PHD Prospectus

PROSPECTUS&

APPLICATION FORM

Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D)Programmes

Indira Gandhi National Open UniversityMaidan Garhi, New Delhi – 110 068

An electronic version of the Prospectus and ApplicationForm is also available on the IGNOU website:

http://www.ignou.ac.in

Applications for admission to the Ph.D. Programme should besubmitted on the prescribed form at any time of the year to:

The DirectorResearch Unit,Room – No. 3, Block 6Indira Gandhi National Open University,Maidan Garhi, New Delhi-110068Contact No: 011-29534326, 011-29571523E-mail Id: [email protected], [email protected]

Applications received upto 30th June – An Entrance Exam will be conducted during Augustof the year and will be considered for admission to the January session of the year.Applications received upto 31st December – An Entrance Exam will be conducted duringFebruary of the year and will be considered for admission to the July session of the year.

PRICE : Rs.750.00 by cash at the CounterRs.800.00 by Registered Post

RECOGNITION: IGNOU is a CENTRAL UNIVERSITY established by an Act of Parliament in 1985 (Act No. 50 of 1985). IGNOUDegrees/Diplomas/Certificates are recognised by all the members of the Association of Indian Universities (AIU) and are at par withDegrees/Diplomas/Certificates of all Indian Universities/Deemed Universities/Institutions vide UGC Circulars No. F.1-52/2000(CPP-II) dated 5th May, 2004,; D.O. No.F.1-25/03(CPP)-II) dated 28th July, 1993; F.1-8/92 (CPP) dated February 1992 & AIU Circular No. EV/B (449)/94/176915-177115 dated January, 1994.

Compiled /Prepared by : Dr. V. Venugopal ReddyDirector, Research Unit

Language Editing by : Dr. C.K. GhoshDirector, Student Service Centre

Composed by : Mr. Sunil Kumar Sareen: Mr. Manoj Kumar (Consultant)

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CONTENTS

Message From The Vice Chancellor

Page No.

1. The University 7

2. Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D) Programmes 12

3. Specific Eligibility Criteria for Ph.D Registration: Discipline-wise 23

4. Important Tips for Ph.D Candidates 29

5. Research Guides / Supervisors for Ph.D Programmes 32

6. Schools/ Institutes / Centres/ Divisions / Units of the University 60

7. Regional Centres of the University 62

8. International Division & Partner Institutions for International Students 71

9. Guidelines for Preparing Research Proposals 83

10. Recognition of IGNOU Degrees 87

11. Programme Coordinators for Ph.D Programmes 93

12. Academic Programmes Offered by the University 95

13. Guidelines for Filling up the Application Form for Ph.D Programmes 108

Message From The Vice Chancellor

Dear Learners

I have great pleasure in presenting you the Prospectus 2009-10 ofIndira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) for the variouscertificate, diploma, degree, post-graduate and doctoral researchprogrammes. This National University established by an Act ofParliament in 1985 has provided opportunities for over 2 millions ofpeople to acquire a university certification, gainful employment,workplace education and career progression. The university is asuccess story in democratization of education. IGNOU recognizes theimportance of sustainable and affordable high quality programmesand courses across disciplines, and at a variety of levels to meet thelife-long education, training and capacity building and public service needs of anyone, anytime,anywhere. The university values the appropriate use of the Information and CommunicationTechnologies and the satellite media to enhance the quality of teaching-learning process. The self-learning and self-instructional materials developed by IGNOU have earned world-wide recognition.

IGNOU is committed to quality education, teaching and capacity building of yours through Open andDistance Learning (ODL) pedagogy driven by Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs).The self-learning study materials have been offered to you in such an excellence that you canprepare yourselves easily and feel as if your teachers are seated beside you.

These efforts are supported by personal contacts with experts in the subjects at your Study Centresso that your academic problems are easily solved. Quite often the University organises interactivevideo conferencing with learners. Care for learners’ education is best taken at IGNOU though it is inthe ODL mode.

IGNOU functions through a large network of Regional Centres and Study Centres within the country.For learners abroad, IGNOU works through its presence in 33 nations and 47 collaborations withworld-class foreign universities in Asia, Europe, Africa, Australia and also a few in the USA. Similarcollaborations are being organised more and more to give IGNOU internationally vibrant excellence.Today, among all Indian universities, IGNOU has the largest number of foreign students, most ofthem are nationals of other countries.

The Ph.D prospectus in particular and common prospectus in general will give you the comprehensiveinformation about the opportunities IGNOU has opened for the student communities. We have so far310 academic programmes. More are in the offing. All these programmes are for capacity buildingof people of all classes and echelons, aiming at bettering their livelihood.

Enjoy your studies at IGNOU. I wish you all success.

(V. N. Rajasekharan Pillai)Vice Chancellor29th May, 2009

7 Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D) ProgrammeProspectus and Application Form

1. THE UNIVERSITY1.1 Introduction

The Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU), was established by an Act of Parliamentin 1985, with the following mandate:

to provide access to higher education to all segments of the society;

to offer high quality, innovative and need-based programmes at different levels, to all thosewho require them;

to reach out to the disadvantaged by offering programmes in all parts of the country ataffordable costs; and

to promote, coordinate and regulate the standards of education offered through open anddistance learning in the country.

The University began by offering two academic programmes in 1987, i.e., Diploma in Managementand Diploma in Distance Education with a strength of 4528 students. Today, it serves theeducational aspirations of more than 2.0 million students in India and abroad through the twenty-one Schools of Study/Institutes/Centres and with a network of 62 Regional Centres, more than2300 Study Centres within India and around 53 Partner Institutions in 33 countries outside India.The University offers a wide variety of courses programmes in various fields/disciplines in theform of Certificate, Diploma, Degree and Doctoral programmes comprising more than 1300courses with the support of the faculty members and academic staff at the Headquarters andRegional Centres. The University utilizes services of a large number of Academic Counsellors(Faculty) from conventional institutions of higher learning and professionals from variousorganizations.

To achieve the objectives of widening access to all sections of society and to provide continualprofessional development and training in all sectors of the economy, the University, uses multiplemedia and latest technology in imparting education. IGNOU has reformulated its vision keepingits objectives in focus. Today, the Vision reads. “Indira Gandhi National Open University, theNational Resource Centre for Open and Distance Learning with international recognition andpresence, shall provide seamless access to sustainable and learner-centric quality education, skillupgradation and training to all by using innovative technologies and methodologies and ensuringconvergence of existing systems for massive human resource required for promoting integratednational development and global understanding”.

The University has, in a relatively short time, contributed significantly to higher education, communityeducation and continual professional development. As a world leader in distance education, itwas conferred the Centre of Excellence Award in Distance Education in 1993 and the Award ofExcellence for Distance Education Materials in 1999 by the Commonwealth of Learning (COL),Canada. The University is committed to quality in teaching, research, training and extensionactivities, and acts as a national resource centre for expertise and infrastructure in the ODLsystem. The University has also established a Staff Training and Research Institute in DistanceEducation (STRIDE), Centre for Extension Education, National Centre for Differently Abledand National Centre for Innovation in Distance Education, to focus on specific learner groups


and enrich the distance learning system. The Distance Education Council of the University whichis also an Apex Body for Open and Distance Learning System helps in regulating and maintainingthe ODL system in the country. With the launch of Edusat (a satellite dedicated only to education)on 20th September, 2004, and the establishment of the Inter-University Consortium, the Universityhas ushered in a new era of technology-enabled education in the country. Besides print and faceto face contact, it also uses electronic media for imparting education in a big way. Today, it haslarge number of Teleconferencing Centres at all Regional Centres, and a few Study Centresacross all Regional Centres enabling the University to transact interactive digital content. Emphasisis now being laid on developing interactive multimedia and online learning, and adding value tothe traditional distance education delivery mode with modern technology-enabled education withinthe framework of blended learning.

1.2 Objectives

The Indira Gandhi National Open University was established by an Act of Parliament in 1985 toachieve the following objectives:

democratizing higher education by taking it to the doorsteps of the learners.

providing access to high quality education to all those who seek it irrespective of age,region, religion, and gender.

offering need-based academic programmes by giving professional and vocational orientationto the courses.

promoting and developing distance education in India.

setting and maintaining standards in distance education in the country as an apex body.

1.3 Prominent Features

IGNOU has certain unique features such as:

national and international jurisdiction

flexible admission rules

individualized study: flexibility in terms of place, pace and duration of study

use of latest information and communication technologies

national and international student support services network

1.4 Academic Programmes

The University has established number of Schools of Studies which are mainly responsible fordeveloping academic programmes and related courseware adopting multiple media approach.Every School is headed by a Director supported by the faculty, media personnel and othersupport personnel in planning, supervising and developing of courses. The Schools of Studiescurrently in operation are as follows:


School of Computer & Information Sciences (SOCIS)

School of Continuing Education (SOCE)

School of Education (SOE)

School of Engineering & Technology (SOET)

School of Health Sciences (SOHS)

School of Humanities (SOH)

School of Management Studies (SOMS)

School of Sciences (SOS)

School of Social Sciences (SOSS)

School of Agriculture (SOA)

School of Law (SOL)

School of Journalism & New Media Studies (SOJNMS)

School of Gender and Development Studies (SOGDS)

School of Tourism and Hospitality Services & Sectoral Management (SOTHSSM)

School of Inter-disciplinary and Trans-disciplinary Studies (SOITS)

School of Social Work (SOSW)

School of Vocational Education & Training (SOVET)

School of Extension & Development Studies (SOEDS)

School of Foreign Languages (SOFL)

School of Translation Studies & Training (SOTST)

School of Performing & Visual Arts (SOPVA)

Institutes and Centres at the University, which have core academic staff are also involved indeveloping courses and academic programmes. They are:

Staff Training and Research in Distance Education (STRIDE).

Centre for Extension Education (CEE)

National Centre for Innovation in Distance Education (NCIDE).

National Centre for Disability Studies

Other Units/Centres of the University.


The University offers a wide range of academic programmes both short-term and long-term,credit and non-credit programmes leading to Certificate, Diploma, Undergraduate Degree,Postgraduate Degree and Doctoral Degrees which are conventional as well as innovative. Mostof these programmes have been developed after an initial survey of the demand for suchprogrammes. They are launched with a view to fulfill the learner’s needs for:

improvement of skills,

acquisition of professional qualifications,

continuing education and professional development at work place,

self-enrichment,

diversification and update of knowledge, and

empowerment.

The focus of the programmes are to meet various academic and employment needs of the people,especially those of the disadvantaged sections of society. A number of programmes have beendesigned to meet the requirements of continuing education and training of employed people forprofessional growth. The University has introduced a number of modular programmes in orderto provide a greater and more flexible learning environment.

1.5 Programme/Course Development

Learning material is specially prepared by teams of experts drawn from different Universities andspecialized institutions in the area spread through out the country as well as in-house faculty. Thismaterial is scrutinized by the content experts, supervised by the instruction/unit designers andedited by the language experts at IGNOU before they are finally sent for printing. Similarly,audio and video cassettes are produced in consultation with the course writers, in-house facultyand producers. The material is previewed and reviewed by the faculty as well as outside expertsand edited/modified, wherever necessary, before they are finally dispatched to the Study Centresand telecast through Gyan Darshan, which is available through the Internet and on Direct toHome (DTH). The entire course ware (self learning material) of all courses has been placed onthe e-gyankosh of the university (http://www.egyankosh.ac.in/) for students faculty, professionalsand others interested.

The University follows the ‘Credit System’ for most of its programmes. Each credit is equivalentto 30 hours of student study comprising all learning activities (i.e., reading and comprehendingthe print material, listening to audio, watching video, attending counselling sessions, teleconference,on-line contact, and writing assignment responses). Thus, a 4 credit course involves 120 hours ofstudy and an 8 credit course involves 240 study hours. This helps the learner to know the academiceffort he/she has to put in, to successfully complete a course. Completion of an academicprogramme (Degree or Diploma) requires successful completion of the assignments, workshops,seminars, practical, projects and the termed examination of each course in a programme.


Process of Course Development at the University

1.6 Instructional System and Programme Delivery

The methodology of instruction in this University is different from that of the conventionaluniversities. The Open University system is more learner-oriented and the learner is an activeparticipant in the pedagogical (teaching and learning) process. Most of the instruction are impartedthrough distance education methodology rather than face-to-face communication using multiplemedia for instruction viz; self instructional print material, audio-visual material aids, counselingsessions, practicals, seminars, workshops, field work, project work, etc. Further, the universityutilizes electronic media in a big way for imparting education and training through its ElectronicMedia and Production Centre which is established specially for this purpose. Teleconferencingwith its vast network of downlink facilities (one-way video and two-way audio), interactivesatellite based education (Edusat), (two-way audio and video), Gyan Darshan (Television)Educational Channels with DTH facility; Gyan Vani FM Radio Channels and Interactive Radio-Counseling through FM channels.

In order to provide individualized support to its learners, the University has established largenumber of Study Centres throughout the country. These Study Centres are co-ordinated by theRegional Centres and Recognized Regional Centres (in case of Defence Personnel). The list ofRegional Centres is given in the prospectus for information. At the Study Centres, the learnersinteract with the Academic Counselors and other learners, refer to books in the library, watch/listen to video/audio programmes and interact with the Coordinator and Academic Counselorson administrative and academic matters. Support services are also provided through the WorkCentres, Programme study Centres, Skill Development Centres and Special Study Centresestablished in the educational institutions, professional organizations and other places of relevancedepending upon the nature and requirement of the programme. Wherever training is required,special centers for specific purposes have also been established (depending upon the nature andrequirement of the programme) in collaboration with the industry and or with specialized trainingprofessional organizations/centres.

COURSE FORMULATION

Need assessment

Defining target groups

Course identification

COURSE DESIGN

Outlining structure

Identifying media and their component

Finalising unit-wise course outline

Identifying themes for audio-video programmes

Course delivery strategies

Deciding candidate’s evaluation system

Course writing

Content editing

Format editing

Language editing

Developing of graphics

Finalising manuscript

Pre-testing of materials

Printing and/or it formatting and website designing

Periodic revision

MATERIAL DEVELOPMENT

Preparing academic note

Developing academic script

Developing Production script

Programme production

Post – production activities

Preview

Final approval

AUDIO-VIDEO PRODUCTION


2. DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY (Ph.D) PROGRAMMES

2.1 Introduction

The Doctoral Studies Programme aims at training professionals and teachers in the skills andcompetencies related to the systematic investigation of various issues and problems in the area oftheir study. At this level, the study is expected to provide new and original insights into theproblem or the area under investigation. The University offers Ph.D programmes in 38 disciplinesfor July 2009 session.

2.2 Ph.D Programmes on Offer for July 2009

Sl.No

Name of the Programme Sl. No

Name of the Programme

1. Ph.D in Education 20 Ph.D in Mechanical Engineering 2 Ph.D in History 21 Ph.D in Social Work 3 Ph.D in Tourism Studies 22 Ph.D in Women’s Studies 4 Ph.D in Political Science 23 Ph.D in Rural Development 5 Ph.D in Economics 24 Ph.D in Child Development 6 Ph.D in Sociology 25 Ph.D in Gender & Development

Studies 7 Ph.D in Public Administration 26 Ph.D in Nutritional Sciences 8 Ph.D in Lib. & Information Science 27 Ph.D in Distance Education 9 Ph.D in Nursing 28 Ph.D in Agriculture Extension

10 Ph.D in Mathematics 29 Ph.D in Informatics 11 Ph.D in Physics 30 Ph.D in Information Technology 12 Ph.D in Chemistry 31 Ph.D in Knowledge Management 13 Ph.D in Life Sciences 32 Ph.D in Law 14 Ph.D in Hindi 33 Ph.D in Vocational Education 15 Ph.D in English 34 Ph.D in Journalism & Mass

Communication 16 Ph.D in Commerce 35 Ph.D in Physics and Astrophysics 17 Ph.D in Management 36 Ph.D in Sri Aurobindo Studies 18 Ph.D in Computer Sciences 37 Ph.D in Extension Education 19 Ph.D in Civil Engineering 38 Ph.D in Community Outreach

Note: Please see Section 2.7 for fee details to be paid by the research candidate forPh.D registration/re-registration.


2.3 General Eligibility Criteria

a) A candidate will be eligible for admission and registration for the Ph.D programme providedhe/she qualified:

i) for the award of the Master’s Degree of any recognized University/Higher LearningInstitution in the relevant discipline or any other qualification recognized as equivalentthereto in such fields of study as notified for the purpose from time to time by theUniversity; and

ii) in an entrance examination conducted by the University at the national level on thepattern of UGC/CSIR.

OR

b) Talented graduates in a discipline, through laid down procedures will be eligible for admissioninto a full-time Integrated Doctoral Programmes offered in collaboration with institutions ofrepute.

However, candidates holding an M.Phil. Degree or those candidates who have clearedJEST of DAE, or UGC-NET, or GATE of IIT, or those having 5 (five) years of relevantteaching/practical/industry/professional experience will be exempted from appearing at theEntrance Examination.

Provided further that candidates who are employees of the University shall have completedat least two years of service in the University on the date they submit the application foradmission.

The candidates to be registered for Ph.D programme shall be placed in two categories, andaccordingly shall apply for registration of Ph.D.

Category A: Candidates having M.Phil. or 5 years’ relevant teaching/practical/industry/professional experience, who can directly undertake dissertation work for Ph.D

Category B: Candidates who have to undergo basic Course Work before or alongsideundertaking dissertation work.

Candidates under ‘Category A’ above shall make a presentation of their research proposal to theDoctoral Committee of the School/Institute/Centre concerned. The procedure to be followedfor the selection of these candidates is given in subsequent paras. The candidates who fall underthe category specified above under a, b, of 2.4.1 will undergo the Course Work before/alongsideundertaking dissertation work. The faculty concerned, with the help of the Doctoral Committeeshall decide the curriculum of the Course Work to be assigned to candidates.

The Course Work could be assigned to Category A candidates also. It will be based on thediscipline he/she studied and of the Doctoral Committee recommendations. The process ofassigning Course Work and related details are placed in subsequent paras.


2.4 Duration of the Programme

(i) As per the Ordinances and Regulations of the University, the minimum and the maximumtime for completing the Ph.D programme shall be 3 years to 5 years from the date ofregistration of the programme. However, the duration of the Ph.D programme for candidateswith M.Phil or 5 years teaching/practical/industry/professional experience (with/without coursework) is of 2 years minimum and 5 years maximum. The details are given below:

(a) Ph.D programmes with the Course Work are of 3 years minimum and 5 years ofmaximum. (Category B)

(b) Candidates with M.Phil or 5 years teaching/practical/industry/professional experience(Category A) without Course Work will directly undertake dissertation work for Ph.Dand the duration of the programme will be 2 years to 5 years.

(c) Candidates with M.Phil or 5 years teaching/practical/industry/professional experience(Category A) who will be prescribed Course Work by the Doctoral Committee arerequired to pay additional fee for Course Work. The programme duration of thiscategory is also of 2 years minimum and 5 years maximum.

2.5 Entrance Examination

The University conducts an Entrance Examination for all eligible candidates. However, the School/Centre/Institute/Unit concerned will look into applications received for the Ph.D and the School/Centre/Institute/Unit will decide about conducting or not conducting or giving effect to any othercriteria (duly approved by the Vice Chancellor) for selecting Ph.D candidates out of the applicationsthey receive.

Proposed dates for Entrance Examination and Admission Cycle

i) Applications received upto 30th June – Entrance Exam will be conducted during August ofthe year and will be considered for admission to the January session of the year.

ii) Applications received upto 31st December – Entrance Exam will be conducted duringFebruary of the year and will be considered for admission to the July session of the year.

The Research Unit with the support of the School concerned, will conduct the EntranceExamination.

The Research Unit will declare the results and inform candidates with an Offer Letter asking thecandidate to submit the application within in 3 months along with the Ph.D Proposal/Synopsis tothe Research Unit of the University.

2.6 Ph.D Registration Procedures

i) Submission of filled-in Ph.D Application Form

Qualified/eligible candidates will submit filled-in performa for admission to the Ph.Dprogramme along with the Offer Letter, other related documents and Research Proposal(about one thousand words) on a selected theme for thesis work to: The Director,Research Unit, Indira Gandhi National Open University, Room No 3, Block No 6,Maidan Garhi, New Delhi – 110068.


ii) Scrutiny and Process of Ph.D Application Forms: After initial scrutiny, the ResearchUnit will forward filled-in Ph.D forms along with research proposals to the School/Institute/Centre concerned of the University. The research proposal in the prescribed proformashould clearly state the problem, objectives, hypothesis, methodology which may includesampling design, sources of data, data analysis, etc. and expected outcome of the study.

iii) Research Supervisors: Lists of approved supervisors made available by the Schools/Centres/ Institutes concerned are placed in the Prospectus for use by the candidates. Thelist placed in the Prospectus are for information (of the candidates) subject to Ph.D vacanciesavailable under a specific supervisor and subject to expertise availability in a particulardiscipline (for example, proposals which do not match the research areas of the faculty/supervisors may not be accepted).

