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IGNOU Phd Nursing Admission 2023 (January): Application Form, Fees, Dates, Eligibility, Assignment

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Ph.D. (Nursing)

Course Fees

Course Duration

3 Years

Total Fees

16.8 K

Detailed Fees

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Total Fees	₹ 16,800

Course Information

Eligibility Criteria

Possesses Master’s Degree from a University recognized by UGC or any other qualification recognized as equivalent thereto in such fields of study as are notified for the purpose from time to time by the University with at least 55% marks [50% marks in the case of SC, ST, OBC (Non-creamy Layer) and Differently-Abled and other categories of candidates as per the decision of UGC from time to time, or for those who had obtained their Master’s Degree prior to 19th September, 1991]excluding grace mark.

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Qualifies in the entrance examination conducted by IGNOU at the National level

Course Details

IGNOU PhD Nursing 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 Nursing 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 2023

IGNOU Ph.D. Nursing Admission Dates 2023

Event	Dates
Last Date of submission of the application form	to be notified
Release of Admit Card	to be notified
Entrance Test	to be notified
Release of Answer Keys	to be notified
Interview Date	to be notified
Result	to be notified

IGNOU Ph.D. Nursing Eligibility Criteria

The candidates must have a Post-Graduation degree with a minimum of 55% marks in the relevant discipline from a recognized board/University or equivalent.
The candidates belonging to the reserved category and those who are differently disabled get a 5% relaxation, i.e. minimum eligibility is 50% in Master’s degree.

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IGNOU Ph.D. Nursing Selection 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.

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IGNOU Ph.D. Nursing Course Details

The university also provides the candidates with an opportunity to research in their respective fields of study by offering M.Phil. and Ph.D. courses under different specializations. For the July academic session, the university is offering Ph.D. in 12 subjects and an M.Phil course in 2 subjects. Eligible candidates are required to appear for the entrance test conducted by the university for admission to M.Phil/Ph.D. course. In the case of Ph.D, candidate 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. The entrance examination for admission to M.Phil/ Ph.D program will be conducted in 13 cities across the country. The table given below represents the stream wise eligibility and seats available:

Course	Eligibility Criteria	Seats
Ph.D. in Geology	Post-graduation in Geology or Geological Science or Applied Geology or Geo-Exploration or Mineral Exploration or Engineering Geology or Marine Geology or Earth Science and Resource Management or Petroleum Geosciences or Petroleum Exploration or Geochemistry or Geophysics or Hydrogeology or Geomatics or Geo-informatics or Remote Sensing and GIS from any recognized university	20
Ph.D. in French	MA in French	02
Ph.D. in Journalism and Mass Communication	Master Degree or M.Phil. Degree in Journalism and Mass Communication.	15
Ph.D. in Statistics	Post-Graduation in Statistics/ Applied Statistics with minimum 55% from any Recognized university. Or	08
Ph.D. in Geography	M.A./ M.Sc. in Geography, Earth Systems Science and Relevant Discipline of Geospatial Technology.	16
Ph.D. in Gender and Development Studies	Master’s degree in Gender Studies or Gender and Development Studies with 55% marks. OR Master’s degree in other streams with one or two courses in the area of Gender Studies or Gender and Development Studies or with demonstrable evidence of teaching or research and publications in the area of Gender Studies or Gender and Development Studies.	06
Ph.D. in Women’s studies	Master’s degree in Women’s Studies or Gender Studies with minimum 55% marks. OR Master’s degree in other streams with one or two courses in the area of Women’s/ Gender Studies and with demonstrable evidence of teaching and / or research and publications in the area of Women’s /Gender Studies	07
Ph.D. in Biochemistry	Master’s Degree or any other equal qualification from a recognized university.	09
Ph.D. in Fine Arts	M. Phil in relevant field with minimum 55% marks from any recognized university or Institution. OR Master’s Degree in Fine Arts/ Visual Arts/ Drg. and Ptg. / Design with at least 55% marks (50% marks for SC/ ST).	04
Ph.D. in Theatre arts	M. Phil in relevant field with at least 55% marks. OR M. P. A. in Theatre Arts with minimum 55% marks	01
Ph.D. in Physics	M.Phil. in Physics with course work and UGC-NET (including JRF) / UGC/ CSIR-NET (including JRF) / SLET/ GATE or should be a teacher fellowship holder.	02
Ph.D. in Chemistry	Master’s Degree or M Phil Degree in Chemistry.	05
M.Phil. in Geography	M.A./M.Sc. in Geography, Earth Systems Science and Relevant Discipline of Geospatial Technology	10
M.Phil. in Chemistry	Master’s Degree and /or M Phil Degree in Chemistry	06

