NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF EDUCATIONAL PLANNING AND ADMINISTRATION (NIEPA)

(Deemed to be University u/s 3 of the UGC Act, 1956)

17-B, Sri Aurobindo Marg, New Delhi-110016
Web: www.niepa.ac.in

ADMISSION NOTICE 2024-25

(i) PhD (Full-time) Programme

(ii) PhD (Part-time) Programme

The National Institute of Educational Planning and Administration (NIEPA) is a Deemed to be

University, fully funded by Ministry of Education, Government of India. It is engaged in research
and capacity building in Educational Policy, Planning and Administration.

The NIEPA offers PhD (Full-time and Part-time) programmes in all area of Educational Policy,
Planning and Administration from a broader inter-disciplinary social science perspective. The
Doctoral research programme of the NIEPA covers all levels and sectors of education, and it is
holistic and multi-disciplinary in its perspective, and is inclusive of comparative and
international approaches to education. The NIEPA has an excellent teaching faculty, with
expertise in various area of education, policy, planning, management and with disciplinary
backgrounds in the social sciences. The faculty has expertise in leading national and
international research.

In due recognition of its institutional strength, the NIEPA has been awarded an “A” grade by the
NAAC.

Eligibility Criteria for Application to the Doctoral Programme:

3.1 PhD (Full-Time):

Candidates who have completed:

(a) 1-year/2-semester master's degree programme after a 4-year/8-semester bachelor's

degree programme in Social Sciences and allied disciplines or a 2-year/4-semester master's
degree programme after a 3-year bachelor's degree programme in Social Sciences and
applied disciplines or qualifications declared equivalent to the master's degree in Social
Sciences and allied disciplines by the corresponding statutory regulatory body, with at least
55% marks in aggregate or its equivalent grade in a point scale wherever grading system
is followed.

Or

Equivalent qualification from a foreign educational institution accredited by an assessment

and accreditation agency which is approved, recognized or authorized by an authority,
established or incorporated under a law in its home country or any other statutory
authority in that country to assess, accredit or assure quality and standards of the
educational institution.

A relaxation of 5% marks or its equivalent grade may be allowed for those belonging to
SC/ST/OBC (non-creamy layer)/Differently-Abled, Economically Weaker Section (EWS)
and other categories of candidates as per the decision of the UGC from time to time.
 Provided that a candidate seeking admission after a 4-year/8-semester bachelor's degree
programme should have a minimum of 75% marks in aggregate or its equivalent grade on
a point scale wherever the grading system is followed.

(b) Candidates who have completed the MPhil programme with at least 55% marks in
aggregate or its equivalent grade in Social Sciences and applied disciplines in a point scale
wherever grading system is followed or equivalent qualification from a foreign educational
institution accredited by an assessment and accreditation agency which is approved,
recognized or authorized by an authority, established or incorporated under a law in its
home country or any other statutory authority in that country to assess, accredit or assure
quality and standards of educational institutions, shall be eligible for admission to the PhD
programme. A relaxation of 5% marks or its equivalent grade may be allowed for those
belonging to SC/ST/OBC (non-creamy layer)/Differently-Abled, Economically Weaker
Section (EWS) and other categories of candidates as per the decision of the UGC from time
to time.

(c) Candidates who are yet to clear their final examination at the master level are also eligible
to apply provided they have passed the examination as per the eligibility conditions laid
down in the regulation in previous semesters and submit its proof at the time of final
admission. In case, because of delay in examination, a candidate fails to provide the proof of
minimum eligible marks, an extension of six months from the date of submission shall be
given by the DPC, failing which the admission of such candidate shall be cancelled.

(d) Those candidates who have qualified NET and have been awarded Junior Research
Fellowships by the UGC, with the above-mentioned educational qualifications can also
apply.

3.2 PhD (Part-time):

(a) PhD programmes through part-time mode will be permitted, provided all the conditions
stipulated in these Regulations are fulfilled.

(b) The candidate for a part-time PhD programme shall submit a “No Objection Certificate”
from the organization where the candidate is employed, clearly stating that:

i. The candidate is permitted to pursue studies on a part-time basis.

ii. His/her official duties permit him/her to devote sufficient time for research.
iii. If required, he/she will be relieved from the duty to complete the course work.

Note: It will be compulsory to attend one-year full-time course work for all part-time and
full-time scholars.

Mode of Selection

Initial short-listing of applications will be carried out on the basis of the eligibility criteria
mentioned above. Short-listed candidates will be required to appear for a written test on
June 08, 2024. Candidates who qualify in the written test, will be invited for a personal
interview, to assess their potential. A weightage of 70% for the entrance test and 30% for the
performance in the interview/ viva-voce shall be given. A final list of selected candidates will
be in order of merit.

The NIEPA follows all mandatory provisions with respect to reservation policy of the
Government of India. Admissions to PhD (Full-Time and Part-time) programmes are made
purely on the basis of merit following the prescribed criteria of the Institute, and following rules
of reservation of the Government of India.
 The NIEPA reserves the right to decide the number of seats to be filled in the year 2024-25, the
criteria for screening of applications; and the selection procedure of candidates for admission
to its PhD programmes.

How to Apply

Candidates should apply online through Samarth Portal in the prescribed online form for
admission to PhD programmes of the Institute. The link is available at NIEPA website i.e.
https://niepaadm.samarth.edu.in/. For further details, please refer PhD Prospectus, 2024-25
of the NIEPA available at the website www.niepa.ac.in

A non-refundable sum of Rs. 800/- (Rs. 400/- for SC/ST/PWD and EWS candidates), through
online payment, as application fee is mandatory for seeking admission for the above
programme. The hard copy of Prospectus can be obtained from NIEPA, if required after filling
the online form.

Last Date for submission of Application

Online application should be submitted by on or before May 15, 2024.

1. Starting date for Call for online application March 15, 2024
2. Last date for online application May 15, 2024
3. Written test June 08, 2024
4. Interview June 13-14, 2024
5. Declaration of final results June 20, 2024
6. Date of admissions July 3-4, 2024
7. Commencement of PhD Session/Course work July 15, 2024

Changes, if any, will be intimated through the NIEPA website (www.niepa.ac.in)

For any query related to admissions please send email on ([email protected]).

Registrar (I/c)