In addition, the candidate can also suggest a person to supervise his/her research work,provided the person is qualified as per the norms laid down by the School Board concernedapproved by the Research Council of the University. In case any candidate proposes anexternal supervisor he/she is required to enclose an Acceptance Letter and a brief CV of anexternal supervisor stating his/her willingness to supervise the candidate.

iv) Acceptance Letter and CV from External Supervisors

a) Attach a duly signed Acceptance Letter from the External Research Supervisor statingthat he/she would guide/supervise the candidate as an external guide/supervisor forPh.D Programme.

b) Enclose a brief CV of the External Supervisor giving details viz., name of the supervisor,date of birth, academic qualifications, name of the university/institution with which he/she is/was working, present position and occupation, years of teaching/professional/industry experience, academic/research credentials in terms of books, researchpublications etc, address of the supervisor, telephone number, fax, email, etc. (forcontact).

v) In case a candidate finds the list of internal and external supervisors inadequate or no namesof supervisors (internal & external) placed in the prospectus, yet the candidate could submithis/her filled-in Ph.D application form to the University. The Director of the School/Centre/Institute will do the needful with the support of his/her faculty in arranging researchsupervisor(s) (internal/external). In case, the School/Institute/Centre is not being able toarrange for research supervisor, the application will be returned to the candidate stating thereasons.

vi) Processing of Research Proposals for Ph.D Registration

a) If the School/Centre/Institute concerned will ask the candidate to present her/his researchproposal before the Doctoral Committee of the School/Centre/Institute concerned.

b) Based on the Doctoral Committee recommendation, The Doctoral Committee mayrecommend the candidate for direct admission on the basis of her/his research proposal.However, proposals not pertaining to the research interest/area of the faculty/ externalsupervisor will be returned.


c) Doctoral Committee could suggest the candidate necessary modifications/changes, (ifrequired) in her/his proposal and, on carrying out the same to the satisfaction of theSchool/Centre/Institute concerned, recommend her/his candidature for registration. Insuch situation the Director of the School/Centre/Institute concerned will prepare theReport of the Doctoral Committee and communicate it to the candidate and the ResearchSupervisor(s) concerned with appropriate advice asking the candidate to resubmit theProposal. Based on the Report, proposed research supervisor(s) or faculty of thediscipline will help the candidate if necessary, to resubmit the research proposal to theSchool/Centre/Institute concerned.

d) All first time proposals/modified proposals rejected by the Doctoral Committee willbe intimated to the candidate stating the reason(s) by the School/Institute/Centreconcerned.

e) The Director of the School/Centre/Institute concerned will forward minutes of theDoctoral Committee through the School Board and relevant documents for considerationand approval of the Research Council.

Candidates recommended by the Research Council/Research Council’s Standing Committeewill be registered for the Ph.D. Programme (provisionally) by the Research Unit of theUniversity either for January or July, cycle depending upon the completion of all formalitiesfor registration. All eligible Ph.D candidates shall be notified by the Research Unit based onthe recommendations of the Doctoral Committee, approved by the School Board andResearch Council. The Director, Research Unit will intimate the candidate and issue notificationabout his/her selection asking the candidate to fill-in and submit the performa of Ph.Dregistration along with prescribed Programme Fee and other documents if any to: TheDirector, Research Unit, Indira Gandhi National Open University, Maidan Garhi,New Delhi- 110068.

(vii) Course Work for Ph.D Programmes

The Course Work shall be prescribed by the respective School Board or the Area Committee(discipline) concerned based on the recommendations of the Doctoral Committee. Providedthat where such Course Work is deemed unnecessary, a prescription to that effect ofexemption shall be made by the School Board or the Area Committee concerned to beapproved by the Research Council.

A candidate may be exempted (partially or fully) from the requirement of the Course Workby the concerned School Board or the Area Committee and endorsed by the ResearchCouncil.

The Course Work in all cases may be completed within one year from the date of registration.

(viii) Timelines for Ph.D Registration

A candidate who has been offered registration (under category A or B) shall deposit theprescribed Programme Fee within a period of three months. If the candidate fails to submitthe fee, the offer of registration shall be treated as cancelled. However, under specialcircumstances, an extension up to six months may be given by the Vice-Chancellor. Awritten request with mention about the compelling reason(s) to this effect will have to bemade to the Director, Research Unit for formal approval of the Vice-Chancellor.


2.7 Ph.D Programme Fee

2.7.1 For Indian Candidates

i) Selected candidate without M.Phil/5 years teaching/practical/industry/professional experience(under category B) is required to pay Programme Fee Rs 7,000/- per year for three years(i.e., 1st year Rs 7,000/; (1st registration); second year Rs 7,000/ and third year Rs 7,000/under re-registration respectively.

ii) Selected candidate who is exempted from the Course Work (under the Category ‘A’) withM.Phil or 5 year teaching/practical/industry/professional experience is required to payProgramme Fee Rs 7,000/- annually for 2 years i.e 1st year Rs. 7,000/- for first registrationand Rs. 7,000/- for 2nd re-registration.

iii) Selected Candidate who is prescribed Course Work (under the Category A) with M.Philor 5 year teaching/practical/industry/professional experience by the Doctoral Committee isrequired to pay Programme Fee Rs 7000/- additionally for Course Work besidesProgrammed Fee of Rs 7000/- in the first year and Rs 7000/- in the 2nd year for re-registration.

The remittances are to be made through a Demand Draft only in favour of Indira Gandhi NationalOpen University, payable at New Delhi.

The details of Programme Fee and duration of the Programme category wise (A or B) is givenbelow:

Duration and Programme Fee

Sl.No. Research Candidate

1st Year 2nd Year 3rd Year Duration

Min Max.

Total Fee

Category B Ph.D Candidates without M.Phil/5 years teaching/ practical/industry/ professional Experience

Rs. 7000/- (as Programme Fee and Course Work fee)

Rs. 7000/- (as re-registration fee)


3 years 5 years Rs. 21000/- (Rs.7000/- per year for three years to be paid in three equal installments)

Category A (i)

Ph.D Candidates with M.Phil/5 years teaching/ practical/industry/ professional Experience

Rs. 7000/- (as registration fee) (No Course Work fee)


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2 years 5 years Rs. 14000/- (Rs 7000/- per year for two years to be paid in two equal installments)

Category A (ii)

Ph.D Candidates with M.Phil/5 years teaching/ practical/industry/ professional Experience (and If Course work is prescribed by the Doctoral Committee)

Rs. 14000/- (Rs. 7000/- for registration fee + Rs. 7000/- for Course Work fee).


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2 years 5 years Rs. 21000/- (Rs. 14000/- to be paid in Ist year and Rs. 7000/- in the IInd year).


2.7.2 For International Candidates

a) Applicants from SAARC Countriesi) The cost of application form is INR 1,000/- to be paid at the time of submission of

application.

ii) The registration fee is INR 5,000/- to be paid after application is processed andadmission is confirmed along with the annual fee of INR 10,000/- for the first year.

iii) An annual fee of INR 10,000/- to be paid subsequently in the 2nd and 3rd yearsrespectively as re-registration for 2nd and 3rd year.

b) Applicants from Other Countriesi) The cost of application form is USD 100/- to be paid at the time of application.

ii) The registration fee is USD 500/- to be paid after application is processed and admissionis confirmed along with the annual fee for the first year.

iii) An annual fee of USD 1,000/- to be paid subsequently in the 2nd and 3rd year respectivelyas re-registration for 2nd and 3rd years respectively.

Selected candidates with M.Phil or 5 years teaching/practical/industry/professional experiencewho will prescribed Course Work by the Doctoral Committee are required/ to pay additionallyINR 10,000 (SAARC)/USD 1000 (other countries other than SAARC) towards Course Workfee. All such selected candidates under this category will be intimated separately and accordinglyCourse Work fee will be charged as per University norms.

The remittances are to be made through a Demand Draft only in favour of Indira Gandhi NationalOpen University, payable at New Delhi India.

Candidate Status

The Ph.D programme of IGNOU can be pursued full-time as well as on part-time basis. Allthose candidates who are offered a fellowship by the University or any other agency shall registerwith the University to pursue a Ph.D programme of the University on a full-time basis and comprisethe category of ‘full-time candidates’.

In exceptional cases, the Research Council, on the recommendation of the School Board/AreaCommittee concerned may allow candidates without a fellowship to register as full-time candidates.All full-time candidates shall work towards their Ph.D programme full-time at the Universityheadquarters or at its Regional Centres or at any other institution recognized by the University forthe purpose.

Persons employed in any organization and desirous of pursuing the Ph.D programme may registeras part-time candidates, if they want to pursue their research studies at their own place of work.However, they will work at the University headquarters or at any Regional Centre as and whenneeded. The Research Guide(s), Programme Coordinator and Director of the School concernedwill take such decisions and advice the candidate accordingly.

All registrations to Ph.D. programme shall be provisional and the same would beconfirmed only on approval/ratification by the Research Council.


2.8 Quality of the Ph.D Thesis

A candidate shall be required to submit a thesis in the format as prescribed by the ResearchCouncil. The thesis must be a piece of original research work characterized either by the discoveryof new facts, new invention, formulation of new theories, new interpretations of existing theories,or the development of innovative instructional processes, models and systems.

2.9 Medium of Instruction

The language in which the thesis and other related work would be carried out shall be normallyEnglish or Hindi. In cases where the study pertains to regional languages, the thesis work couldbe in that language.

2.10 Research Supervision

Every candidate registered for a research degree programme shall be required to pursue theprogramme under the supervisor(s) recognized by the University. Supervision/Joint Supervisionfor candidates shall be assigned by the School Board/Area Committee (discipline) concerned inaccordance with their choice from among the panel of supervisors recognised by the university.In case there are joint supervisors, one of the supervisors shall be from the University.

The internal supervisor shall be responsible for providing the necessary link between the candidateand the University for academic, administrative and organizational matters. Supervisoryresponsibility, however, will be shared jointly in case of joint supervision.

All the Professors and the Readers of IGNOU shall be eligible to be research supervisors in thediscipline concerned of the University. All IGNOU teachers/academics including lecturers/ARDs,with a Ph.D degree and with at least five years of post-doctoral teaching/research experienceshall be eligible to be recognized as research supervisors.

The School Board concerned/Area Committee shall recommend to the Research Council, apanel of experts to be recognized as research supervisors who may or may not belong to theUniversity. The School Board concerned/Area Committee may also recommend for considerationand approval of the Research Council, a retired teacher identified by the candidate to act as her/his supervisor(s), provided the teacher is qualified to do so as per the norms laid down by theUniversity.

The University may allow a change of supervisor under exceptional circumstances, on therecommendation of the Research Council.

List of Internal Supervisors of the University and some of the External Supervisors who arewilling to guide/supervise research candidates are placed separately. Candidates can opt for anyof the supervisor(s) subject to vacancy/availability and expertise in the area/discipline, of researchbeing pursued by the candidate.

At any time, a research supervisor shall not guide more than the number prescribed for Ph.Dcandidate by the University taking into consideration independent supervision/joint supervisionof candidates to be taken for research guidance.


2.11 Cancellation of Registration

The registration of a candidate may be cancelled for any of the following reasons:i) Non-payment of feesii) Unsatisfactory progress.iii) Non-compliance with the provisions of the Ordinances and other Regulations of the

University.iv) Failure to complete Course Work and/or submit the thesis within the prescribed time limit.

The Research Council may, however, consider requests for re-registration. The application forre-registration must be made within a period not exceeding six months from the cancellation ofregistration and should be recommended by the supervisor(s) and the School Board concerned.All candidates re-registered shall pay full fees annually on re-registration as per University rulesrevailing at that time and shall submit all such queries/filled in application forms to:The Director, Research Unit, IGNOU, New Delhi-110068.

2.12 Library Facility

The University shall extend the library facility as per University rules for all registered Ph.D.candidates. For membership, the candidate may contact: The Librarian, IGNOU, Maidan Garhi,New Delhi-110068. Similarly, the facilities at the Regional centre libraries may also be availed ofThe Library and reading hall facilities of ICWA, Sapru House, Barakhamba Road and otherlibraries, New Delhi are also available for research scholars/candidates of the University onproducing a letter of introduction as a proof of registration in the University.

2.13 Progress of Candidates

Once the candidate registers for the Ph.D. programme, he/she shall be assigned one (or more)research supervisor(s). During the programme period, the candidate shall carry out the studyand related research tasks under the supervision of the research supervisor(s).

Monitoring the routine progress of the Ph.D candidate shall be the responsibility of the supervisor(s).The Six Monthly Progress Reports are to be submitted to his/her supervisor(s) in the prescribedformat. The Director concerned shall report the recommendations of Research Supervisor(s) tothe School Board and also forward the same to the Research Unit for placing before the RCSC/Research Council.

Each candidate shall give at least two Seminars during the whole duration of the programmebefore the Doctoral Committee, which may not necessarily be conducted at the HQs. However,pre-presentation if, any, to be made outside the University Headquarters will need prior permissionof the competent authority.

Every candidate has to clear coursework on Research Methodology and other courses, if any,prescribed and designed by the Doctoral Committee of the discipline/area. The candidate will dothe Course Work and dissertation work simultaneously.

The Research Unit with support of the School Institute/Centre concerned monitors all activitiesrelating to Ph.D candidates. However, in case of international candidates, all information will berouted through the International Division of the University.


2.14 Submission of the ThesisAfter the research supervisor(s) is/are satisfied that the candidate has acquired a soundunderstanding of the substance of the thesis and the relevant research approaches, the researchsupervisors will permit the candidate to proceed with the submission of her/his thesis. Thesubmission of the thesis will include the following:

i) Before the pre-submission seminar at least one research paper in the area of the study forPh.D should be published/accepted for publication in a peer reviewed/referred journal.

ii) The candidate will present her/his thesis work in a ‘pre-submission seminar’ to be convenedexclusively for this purpose by the Director of the School/Centre/Institute concerned. Theaudience of the ‘pre-submission seminar’ may remain the same as that of the DoctoralCommittee.

iii) After the seminar, the candidate and Research Supervisors will consider the reactions andobservations expressed by the participants. The Director of the School concerned andsupervisor(s) will then assess whether the candidate has attained the expected level inconceptualization and quality of research work. If their assessment is in the affirmative, thecandidate will be allowed to submit the thesis to the University. However, if it is realized thatthe expected level has not been reached, the supervisor(s) will suggest to the candidatespecific tasks to be accomplished before submission of the thesis. On satisfactory completionof the assigned tasks, he/she will be allowed to submit the thesis.

iv) The candidate shall submit a copy in electronic form and 5 hard copies of the Summary ofthe dissertation (3000-5000 words) duly approved by the supervisor(s) at least 45 daysbefore the submission of the thesis to the School concerned and the same would be sent tothe Director, Research Unit of the University.

v) Four spiral bound copies of the final Thesis and one in the electronic form shall be submittedto the Director, Research Unit through the Director of the School/Division/Institute/Centreconcerned. The thesis will include a certificate signed by the supervisor(s) about the originalityof the work.

2.15 Evaluation of Ph.D Candidates and Award of DegreesEvaluation of Course Work

The School Board concerned or the Area Committee, as the case may be, shall prescribe anevaluation scheme for the Course Work to be done by the research candidate. Depending on thenature of the course and the specific needs, the evaluation methodologies may include:

i) Evaluation system or a comprehensive examination as applicable to the prescribed credit-based courses.

ii) A term paper on a theme or presentation of an assignment at a seminar.

iii) Oral examination

iv) Any combination of these methods.

Evaluation Methodology for Course Work consists of Assignments, Seminars, Term Paper, etcunder Continuous Assessment and Term-End Examination and Practical if any under Term-EndAssessment. The tools of assessment under Continuous Assessment and Terminal Assessment


will be decided by the faculty of the School and School Board to be approved by the ResearchCouncil of the University.

A Candidate shall be deemed to have completed his/her Course Work successfully if he/sheobtains at least ‘C’ Grade (measured on a five point scale) or 50% of the maximum score in theCourse Work of the programme.

Examination Proceduresi) The Thesis shall be examined by three external experts nominated by the Vice-Chancellor

from a list of 7-10 experts submitted by the supervisor(s) through the School Boardconcerned.

ii) The examiners will submit their Evaluation Reports to the University individually.iii) On the recommendation of the examiner for the award of a Ph.D. degree, an open defence

of the thesis shall be conducted at the place of research by a panel comprising one of theexternal examiners, to be nominated by the Vice-Chancellor, and one of the supervisor(s)of the candidate. The Director of the School/Division/Institute/Centre concerned would bethe Chairperson of the panel. The supervisor will be the Convenor of the panel. The defenceshall be open to all interested participants.

iv) In case any examiner suggests certain modifications and re-submission of the thesis, thesame should be communicated to the candidate, who will be asked to resubmit the thesiswith all the modifications within six months. The research supervisor(s) will ensure that thesuggestions of the examiner(s) are adequately addressed before resubmission of the thesis.The modified thesis shall be referred again to the examiner(s) concerned for re-evaluation.

v) If one of the examiners does not recommend the thesis for the award of a Ph.D. Degree, thethesis shall be referred to another examiner for independent evaluation. If the fourth examinerrecommends the thesis for the award of a Ph.D. Degree, the Viva-Voce examination shallbe organized by the Director of the School/Centre/Institute concerned. However, if fourthexaminer also rejects the thesis, the thesis shall be rejected by the University.

vi) The examiners’ reports will be shown to the candidate before hand to enable her/him toaddress the issues raised therein while preparing to defend the thesis during the open defence.

vii) The date, time and venue of the open defence, along with a one-page abstract of the thesis,shall be notified to all concerned by the Research Unit.

viii) The report of the open defence, prepared by the external examiner, the supervisor(s) andthe Director of the School/Division/Institute/Centre, concerned, shall be placed before theVice-Chancellor for approval.

Award of Ph.D Degrees

A candidate shall be awarded the Ph.D Degree, with the approval of the Academic Council. TheRegistrar, Student Evaluation Division of the University shall issue the Provisional Degree andDoctoral Degree to all qualified candidates.

2.16 Removal of DifficultiesNotwithstanding anything in the above document, the Vice-Chancellor may take such measuresas may be necessary in respect of candidates registered with the University for Ph.D.

The University reserves the right to change the rules from time to time and only the latest rules willbe applicable to all the candidates irrespective of the year of registration.


3. SPECIFIC ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA FOR Ph.DREGISTRATION: DISCIPLINE-WISE

Some of the disciplines under Schools of Studies/Institutes/Centres have recommended specificeligibility criteria for specific disciplines /areas keeping in view specific specilisation that are requiredfor a particular discipline/ area. General criteria for admission into Ph.D shall be consideredsubject to no specific eligibility criteria (if any) prescribed by the discipline of the School/ Centre/Institute. School-wise and discipline-wise eligibility criteria are given below:

3.1 School of Engineering and Technology (SOET)Eligibility:i) Master Degree in any branch of engineering including Design, Planning and Architecture or

an equivalent grade from a recognised University or a recognized institution of higher learning.

ORii) B.Tech. in any branch of engineering including Design, Planning and Architecture or an

equivalent grade from any Recognised University or a Recognised institution of higher learningand 5 years of teaching/ industry / professional/ vocational experience in the relevant field.

3.2 School of Computer & Information Sciences (SOCIS)i) M-Phil Degree in the Computer Science from a Recognised University /Institute of higher

learning.

OR

ii) Master’s degree or an equivalent degree from a Recognised University or a RecognizedInstitute of higher learning in any relevant branch of Science / Engineering & Technology.

OR

iii) The candidate having Master’s degree in any subject having sufficient background in thearea of Computer Science / IT, may also be considered.

OR

iv) B.Tech in Computer Science / Information’s Technology with 5 years experience either ofteaching or in the software industry may also be considered.

There will be an entrance test for those who satisfy eligibility conditions for Ph.D programmeother than the categories listed in the prospectus under 2.4, (General Eligibility Criteria).

3.3 School of Sciences (SOS)i) Mathematics

An M.Phil degree and a Post-Graduate degree in a relevant discipline or an equivalent gradefrom a recognized university/institution of higher learning;

OR

Master’s degree in a relevant discipline or an equivalent grade from a recognized university/institution of higher learning. Candidates of this category will have to appear in an entrance testconducted by IGNOU and undertake Course Work before registration into the Ph.D programme.


Anyone who has passed a test like NET, or other UGC, CSIR, NBHM, GATE or having at least5 years of relevant teaching / practical/industry/ professional experience will be exempted fromappearing in the entrance test.

ii) Physics

M.Phil. degree in Physics and a Master’s degree in a relevant discipline or an equivalent gradefrom a recognised university or a recognized institution of higher learning.

OR

Candidates having a Master’s degree in a relevant discipline or an equivalent grade from arecognised university or a recognized institution of higher learning and working in a recognisedcollege/research institution and having minimum five years teaching/research experience

iii) Chemistry

Candidates having M. Phil. or 5 years teaching/professional experience from a recognisedUniversity/College/Institution of higher learning who can directly undertake thesis work for Ph.D. worth 64 credits (they may be exempted from Course Work).

iv) Life Sciences

M.Phil degree and a post graduate degree in a relevant area of the discipline or an equivalentgrade from a recognised University or a recognized institution of higher learning.

OR

Post graduate degree or an equivalent grade in a relevant area of the discipline from a Universityor a recognized institution of higher learning with 5 years of teaching/ research experience inhigher education.

OR

Master degree in a relevant area of the discipline or an equivalent grade from a RecognisedUniversity or a Recognised Institution of higher learning. Candidate of this category will be requiredto undertake Course Work worth 32 credits before registration in the Ph.D programme.

3.4 School of Humanities (SOH)

English

An M Phil Degree and a Post Graduate degree in a relevant discipline.

OR

An equivalent grade from a university or a recognised institution of higher learning.

Hindi

An M Phil Degree and a Post Graduate degree in a relevant discipline.

OR

An equivalent grade from a recognised university or a recognised institution of higher learning.


3.5 Staff Training and Research in Distance Education (STRIDE)Distance Education

i) An M.Phil. and a Post Graduate degree in Distance Education/ Educational Technology/Instructional Design/ Education with specialization in Educational Technology/Computersin Education, or an equivalent grade from any recognised university or a recognizedinstitution of higher learning;

OR

ii) A Post Graduate degree in any discipline or an equivalent grade from any recogniseduniversity or a recognized institution of higher learning; and at least 5 years of teaching/professional/ administrative experience in Open and Distance Learning Institutions.

3.6 School of Agriculture (SOA)i) M.Sc. (Ag.) in Agriculture Extension / Extension Education / Home Science Extension

/ Dairy Extension / Veterinary and Animal Husbandry Extension / Fisheries Extension/Agricultural Communication / Development Communication /Agricultural Extensionand Communication

OR

ii) Masters degree in any branch of Agricultural Sciences or allied fields (with bridgecourse).