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IGNOU Ph.D. Nursing Application Process

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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Indira Gandhi National Open University - [IGNOU]: 254 answered questions

Does IGNOU have any importance? Is IGNOU good?

Shikha Sehrawat

12 Oct 22

It is advised that you do not consider whether the IGNOU certificate is valuable in terms of getting a job. However, the acquired knowledge and skills will be precious to you. Time management, submitting assignments on time, and sitting for exams at the end are all essential requirements.

The institute's name serves only as an icebreaker at first; once hired, there is no turning back. Put that knowledge to use at work.

Most importantly, it is a GOVERNMENT OF INDIA recognized certificate that is accepted almost everywhere in the world.

So, if you want to work while studying or can't afford a regular course, IGNOU is far superior to good.

Is the IGNOU a good option for distance learning?

Aditi Bhardwaj

21 Oct 22

Below mentioned are some of the positive aspects of IGNOU:

When compared to other private universities such as Symbiosis Distance Learning, you pay nearly one-tenth the price to complete your degree or PG (except for an MBA, which is half the price).

It's the government. University is recognized worldwide until the criteria state that only full-time courses are permitted.

You get standard books that will not only impart good knowledge but will also help you clear competitive exams in simple and easy language, and they are available in both Hindi and English.

Transfers are available in almost all states if you need to relocate during your academic career.

There are several other benefits to joining this university and simply completing your tasks on time, such as assignments that are given only once a year and you have almost 6 months to complete them, and the answers are easy to find in your course books.

It provides an excellent platform for your success in life. If you want to study at IGNOU, you should definitely do so.

Why is IGNOUs paper checking so poor? Are they just playing with the students' futures?

Sugandha Shukla

13 Oct 22

Yes. The IGNOU marking system is very poor, and you must have a lot of patience if you are pursuing any degree from IGNOU. If you fail to submit your assignment grades, your results will be delayed for several months.

IGNOU is certainly playing with students' careers because they are so unconcerned about their grades and future. They are unconcerned about how and what is written on the answer sheets. They only postpone things and do not address the issue.

What is the best distance learning MBA Program: Symbiosis Pune, IMT Ghaziabad, NMIMS, or IGNOU?

Anamika Ghose

20 May 22

IGNOU is best for distance learning MBA. IGNOU MBA course structure is pretty good. You will get to learn the basics first then the main concepts. The study materials are good and make the learning process smooth. IGNOU also has a better reputation.

Symbiosis Pune is also a good option for MBA. You can choose one of these two options based on fee structure and eligibility.

Is an MBA from IGNOU a valued one or not?

Pooja Agrawal

13 Oct 22

Even an IIM degree may be worthless if you do not learn anything while pursuing it.

Because you have not specified the nature of your use for an MBA degree, it is assumed that you are a working professional interested in gaining theoretical knowledge of management through an MBA from IGNOU.

When we compare IGNOU to other distance learning universities such as SMU and Symbiosis, we can see that IGNOU stands out due to the well-structured course material and the importance of assignments. The faculty who are mentoring SOMS IGNOU (School of Management Studies) is top-tier professors from IIMs and IIFT, as well as senior government officials.

However, expecting an MBA to be equivalent to a regular MBA degree to get a job is unrealistic. Most MBA programs in India are extremely rigorous and intensive. This is because a future manager is expected to perform under pressure, and a management student is subjected to that pressure from day one of his MBA program. As a result of regular case study discussions and extensive knowledge sharing in peer groups, a regular MBA is considered to be far more valuable than a distance MBA. However, a regular MBA requires a significant time and financial investment.

