, and final selection will be based on the same.
IGNOU Admission 2025: Process for JRF Candidates
JRF eligible candidates will be selected through a walk-in-interview. The evaluation of such candidates will be 100% interview-based, comprising three sections: Research Methodology (40%), Subject Domain (40%), and Communication Skills (20%).