3.7 School of Health Sciences (SOHS)Nursing

i) Nursing professionals who have completed their M.Phil degree from recognizedUniversity

OR

ii) Nursing professionals having M.Sc. and having 5 years of teaching/industry/administration/professional/clinical experience.

iii) Nursing personnel who have completed their M.Sc. will undertake and complete coursework to be prescribed by the school.

iv) Initially Category A will be considered.

3.8 School of Inter Disciplinary and Trans-Disciplinary studies(SOITS)

Physics and Astrophysics (under intergraded mode)

i) B.Sc in Mathematics/Physics

OR

ii) B.E/ B.Tech in applied Physics/Radio Physics and Electronics / Computer ScienceEngg. / Electrical Engg. , Electronics Engg. , Mechanical Engg., Instrumentationengineering/Photonics / Applied Opto –Electronics.


iii) The selection will be made on the basis of an Entrance Test followed by an interview. Theprogramme will be advt. through national/ regional dailies and the website of Indian Instituteof Astrophysics (http://www.iiap.res.in/) in September, written test in December, Interviewin June and session begins in July.

iv) Duration of the course is two years for M.Sc. An additional one-year period may be allowedfor appearing at the examination. After successful completion of M.Sc there will be provisionfor Lateral Exit. Otherwise a successful candidate can join the Ph.D programme providedhe/she secures at least 60% marks at M.Sc.

v) A candidate will get a Stipend at M.Sc stage and a Fellowship (4 years) while pursuingPh.D. The rates of Stipend and Fellowship will be as per DST norms.

vi) The programme is of residential nature and candidates will be provided Hostel Facility at avery nominal cost at the Indian Institute of Astrophysics, Bangalore.

3.9 Sri Aurobindo Studies

i) A completed Master’s or M.Phil or equivalent degree in Sri Aurobindo Studies.

OR

A Master’s degree or equivalent in any subject and satisfactory demonstration of adequatebackground in the thought and vision of Sri Aurobindo. The applicant’s preparation topursue doctoral level research in Sri Aurobindo Studies will be determined by SACAR,Director and faculty during application and admission process.

ii) Submission of Initial Research Idea Paper: At the time of the application for admission, theresearch candidate is required to submit an Initial Research Idea paper (of 10-15 pagepaper) discussing his or her initial ideas about the area or topic chosen for doctoral research.If the applicant is accepted into the programme, this paper becomes the starting point forformulating a focused research topic to be pursued during the programme.

3.10 School of Continuing Education (SOCE)

Rural Development

i) Those possessing MARD with B grade are included as a category eligible for enrolment inPh.D programme in Rural Development, provided they submit two papers on their chosensubject for Ph.D and subject to their acceptance by the Doctoral Committee.

ii) Those who possess M.Phil in any subject, (other than Rural Development) may take threecompulsory courses, namely;

MRD-101 Rural Development-Indian Context

MRD-103 Rural Development Planning & Management

MRD-104 Research Methods in Rural Development

However, the Doctoral Committee may exempt a candidate from taking the Researchmethodology Courses, if they feel so.


iii) Those from other streams (other than Rural Development) not having M.Phil will have toundergo three compulsory courses and also submit two papers as outlined in item a) above.

Nutritional Sciences

i) An M.Phil Degree and a Master’s Degree in Nutrition/Dietetics or an equivalent qualificationfrom a recognized institution of higher learning.

OR

ii) A Masters Degree (M.Sc.) in Food and Nutrition Dietetics or an equivalent qualificationfrom a recognized institution and 5 years teaching/industry/professional/public serviceexperience (in an area related to nutrition/dietetics) at senior level.

Course Work

All students eligible for Ph.D would be required to enroll simultaneously and successfully completethe Course ‘Research Methods and Biostatistics” (MFN-009). However, students with an M.Philshall be exempted from taking the Research Methods and Biostatistics Course, on therecommendation of the Doctoral Committee.

Child Development

i) An M.Phil. Degree and a Post-Graduate degree in a relevant discipline. Or an equivalentqualification from a recognised university or a recognised institution of higher learning. Thecandidate should have exhibited interest in the discipline of Child Development and familiaritywith research methodology, either during the M.Phil programme or through teaching/research/professional/public service experience in the area of child development.

OR

ii) Master degree in relevant discipline or an equivalent grade from a recognised University ora recognized institution of higher learning with at least 5 years of teaching experience in aUniversity and demonstrable research experience and familiarity with research methodologyin the area of Child Development. Evidence of demonstrable research experience andcandidate’s familiarity with research methodology will be evaluated by the quality and numberof research publication.

3.11 School of Social Work (SOSW)Social Work

i) Masters Degree in Social Work with M.Phil.

ORii) Masters Degree in Social Work (MSW) with 32 credits worth Course Work if any candidate

has done after MSW.

3.12 Centre for Extension Education (CEE)Candidates having Master’s Degree with M.Phil or 5 year’s relevant teaching/professionalexperience, who can directly undertake thesis work for Ph.D.


3.13 School of Law (SOL)Master Degree in Law from a recognized University or from any recognised institution of higherlearning.

OR

Candidates with Master Degree in Law from a recognised university/Institution of higher learningwith 5 years of teaching experience or candidates having Master’s Degree with M.Phil qualification.

3.14 School of Journalism & New Media Studies (SOJNMS)MA with experience of 5 years in Teaching / Research / Media Industry/ Media Profession.

ORCandidates having Master’s Degree with M.Phil qualification.

3.15 School of Gender & Development Studies (SOGDS)Women’s StudiesBesides the minimum eligibility criteria laid down by the University for admission to all Ph.Dprogrammes. Screening will be done based on the Section 2 (see section 2 of the prospectus forgeneral eligibility criteria) academic performance at M.Phil/Master’s level, postgraduate degreein relevant discipline, no of years of teaching experience, and demonstrable evidence of researchpublications/ interest in women’s and gender issues. Candidates without the M.Phil degree maybe asked to take required coursework before proceeding to doctoral research.

Selections will be done on the basis of the above criteria by a screening committee. The universityreserves the right not to admit candidates to the Ph.D programme in women’s Studies as per thedecisions of the screening committee.

3.16 School of Management Studies (SOMS)Management Discipline

Masters’ Degree with M.Phill in relevant discipline from any recognized university or a recognizedinstitution of higher learning.

ORMasters Degree in relevant discipline from any recognized university / institute of higher learningwith 5 years of teaching/professional/industry experience at senior level.Commerce DisciplineAn M.Phill with Post Graduate Degree in relevant discipline from any recognized university or arecognized institution of higher learning.

ORMasters Degree in relevant discipline from any recognized university / institute of higher learningwith 5 years of teaching/professional/industry experience at senior level.3.17 School of Social Sciences (SOSS)Library and Information SciencesMLIS and M.Phil Degree in LIS ORMLIS with five years of teaching and research experience in lecturer grade.


4. IMPORTANT TIPS FOR Ph.D CANDIDATES

Tips given below are for information only. Procedures pertaining to Ph.D programme registrationare given in the 2nd Section of the Prospectus viz. Doctoral of Philosophy (Ph.D) programmes.

1. Availability of Ph.D Prospectus for Sale

i) Through the sale counter:

Student Registration Division (SRD)Block 3, IGNOU,New Delhi – 110068

ii) IGNOU Regional Centres(For addresses of Regional Centres, see Chapter 7 of the Prospectus please)

iii) Cost of the Prospectus:

a) For Indian Candidates

By Hand : Rs 750/-

By Post : Rs 800/-

Demand Draft should be drawn in favour of IGNOU, payable at New Delhi or the City ofthe location of the Regional Centre.

b) For International Candidates

Cost of Application Form for SAARC Countries : INR 1000/-

Cost of Application Form for other countries (other than SAARC) USD 100/-

2. Soft Copy of the Ph.D Prospectus

i) An Electronic Version of Ph.D Prospectus is placed on IGNOU’s Website(www.ignou.ac.in), all Regional websites and the International Division website.

ii) A candidate is required to enclose a Demand Draft of Rs. 750/- (Indian Candidates)drawn in favour of IGNOU payable at New Delhi along with the application form.

iii) International candidates should enclose a Demand Draft of INR 1000/- for SAARCcountries and USD 100/- for other countries drawn in favour of IGNOU payable atNew Delhi, India.

3. Submission of Application Form

Submit filled-in application form with all documents to: (see Chapter 13 of the Prospectusfor documents to be attached with the form):

The Director,Research Unit, IGNOURoom No. 3, Block 6,Maidan Garhi, New Delhi- 110068Tel: 91-011-29534326, 29571523Fax: 91-011-29534389Email-id: [email protected], [email protected]


4. Entrance Examination for Ph.D Programmes and Results (Category B)i) The Research Unit (RU) will scrutinize all Ph.D application forms and forward to the

concerned Schools/Centres/Institutes of the University.ii) The Research Unit will conduct Entrance Examination with the support of the School/

Institute/Centre.iii) The Research Unit will issue Hall Tickets for Entrance Examination.iv) For Queries on Hall Tickets, contact to:

The Director,Research UnitIGNOU, Maidan Garhi, New Delhi- 110068.Tel: 91-011-29534326, 29571523Fax: 91-011-29534389Email id: [email protected], [email protected]) Entrance Examination Hall-Tickets will be sent by post to the candidates by the Research

Unit as well as pasted on the IGNOU’s website (see the website of the Schoolconcerned as well as of the Research Unit of the University).

vi) Entrance Examination will be conducted at the designated centres to be decided bythe Research Unit in consultation with School/Centre/Unit concerned.

vii) Results of Entrance Examination along with the Offer Letter will be sent to all qualifiedcandidates by the Director, Research Unit, IGNOU. Similarly, results of the EntranceExamination will be sent to all non-qualified candidates also.

viii) Candidates will submit filled-in Ph.D proforma, Offer Letter along with Ph.D synopsisto the Director, Research Unit, IGNOU New Delhi.

ix) Acceptance Letter from an external supervisor along with a brief CV of him/her arerequired to be submitted (signed by the supervisor on the acceptance letter as well ason his/her CV giving all details as given under 2.6 Ph.D Registration Procedure.

x) The Director, Research Unit will confirm his/her provisional Ph.D registration followingthe University norms.

5. Ph.D Candidates with M.Phil/5 years teaching/practical/professional/industryexperience (Category A)Registration & Re-registrationi) Filled-in application form along with Ph.D synopsis will be submitted toThe Director,

Research Unit of the University.ii) Candidate with the support of the Ph.D Coordinator (if necessary) will develop the

synopsis and submit to the Director of School Concerned.iii) Director of the School concerned of the University will invite the candidate for Ph.D

synopsis/proposal presentation before the Doctoral Committee of the discipline of theSchool concerned.

iv) The Director of the School/Institute/Centre/Unit concerned will provide the feedbackto the candidate including rejections (on fresh Ph.D proposals/modified proposals ifany)


v) Notification of approved Ph.D proposals with names of candidates will be issued bythe Director, Research Unit based on the Research Councils approval (full-time andpart-time).

vi) Confirmation of registration of the candidate for Ph.D will be done by the Director,Research Unit.

6. Assessment and Term End Examinationi) Assignments and term paper, Seminars under Continuous Evaluation and Term-End

Examination, practical if any under terminal evaluation and thesis and Viva –Voce formthe assessment package for Ph.D Programme.

ii) Assignments and term papers, Seminars under Continuous Assessment should besubmitted to the Director of the School concerned through the supervisor(s).

iii) University conducts Term-End Examination twice a year in June and December.Candidate is required to submit exam form before March 31st for June and beforeSept 30th for December without late fee. Submission of Term-End Examination formfor Course Work should be submitted to the Registrar, SED, IGNOU, Maidan GarhiNew Delhi.

iv) Submit Term-End Exam form to the Registrar, SED, along with a demand draft (Rs50/- per course as examination fee) drawn in favour of IGNOU, payable at NewDelhi. Registrar, SED, IGNOU will send Hall tickets to candidates. Hall Tickets willalso be available on IGNOU’s website. Candidate can download the same and mayuse it for attending to exam at the exam centre allotted to her/him. She/he must carrythe IGNOU ID Card without which candidate will not be allowed to appear in theexamination.

7. Pre-submission Seminar is required to be conducted by the candidate before submittingher/his thesis to the University. The Faculty and Director concerned of the School willdecide candidates’ capabilities for submission of Ph.D thesis based on the pre-submissionseminar.

8. Candidate will submit an Abstract of his/her Ph.D thesis to the Director, Research Unitthrough the Director of the School concerned.

9. Candidate will submit Ph.D thesis to the Director, Research Unit through the Director of theSchool concerned.

10 The Director, Research Unit will send the thesis for evaluation and invite the candidate andexperts and others for Viva –Voce as per University norms. Candidate, Supervisor(s),Director of the School and an external expert will be intimated by the Research Unit aboutthe date and venue for the Viva –Voce to be conducted.

11. Results declaration and Award of Ph.D DegreesRegistrar, SED will declare the result, and issue Provisional Certificate and final Award(Ph.D) to all qualified candidates. The Ph.D Degree will be issued during the Convocationto be conducted by the University or sent to the candidate in absentia.

Specific student queries may be addressed to the Director/Registrar of therespective School/Institute/Centre/Division/Unit with a copy to the Director,Research Unit, IGNOU, New Delhi. Addresses of every School/Institute/Centre/Division/Unit are given in the Prospectus.

32Prospectus and Application Form Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D) Programme

5. RESEARCH GUIDES/SUPERVISORS FOR Ph.D PROGRAMMES

5.1 (i) Management (Internal Supervisors) School of Management Studies, IGNOU, New Delhi – 110068.

Sl.No Name of the Supervisor and Contact Details Area of Specialization/ Interest

1. Prof. Madhulika Kaushik (on EOL) 011-29532219 [email protected]

Marketing Management, Entrepreneurship

2. Prof. B.B. Khanna 011-29534905 [email protected]

Human Resource Management Organizational Behavior

3. Prof. G. Subbayamma 011-29534246 [email protected]

International Business, Strategic Management, Public Enterprise Management

4. Prof. Srilatha 011-29534246 [email protected]

Human Resource Management Organizational Behavior

5. Prof. K. Ravi Sankar 011-29534245 [email protected]

Financial Management, Financial Services, Mergers and Takeovers

6. Prof. Kamal Yadava 011-29534245 [email protected]

Marketing Management, Marketing of Services

7. Prof. P.C. Basak 011-29534905 [email protected]

Operations Management, Technology Management, Strategic Management

8. Prof. Anurag Saxena 011-29532219 [email protected]

Operation Research, Supply Chain Management

9. Prof. T.U. Fulzele 011-29534009 [email protected]

E-Business

10. Dr. Neeti Agrawal, Reader 011-29573020 [email protected]

Strategic Management and International Business

11. Dr. Nayantara Padhi, Sr. Lecturer 011-29572112 [email protected]

Human Resource Management

12. Dr. Kamal Vagrecha, Sr. Lecturer 011-29573022 [email protected]

Financial Management


5. 2 (ii) Commerce (Internal Supervisors) School of Management, IGNOU, New Delhi -110068.

Sl. No.

Name of the Supervisor and Contact Details

Area of Specialization/Interest

1. Prof. N.V. Narsimham 011-29535266 [email protected]

Marketing including Commodity Markets, International Business, Financial Markets

2. Prof. Nawal Kishore

011-29532219 [email protected]

International Business, International Marketing, Foreign Trade

3. Prof Madhu Tyagi

011-29535747 [email protected]

Finance and Accounting

4. Prof. M.S. Senam Raju 011-29535747 [email protected]

Marketing, Banking, Accounting

5. Dr. Subodh Kesharwani (Lecturer) 011-29573018 [email protected] [email protected]

Enterprise Resource Planning, Information Technology in Business, Entrepreneurship,

Management

5.3 (i) Civil and Mechanical Engineering (Internal Supervisors) School of Engineering & Technology, IGNOU, New Delhi-110068.

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Area of Specilisation/ Interest

1. Prof. Ajit Kumar 011-29572916 [email protected]

Civil Engineering, Energy System

2. Prof. Subhasis Maji 011-29572926 [email protected]

Mechanical Engineering

3. Prof. Gayatri Kansal 011-29572921 [email protected]


4. Dr. Munish Bhardwaj 011-29572930 [email protected]

Civil Engineering, Earthquake Engineering

5. Dr. S. K. Vyas 011-29572928 [email protected]

Civil Engineering, Water Resource Engineering

6. Dr. Manoj Kulshrestha 011-29572927 [email protected]

Civil Engineering, Value Engineering

7. Dr. Ashish Agrawal 011-29572922 [email protected]


8. Dr. K. T. Mannan 011-29572928 [email protected]



5.4 (i) Mathematics (Internal Supervisors) School of Sciences, IGNOU, New Delhi-110068.

Sl.No. Name of the Supervisor and Contact Details

Area of Specialisation / Interest

1 Prof. Parvin Sinclair 011-29535091 [email protected]

Algebra Math Education

2 Prof. Poornima Mital 011-29534251 [email protected]

Differential Equations

3 Prof. Sujatha Varma 011-29534251 [email protected]

Harmonic Analysis Functional Analysis

4 Dr. S. Venkataraman (Reader) 011-29572812 [email protected]

Algebraic Number Theory

5 Dr. Deepika (Reader) 011-29572837 [email protected]

Reliability Theory Operations Research

5.4 (ii) Mathematics (SOS) (External Supervisors) Sl.No. Name of the Supervisor and Contact

Details Area of Specilisation / Interest

1 Dr. D.K.Khattar Reader, Department of Mathematics Kirori Mal College University of Delhi 9810821948 [email protected]

Fluid Dynamics

5.5 (i) Physics (Internal Supervisors) School of Sciences, IGNOU, New Delhi-110068.

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Area of Specialization/ Interest

1. Prof. S.C. Garg 011-29572840 [email protected]

Neutron Transport and Reactor Physics (Theoretical)

Physics Education Energy Studies

2. Prof. Vijayshri 011-29572860 [email protected]

Plasma Physics

3. Prof. S.R. Jha 011-29572842 [email protected]

High Temperature Superconductors

4. Dr. Shubha Gokhale 011-29572816 [email protected]

Nanoscience Materials Science Electronics Optoelectronics

5. Dr. Sanjay Gupta 011-29572836 [email protected]

Neutron Transport and Reactor Physics (Theoretical)

6. Dr. Subhalakshmi Lamba 011-29572814 [email protected]

Theoretical Condensed Matter Nano-materials


5.5 (ii) Physics (External Supervisors)

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1. Prof. R.L. Patil (Rtd. Professor) Deptt. of Electronics Karnataka University Dharwad – 580 002 0836-2776265

Electronics Communication

2. Dr. Vijay Raybagkar Deptt. of Physics Wadia College Pune – 411 001

Physics Education

5.6 (i) Chemistry (Internal Supervisors) School of Sciences, IGNOU, New Delhi-110068.

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Area of Specialization / Interest

1.

Prof. V. N. Rajasekharan Pillai Vice Chancellor 011-29532707, 011-29535933 [email protected] [email protected]

Biopolymers and Peptides Chemistry Education Polymer Science Technology –enabled Teaching/Learning

2.

Prof. B. S. Saraswat 011-29572835 [email protected]

Inorganic Chemistry Coordination Chemistry Organometallics Chemistry Education

3. Prof. Sunita Malhotra 011-29531234 011-29532167 [email protected]

Synthetic Organic Chemistry Chemistry of Natural Products Green Chemistry Environmental Chemistry Chemistry Education

4.

Prof. Bharat Inder Fozdar 011-29572824 [email protected]

Synthetic Organic Chemistry Chemistry of Natural Products ODL related issues like programme

evaluation, retention studies, science education

5.

Prof. Javed A. Farooqi (Reader) 011-29572822 [email protected]

Chemistry of Oils and Fats Synthetic Organic Chemistry Chemistry Education

6.

Dr. Lalita S. Kumar (Reader) 011-29533260 011-29572808 [email protected]

Synthetic Organic Chemistry Natural Products Chemistry Environmental Chemistry Chemistry Education Biochemistry

7. Dr. Sanjiv Kumar (Reader) 011-29572819 9810473149 [email protected]

Biophysical Chemistry Physical Chemistry Biopolymers Computational Chemistry


8. Dr. Kamalika Banerjee Lecturer 011-29572814 [email protected]

Inorganic Chemistry Theoretical Concepts and Modelling Computational Chemistry Chemistry Education

5.7 (i) Life Sciences (Internal Supervisors) School of Sciences, IGNOU, New Delhi - 110068

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1.

Prof. S.S.Hasan 011-29531045,011-29572810

Molecular Biology

2.

Prof. Neera Kapoor 011-29535075, 011-29572838 [email protected]

Entomology Applied Microbiology

3. Prof. Pushplata Tripathi 011-29531045, 011-29572848 [email protected]

Molecular Biology Microbial Technology Biotechnology

4.

Prof. Amrita Nigam 011-29572809 [email protected]

Natural Pesticides Plant Taxonomy

5.

Dr. Bano Saidullah 011-29572818 [email protected] [email protected]

Nematology Animal Physiology Animal Genetics

6.

Dr. Kripamoy Aguan 011-29572839 [email protected]

Neurosciences Plant Biotechnology

5.8 (i) Distance Education (Internal Supervisors) STRIDE, IGNOU, New Delhi – 110068.

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1.

Prof. Santosh Panda [email protected]

Staff/ professional development/ online CPD/ distance teacher education; distance, online and blended learning; educational technology; curriculum development & instructional design; learners and learning; candidate attrition and persistence; virtual research; economics of distance and online learning; policy and management of open and distance learning; open schooling and open basic education.

2.

Prof. P.R. Ramanujam [email protected]

Open and distance education: theory and practices; curriculum and course design and development; editing DE materials; staff development; research methods; English literature; online education; disability studies; quality assurance in ODL.

3. Prof. C.R.K. Murthy [email protected]

Planning and management in ODL; curriculum design and development of multiple media materials; learner support services, programme evaluation, impact studies, training methods.