So, if you are already in a well-established job and want to advance to a management position or simply learn more about the theoretical aspects of management, an MBA from IGNOU will undoubtedly help you serve the purpose with minimal investment of both time and money.

What is the value of an IGNOU degree?

Anupama Kumari

14 Oct 22

The worth of an IGNOU degree can be determined in several ways:

Under its legitimacy as a degree. (Accredited by UGC and AICTE)
Under its eligibility for government jobs (Almost all govt jobs)
The caliber of its course curriculum (Yes, It has one of the updated courses with the latest trends)
Because of its reputation in the private sector. A large number of bright students who are unable to attend regular courses for various reasons attend them.
Because of its teaching methodology. (They provide distance education, but they engage you for a full year with assignments, projects, exams, and weekend classes.)

However, if you compare the quality of knowledge inducted in distance course vs regular course, you will find that regular course provides better exposure. Any job is dependent on the candidate's skills, and if you are talented enough to learn the necessary skills, finding work will be easy. One must not blame a degree if you are a mediocre learner.

What is your review of Indira Gandhi National Open University IGNOU?

Prateeksha Garg

13 Oct 22

In IGNOU, none of the faculty members at your regional center or study center will assist you in answering your questions. You must assume everything on your own and act accordingly. If you have any questions about your assignment submission or lab courses, your study center will simply tell you to contact the regional center. And in the regional center, no one will answer the phone, and no one will respond to your emails. If you accidentally sent your document or something to the wrong center, they will notify you after the form submission deadline and tell you that there is nothing you can do and that you must submit the form again in the upcoming semester. Rude teachers will respond to your inquiries. You may feel as if you are studying without paying fees, and the teachers are unconcerned about your problems. They are simply teachers by designation; they have no idea what to do or how to assist students with assignments/labs, etc.

Students are pursuing distance education because they are unable to attend college daily due to their jobs. However, they expect them to travel to a regional center that is not in the same city every month to have our basic questions answered. In terms of projects, they may say in viva that the report should look like this. When you submit the report as instructed the next time, another superintendent will be present to reject it and instruct you to format it as before.

How does IGNOU issue degree mark sheets?

Madhav Aneja

14 Oct 22

IGNOU does not provide semester or year-end grade reports. It will provide you with a consolidated mark sheet at the end of your program. However, if you want a mark sheet halfway through, you must apply it separately. You will be charged a nominal fee and will receive IGNOU marksheet for all of the papers you have already examined, as well as the results.

The university gives you the option of coming to the convocation ceremony to get your degree certificate or sending an Rs. 200 demand draft as they post the degree.

How good is IGNOU?

Harshita Poona

13 Oct 22

To be honest, IGNOU is an undesirable university in India. Don't believe those who claim that "it's the best open university" and other such nonsense. They don't give a damn about you, your future, or your time. When you go to the regional center, they tell you to go to the IGNOU headquarters. And the office of concern in the headquarter of Ignou will tell you to go to the post office, and the post office will tell you to bring the dispatch number from the headquarters of IGNOU, and they will tell you that the regional center will provide the dispatch number of the book but it would not get into your hands even at the end.

IGNOU is the worst open university; they value the number of students over the quality of education. They do nothing to help students, and IGNOU is just a big scam run by undeserving people and goons. It is strongly advised to avoid IGNOU. AMU and Jamia are far superior for open studies.

What is the minimum passing marks for BA in IGNOU?

Shivani Bhat

21 Nov 22

The passing marks at IGNOU (Indira Gandhi National Open University) are

Theory - 30 out of 100 / 18 out of 50
Assignments - More than 50%

If you fail to score 50% in assignments, you will have to resubmit them. If you score above 30 out of 100 or 18 out of 500 in theory, then you will pass without having submitted assignments.

Percentage Calculation - Assignments- 30% weightage and Term End Examination- 70% weightage for FST (Foundation Course in Science & Technology) and FHS (Foundation Course in Humanities and Social Sciences).