4. Prof. Madhu Parhar [email protected]

Educational media and technology; Open and distance education.


5.

Prof. Basanti Pradhan [email protected]

Distance education theory and practice; learning theories; open and distance learners and their learning; evaluation in open and distance learning; formative and summative evaluation in distance education; course development and instructional design.

6. Prof. Prabir K. Biswas [email protected]

Distance education and psychology; learner support; staff development; learner needs and characteristics; attrition/ dropout.

7. Dr. R. Satyanarayana, Reader (at Regional Centre, Hyderabad) [email protected]

Philosophy of ODL; learner support services; computer mediated learner support; quality and management of DE; policy issues and networking.

8. Dr. Sanjaya Mishra, (Reader) [email protected]

Philosophical and theoretical foundations; use and impact of communication technologies, e-learning, educational multimedia; learner support; instructional design; use of SLM; candidate learning; library and information services for distance learners

9. Dr. Ashok K. Gaba, (Reader) Presently Posted at the School of Vocational Studies, IGNOU, New Delhi-110068 [email protected]

Economics of open, distance and e-learning; ICT applications in ODL systems; policy, planning and management; attrition and dropout studies; learner workload; programme evaluation in ODL.

5.8 (ii) Distance Education (Internal Supervisors) Distance Education Council, IGNOU, New Delhi-110068.

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1.

Prof. Manjulika Srivastava 011-29533340 E-mail: [email protected]

Distance Education; Curriculum Design and Development; Instructional design; e-Learning; ODL policy formulation; Programme evaluation; Assessment and Accreditation; Candidate dropout and retention; Candidate learning; Innovations in Distance education; ICT in ODL; Funding of ODL system; Quality Assurance in ODL, Tracer Studies. Buddhism and Social History.

2. Dr. Nalini Lele 011-2953471 E mail. [email protected] (presently posed at office of the Vice Chancellor (VC) IGNOU, New Delhi-68.

Distance education; Quality in ODL System; Policy Planning in ODL, Distance Education and IT. Geology; Science Education

3. Dr. Bharat Bhushan 011-29533471 E mail. [email protected]

Educational development; Planning and Management of distance education; Quality assurance in ODL Human and Urban Geography

4. Dr. Dev Kant Rao 29533161 E mail: [email protected]

Planning and management of ODL; Innovative measures in ODL; Evaluation; ODL system development; Quality Assurance in ODL; Instructional design; Candidate Tracer studies Zoology; Entomology; Science and Technology policy formulations;


5.9 (i) Agriculture Extension (Internal Supervisors) School of Agriculture, IGNOU, New Delhi – 110068.

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Area of specialization/ Interest

1. Prof. B.S. Hansra 011-29533167, [email protected]

Information and Communication Technology in Agriculture, Extension Management, Technology transfer and training of Farmers

5.9 (ii) Agriculture Extension (External Supervisors)

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Area of specialization

1. Prof. R.S. Malik Dept. of Extension Education CCS Haryana Agricultural University, Hissar-125004 (Haryana) 01662-24662 (R) 01662-289251 (O) [email protected] [email protected]

Extension Education and Rural Development, Project Formulation, Academic and Research Management, Communication Process and Transfer of Technology.

2. Dr. A. K. Singh Zonal Coordinator, Zone-IV, Indian Council of Agricultural Research G.T. Road, Rawatpur (Near Vikas Bhawan), Kanpur-208002 (UP) 0512-2533560, 2554746 (O) 0512-2562075 (R) [email protected]

Extension Education, Participatory Extension Management, Technology Dissemination Systems, Research and Educational Management.

3. Dr. Ranjit Singh 3317, Urban Estate, Dugri, Phase 2, Ludhiana (Punjab) 09417087328 [email protected]

Technology Transfer, Human Resource Development and Management.

4. Dr. (Mrs.) Jancy Gupta Head, Dairy Extension Division & I/c Communication Centre National Dairy Research Institute, Karnal-132 001(Haryana) 0184-2259210 (o), 0184-4044082 (R) Fax:0184-2250042 [email protected]

Information and Knowledge Management, Impact Assessment, Market Innovation Systems, Participatory Technology Development.

5. Dr. L.V. Hirevenkanagoudar Department of Agricultural Extension Education, University of Agricultural Sciences, Dharwad-580 005 (Karnataka). 0836-3290689 [email protected]: [email protected]

Assessment of Technological Gaps, Natural Resource Management, Empowerment of Women, Self help group, Technology Transfer.


6. Dr. G. Selvaraj Director Directorate Open and Distance Learning, Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore-641 003 (Tamil Nadu) 0422-6611229 fax-6611429 [email protected]; [email protected]

Extension Approaches, Rural Innovations, Dissemination of New Technology, Open and Distance Learning.

7. Dr. Joginder S. Malik Joint Director (Extension) CCS Haryana Agricultural University, Hissar-125 004 (Haryana) 01662-289234 (O) 01662-289152 (R) Fax-01662-234952 [email protected] [email protected]

Communication, Transfer of Technology, Training and Rural Development, Human Resource Development.

5.10 (i) Nursing (Internal Supervisors) School of Health Sciences, IGNOU, New Delhi-110068.

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Name of the Supervisor and Contact Detail

Area of Specilisation/Interest

1. Dr. (Mrs.) Bimla Kapoor, Prof. of Nursing Director, School of Health Science 011-29533078, 29532965 (office) 09910058606 [email protected] [email protected]

Psychiatric Nursing

2. Dr. (Mrs.) Pity Koul, Prof of Nursing 011-29533078, 011-29532231 (office) Mb.9871812473 [email protected], [email protected]

Pediatric Nursing

5.10 (ii) Nursing (External Supervisors) School of Health Sciences, IGNOU, New Delhi-110068.

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Name of the Supervisor and Contact Detail Area of Specilisation/ Interest

1. Dr. Kochuthresiamma Thomas, Registrar Nursing Council Kerala (Res) T.C. 11/801, B5, Krishnanagar Pattom. P.O. Trivandrum -4, Kerala, (Res) – 0471-2559988, O) 0471-2551147, Mb) 9447159988

Medical Surgical Nursing

2. Dr. Surya Prabha Parasher (Res) C-22, First Floor, Hauz Khas, New Delhi – 110016 (Res) 011-26855018, Mb. 9810542406 [email protected]

Nursing Education

3. Dr. Kanwal Jit Kaur Gill, Principal & Professor Shaheed Kartar Singh Sarabha, College Of Nursing Ludhiana, Punjab

Psychiatric Nursing

4. Dr. Sunita Lawrence, Principal (Res) 4, Shree Homes Behind Chinar Woodland Chunabhatti, Kolar Road, Bhopal (M.P) India, (O)Pragyan College of Nursing P.O. No. 575, Post Office Ravishankar Nagar, Bhopal – 462016 M.P. (Res) 0755-3291659, O) 2424845, Mb) 09425004934, Fax) 0755- 2735933 [email protected]

OBG Nursing


5. Dr. Viruben H Bhudia, Professor (RES) Madhaper Navavas, Narayan Nagar Kotak Nagar Road, Bhuj Kutch, 370020 Gujarat O) Ex-Principal/ Professor College of Nursing Ahmedabad- 380016 O)22681406, 22685095 (Res) 02832 241112, Mb- 9998863508 [email protected]


6. Dr. Sr. Mary Lucita Regional Director & Principal O) Institution of Nursing Education Gandhi Nagar Kottayam

Community Health Nursing

7. Anuradha N. Mhaske, Principal (RES) B2/406, Vrindavandham, V.B. Phadke, road, Mulund (East) Mumbai- 400081 O) Institute of nursing Education Mumbai (Res) 022-25688833, Mb) 9819506042 [email protected]

Community Health Nursing

8. Aparna Bhaduri, Professor (Res) P 830 Lake Town, Block A Kolkata, - 700089 (Res) 033-25343402 Mb 9830962328 [email protected]


9. Dr. Sumathi Kumaraswami, Dean (Res) No. 31, Rajambal Nagar, IInd Cross Street, Manjakuppam, Cuddalore- 607001 O) Vinayaka Missions College of Nursing Paramedical Sciences Kirumampakkam Pondicherry – 607402 (Res) 04142-220245, Mb 9362103398

OBG Nursing

10. Dr. Mridula Saikia Khanikor Principal Regional College of Nursing Indrapur Guwahati – 781032 Assam (Res) 340913, O) 268552 [email protected]

Psychiatric Nursing

11. Prof. Mrs. S. Kamalam, Principal Cum Nursing Superintendent Kasturba Gandhi Nursing College Pondy-Cuddalore Main Road, Pillaiyarkuppam, Pondicherry – 607402 O) 0413-2615449-59, 2615809, Mb. 09443730041

MCH Nursing

12. Dr. Jyoti Sarin, Principal (Res) 31/195, Ground Floor, Vikram Vihar, Lajpat Nagar – IV, New Delhi – 110024 O) M.M College of Nursing Ambala (Res) 26412224, Mb) 09868058009 [email protected]

Paediatric Nursing

13. Dr. Smt. Bharti. M Professor Cum Principal (Res) No. 1258, 4th Cross, 4th Stage Paduvana Rasthe, T.K. Layout Kuvempunagar Mysore O) JSS COLLEGE OF NURSING Saraswahipuram, Mysore -09 (Res) 0821-2542893 080-26567258 O) 0821-2542893 Mb) 98896208721 [email protected]



14. Dr. Muninarayanappa N.V., Professor Cum Vice Principal (Res) No. 1258, 4th Cross, 4th Stage Paduvana Rasthe, T.K. Layout Kuvempunagar Mysore O) JSS COLLEGE OF NURSING Saraswahipuram, Mysore -09 (Res) 0821-2542893, 080-26567258 O) 0821-2340087, Mb) 98896063510 [email protected]

Psychiatric Nursing

15. Dr. Ratna Prakash, Dean 231, End Point road, KMC Quarters, Manipal, Karnataka -576104 Manipal COLLEGE OF NURSING (Res) 0820-2922502, mb) 9945246392 [email protected] , [email protected]


16. Usha Ukande, Principal & Dean Choithram COLLEGE OF NURSING P.O. Box no. 131, Manik Bagh Road, Indore – 452014 Bhopal (Res) 2764009 [email protected]

MCH Nursing

17. Dr. Sr. Anne Jose, Professor (Res) Visitation Convent Hostel, Devagiri, Calicut, Kerala- 673008 O)Govt. College of Nursing, Calicut Kerla (Res) 0495-2357066, Mb) 09447018690 [email protected]

Psychiatric Nursing

18. Prof. Dr.K.Rajalakashmi, Principal (Res) New No. 18, (Old no. 21) Second Main Road, Vengeeswarar Nagar, Vadapalani, Chennai 600026 O)MIOT College of Nursing, Manapakkam, Chennai 600069 (Res) 24729600, O) 22482288, Mb)-9840192581

Pediatric Nursing

19. Dr. (Mrs.) Jasbir Kaur, Principal (Res) House no. 667,Sector-20A, Chandigarh (UT) O) Dayanand Medical College & Hospital, Ludhiana -141001 O)01614686604, 4686604, Mb. 09815545317 [email protected]

Psychiatric Nursing

20. Dr. Kiran Batra, Principal (Res) House no-321/1, Sector, 44 – D, Chandigarh Rattan Professional Education College, Sohara, Punjab Mb)9872986372 [email protected]


21. Dr. K. Akchaya, Prof. and Principal Nanda College of Nursing koorapalayam “pirivu”pitchandampalayam Erode – 638052, Tamilnadu O) No. 23 Gandhi , Nagar Chennimalai Raod Perundurai -638052 Erode dist, Tamil Nadu O) 04294-224611, O) 04288-221405 [email protected]

Child health Nursing

22. Dr. K Uthramani, Prof. and Principal (Res) W/O K.K. Balaji Vasenth, 3-44/1Sapthagiri Bhavan Dhanalakshmi Natarajam Nagar, Valayakkaranur Post B.Komarapalayam-638183, Namakkal dist. Tamilnadu O) Rabindharanath Tagoore, College of Nursing For Women, Veerachipalayam, Sankari west post, sankari taluk salem district – 637303, Tamil Nadu (Res) 227521, O) 227552, Mb- 9442155399 [email protected], [email protected]

Mental Health Nursing


23. Dr. Mrs. Alamelu Venketaraman, (Dean) o) Omayal Achi College of Nursing Satyamoorthy Nagar, Avadi, Chennai – 600062 R) Iswarya, 53, Sarojini Street, Majestic Colony, Valasaravakkam Chennai – 600087 Mb. 9790850265 [email protected]

Obstretrics Nursing

24. Dr. Mrs. M.E. Patlia, Dean P.G. College of Nursing Bhilai R) Qr. No. 1/A, Street No. 5 Hospital Sector, Bhilai (C.G.) Pin – 490009 Mb. 9407670050

Medical surgical Nursing

25. Dr. Rajinder Mahal, Professor, College of Nursing, C.M.C. & Hospital, Ludhiana Nursing Mb: 9815612648

Medical Surgical

26. Dr. C. Susila, Professor and Principal AP-878, 10th Sector, 61 street, West K.K. Nagar, Chennai – 600095 044-25963594, 044-32417090, Mb. 9884402024, 9791042242 [email protected]

Maternity and Neonatal Nursing

27. Dr. Prakashama, Director Academy for nursing studies 83-898/22 Nagarjuna, Nagar Amerpet Hyderabad – 500073

Community Health

28. Mrs. Swati Virseshwar Kambli, Additional Professor Sharada Institute of Nursing Education staff qtrs, 6th Floor, flat 601. J.J. Group of Hospitals campus, Mumbai- 8 R) 3710689, O) 3744655, M) 9833279044

Paediatric Nursing

29. Mrs. Adeline M. Nayamathi, Professor O) School of Nursing, University of California, Los Angeles 700 Tiverton Avenue, Box 951702 Los Angeles CA 900095-1702 H) 8101 Kentland Ave West Hills, CA 91304 (818) 720-9602 [email protected]

Adult Nurse Practitioner

30. Dr. Subhash Chandra Sharma, Director SKIMHS&R 12/241 Malviya Nagar, Jaipur, Rajasthan, Mb – D) 9312095356, Jai) 09352028765 [email protected]

Paediatric Nursing

31. Dr. V.S. Reetha Devi, Principal College of Nursing Thalassery H) House no. 30/59-A , Medical College PO- Kozhikode – 673 008, Kerala Mb) 9847757001 [email protected]

Medical Surgical


5.11 (i) Education (Internal Supervisors) School of Education, IGNOU, New Delhi-110068.

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1. Prof. M.B. Menon (on EOL) 2. Prof. M.C. Sharma

011-29531302; 011-29572962 [email protected]

Teacher Education, Educational Evaluation, Educational Technology and Educational Psychology, and Science Education.

3. Prof. SVS Chaudhary (on EOL) 011-29532056; 011-29572931 [email protected]

Educational Technology, and Teacher Education.

4. Prof. M.L. Koul 011-29535519; 29572944 [email protected]

Teacher Education, Curriculum Development, Educational Technology, Distance Education, and General Education Research

5. Prof. C.B. Sharma 011-29534248; 29572936 [email protected]

ICT in Education & Training, Language Education and Educational Research.

6. Prof. N.K. Dash 011-29531302; 011-29572940 [email protected]

Instructional Technology, Educational Technology, Educational Evaluation, Teacher Education and Educational Psychology.

7. Prof. Vibha Joshi 011-29534248; 011-29572932 [email protected]

Teacher Education, Primary Education and Guidance and Counselling.

5.12 (i) Library and Information Sciences (Internal Supervisors) SOSS, IGNOU, New Delhi-110068.

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1. Prof. Uma Kanjilal 011-29572714 [email protected]

Management of Libraries and Information Centres; Library Cataloguing and Classification; E-learning

2. Prof. Neena Talwar Kanungo 011-29572732 [email protected]

User Studies-Social Science; Information Products and Services; Use of e-resources

3. Dr. Jaideep Sharma (Reader) Room No 140 Block- F, SOSS, IGNOU 011-29572740 [email protected]

Information Processing and Retrieval Library Classification

5.13. (i) Economics (Internal Supervisors) School of Social Sciences, IGNOU, New Delhi-110068.

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1. Prof. Gopinath Pradhan 011-29532565; 011-29572718 [email protected]

Development Economics, Industrial Economics, Quantitative Economics

2. Prof. Anjila Gupta 011-29536874; 011-29572730 [email protected]

International Trade and Development, Environmental Economics

3. Prof. Madhu Bala 011-29532230; 011-29572712 [email protected]

International Trade and Development, Development Economics


4. Prof. Narayan Prasad 011-29532230; 011-29572708 [email protected]

Research Methodology, Indian Economic Policy, Labour Economics, Economics of Education

5. Prof. K. Barik 011-29533845; 011-29572734 [email protected]

Environment Economics, Industrial Economics

6. Prof. B.S. Prakash 011-29533845; 011-29572759 [email protected]

Employment Planning, Skill Development Programmes, Vocational Education, Vocational Education, Productivity Measurement

5.14 (i) History (Internal Supervisors) School of Social Sciences IGNOU, New Delhi-110068.

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1. Prof. Kapil Kumar 011-29536342; 011-29572719 [email protected]

Modern Indian History, Tourism Studies.

2. Prof. Ravindra Kumar 011-29535140; 011-29572733 [email protected]

Medieval Archaeology, Medieval Indian History, Art and Culture, Environmental Studies

3. Prof. A.R. Khan 011-29535737; 29572731 [email protected]

Economic History of Mughal India, Training in Distance Education

4. Prof. Swaraj Basu 011-29535737; 011-29572716 [email protected]

Socio-cultural History of Modern India, Distance Education, Tourism Studies.

5. Prof. Abha Singh 011-29532206; 011-29572717 [email protected]

Medieval Indian History, Socio-Religion

6. Prof. Salil Mishra 011-29532206; 011-29572721 [email protected]

Communalism, Indian National Movement.

7. Dr. Sangeeta Pandey, Reader 011-29533845; 011-29572737 [email protected]

18th Century Indian History

8. Dr. Shashi Bhushan Upadhyaya Reader 011-29533845; 011-29572739 [email protected]

Modern Indian History

5.15 (i) Sociology (Internal Supervisors) School of Social Sciences, IGNOU, New Delhi – 110068.

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1. Prof. Debal K. Singharoy 011-29536874; 011-29572710 [email protected]

Agrarian Studies, Social Movements, Women’s Studies, Social Development

2. Dr. Tribhuwan Kapur 011-29534715; 011-27572711 [email protected]

Sociology of Religion, Sociology of Deviance, Sociology of Popular Culture

3. Dr. Nita Mathur 011-29533845; 011-29572720 [email protected]

Cultural Studies, Sociology of Education, Ecology and Environment Studies, Arts and Aesthetics

4. Dr. Archna Singh 011-29533845; 011-29572702 [email protected]

Social Stratification and Change in Indian Society


5. Dr. Rabindra Kumar

[email protected] Social Exclusion, Indian Society, Social Development, Rural Sociology

6. Ms. B. Kiranmayi 011-29533845; 011-29572709 [email protected]

Globalization, Diaspora and Transational Studies, Anthropology and Education

7. Dr. R. Vashum 011-29533845; 011-29572725 [email protected]

Social Change, Social movements, Ethnicity, Collective Rights, etc.

5.16 (i) Political Science (Internal Supervisors), School of Social Sciences (SOSS), IGNOU, New Delhi – 110068.

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Name of the Supervisor and Contact Detail


1. Prof. Pandav Nayak 011-29536526; 011-29572727 [email protected]

Political Economy of Developing States, Human Rights

2. Prof. Amarjit Singh Narag 011-29535515; 011-29572724 [email protected]

Indian Government of Politics, Comparative Politics, Human Rights Education

3. Prof. Darvesh Gopal 011-29535515; 011-29572704 [email protected]

International Relations, Asia Pacific and Australian Studies

4. Prof. Anurag Joshi 011-29533845; 011-29572713 [email protected]

Modern Indian Political Thought, Modern Political Theory, Policy Sciences and Development Studies.

5. Dr. S. Vijaysekhar Reddy 011-29533845; 011-29572715 [email protected]

Development Studies, International, Studies South Asia Studies

6. Dr. Jagpal Singh 011-29533845; 011-29572729 [email protected]

Agrarian Politics, Identity Politics, Democracy

7. Mr, Srinivas Venkatesh 011-29533845; 011-29572755 [email protected]

International Relations. African studies Afro-Latin. American West European (French, Iberian) Studies,

5.17 (i) Public Administration (Internal Supervisors) School of Social Sciences, IGNOU, New Delhi – 110068.

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1. Prof. Pardeep Sahni 011-29535140; 011-29572735 [email protected] [email protected]

Public Policy, Disaster Management, Administrative Theory

2. Prof. E. Vayunandan 011-29536526; 011-29572706 [email protected] [email protected]

Local Governance Labour Administration, Administrative Theory Human Rights Education

3. Dr. Alka Dhameja Reader 011-29532202; 011-29572742 [email protected]

Drought Management, Public Policies, Administrative Theory, Governance

4. Dr. Uma Medury Reader 011-29532202; 011-29572741 [email protected]

Public Sector, Disaster Management, Administrative Theory


5. Dr. Dolly Mathew Reader 011-29533845; 011-29572728 [email protected]

Health and Hospital Management, Administrative Theory, E-Governance

6. Dr. Durgesh Nandani Reader 011-29533845; 011-29572736 [email protected]

Disaster Management, Public Policy and Development Administration

5.18 (i) Hindi (Internal Supervisors) School of Humanities (SOH), IGNOU, New Delhi-110068.

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1. Prof. Jawarimal Parakh 011-29535748, 011-29572778

Adhunik Sahitya, Cinema Aur Jansanchar

2. Prof. Rita Rani Paliwal 011-29533657, 01129572784

Natak Avm Rangmanch, Hindi Kavya, Anuvad, Vyavaharmulak Hindi, Tulanatmak Sahitya, Katha Sahitya, Media Studeis

3. Prof. Satyakam 011-29532054, 011-29572786

Hindi Bhasha Evam Sahitya, Anuvad, Jansanchar

4. Prof. Shatrughan Kumar 011-29535160, 011-29572764

Tulnatmak Bhartiya Sahitya, Dalit Sahitya, Anuvad, Lalitkala, Boudh Darshan, Bhartiya Sanskriti, Bhojpuri Language and Literature

5. Prof. Vimal Thorat 011-29534289, 011-29572762

Tulnatmak Sahitya (Mukhayata Marathi Evam Hindi Mai Dalit Sahitya), Mahila Lekhan, Madhyakaalin Hindi Marathi Sahitya

6. Dr. Smita Chaturvedi 011-29536441, 011-29572788

Katha Sahitya, Madhyayugin Kavita, Lok Sahitya

7. Dr. Jitendra Kumar Srivastava 011-29536441, 011-29572792

Katha Sahitya, Kathetar Gadya Sahitya, Adhunik aur Samkalin Kavita

5.19 (i) English (Internal Supervisors) School of Humanities (SOH), IGNOU, New Delhi-110068.

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1. Prof. Renu Bhardwaj 011-29536441, 011-29572751

British Drama, Indian English Literature, 19th Century Novel, Feminist Writing and Experiential Learning paradigm in Distance Learning

2. Prof. Sunaina Kumar 011-29533651 [email protected]

Indian Fiction in English, Diaspora Literatures, Systemic Research into Distance Education

3. Prof. Anju Sahgal Gupta 011-29535160, 011-29572776

Applied Linguistics, ELT, Sociolinguistics, Teacher Training

4. Dr. Neera Singh 011-29536441, 011-29572790

New Literatures in English, Canadian Literature and Diasporic Literature

5. Ms. Mridula Rashmi Kindo 011-29536441, 011-29572772

Translation, African and American Literature

6. Dr. Nandini Sahu 011-29536441, 011-29572780

Indian Writing in English, American Literature, ELT, Folklore Literature, Children’s Literature.

7. Dr. Ms. Pema Eden Samdup 011-29536441

New Literatures: Australian Literature, Fiction, Cultural Studies and Semiotics


5.20 (i) Extension Education (Internal Supervisor) Centre for Extension Education (CEE), IGNOU, New Delhi-110068.

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1. Dr. M.Chandrasekharan Nair 011-29534104 [email protected]

Systemic Research, Extension Education, Community outreach

2. Dr. Babu P. Ramesh [email protected] 9811389095

Development Studies

3. Dr. Jayashree Kurup [email protected] 011-29534104

Community Outreach

5.20 (ii) Extension Education (External Supervisors) Centre for Extension Education (CEE), IGNOU, New Delhi-110068.

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1. Dr. Basheerhamad Sadrach Senior Programme Officer International Development Research Centre, (IDRC), Jorbagh, New Delhi

Community outreach ICT

2. Dr. V. Reghu Rajiv Gandhi National Institute of Youth Development (RGNIYD), Sriperumbudur, Chennai- 602105

Adult and Non Formal Education

3. Dr. T. Sundaresan Nair Director, State Resource Centre Nandavanam, Vikas Bhavan P.O Trivendrum – 695033

Extension Education

4. Dr. G. Suresh Kumar Registrar, Child Development Centre Medical College P.O. TVM, Kerala

Extension Education

5.21 (i) Gender & Development (Internal Supervisors) School of Gender and Development Studies (SOGDS), IGNOU, New Delhi -110068.

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1. Prof. Savita Singh 011-29532964 [email protected]

Political Theory & Feminist Thought

2. Prof. Anu Aneja 29532044 [email protected]

Comparative Literature & Women’s Studies

3. Prof. Annu J. Thomas 011-29572961 [email protected]

Gender & Science; Women’s Education; Gender, Nutrition and Health

4. Prof. Debal K. Singharoy 29534715 [email protected]

Women’s Studies, Agrarian Studies, Social Movements, Social Development, ICTs and Knowledge Society

5. Dr. Nilima Srivastava 011-29573077 [email protected]

Women and Work; Women and Child Welfare


5.22 (i) Women Studies (Internal Supervisors) School of Gender and Development Studies (SOGDS), IGNOU, New Delhi -110068.

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1. Prof. Savita Singh 011-29532964 [email protected]

Political Theory & Feminist Thought

2. Prof. Anu Aneja 29532044 [email protected]

Comparative Literature & Women’s Studies

3. Prof. Annu J. Thomas 011-29572961 [email protected]

Gender & Science; Women’s Education; Gender, Nutrition and Health

4. Prof. Debal K. Singharoy 29534715 [email protected]

Women’s Studies, Agrarian Studies, Social Movements, Social Development, ICTs and Knowledge Society

5. Dr. Nilima Srivastava 011-29573077 [email protected]

Women and Work; Women and Child Welfare

5.23 (i) Rural Development (Internal Supervisors) School of Continuing Education (SOCE), IGNOU, New Delhi – 110068.

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1. Prof. M. Aslam Professor in Rural Development School of Continuing Education, IGNOU, New Delhi 011-29536347, 011-29532313, 011-29572946 E-mail: [email protected]

Rural Development, ICT, Communication and Extension, Distance & Continuing Education, Multi-Media in Distance Education, Training Methodology, Training skills, University Administration, Monitoring and Evaluation

2. Dr. Gurchain Singh Reader in Rural Development School of Continuing Education, IGNOU, New Delhi 011-29572951 E-mail: [email protected]

Rural Development, Historical-Materialism, Class Debate in Marxism, New Middle Class in India & Development, Voluntary Action in Rural Development

3. Dr. R. P. Singh Reader in Rural Development School of Continuing Education, IGNOU, New Delhi 011-29572952 E-mail : [email protected]

Rural Development, Rural Sociology, Panchayati Raj, Rural Development Programmes, Land Reform.

4. Dr. Soumya Kanti Palit Reader in Rural Development School of Continuing Education, IGNOU, New Delhi 011-29572956 E-mail : [email protected]

Entrepreneurship, Environment, Non-Governmental Organizations, Rural Development


5.24 (i) Nutritional Sciences (Internal Supervisors) School of Continuing Education (SOCE), IGNOU, New Delhi – 110068.

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1. Prof. Deeksha Kapur Professor in Foods and Nutrition Discipline of Nutritional Sciences, School of Continuing Education, IGNOU, New Delhi 011-29572960 [email protected]

Public Nutrition, Micronutrient deficiencies, Clinical and Therapeutic Nutrition, Sports Nutrition, Nutrition and Health Education, Communication

5.25 (i) Child Development (Internal Supervisors) School of Continuing Education (SOCE), IGNOU, New Delhi – 110068.

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1. Dr. Neerja Chadda Reader in Child Development School of Continuing Education, IGNOU, New Delhi 011-29572959 [email protected]

Child Development, Human Development and Family Studies, Adolescence, Positive Social Behaviour, Psycho Social Aspects of human Development

2. Dr. Rekha S. Sen Reader in Child Development School of Continuing Education, IGNOU, New Delhi 011-29572958 [email protected]

Child Development, Human Development and Family Studies Early Childhood Care and Education, Creativity, Disability, Ethno-theories

5.26 (i) Vocational Education (Internal Supervisors), SOVET, IGNOU, New Delhi-110068

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Name, Designation and Address Area of Specialization/Interest

1. Prof. C.G. Naidu 011-29534393 [email protected]

Vocational Education

2. Dr. Ashok Gaba, Reader 011-29534393, [email protected]

Vocational Education

5.27 (i) Gandhi and Peace Studies (Internal Supervisors), School of Interdisciplinary and Transdisciplinary Studies (SOITS), IGNOU, New Delhi – 110068.

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1. Prof. D.Gopal Coordinator for the Programme on Gandhian Studies, F-Block, Room No.104,School of Interdisciplinary and Transdisciplinary Studies, IGNOU. Tel No. (O) 2953 5515 (R) 2649 2240 Mobile-98734 97720 E-mail: [email protected]

International Relations, Gandhian Studies and Environment and Sustainable Development


2. Dr. Babu P. Remesh, Director (I/c.)

SOITDS, Block No-1, IGNOU.New Delhi 110068 [email protected]

Indian Economic Thought and Gandhian Studies

3. Dr. Nandini Sinha Kapoor, Reader SOITDS, Block No-1 IGNOU. New Delhi- 110068

Ancient Indian History

4. Prof. Swaraj Basu, Professor of History Faculty of History, SoSS, IGNOU, New Delhi. New Delhi - 110068 Tel No. (R) 2649 6386 (M) 98712 10630


5.27 (ii) Gandhi and Peace Studies (External Supervisors) School of Interdisciplinary and Transdisciplinary Studies, IGNOU, New Delhi – 110068

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Name of the Supervisor and Contact Details Area of Specialization Interest

1. Dr. Savita Singh, Director Gandhi Smriti & Darshan Samiti, Rajghat New Delhi – 110 002. 011- 23392710, 011- 23392709, 011-23012843, 011-23011480 Mobile : 98104 22055 E-mail: [email protected] & [email protected]

Gandhian Studies

2. Prof. R P Misra, Former Vice Chancellor Allahabad University Resi: 35/1, Stanley Road, Allahabad.- 211 001. Tel No. (R) 0532-2266 325 Mobile: 094508 68788 E mail: [email protected]

Gandhian Studies

3 Prof. Ashok Chousalkar Head, Dept. of Political Science, Shivaji University, Kolhapur, Maharastra O) 0231- 2690571 Ext: 5344 (R) 0231-2639485, Mobile: 094211 72868 E mail: [email protected]

Indian Thought and Gandhian Studies

4 Dr. Jeyapragasam Head Deptt. of Gandhian Studies and Ramalinga Philosophy, Madurai Kamaraj University NMR Subbraman House-3, Vallabhai Road, Chokkikulam, Madurai – 625 002. Tamil Nadu, E-mail: [email protected]

Gandhian Studies

5 Prof. Suparna Gooptu Reader, Department of History University of Calcutta, 1, Reformatory Street, Kolkata - 700 027. Tel: (R) - 033-2358 2389, Mobile: 098300 57666 Email: [email protected]

Modern Indian History and Gandhian Studies

6 Dr. Mangesh Kulkarni, Deptt. of Politics & Public Administration University of Pune, Pune. Tel No. (O)020-2560 1286, 09881716608 E-mail: [email protected]

Political Theory and Gandhian Studies


7 Prof. B. Mohanan Pillai, Head,

Deptt. of Politics & International Studies Pondicherry University, Pondicherry.- 605 104. Phone: (R) 0431 2655525 (O) 0413 -2654337, Mobile: 094863 65526 E-mail: [email protected]

Political Science and Gandhian Studies

8 Prof. Abdulrahim.P.Vijapur, Deptt. of Political Science Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh – 202 002. Mobile No. 98711 87162 – 098979 06122 Tel No (R) – 011-2954 1387 E mail: [email protected]

Human Rights and Gandhian Studies

9 Prof. Priyankar Upadhyay, Director Malaviya Centre for Peace Research Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi - 221 005. Tel No. (O) 0542-6702291 (R) 2369062, Mobile: 094152 56554 Fax. No. 0542-2369845 E.mail: [email protected]

Conflict Studies and Gandhian Studies

10 Dr.Pradip Kumar Sengupta, Professor & Head Deptt. of Political Science, University of North Bengal Siliguri, Dist; Darjeeling , West Bengal Tel No: 0353-450471 (O) 450745 (R), Mobile – 094344 64858

Political Theory and Development Studies

11 Prof. G. Koteswara Prasad, Head Deptt. Of Politics and Public Admn. University of Madras Madras – 600 005. Tel No. (O) 044-2539 9698 (R) 2475 8484, Mobile – 094440 46480 E-mail:[email protected], [email protected]

Peace and Conflict and Gandhian Studies

12 Prof. R. Narayanan (Retd.), Adjunct Professor School of Social Sciences IGNOU, Maidan Garhi, New Delhi – 110 068. Resi:CB/7B, DDA Flats, Munirka, New Delhi – 110067 Tel No. (R)-26172069, Mobile: 98181 35919 E mail: [email protected]

International Relations and Peace Conflict Studies

13 Prof. Thomas Pantham 7/122, Associated Society Near Akota Stadium, Vadodara-390020 Ph.(R 0265-338381, Mobile : 09376213833 e-mail: [email protected]


14 Prof. C V Raghavulu, Former Vice Chancellor Nagarjuna University Resi: 102, Jaya Residency, 11-4-646/D1/B A C Guards, Hyderabad. Tel No. (R) 2331 3357, Mobile: 093921 58487 E-mail: [email protected]

Conflict Studies, Governance and Gandhian Studies

15 Prof. Sudarshan Iyengar, Vice Chancellor Gujjarat Vidyapeeth, Ashram Road, Ahmedabad – 380 014, Gujarat. Tel No.(0) 079-27541392 (R) 65449002 E-mail: [email protected]

Gandhian Economic Thought

16 Dr. T. Karunakaran, Director, Mahatma Gandhi Institute of Rural Industrialization, Maganwadi, Wardha, Maharashtra - 442 001. Mobile: 094431 37938, Phone: 07152-253512 Email: [email protected]

Gandhian Thought and Rural Development


17 Prof. Chaya K. Degaonkar, Professor and Chairperson

Deptt. of Studies & Research in Economics Gulburga University, Gulburga – 585 106. Tel No 08472-297 187 (O) 296096 (R), Mobile: 093423 31301 Mail: [email protected]


18 Prof. Ramashray Roy BM-36, Shalimar Bagh (East), New Delhi – 110 088. Tel No. 011-4702 7915, Mobile: 9868219032 E-mail: [email protected]


19 Prof. Jai Narain Sharma, Chairman, Deptt. of Gandhian Studies Punjab University, Chandigarh – 160 014. Tel No. (O) 0172-2534186 (R) 0172-2724 142 Mobile: 094171 92372 E-mail: [email protected]

Gandhi, Economy and Peace Studies

20 Prof. Bidyut Chakravarty, Deptt. of Political Science University of Delhi, Delhi Tel No. (R) 27667396 (O) 27666670, Mobile : 9818686224 mail: [email protected]

Political Science and Gandhian Thought

21 Prof. P. Radhakrishnan, Madras Instt. Of Development Studies 79, Second Main Road, Gandhi Nagar Adyar, Chennai – 600 020. Tel No. 044-24411574 (O), 044-24402003 (R) Mobile: 094449 39261 E-mail: [email protected] & [email protected]

Indian Social Thought and Gandhian Studies

22 Prof. D. Narasimha Reddy House No. 3-33-33, L.Venkat Reddy Colony Lingampalli, Hyderbad – 500 019. Tel No. (R) 040-2303 3283, Mobile- 094496 08373 E-mail: [email protected]


23 Dr. D M Diwakar, Professor of Economics Giri Institute of Development Studies Sector-O, Aliganj, Lucknow – 226 024 (U.P.) Tel No. : (O) 0522-2321860, (R) 0522-2762593 E-mail: [email protected]


24 Prof. Anuradha Chenoy, School of International Studies Jawaharlal Nehru University New Delhi – 110 067. Tel No. (R) 2674 1105/2674 1330, Mobile: 98101 02250 E-mail: [email protected]

Gender Studies and Gandhian Studies

25 Prof. Anjoo Saran Upadhyaya, Coordinator,Center for the Study of Nepal Banaras Hindu University Varanasi-221 005 Phone:91-542-2369062, Cell: 91- 9336911439

Gender Studies and Gandhian Studies

26 Dr. Rohit Wanchoo, Head, Deptt. of History & Political Science St. Stephen’s College, University of Delhi, Delhi – 110 007. (M) 98181 25088 E-mail [email protected]

Indian History and Political Science


27 Prof. Vibhuti Patel, Director, PGSR, & Head

Post Graduate Deptt. of Economics, SNDT Women’s University, 6th Floor, Nathibai Thakersey Road, Church Gate Mumbai – 400 020 Tel No.(O) 26770227 (R) 22052970, (M) 093210 40048 E-mail: [email protected]

Gender Studies and Gandhian Theory

28 Dr. Samir Das, Deptt. of Political Science Calcutta University, Kolkata-27. Tel No.(R) 033-2425 4023, Mobile-098302 10265 Email: [email protected]

Conflict Studies and Gandhian Thought

29 Prof. Meena Deshpande, Deptt.of Political Science Bangalore University, Bangalore-560 056. Tel No.(R) 080-2341 6312, Mobile: 09980809998 E-mail: [email protected]

Gender Studies and Political Science

30 Dr. Trupti Shah, Deptt.of Economics, Faculty of CommerceResi: M S University, Baroda. 37, Patrakar Colony, Tandlaja Road, Po: Akota Vadodara – 390 020, Gujarat Tel No. 0265-2320 399 E-mail: [email protected]


31 Prof. Sudhir Jacob George Resi:- 1-8-103, Macleodguda, Secunderabad – 500 003. Mobile: 9848054847 E-mail: [email protected]


32. Prof. P. N. Mehrotra, Department of Economics University of Allahabad, Allahabad -2. Tel No. (O) 0532-2601416, Mobile: 09415635444. Email: [email protected]

Economic Thought and Gandhian Studies

33. Dr. B Krishnamurthy, Deptt of Politics & International Studies Pondicherry University, Pondicherry – 605 014. Tel No. 0413-2654 335 E-mail: [email protected]


34. Prof. Gopa Kumar, Department of Political Science University of Kerala, Kariavattom, Trivandrum Tel No. (O) 0471-24118307 (R) 0471-2433987, (Mobile) 9349433987 E. mail: [email protected]

Political Science and Indian Thought

35. Prof. Mohit Bhattacharya, Formerly Professor & Vice-Chancellor Burdwan University,Purwanchal Cluster-VIII, K-6, Salt Lake, Sector-3, Calcutta – 700 091 Tel No. (R) 033-2335 2317


36. Prof. Abdul Nafey Chairman Centre for American, Latin American and Canadian Studies, SIS Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi – 110 067 Tel No. 26107676 (O) 26741243 (R) E-Mail : [email protected]

Conflict Studies and Gandhian Studies

37. Dr. K. Savitri, Reader in Political Science Deptt. of Political Science, Jamia Millia Islamia New Delhi – 110 0125 Tel No.2954 1387, Mobile: 98108 18470 Email: [email protected]

United Nations and International Peace and Security


38. Prof. R B Singh, Deptt. of Geography

Delhi School of Economics, University of Delhi, Delhi Mobile: 99719 50226, Tel No (R) 011-2755 3850 Email: [email protected]

Sustainable Development and Gandhian Thought

39. Prof. S N Jha145, Duplex, Nite Khand-3, Sun City Indira Puram, Ghaziabad. UP Mobile: 95120-6451841

Indian Thoughts and Gandhian Studies

. 40 Prof. Muzaffar Assadi, Deptt. of Political Science University of Mysore, Manasgangotri Mysore – 570 005 Tel No. (O) 0821 -2419501 (R) 2543336, Mobile: 094481 86295 E-mail: [email protected] [email protected]


41. Prof. Subrata Mukherjee (Retd.,) Chairman & Head, Deptt. of Political Science University of Delhi New Delhi – 110 021. Resi: I-1689, Chittaranjan Park, New Delhi – 110 019. Tel No : (O) 2688 2503 (R) 26279121, Mobile: 98104 50534 E mail: [email protected]

Gandhian Studies

42. Dr. Sushila Ramaswamy, Reader in Political Science Jesus and Mary College, New Delhi 110 021. (M) 9811795482 E-mail: [email protected]


43. Prof. Ganganath Jha, Centre for South East Asian Studies School of International Studies, Jawaharlal Nehru University New Delhi 110067. Tel. (R) 2674 1078 [email protected]

Asia Pacific and Peace Studies

44. Dr. Rakesh Batabyal, Dy.Director, Academic Staff College Jawaharlal Nehru University New Delhi – 110 067. Tel No. (R) 2674 1534, Mobile- 98912 23125 E-mail: [email protected]

Gandhian Studies

45. Prof. C S R Murthy Chairman & Head Centre for International Politics, Organisation Disarmament School of International Studies Jawaharlal Nehru University New Delhi – 110 067 Tel No.(R) 2674 2119

UN and International Politics

46. Dr. Rizwan Qaiser 12, Noor Nagar Extension Jamia Nagar, New Delhi -110 025 Tel No. (R) 26935238, (Mobile) - 9810594839


47 Dr. Sailaja Gullapalli, Research Associate Gandhi Smriti & Darshan Samiti, Rajghat, Delhi – 110 002. (M) 98107 86946 E-mail: [email protected]

Environment, Sustainable Development and Gandhian Studies


5.28 (i) Computer & Information Sciences (Internal Supervisors) School of Computer & Information Sciences (SOCIS), IGNOU, New Delhi-110068.

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1. Prof. Manohar Lal 011-29533436, 011-29572901 [email protected]

Artificial Intelligence E-Learning Theoretical Computer Science

5.29 LAW (Internal Supervisor) School of Law (SOL), IGNOU, New Delhi-110068

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1. Prof. Srikrishna Deva Rao 011-29531115 E-mail: [email protected]

Criminal Law, Human Rights, Community Legal Education and Law, Science and Technology.

2. Prof. K. Elumalai Consumer Protection, Banking Law, Cooperatives and Cyber Law Human Rights.

5.30 (i) Journalism & New Media Studies (Internal Supervisors) School of Journalism & New Media Studies, IGNOU, New Delhi-110068.

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1. Dr. Shambhu Nath Singh Prof. & Director SOJNMS

Journalism Communication Theory Cultural Communication Political Communication

2. Prof. Subhash Dhulia Prof. SOJNMS

International Communication Journalism

3. Dr. Kiron Bansal Reader SOJNMS

Communication Research Radio

4. Dr. O.P. Dewal Reader, SOJNMS

Radio Television

5.30 (ii) Journalism & New Media Studies (External Supervisors) School of Journalism & New Media Studies, IGNOU, New Delhi-110068

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1. Prof. J.S.Yadav Former Director, Former Director, IIMC, New Delhi

Communication Research Development Communication International Communication

2. Prof. Biswajit Das Professor & Director, Centre for Culture, Media and Governance, Jamia Millia Islamia.

Television studies Communication Theory Development Studies

3. Prof. B.K. Kuthiala Professor & Director, Institute of India Technology, Kurukshetra University, Kurukshetra. Haryana.

Communication Research Development Communication

4. Prof. Gita Bamzai Professor & Head, Communication Research, IIMC, New Delhi

Communication Research Health Communication

5. Dr. Ravi Kant, Director, EMPC, IGNOU

Educational Media Audio-Video Production


5.31 (i) Tourism and Hospitality (Internal Supervisors)

School of Tourism and Hospitality Service Management, IGNOU, New Delhi-110068.

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1. Prof. Kapil Kumar (Adjunct Professor) SOSS, IGNOU, New Delhi- 110068 011-29536342, 011-29572719 [email protected]

Modern Indian History, Tourism Studies.

2. Prof. Ravindra Kumar SOSS, IGNOU, New Delhi- 110068 011-29535140, 011-29572733 [email protected]

Medieval Archaeology Medieval Indian History, Art and Culture, Environmental Studies

3. Prof. A.S. Narag SOSS, IGNOU, New Delhi- 110068 011-29535515, 011-29572724 [email protected]

Indian Government of Politics, Comparative Politics, Human Rights Education

5.32 (i) Informatics, Information Communication Technology, Knowledge Management, Internal Supervisors,

Advanced Centre for informatics and Innovative Learning (ACIIL), IGNOU, New Delhi- 110068

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1. Prof. K. Subramanian 011- 29533068 [email protected]

Areas of information such as Governance, spatial, bio, sciences, audit, agri, computational sciences etc.

Areas of ICT including embedded system, H/W, S/W and firmware etc.

Knowledge acquisition analysis presentation and organization, architecture, inference etc. pertain to all sectors.

2. Dr. K.R. Srivathsan 011-29534215, 011-29571717-19 [email protected]

Networking & ICT Applications

3. Prof. Manohar Lal 011-29533436, 011-29572901 [email protected]

Artificial Intelligence E-Learning Theoretical Computer Science

5.32 (ii) Informatics, Information Communication Technology, Knowledge Management

External Supervisors Advanced Centre for informatics and Innovative Learning (ACIIL), IGNOU, New Delhi- 110068

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1. Dr. C. Venkatesh, IIITM-K 2. Dr. Manoj Kumar Chem Informatics and Computational


Sciences 3. Dr. A.R.D. Prasad, DRTC, ISI, Bangalore Library and Information Sciences 4. Dr. M. Devika, DRTC, ISI Bangalore Library and Information Sciences 5. Prof. M.R. Kaimal, (Retd.) Kerala

University (AI).

6. Dr. Indira Narayanaswamy, ADA Computational Sciences 7. Prof. K B Athreya, former Director IIMC

& Chairman Singeri Management Trust & Former Chairman, Telecom Reforms Commission

8. Mr. N Vittal, Former Chairman Telecom Commission & Chairman, CVC.

9. Prof. SK Gupta, IIT, New Delhi. 10. Dr. Jaijit, Professor DMS, IIT New Delhi. 11. Mr. S. Sathya Murthy, Former Deputy

Auditor General of India.

12. Prof. Kirti Ramamirtham, IIT Mumbai. 13. Dr. Gulshan Rai, DG, CERT-in. 14. Prof. Jaya Indiresan, Educationist,

New Delhi.

15. Prof. G Surya, Director, Information Library sciences, Annamalai University, Chennai.

16. Dr. S. Krishnan, Indian Space Research Institute, Trivandrum

17. Prof. C E Veni Madhavan, School of Automation, IISC, Banglore.

18. Mr. Pawan Duggal, President Asian Cyber Law Association & Advocate Supreme court, New Delhi.

19. Dr. Y S Rajan, Chief, Education Sector, CII & Former Vice Chancellor of Punjab Technical University & Former Scientific secretary, SA to Prime Minister of India

20 Dr. Rao, Director, NARAM, Hyderbad.

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1. Dr. K.S.D Nair, Regional Director IGNOU Regional Centre, Kaloor, Cochin Pin : 682017, Mob: 09495572139 E-mail: [email protected]

Management, Management Education

2. Dr. Asha Khare, Dy. Director, EDNERU IGNOU Maidan Garhi, New Delhi- 110068

Linguistics (English)


Mob: 09818764131 E-mail: [email protected]

3. Dr. Ram Chandra, Regional Director IGNOU Regional Centre, Tuglakhabad, 52 Institutional Area, New Delhi- 110062 Mob: 09650583700 E-mail: [email protected]

Physics/ Energy Studies

4. Dr. R.C. Sharma, Regional Director IGNOU Regional Centre, 1st Floor, MSFC Building, Senapathy Berpat Road, Pune. Pin : 411016, Maharashtra Mob: 09011059717 E-mail : [email protected]

Education/ Teacher Education Educational Technology/ Open Distance Learning (ODL) Computer & Information System.

5. Dr. B. Sukumar, Regional Director, IGNOU Regional Centre, Chekkalamukku, Sreekariyam P.O Trivandrum. Pin 695017 Kerala Mob: 094475500581 E-mail: [email protected]

Physics/ Materials Sciences /Solid State Theory/ Numerical Methods

Distance Education

6. Dr. s. Mohanan, Regional Director, IGNOU Regional Centre, 9-76-18 SKPVV Hindu High School Premises, Kothapet, Vijayawada, Pin: 520001, AP Mob: 09490794000 E-mail: [email protected]

Botony / Bio Corrosion

7. Dr. T.R. Srinivasan, Jt Director, RSD, IGNOU, Maidan Garhi, New Delhi – 110068, Mob: 09968667742 E-mail: [email protected]

Distance Education/ E.L.T./Evaluation

8. Dr. S. Nagendra Ambedkar, Regional Director, IGNOU Regional Centre, Jaipur; Add:70/79, Sector – 7, Patel Marg Mansarovar,Jaipur - 302 020 Rajasthan,Ph: 0141-2785750, 0141-2274292, 0141-2784043 E-mail:[email protected]

Political Science

9. Dr. Mamta Bhatia, Deputy Director, IGNOU Regional Centre, 70/79, Sector – 7, Patel Marg Mansarovar, Jaipur - 302 020 RAJASTHAN,Ph: 0141-2785750, 0141-2274292, 0141-2784043

Public Admn.

10. Dr. K. Pannesselvam, Regional Director IGNOU Regional Centre, C.I.T. Campus, Taramani Chennai - 600 113 Tamilnadu. Ph: 044-22541919 / 22542727, E-mail : [email protected], [email protected]

Economics

11. Dr. S. Kishre, Deputy Director, IGNOU Rgional Centre, C.I.T. Campus, Taramani Chennai - 600 113 Tamilnadu. Ph: 044-22541919 / 22542727, 044-22542121

Chemistry, Distance Education

12. Dr. Adul Gani, Regional Director, Regional Centre, Mantoo House, Raj Bagh Near Masjid Alfarooq, Srinagar - 190 008 Jammu & Kashmir. Ph:0194-2311251

Commerce & Management


0194-2311258 E-mail: [email protected]

13 Dr. Anil Kumar Mishra, Deputy Director, IGNOU Regional Centre, B-1/33,Sector– Haliganj Lucknow-226 024, Uttar Pradesh. Ph: 0522-2745114,09417966540522-2762410,(RCL/ 2364453 0522-2364889 E-mail:[email protected], [email protected]

Electrical Engineering

14. Dr. K.S. Chakraborty, Regional Director, IGNOU Regional Centre, M.B.B. College Compound, P.O. Agartala College, Agartala – 799004 Tripura.Ph: 0381-2516715 / 2516266, 0381-2516714 [email protected], [email protected]

Commerce & Management

15 Dr. Manaorama Singh, Regional Director, IGNOU Regional Centre, Varanasi, Uttar Pardesh. Ph. No. 0522-2364893 [email protected]

Electro Organic Chemistry


6. SCHOOLS/INSTITUTES/CENTRES/DIVISIONS/UNITS OF THE UNIVERSITY

1. Schools Sl. No

Name of the School Sl.No Name of the School

1. School of Humanities (SOH) Indira Gandhi National Open University Maidan Garhi, New Delhi-110068

12. School of Journalism & New Media Studies (SOJNMS) Indira Gandhi National Open University Maidan Garhi, New Delhi-110068

2. School of Social Sciences (SOSS) Indira Gandhi National Open University Maidan Garhi, New Delhi-110068

13. School of Gender & Development Studies (SOGDS) Indira Gandhi National Open University Maidan Garhi, New Delhi-110068

3. School of Sciences (SOS) Indira Gandhi National Open University Maidan Garhi, New Delhi-110068

14. School of Tourism and Hospitality (SOTHSM) Service Management Indira Gandhi National Open University Maidan Garhi, New Delhi-110068

4. School of Education (SOE) Indira Gandhi National Open University Maidan Garhi, New Delhi-110068

15. School of Interdisciplinary & Trans-disciplinary Studies (SOITS) Indira Gandhi National Open University Maidan Garhi, New Delhi-110068

5. School of Continuing Education (SOCE) Indira Gandhi National Open University Maidan Garhi, New Delhi-110068

16. School of Social Work(SOSW) Indira Gandhi National Open University Maidan Garhi, New Delhi-110068

6. School of Engineering and Technology (SOET) Indira Gandhi National Open University Maidan Garhi, New Delhi-110068

17. School of Vocational Education and Training (SOVET) Indira Gandhi National Open University Maidan Garhi, New Delhi-110068

7. School of Management Studies (SOMS) Indira Gandhi National Open University Maidan Garhi, New Delhi-110068

18. School of Extension and Development Studies (SEDS) Indira Gandhi National Open University Maidan Garhi, New Delhi-110068

8. School of Health Sciences (SOHS) Indira Gandhi National Open University Maidan Garhi, New Delhi-110068

19. School of Foreign Languages (SOFL) Indira Gandhi National Open University Maidan Garhi, New Delhi-110068

9. School of Computer and Information Sciences (SOCIS) Indira Gandhi National Open University, Maidan Garhi, New Delhi-110068

20. School of Translation Studies and Training (SOTST) Indira Gandhi National Open University Maidan Garhi, New Delhi-110068

10. School of Agriculture (SOA) Indira Gandhi National Open University Maidan Garhi, New Delhi-110068

21 School of Performing and Visual Arts (SOPVA) Indira Gandhi National Open University Maidan Garhi, New Delhi-110068

11 School of Law (SOL) Indira Gandhi National Open University Maidan Garhi, New Delhi-110068


2. Centres/Institutes

Sl. No 1. Staff Training & Research Institute of Distance

Education Indira Gandhi National Open University Maidan Garhi, New Delhi-110068

6. National Centre for Innovation in Distance Education Indira Gandhi National Open University Maidan Garhi, New Delhi-110068

2. Centre for Extension Education (CEE) Indira Gandhi National Open University Maidan Garhi, New Delhi-110068

7. Research Unit Indira Gandhi National Open University Maidan Garhi, New Delhi-110068

3. Electronic Media Production Centre Indira Gandhi National Open University Maidan Garhi, New Delhi-110068

8. Educational Development of North East Region Unit(EDNERU) Indira Gandhi National Open University Maidan Garhi, New Delhi-110068

4. Inter-University Consortium for Technology Enabled Flexible Education and Development Indira Gandhi National Open University Maidan Garhi, New Delhi-110068

9

Centre for Corporate Education Training and Consultance (CCETS) Indira Gandhi National Open University Maidan Garhi, New Delhi-110068

5. National Centre for Disability Studies Indira Gandhi National Open University Maidan Garhi, New Delhi-110068

3. Divisions/Units

Sl. No 1. Student Registration & Evaluation (SRD)

Indira Gandhi National Open University Maidan Garhi, New Delhi-110068

6. Material Production & Distribution Indira Gandhi National Open University Maidan Garhi, New Delhi-110068

2. Student Registration and Evaluation Division (SED) Indira Gandhi National Open University Maidan Garhi, New Delhi-110068

7. Regional Services Indira Gandhi National Open University Maidan Garhi, New Delhi-110068

3. Library & Documentation Division Indira Gandhi National Open University Maidan Garhi, New Delhi-110068

8. Administration Indira Gandhi National Open University Maidan Garhi, New Delhi-110068

4. Finance & Account Division Indira Gandhi National Open University Maidan Garhi, New Delhi-110068

9. Academic Co-ordination Division Indira Gandhi National Open University Maidan Garhi, New Delhi-110068

5. International Division Indira Gandhi National Open University Maidan Garhi, New Delhi-110068

10 Research Unit Indira Gandhi National Open University Maidan Garhi, New Delhi-110068


7. REGIONAL CENTRES OF THE UNIVERSITY

The University has vast student support service network across the country in terms of Regional Centres, and Recognised Regional Centres (for Defence Personnel). All Regional Centres of IGNOU placed below have full-time academic staff and administrative staff to look after publicity and promotion of academic programmes of the university, establishment of Study Centres, Programme Study Centres, Special Study Centres etc. within the jurisdiction of the Region. The Regional Centre advertises academic programmes being offered in the Region, sells/ distributes prospectus, register candidates as per University norms and provide candidate support through its Study Centres and other forms of Centres within the Region. Regional Centre also assist the University in conducting Entrance examination, Term-end examination for candidates/candidates who intend to enroll for Entrance/Term-end Examination. In brief every activity performed by Study Centres in providing student support is being managed and monitored by the Regional Centre incharge of the (Region area) which fall under its jurisdiction.

Ph.D candidates are also being attached to Regional Centres subject to availability of supervisors, and infrastructure based on the research candidates request, and recommend by the School/Centre/Institute with the approval of the Vice Chancellor of the University. The list of Regional centres are given below for information and contact.

Sl. No

NAME OF RCS & CODE

ADDRESS OPERATIONAL AREA

1 AGARTALA 26

REGIONAL DIRECTOR, IGNOU REGIONAL CENTRE M.B.B. COLLEGE COMPOUND, P.O. AGARTALA COLLEGE AGARTALA – 799004 TRIPURA 0381-2516715 / 2516266, 0381-2516714 [email protected] [email protected]

STATE OF TRIPURA

2 AHMEDABAD 09

REGIONAL DIRECTOR, IGNOU REGIONAL CENTRE OPP. NIRMA INSTT OF TECHNOLOGY SARKHEJ-GANDHINAGAR HIGHWAY CHHARODI AHMEDABAD – 382481, GUJARAT 02717-242975 02717-241579,02717-241580 [email protected], [email protected]

STATE OF GUJARAT, UNION TERRITORY OF DAMAN,DIU,DADRA & NAGAR HAVELI

3 AIZWAL 19

REGIONAL DIRECTOR, IGNOU REGIONAL CENTRE LAL BULAIA BUILDING M.G. ROAD KHATLA (NEAR CENTRAL YMA OFF.) AIZAWL – 796001 MIZORAM 0389-2311693 0389-2311692 0389-2311789 [email protected] [email protected]

STATE OF MIZORAM

4 ALIGARH 47

REGIONAL DIRECTOR, IGNOU REGIONAL CENTRE 3/310, MARRIS ROAD, ALIGARH-202001 UTTAR PRADESH 0571-2700120,2701365 [email protected], [email protected]

DISTRICT OF UTTAR PRADESH, ETAH, KASGANJ,FIROZABAD, RAMPUR,ALIGARH,HATHRAS,BADAUN,AGRA,BULANDSAHAR,MORADABAD,MANPURI,ETAWAH, MATHURA & J P NAGAR

5 BANGALORE 13

REGIONAL DIRECTOR,IGNOU REGIONAL CENTRE NSSS KALYANA KENDRA 293, 39TH CROSS, 8TH BLOCK, JAYANAGAR BANGALORE - 560 070 KARNATAKA 080-26654747 / 26657376, 080-26639711 080-26644848 [email protected],[email protected]

STATE OF KARNATAKA EXCEPT THE DISTRICTS DHARWAD,BELGAM & UTTARA KARNATAKA

6 BHOPAL 15

REGIONAL DIRECTOR, IGNOU REGIONAL CENTRE SANCHI COMPLEX, 3RD FLOOR OPP. BOARD OF SECONDARY EDN. SHIVAJI NAGAR BHOPAL - 462 016, MADHYA PRADESH 0755-2578455, 0755-2578454 0755-2578452 0755-2578454 [email protected] [email protected], [email protected]

STATE OF MADHYA PRADESH EXCEPT DISTRICTS MENTIONED UNDER REGIONAL CENTRE JABALPUR


7 BHUBANESHWAR

21

REGIONAL DIRECTOR,IGNOU REGIONAL CENTRE C - 1, INSTITUTIONAL AREA BHUBANESHWAR - 751 013 ORISSA 0674-2301348/2301250/2301352 0674-2300349 [email protected]

STATE OF ORISSA (EXCEPT THE DISTRICTS MENTIONED UNDER RC KORAPUT & GAJAPATI)

8 CHANDIGARH 06

REGIONAL DIRECTOR, IGNOU REGIONAL CENTRE [email protected] [email protected]

OPERATED BY RC KHANNA

9 CHENNAI 25

REGIONAL DIRECTOR,IGNOU REGIONAL CENTRE C.I.T. CAMPUS, TARAMANI CHENNAI - 600 113 TAMILNADU 044-22541919 / 22542727, 044-22542121 044-22542828 [email protected] [email protected]

DISTRICTS OF TAMULNADU VIZ. CHENNAI,KANCHIPURAM, VELLORE,CHENGAIPAT, CUDDALORE, VILLUPPURAM, SALEM,NAMAKKAL, PERAMBALU & TIRUVALLORE AND UNION TERRITORY OF PONDICHEERY

10 COCHIN 14

REGIONAL DIRECTOR, IGNOU REGIONAL CENTRE KALOOR COCHIN - 682 017 KERALA 0484-2340203,2348189,230484-2533021 0484-2533021,2330891,0484-2340204 [email protected], [email protected]

STATE OF KERALA EXCLUDING DISTRICTS MENTIONED UNDER RC TRIVANDRUM

11 DARBHANGA 46

REGIONAL DIRECTOR, IGNOU REGIONAL CENTRE LALIT NARAYAN MITHLA UNIV.CMPS KAMESHWARANAGAR,NEAR CENTRAL BANK DARBHANGA-846004 BIHAR 06272-253719 06272-251833 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected]

STATE OF BIHAR COVERING DISTRICTS OF PASCHIM CHAMPARAN,GOPALGANJ, SIWAN,SARAN,PURBI CHAMPARAN,SHEOHAR, MUZAFFARPUR,VAISHALI, SITAMARHI,MADHUBANI, DARBHANGA,SAMASTIPUR, BEGUSARAI,SUPAUL, SAHARSA,KHAGARIA

12 DEHRADUN 31

REGIONAL DIRECTOR IGNOU REGIONAL CENTRE NANOOR KHERA, TAPOVAN RAIPUR ROAD DEHRADUN - 248 001 UTTARANCHAL 0135-2789180 0135-2789205 0135-2789190 [email protected] [email protected]

STATE OF UTTARANCAL AND DISTRICTS OF SARANPUR, MUZAFFARNAGAR, BIJNOR,DEHRADUN, HARIDUAR,UTTARKASHI, SRINAGAR,RUDRAPRAYAG, KOTDWAR,GOPESHWAR, BOAGESHWAR, PITHORGRAH, CHAMPAWAT,ALMORA, NANITAL,UDHAMSINGNAGAR & PURI

13 DELHI 1 07

REGIONAL DIRECTOR(I/C) IGNOU REGIONAL CENTRE 52, TUGHLAKABAD INSTT. AREA NEAR BATRA HOSPITAL NEW DELHI - 110 062 011-29956015/29958078 / 26056834 011-26058354 011-29053172 [email protected]

SOUTH DELHI,WEST DELHI,DISTRICT FARIDABAD OF HARYANA

14 DELHI 2 29

REGIONAL DIRECTOR,IGNOU REGIONAL CENTRE GANDHI SMRITI & DARSHAN SAMITI RAJGHAT NEW DELHI - 110 002 011-23392375 / 23392376 / 23392377 011-23392374, 011-23392373 [email protected], [email protected]

NORTH-EAST DELHI, EAST DELHI,NORTH DELHI & CENTRAL DELHI

15 DELHI 3 38

REGIONAL DIRECTOR IGNOU REGIONAL CENTRE [email protected]

WEST DELHI AND DISTRICT OF GURGAON OF HARYANA OPERATED FROM RC DELHI-1 PRESENTLY


16 GANGTOK

24

REGIONAL DIRECTOR (I/C,IGNOU REGIONAL CENTRE GAIRIGAON TADONG, PO SHUMBUK HOUSE GANGTOK – 737102 SIKKIM 03592-2311102,270923 03592-270364, 03592-212501 [email protected] [email protected]

STATE OF SIKKIM

17 GUWAHATI 04

REGIONAL DIRECTOR, IGNOU REGIONAL CENTRE HOUSE NO 71,GMC ROAD CHRISTIAN BASTI,GUWAHATI ASSAM 0361-2662879 [email protected] [email protected]

STATE OF ASSAM EXCEPT DISTRICTS PLACED/TO BE PLACED UNDER RC, JORHAT

18 HYDERABAD 01

REGIONAL DIRECTOR, IGNOU REGIONAL CENTRE RAHUL CHAMBER HOUSE NO.3-5-909 HIMAYATNAGAR NARAYANGUDA MAIN ROAD HIMAYAT NAGAR HYDERABAD - 500 029 ANDHRA PRADESH 040-23221254,23221255,23221260, 23221261 040-23221261(FAX) [email protected] [email protected]

STATE OF ANDHRA PRADESH EXCEPT DISTRICTS COVERED UNDER RC VIJAYAWADA

19 IMPHAL 17

REGIONAL DIRECTOR, IGNOU REGIONAL CENTRE ASHA JINA COMPLEX,NORTH AOC IMPHAL – 795001 MANIPUR 0385- 2421190 ,2421191, 0385-2421192 385-2421192 [email protected] [email protected], [email protected]

STATE OF MANIPUR

20 ITANAGAR 03

REGIONAL DIRECTOR, IGNOU REGIONAL CENTRE, 'HORNHILL COMPLEX' 'C' SECTOR (NEAR CENTRAL SCH.) NAHARLAGUN ITANAGAR -791110 ARUNACHAL PRADESH 0360-2247536 / 2247538/0360-2247537 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected]

STATE OF ARUNACHAL PRADESH

21 JABALPUR 41

REGIONAL DIRECTOR,IGNOU REGIONAL CENTRE 2ND FLOOR, RAJSHEKHAR BHAVAN RANI DURGAVATI VISHVAVIDYALAYA CAMPUS, PACHPEDHI JABALPUR - 482001 MADHYA PRADESH 0761-2609269,6533569,0761-2600411, 0761-2609919 [email protected] [email protected] website:www.ignoujabalpur.in

STATE OF MP COVERING DISTRICTS OF JABALPUR,NARSIMHAPUR, CHHINDWARA,SEONI, BALAGHAT,MANDLA, DINDORI, SHAHDOL,UMARIA, KATNI,SIDHI, SINGRAULI & ANUPPUR

22 JAIPUR 23

REGIONAL DIRECTOR, IGNOU REGIONAL CENTRE 70/79, SECTOR - 7 PATEL MARG MANSAROVAR JAIPUR - 302 020 RAJASTHAN 0141-2785750, 0141-2274292, 0141-2784043 [email protected] [email protected]

STATE OF RAJASTHAN

23 JAMMU 12

REGIONAL DIRECTOR, IGNOU REGIONAL CENTRE SPMR COLLEGE OF COMMERCE CANAL ROAD, JAMMU - 180 001 JAMMU & KASHMIR 0191-2546529, 0191-2579572, 0191-2546995 [email protected] [email protected]

JAMMU REGION UNDER JAMMU AND KASHMIR

24 JORHAT 37

OPERATED FROM RC GUWAHATI


25 KARNAL

10

REGIONAL DIRECTOR, IGNOU REGIONAL CENTRE OLD GOVT. COLLEGE CAMPUS RAILWAY STATION ROAD KARNAL - 132 001 HARYANA 0184-2271514 0184-2260075 0184-2255738 [email protected] [email protected]

STATE OF HARYANA (EXCEPT THE DISTRICTS OF GURGAON AND FARIDABAD)

26 KHANNA 22

REGIONAL DIRECTOR, IGNOU REGIONAL CENTRE I.T.I. BUILDING BULEPUR (DISTRICT LUDHIANA) KHANNA – 141401 PUNJAB 01628- 229994/229993 01628-237361, 01628-238284 [email protected] [email protected]

STATE OF PUNJAB & UNION TERRITORY OF CHANDIGARH

27 KOHIMA 20

REGIONAL DIRECTOR, IGNOU REGIONAL CENTRE NH-39, OPP. DZUVURU (MHON KHOLA) I.O.C.KOHIMA – 797001 NAGALAND 0370-2241903 / 2241904/0370-2241905 [email protected] [email protected]

STATE OF NAGALAND

28 KOLKATA 28

REGIONAL DIRECTOR,IGNOU REGIONAL CENTRE BIKASH BHAWAN, 4TH FLOOR, NORTH BLOCK SALT LAKE, BIDHAN NAGAR KOLKATA - 700 091 WEST BENGAL 033-23349850 / 23592719/ 23589323 RCL) 033-23347576 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected]

STATE OF WEST BENGAL (EXCEPT THE DISTRICTS MENTIONED AGAINST RC SILIGURI)

29 KORAPUT 44

REGIONAL DIRECTOR, IGNOU REGIONAL CENTRE DISTRICT AGRICULTURE OFFICE RD BEHIND PANCHAYAT BHAVAN KORAPUT – 764020 ORISSA 06852-252982, 06852-251535 [email protected] [email protected]

KORAPUT,NABARANGPUR, RAYAGADA, MALKANAGIRI, BALANGIR,SONEPUR, KALAHANDI,NUAPADA, BOUDH, PHULBANI (PART OF ORISSA) GAJAPATI, SRIKAKULAM,PART OF AP), DANTEWADA,BASTAR (PART OF CG)

30 LUCKNOW 27

REGIONAL DIRECTOR, IGNOU REGIONAL CENTRE B-1/33, SECTOR - H ALIGANJ LUCKNOW - 226 024 UTTAR PRADESH 0522-2745114,09417966540522-2762410 (RCL/ 2364453 0522-2364889 [email protected] [email protected]

STATE OF UTTAR PRADESH (EXCEPT THE DISTRICTS UNDER RC VARANASI,RC ALIGARH AND RC NOIDA)

31 MADURAI 43

REGIONAL DIRECTOR, IGNOU REGIONAL CENTRE CSI INSTITUTIONAL CAMPUS PASUMALAI MADURAI – 625004 TAMIL NADU 0452-2380733,2380387 0452-2370588 [email protected] [email protected]

THE DISTRICTS OF TAMIL NADU VIZ. COIMBATORE, NILGRIS,ERODE,KARUR, THANJAVUR, MADURAI, DINDIGUL,TENI, VIRUDUNAGAR, RAMANATHAPURAM,SIVAGANGA,PUDUKKUTTAI, THIRUPPUR TIRUNELVELI, TUTICORIN & TRICHI

32 MUMBAI 49

REGIONAL DIRECTOR IGNOU REGIONAL CENTRE OM LEVA VIKAS NIKETAN NANEPADA ROAD,MULUND (E) MUMBAI -81 022-25633159 [email protected] [email protected]

FOUR DISTRICS OF MAHARASHTRA VIZ. MUMBAI,THANE,RAIGARH AND RATNAGIRI.


33 NAGPUR

36

REGIONAL DIRECTOR, IGNOU REGIONAL CENTRE 14 HINDUSTAN COLONY,AMRAVATI ROAD NAGPUR, MAHARASHTRA 09657339936 (MOB) [email protected] [email protected]

STATE OF MAHRASHTRA COVERING DISTRICTS OF AMRAVATI,BULDHANA, AKOLA, WASHIM,HINGOLI,PARBHANI,NANDED,YAVATMAL, WARDHA, CHANDRAPUR,NAGPUR, BHANDARA,GONDIA, GADCHIROLI (14 DISTRICTS)

34 NOIDA 39

REGIONAL DIRECTOR, IGNOU REGIONAL CENTRE NOIDA, UTTAR PRADESH [email protected] RC, NOIDA IS BEING OPERATED FROM THE PREMISES OF RC, DELHI 2, PRESENTLY

NOIDA,GREATER NOIDA,GHAZIABAD,G.B.NAGARMEERUT & BAGPAT OF UTTAR PRADESH

35 PANAJI 08

REGIONAL DIRECTOR, IGNOU REGIONAL CENTRE BEHIND CHODANKAR HOSPITAL NEAR P&T STAFF QUARTERS OFF MAPUSA-PANAJI ROAD POVORIM -403521 GOA 0-9444024242 MOB, 0832-2462315 [email protected]

STATE OF GOA & THREE ADJOINING DISTRICTS OF KARNATAKA i.e DHARWARD, BELGAUM,UTTARA KANNAD & SINDHUDURG (DISTRICTS OF MAHARASHTRA)

36 PATNA 05

REGIONAL DIRECTOR, IGNOU REGIONAL CENTRE 2ND FLOOR, BISCOMAUN TOWER WEST GANDHI MAIDAN,PATNA - 800 001 BIHAR 0612-2221538/ 2221541,0612-2221539 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected]

STATE OF BIHAR EXCEPT FOR THE DISTRICTS UNDER JURISDICTION OF RC-DARBHANGA

37 PORT BLAIR 02

REGIONAL DIRECTOR, IGNOU REGIONAL CENTRE JNRM CAMPUS PORT BLAIR-744104 ANDAMAN & NICOBAR ISLANDS 03192-242888,230111 [email protected] [email protected]

ANDAMAN & NICOBAR ISLANDS

38 PUNE 16

REGIONAL DIRECTOR, IGNOU REGIONAL CENTRE 1ST FLOOR, MSFC BUILDING 270, SENAPATI BAPAT ROAD PUNE - 411 016 MAHARASHTRA 020-256671867 020-25671864 [email protected] [email protected]

DISTRICTS OF MAHARASHTRA NANDURBAR,DHULE,JALGAON, AURANGABAD,NASIK, JALNA, AHMADNAGAR,BID,PUNE, OSMANABAD,SOLAPUR, SANGLI,SATARA & KOLHAPUR (14 DISTRICTS)

39 RAIPUR 35

REGIONAL DIRECTOR, IGNOU REGIONAL CENTRE REST HOUSE & E.M. OFFICE HALL SECTOR – 1 SHANKAR NAGAR RAIPUR – 492007 CHATTISGARH 0771-2428285 / 5056508 0771-2445839, 0771-2445839 [email protected] [email protected]

STATE OF CHHATTISGARH EXCEPT DISTRICTS OF DANTEWADA & BASTAR

40 RAJKOT 42

REGIONAL DIRECTOR, IGNOU REGIONAL CENTRE SAURASHTRA UNIVERSITY CAMPUS RAJKOT – 360005 GUJARAT 0281-2572988 [email protected] [email protected] website:www.ignourajkot.org

STATE OF GUJRAT COVERING THE DISTRICTS OF RAJKOT, KACHCHH,JAMNAGAR, PORBANDER,JUNAGADH, AMRELI,BHAVNAGAR, SURENDRANAGAR & DIN

41 RANCHI 32

REGIONAL DIRECTOR, IGNOU REGIONAL CENTRE 457/A, ASHOK NAGAR RANCHI – 834022 JHARKHAND 0651-2244688,2244699 0651-2244677 0651-2244400 [email protected] [email protected]

STATE OF JHARKHAND


42 SHILLONG

18

REGIONAL DIRECTOR, IGNOU REGIONAL CENTRE SUNNY LODGE NONGTHYMMAI NONGSHILLIANG SHILLONG - 793 003 MEGHALAYA 0364-2521117 0364-2521271 0364-2521271 [email protected] [email protected]

STATE OF MEGHALAYA

43 SHIMLA 11

REGIONAL DIRECTOR, IGNOU REGIONAL CENTRE CHAUHAN NIWAS BUILDING, KHALINI SHIMLA - 171 002 HIMACHAL PRADESH 0177-2624613,2624611,2625843/ 2624612 0177-2624611 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected]

STATE OF HIMACHAL PRADESH

44 SILIGURI 45

REGIONAL DIRECTOR, IGNOU REGIONAL CENTRE NETAJI MORE SUBHAS PALLY SILIGURI – 734001 WEST BENGAL 0353-2526818 0353-2526819 [email protected] [email protected]

STATE OF WEST BENGAL COVERING DISTRICTS OF JALPAIGURI,DARJILING,KOCHBIHAR,UTTAR DINAJPUR, DAKSHIN,DINAJPUR,MALDAH (PART OF WB)

45 SRINAGAR 30

REGIONAL DIRECTOR,IGNOU REGIONAL CENTRE MANTOO HOUSE, RAJ BAGH NEAR MASJID AL-FAROOQ SRINAGAR - 190 008 JAMMU & KASHMIR 0194-2311251 0194-2311258 0194-2311259 [email protected] [email protected]

DISTRICTS OF SRINAGAR & LADAKH UNDER JAMMU AND KASHMIR

46 TRIVANDRUM 40

REGIONAL DIRECTOR IGNOU REGIONAL CENTRE MEPRAM MANSION CHEKKALAMUKKU SREEKARIYAM TRIVANDRUM -695017 KERALA 0944750581 (MOB) [email protected] [email protected]

KANYAKUMARI (DISTRICT OF TAMIL NADU) AND THIRUVANANTHAPURAM, KOLLAM & PATHANAMTHITTA (DISTRICTS OF KERALA)

47 VARANASI 48

REGIONAL DIRECTOR, IGNOU REGIONAL CENTRE GANDHI BHAWAN B.H.U. CAMPUS VARANASI-221005 UTTAR PRADESH 0542-2368022,2368622, 0522-2364893 0542-2317383 [email protected] [email protected]

DISTRICTS OF AMBEDKAR NAGAR,SANTKABIRNAGAR, MAHARAJGANJ,JAUNPUR, BALLIA,AZAMGARH,GORAKHPUR,DEORIA, KUSHINAGAR, SANT RAVIDAS NAGAR, MIRZAPUR,VARANASI, GHAZIPUR, MAUNATHBHANJAN CHANDAUL,SONBHADRA

48 VIJAYAWADA 33

REGIONAL DIRECTOR, IGNOU REGIONAL CENTRE 1ST FLOOR,SKPVV, HINDU HIGH SCHOOL KOTHAPETHA VIJAYWADA 520 001 ANDHRA PRADESH 0866-256595 0866-2565253 0866-2565353 [email protected] [email protected]

STATE OF ANDHRA PRADESH COVERING THE DISTRICTS OF VIZAINAGARAM, VISAKHAPTNAM, EAST GODAVARI,WEST GODAVARI KHAMMAM,KRISHNA, GUNTUR, PRAKASHAM,NELLOR, SRIKAKULAM AND CHITTOOR


IGNOU NORTH - EAST REGIONAL CENTRES

Sl. No

Regional Centre and Code

Address of the Regional Centre Tel. Fax& E-mail

Jurisdiction

1. AGARTALA (26)

REGIONAL DIRECTOR, IGNOU REGIONAL CENTRE M.B.B. COLLEGE COMPOUND P.O. AGARTALA COLLEGE AGARTALA - 799004 TRIPURA TEL:0381-2516715 / 2516266 FAX: 0381-2516714 [email protected]

STATE OF TRIPURA

2. AIZWAL (19)

REGIONAL DIRECTOR, IGNOU REGIONAL CENTRE LAL BULAIA BUILDINGM.G. ROAD KHATLA (NEAR CENTRAL YMA OFF.) AIZAWL - 796001 MIZORAM TEL: 0389-2311693, FAX: 0389-2311789 [email protected]

STATE OF MIZORAM

3. GANGTOK (24)

REGIONAL DIRECTOR, IGNOU REGIONAL CENTRE, GAIRIGAONTADONG PO SHUMBUK HOUSE GANGTOK – 737102 SIKKIM TEL : 03592-231375,270923 FAX: 03592-270923/231383 (PVT) [email protected] [email protected]

STATE OF SIKKIM

4. GUWAHATI (04)

REGIONAL DIRECTOR, IGNOU REGIONAL CENTRE, NAVAGIRI ROAD1ST BYE-LANE CHANDMARI GUWAHATI - 781 003, ASSAM TEL : 0361-2668409/2662831 FAX: 0361-2662879 [email protected] [email protected]

STATE OF ASSAM

5. IMPHAL (17)

REGIONAL DIRECTOR, IGNOU REGIONAL CENTRE, ASHA JINA COMPLEXNORTH AOC IMPHAL – 795001,MANIPUR TEL : 0385- 2421190 [email protected]

STATE OF MANIPUR

6. ITANAGAR (03)

REGIONAL DIRECTOR, IGNOU REGIONAL CENTRE 'HORNHILL COMPLEX''C' SECTOR (NEAR CENTRAL SCH.) NAHARLAGUN ITANAGAR -791110 ARUNACHAL PRADESH TEL: 0360-2247536/2247538 FAX: 0360-2247537 [email protected] [email protected]

STATE OF ARUNACHAL PRADESH

7. KOHIMA (20)

REGIONAL DIRECTOR, IGNOU REGIONAL CENTRE NH-39, OPP. DZUVURU(MHON KHOLA) I.O.C. KOHIMA – 797001 NAGALAND TEL: 0370-2241903 / 2241904 FAX: 0360-2247537 [email protected]

STATE OF NAGALAND

8. SHILLONG (18)

REGIONAL DIRECTOR, IGNOU REGIONAL CENTRE SUNNY LODGENONGTHYMMAI NONGSHILLIANG SHILLONG - 793 014 MEGHALAYA TEL: 0364-2521117 FAX:0370-2241905 [email protected] [email protected]

STATE OF MEGHALAYA


IGNOU - ARMY RECOGNIZED REGIONAL CENTRES

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Army Recognized Regional Centre & Code

Name of the Regional Director & Address

1. KOLKATA 51

LT. COL. S.S. MISHRA, REGIONAL DIRECTOR IGNOU - ARMY RECOG. REGIONAL CENTRE COL. EDUCATION, FORT WILLIAM HQ EASTERN COMMAND KOLKATA – 700021, WEST BENGAL 033-22222668 [email protected]

2. CHANDIMANDIR 52

COL. MOHINDER SINGH, REGIONAL DIRECTOR IGNOU - ARMY RECOG. REGIONAL CENTRE COL. EDUCATION HQ WESTERN COMMAND CHANDIMANDIR, HARYANA 134107 0172-2589423 (CIVIL) 0712-2589423 Email: [email protected]

3. LUCKNOW 53

BRIG.VED PRAKASH, REGIONAL DIRECTOR IGNOU-ARMY RECOG.REGIONAL CENTRE BRIG EDUCATION HQ CENTRAL COMMAND LUCKNOW-226002, UTTAR PRADESH 0522-2482968/296254 Email: [email protected]

4. PUNE 54

COL. ARUN SARIN, REGIONAL DIRECTOR IGNOU-ARMY RECOG.REGIONAL CENTRE COL EDUCATION H.Q SOUTHERN COMMAND C/O 56 APO 020-26102668 020-26102670

5. UDHAMPUR 55

LT COL.J. RAMPAL, REGIONAL DIRECTOR IGNOU-ARMY RECOG.REGIONAL CENTRE COL EDUCATION UTTAR KAMAN MUKHYALAYA C/O 56APO, HQ NORTHERN COMMAND UDHAMPUR JAMMU & KASHMIR 01992-242486


IGNOU - NAVY RECOGNIZED REGIONAL CENTRES

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1. NEW DELHI 71

COMMANDER PRAMOD GOEL, REGIONAL DIRECTOR IGNOU NAVY RECOG. REGIONAL CENTRE DIRECTORATE OF NAVAL EDUCATION INTEGRATED HQS.MINISTRY OF DEF WEST BLOCK.5,IIND FLR,WING-II RK PURAM, NEW DELHI - 110066 PH.OFF: 011-26194686 , FAX: 011-26105067 Email: [email protected]

2. MUMBAI 72

COMMANDER RASHMI SAHU, REGIONAL DIRECTOR IGNOU NAVY RECOG. REGIONAL CENTRE, HQ. WESTERN NAVAL COMMAND, SHAHID BHAGAT SINGH MARG MUMBAI – 400023, MAHARASHTRA PH.OFF: 022-22660857 FAX: 022-22665458 Email: [email protected]

3. VISAKHAPATNAM73

COMMANDER S. SRIDHAR, REGIONAL DIRECTOR IGNOU - NAVY RECOG. REGIONAL CENTRE HQ EASTERN NAVAL COMMAND VISAKHAPATNAM - 530014 ANDHRA PRADESH PH.OFF: 0891-2812284 , FAX: 0891-2515834 Email: [email protected]

4. KOCHI 74

CAPTAIN & K.S. VENUGOPAL, REGIONAL DIRECTOR IGNOU - NAVY RECOG. REGIONAL CENTRE HQ SOUTHERN NAVAL COMMAND KOCHI – 682004,KERALA PH.OFF: 0484-2667434, 2662210 FAX: 0484-2666 Email: [email protected]

IGNOU - ASSAM RIFLES RECOGNIZED REGIONAL CENTRE

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1. SHILLONG 81

MAJOR SUJIT KUMAR KARN, REGIONAL DIRECTOR MR. D.C. SUNDRIYAL - ARD IGNOU - ASSAM RIFLES RECOG. REGIONAL CENTRE DIRECTORATE GENERAL ASSAM RIFLES (DGAR) LAITUMUKHRAH SHILLONG - 793003 MEGHALAYA PH.OFF:0364-2705530, FAX: 0364-2705564 [email protected]


8. INTERNATIONAL DIVISION & PARTNER INSTITUTIONS FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS

The International Division was established in 1996 to look after the University’s overseas academic activities. At present, IGNOU offers its academic programmes in 33 countries through 53 Partner Institutions. The International Division has promoted the University’s programmes outside India, established bilateral and multilateral cooperation and provided capacity building through training and technological support. On the collaborative and network front the International Division has adopted a four-fold strategies.

1. Offering its academic programmes in collaboration with established higher educational institutions of repute those are known for professional delivery mechanisms.

2. To share IGNOU’s academic resources through licensing of course materials for adoption / adaptation in the educational environment of the countries who have sought them.

3. Capacity building of ODL practitioners through training, orientation and workshops and to create trained human resource to empower a state, and

4. ODL institutional building by sharing the experiences gained by IGNOU and sharing the knowledge resources.

Currently IGNOU’s academic programmes are on offer in UAE, Doha Qatar, Kuwait, Oman, Bahrain and Saudi Arabia in the gulf countries and Seychelles & Mauritius the Indian Ocean Rim, Sierra Leone, Madgascar and Liberia in collaboration with the International Institute of Capacity Building in Africa and UNESCO. In collaboration with the Commonwealth of Learning, IGNOU offers COL-Rajiv Gandhi Fellowship, for the PGDDE and MADE programmes in Jamaica, Seychelles, Samoa, Namibia, Lesotho, Malawi, Swaziland and Nigeria. IGNOU’s academic programmes are also on offer in Sri Lanka, Nepal, Afghanistan, Singapore, Malaysia, Fiji Islands Indonesia and Mongolia.

IGNOU’s collaborative efforts at the international level are varied. IGNOU collaborated with Seychelles, Mauritius College of the Air, Mauritius Institute of Education; International University of Kyrgyzstan; National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN); international agencies, such as, IICBA, UNESCO, COL and private enterprises, such as, Wisdom Institute and UEIT in Dubai, ATEICO Communications in Saudi Arabia, ICA, NIT in Nepal etc.

The programmes that are currently popular among learners in various countries include, Management Studies, Commerce and Business Studies, Computer and Information Technology, Tourism, Library and Information Sciences, Education and Distance Education, Journalism and Mass Communication, Engineering and Nursing. At present the University has more than 13000 candidates outside India on rolls.

Ph.D Programmes for International Students

All research programmes listed under section 2 of the Ph.D Prospectus are offered to all international candidates as well. Admission procedures for Ph.D for Indian as well as International candidates are same (see Section 2 of the Prospectus). Important tips are also given for all research candidates (national & international) in the Section 4 of the Prospectus. Application form and guidelines for filling application form is given in the Section 13 of the Prospectus for all categories of research candidates irrespective of the country.


PAN-Africa e-Network Project

IGNOU has been given the responsibility of meeting the educational requirements of African learners through the distance mode in collaboration with TCIL under the PAN-Africa E-Network Pilot Project of the Govt. of India. Under this pilot project, IGNOU has signed a MoU with the Universities of Addis Ababa and Harmaya, Ethiopia for offering the IGNOU MBA programme to the candidates of these Universities. IGNOU has also signed an Agreement with TCIL for SAARC Tele-Education e-Network in November 2008.

Programmes on Offer for International Students

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1. Doctor of Philosophy Programmes (see section 2 of the Prospectus 23. Bachelor of Arts

2. Doctor of M.Phil Programme (See section 4 of the Prospectus) 24. Bachelor of Arts (Tourism Studies)

3. Master in Library and Information Science 25. Bachelor of Commerce

4. Master of Arts (Distance Education) 26. Bachelor of Commerce (Finance & Accountancy)

5. Master of Arts (Rural Development) 27. Bachelor of Computer Applications

6. Master of Arts (Economics) 28. Bachelor of Education 7. Master of Arts (Hindi) 29. Bachelor of Science

8. Master of Arts (History) 30. Bachelor of Science (Hosp. and Hotel Admn)

9. Master of Arts (Political Science) 31. Bachelor of Science (Nursing)

10. Master of Arts (Public Administration) 32. PG Diploma in Hospital & Health

Management 11. Master of Arts (Public Policy) 33.

12. Master of Arts (Sociology) 34. PG Diploma in Human Resource Management

13. Master of Arts (Tourism Management) 35. PG Diploma in International Business

Operation

14. Master of Arts(English) 36. PG Diploma in Journalism and Mass Communication

15. Master of Business Administration 37. PG Diploma in Management

16. Master of Business Administration (Banking & Finance) 38. PG Diploma in Marketing Management

17. Master of Commerce 39. PG Diploma in Maternal and Child Health

18. Master of Commerce (Finance & Taxation) 40. PG Diploma in Operations Management

19. Master of Computer Applications 41. PG Diploma in Rural Development

20. B.Tech, Civil (Water Resource Engineering) 42. PG Diploma in School Leadership and

Management for Head Teachers

21. B.Tech. Civil (Construction Management) 43. Diploma Programme in Value added

Products from Fruits and Vegetables

22. Bachelor in Library and Information Science 44. Diploma in Creative Writing in English


45. Diploma in Early Childhood Care and Education 61. Certificate in Human Rights

46. Diploma in HIV and Family Education 62. Certificate in Nutrition and Child Care

47. Diploma in Management 63. Bachelor of Social Work

48. Diploma in Nutrition and Health Education 64. Bachelor Preparatory Programme

49. Diploma in Primary Education 65. PG Diploma in Disaster Management

50. Diploma in Tourism Studies 66. PG Diploma in Distance Education

51. Certificate in Computing 67. PG Diploma in Environmental and Sustainable Development

52. Certificate in Consumer Protection 68. PG Diploma in Financial Management 53. Certificate in Craft & Design (Pottery) 69. PG Diploma in Higher Education 54. Certificate in Disaster Management 70. Certificate in Primary Teaching 55. Certificate in Environmental Studies 71. Certificate in Rural Development 56. Certificate in Food & Nutrition 72. Certificate in Teaching of English

57. Certificate in food and safety (online) 73. Certificate in Teaching of Primary School Mathematics

58. Certificate in Guidance 74. Certificate in Tourism Studies

59. Certificate in Health Care Waste Management 75. Computer Literacy Programme

60. Certificate in HIV and Family Education

For details like duration, eligibility criteria, fee details etc. candidates may visit web site of the International Division (http://www.ignou.ac.in/divisions/int_cell/index1.htm) of the university www.ignou.ac.in

Partner Institutions Under Individual MoU

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PARTNER INSTITUTION NAME & ADDRESS

PROGRAMMES ON OFFER

1. 5102 ABU DHABI, UAE

Wisdom Educational Institute, P.O. Box 71296, Abu Dhabi, UAE Tel : +971-2-621 44 74; Fax: +971-2-214484 E-mail : [email protected] Contact : Mr. Ahmed Rafi B. Ferry, Director

BPP, BA, B.COM, DIM, PGDHRM, PGDFM, PGDOM, PGDMM, MBA, MEG, MHD, CIC, BCA, MCA, PGJMC, BED

2. 5502 DUBAI, UAE

Wisdom Educational Institute, P.O. Box : 26791, Dubai, UAE Tel : +971-4-396 44 55; Fax: +971-4-3964422 E-mail : [email protected] Contact Person: Mr. Ahmed Rafi B. Ferry, Director

BPP, BA, B.COM, DIM, PGDHRM, PGDFM, PGDOM, PGDMM, MBA, MEG, MHD, CIC, BCA, MCA, PGJMC, BED


3. 5503

DUBAI, UAE Universal Empire Institute of Technology Block No. 11, 3rd Floor, Academic City, Post Box No. 30948, Dubai Tel: +971-508530647, +971-504317647, Fax : +971-4- 3672779; +97150-8530647 E-mail: [email protected] Contact Person : Mr. Balaji Jagdeesan Coordinator

BPP, BA, BCOM, DIM, PGDHRM, PGDMM, PGDFM, PGDOM, MBA, MEG, MHD, CIC, BCA, MCA, BTCM, BTWRE,

4. 5505 RAS-AL-

KHAIMAH, UAE

Royal College of Applied Science & Technology, FZE, P.O. Box: 10559, RAK Free Trade Zone, Ras-Al-Khaimah, UAE Tel: +971-1-2272203; Fax: +971-7-2272281 E-mail: [email protected] Contact Person : Mr. Balaji Jagdeesan, Coordinator

DTS, CTE, DECE, BA, BCOM, BTS, BED, MTM, MCOM, MEG, PGJMC, PGDHRM, PGDMM, PGDFM, MBA, CIC, BCA, MCA, BTCM, CPLT

5. 5507 RASAL

KHAIMAH

Vinayaka Missions University Second Floor, World Trade & Business Innovation Centre-V PO. Box 10059, Bin Thaher Street, Al-Nakheel, Ras Al Khaimah, UAE Sh. Natarajan Rajendran, Manager Ph: +971-7-2278689

BED

6. 5402 QATAR

Middle-East Educational Services P.O.Box : 3453, Doha, QATAR Tel: +974-4687707; Fax: +974-4505264 E-mail: [email protected]; Contact Person: Sh. Mr. P. Manoharan, Coordinator

DTS, BTS, BA, B.COM, DIM, PGDIM, PGDHRM, PGDFM, PGDOM, PGDMM, MBA, CIC, BED, MEG, MTM, MCA, MHA, MLIS, MHD, MPS, MAH, MCOM.

7. 5704 KUWAIT

Gulf Centre for University EducationP.O.Box: 64070, Shuwaikh 70451, Kuwait Tel: +965-2407110, 2407119 Fax: +965-2407049 E-mail: [email protected]; [email protected] Contact Person: L. Alloysius Martin, Director

CIC, BCA, BTS, BA, B.COM, BLISc, MLISc, DIM, PGDIM, PGDHRM, PGDFM PGDOM, PGDMM, MBA, BPP, BED, MEG, MTM, MCA, MHA, MLIS, MHD, MPS, MAH, MCOM, MTM.


8. 5905

SULTANATE OF OMAN

Glory Institute Dharamsy Nancy Complex Opp. Shell Petrol Pump, Building No.20, Way No. .58, Wadi Kabir, Muscat Tel: +968-24817612, 24812125 and 24817645; Fax: +968 24813329 E-mail : [email protected] Contact Person: Mr. T. N. Kutty, Coordinator. Postal Address : P.O.Box: 583 PC:114, Muttrah, Sultanate of Oman

BA, B.COM, BTS, DIM, MP, BCA, CIC, BED, MCA, MHA, MLIS, MHD, MPS, MAH, MCOM MTM, MEG, MTM,

9. 6001 BAHRAIN

Indian Academy W.L.L. P.O. BOX : 10584 MANAMA, BAHRAIN Tel : +973-17811451/39888092/39824602, Fax: +973- 17811663/17811461 Email : [email protected] Contact Person : Mr. S. Elamurugu, Chairman

B.ED., MP, DIM, PGDIM, PGDFM, PGDMM, PGDHRM, PGDOM, MCA, MHA, MLIS, MPS, MAH, MCOM, MTM, BTCM

10. 6101 SAUDI ARABIA

ATEICO Communications P.O. Box:5791, Jeddah 21432 Saudi Arabia Tel: +9662-668-4287; Fax:+9662-669-0403 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.itoindia.com Contact Person : Mr. Riaz Mulla

BPP, CIC, CTS, DTS, DIM, DECE, BA, BCOM, BTS, BED, BCA, MEG, MAH, MPS, MCOM, MTM, MCA, MADE, MBA, PGDIM, PGDFM, PGDHRM, PGDMM, PGDOM, PGDIBO,


ATEICO Communications P.O. Box 89630, Riyadh – 11692, Saudi Arabia Tel: +966-1-215-3537; Fax: +966-1-215-3539 E-mail: [email protected] Websise: www.itoindia.com Contact Person : Mr. Riaz Mulla

BPP, CIC, CTS, DTS, DIM, DECE, BA, BCOM, BTS, BED, BCA, MEG, MAH, MPS, MCOM, MTM, MCA, MADE, MBA, PGDIM, PGDFM, PGDHRM, PGDMM, PGDOM, PGDIBO, PGDDE


ATEICO Communications, Al Khuzyiam Commercial Centre, Dharan Street, Opp. to Al Johra Market, Al Khobar Saudi Arabia. Tel + 966 3 8653122; Fax +966 3 8657185 Email [email protected] Website: www.itoindia.com Contact Person : Mr. Riaz Mulla

BPP, CIC, CTS, DTS, DIM, DECE, BA, BCOM, BTS, BED, BCA, MEG, MAH, MPS, MCOM, MTM, MCA, MADE, MBA, PGDIM, PGDFM, PGDHRM, PGDMM, PGDOM, PGDIBO, PGDDE


13.

6105 SAUDI ARABIA

Asian International IT EstablishmentP.O. BOX : 9209 Office No.3, Al-Garabi Centre, AL-KHOBAR Easter Province of Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Tel : +966-38647168, +966-507264620, Fax: +966-38647169 Email : [email protected] Contact Person : Mr. Elamurugu

B.Ed.

14. 7202 MAURITIUS

Mauritius College of the Air, Division of Distance Education, Reduit, MAURITIUS Tel: +230-4038200; Fax: +230-4672508 Email: [email protected] Contact Person: Mr. R. Dhurbarrylall

BCA, BTS, DIM, MP, PGDDE, MADE , PGDHRM, PGDJMC, MBA, MEG,BDP

15. 7203 MAURITIUS

Mauritius Institute of Education (MIE), Reduit, Mauritius Phone No : +230-4661654 Email : [email protected] Contact Person: Ms. Ooma Vedi Cudian

Primary Teacher Education

16. 8105 ETHIOPIA

St. Mary’s University College PO Box 18490, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia Tel: +251-1-553 79 94; 553 79 96 Fax: +251-1-553 80 00 E-mail: [email protected]; [email protected] Contact Person: Mr. Alemu Gashie, Coordinator

CIC, CTE, CFN, CIG, DIM, PGDFM, PGDHRM, PGDIM, PGDMM, PGDOM, BCOM, BLIS, BTS, MBA, MLIS, MADE, BED

17. 9401 KENYA

Centre for Open and Distance Education Kasneb Towers, Upper Hill, Hospital Road P.O. Box 43364-00100, Nairobi, Kenya Tel: +254 - 20 - 2712720 Email: [email protected] Contact Person: Mr. Joe Mwangi Mbuthia, Director

BPP, BCOM, MCOM DIM, PGDIM, PGDHRM, PGDFM, PGDOM, PGDMM, MBA.

18. 9301 SINGAPORE

Open Minds International 1, Rochor Canal Road # 05-11, Sim Lim Square, Singapore – 188 504 Tel: +65 – 6336460; Fax: +65- 6339576 Email: [email protected] Contact Person : Mr. Vinod Wadhwa, Managing Director

CIC, BCA, BTS, DTS, BA, MADE, DIM, PGDDE, MP, CTE


19. 9602 NEPAL

International Centre for Academics P Ltd. ,Gyaneshwor (Beside Embassy of Germany) Ward No. 33, Kathmandu, Nepal, Tel: +977-1-4445540/2042289 Fax: +977-1-4473684 E-mail: [email protected] Contact Person: Mr. Biswajit Mukherjee, Coordinator

BPP, BA, BCOM, BTS, DIM, MBA, PGDFM, PGDHRM, PGDIM, PGDMM, PGDOM, BED, DCE, DTS, PGJMC, MEG, MTM, CIC, BCA, MCA, CAFÉ, DAFE, PGDRD, MSO, MARD, MPA

20. 9603 NEPAL

DLP Management Consortium (P) Ltd. Putali Sadak Height, GPO Box:15142 KPC- 320,Kathmandu, Nepal Tel: +977-1-2004321, 4418019 Fax: +977-1-4418019 E-mail : [email protected] Contact Person: Mr. Pranab Basak, Director

BPP, BA, BCOM, DIM, MBA, PGDFM, PGDHRM, PGDIM, PGDMM, PGDOM, BTS, PGJMC, BLISC, DAFE

21. 9604 NEPAL

Nepal Information Technology Pvt. Ltd Shankar Sadan, DAV Complex, Dhobighat, Lalitpur PO Box:21928, Kathmandu, Nepal Tel: +977-016226026, 012211153 Fax: +977-1-4273987 E-mail : [email protected] Coordinator: Mr. Raman Karna, Director

MBA, PGDIM, PGDHRM, PGDFM, PGDOM, PGDMM, PGDIBO, PGDDM, DIM, PGDRD, MEC, MPA, MSO, MARD, CHR

22. 9702 SRI LANKA

Regent International Institute of Higher Studies No. 5, Mudungoda, Miriswatta Gampaha, Sri Lanka Tele : +94-33-4670388/2224559, 777554694 FAX : +94-33-4670388 Email : [email protected] Contact Person : Mr. Anura Gunasekhra

MP, PGDDM, DNHE BDP

23. 9202 KYRGYZSTAN

Virtual Academy of the International University of Kyrgyzstan, Prospect Chui 255, Bishkek 720001 E-mail: [email protected]; [email protected] Tel: (+7-3312-218335, +7-3312-219615 Contact Person: Dr. Karayeva Zina, Director Kyrgyz-Indian Institute of Distance Education

DIM, MBA, PGDFM, PGDHRM, PGDIM, PGDMM, PGDOM, CIC, BCA, MCA


24.

9203 KYRGYZSTAN

Kyrgyz State University of Construction, Transport & Architecture (KSUCTA), Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan E-mail: [email protected] Tel: +996 (312)543561 Contact Person: Dr. Akymbek Abdykalykov, Rector

BPP, BCA

25. 9710 AFGHANISTAN

Bakhtar University Kart-e Char, PO Box 15000, Kabul, Afghanistan Ph: +93(0)70 273 515, +93(0)79 020 051 E-mail: [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected] Contact Person : Mr. Abdul Latif Roshan Executive Director

BA, BCOM, BLIS, BTS, MBA, MLIS, MEG, MHD, MAH, MPS, MTM, MCOM

26. 9305 FIJI

The University of Fiji Private Mail Bag, Saweni, Lautoka, Fiji Islands. Tel: +679-6640600, Fax: +679-6640700 E-mail: [email protected] Contact Person: Prof. Rajesh Chandra

MCA Joint BCA

27. 9801 BANGLADESH

Holy Family Red Crescent Medical College and Hospital (HFRCHCH) Dhaka, Bangladesh Contact Person : Dr. M. A. Mazid, Asstt Prof., Department of Community Medicine Ph: +88-01556-338349

CHCWM

28. 9802 MONGOLIA

Health Policy and Planning Division,National Centre for Communicable Diseases, Ministry of Health, Mongolia NCCD Campus, Nam-Yan-Ju-StreetUlaanabaatar 210648, Mongolia E-mail: [email protected]; [email protected] Contact Person : Dr. Ts. Bujin, Director

CHCWM


UNESCO-IICBA SPONSORED CENTRES 29. 8101

ETHIOPIA International Institute of Capacity Building in Africa , IICBA-UNESCO, P.O.Box : 2305, Addis Ababa, ETHIOPIA Tel: +251-11-5445284, 5445435 Fax: +251-11-5514938 Email: [email protected] Contact Person : Mr. Getachew Kelemu, Project Officer

PGDDE & MADE

30. 8102 GHANA (W)

Dr. Kingsley Andoh-Kumi Institute of Educational Development and Extension, University of Education, Winneba, Ghana Fax: +233-0432-22397

PGDDE & MADE

31. 8103 GHANA (C)

Dr. Albert K. Koomson Director, Centre for Continuing Education, University of Cape Coast, Cape Coast, Ghana Fax: +233-042036946, +233-432-22497

PGDDE & MADE

32. 8403 GAMBIA

Mr. Musa Sowe, Director, Higher Education & Research, Department of State for Education, Wily Thorpe Building, Banjul, Gambia

PGDDE & MADE

33. 8402 SIERRA LEONE

Mr. Sanasi M. Kuyateh, Deputy Director, (Science), Ministry of Education, Science and Technology, New England, Freetown, Sierra Leone Fax: +232-22-223030 / 235011 EMAIL : [email protected]

PGDDE & MADE

34. 8201 MADAGASCAR

C/o IICBA, ETHIOPIA Tel: +251-11-5445284, Fax: +251-11-5514938

PGDDE & MADE

35. 8202 LIBERIA

Mr. Marcus S. Sokpah Assistant Minister for Teacher Education, Ministry of Education, PO Box: 9012 Monrovia, Liberia

PGDDE & MADE

36. 9001 AMALAWI

Ms. Bethel Sandra Masauli, Principal Malawi College of Distance EducationPrivate Bag 302, Chichiri, Blantyre 3, Malawi Tel: +2651670034, Fax: +2651677452, Mobile - 265 1 860 924Email: [email protected]

PGDDE & MADE

37. 8602 SWAZILAND

Mr. Glen Mazibuko Emlalatini Development Center, (Next to the Gables Shopping Complex) P. O. Box 547, Mbabane, Swaziland Phone - +268 4161171/2, Fax - +268 4161983

PGDDE & MADE


RAJIV GANDHI FELLOWSHIP SPONSORED BY COMMONWEALTH OF LEARNING CENTRES

38. 8901 JAMAICA

Dr. Claude Packer, Principal The Mico College, IA Marescauz Road Kingston 5, Jamaica Tel: +876 926 52606, Fax: +876 926 2238 Email: [email protected]

PGDDE, MADE

39. 7102 SEYCHELLES

Mrs. Mahrookh Pardiwalla, Director School Improvement Programme Ministry of Education and Youth, PO Box 48, Mont Fleuri, Mahe, Seychelles, Tel: +248 283 150, Fax:+248 324 585 Email: [email protected]

PGDDE, MADE

40. 8801 SAMOA

Dr. Emma Kruse Vaai Academic Director/Deputy CEO Institute of Technology National University of Samoa PO Box 861, Apia Samoa Tel: +685 21 428, Fax: +685 25 489 Email: [email protected]

PGDDE, MADE

41. 8703 NAMIBIA

Ms. Norah Bennett Executive Secretary Namibian Open Learning Network Trust (NOLnet) NAMCOL Head Office, Independence Avenue, Private Bag 15008, Katutura, Namibia Tel: +264 61 320 5201, Fax: +26461216987 Email: [email protected]

PGDDE, MADE

42. 8501 A LESOTHO

Mrs. Jane Khahliso Malefane Deputy Director, Continuing Education Lesotho Distance Teaching Centre (LDTC) PO Box781, Maseru 100, Lesotho Tel: +26622316961, Fax: +26622310245 Email: [email protected]

PGDDE, MADE

43. 9001 B MALAWI

Ms. Bethel Sandra Masauli, Principal Malawi College of Distance Education Private Bag 302, Chichiri, Blantyre 3, Malawi Tel: +2651670034, Fax: +2651677452 Email: [email protected]

PGDDE, MADE

44. 8601 SWAZILAND

Dr. Esampally Chandraiah Associate Professor & Coordinator Academic Institute of Distance Education University of Swaziland Kwaluseni Campus Private Bag No. 4, Kwaluseni Swaziland Tel: +2685184011, Fax: +2685187083 Email: [email protected]

PGDDE, MADE


45. 9501

NIGERIA Professor Babatunde Ipaye Director, Learner Support Services, National Open University of Nigeria 14/16 Ahmadu Bello Way, PMB 80067, Victoria Island, Lagos, NIGERIA Email: [email protected] Tel : +234-803-310-1920 (Office), +234-1-818-8850 (Mobile); Fax: 234-1-4970628

PGDDE, MADE

46. 9502 NIGERIA

National Open University of Nigeria Planning Office, 245 Ademulegun Street, Central Business District, Abuja, Nigeria.

PGDDE, MADE

47. 9503 NIGERIA

Dr. Abdurrahman Umar Director, Academic Services, National Teachers’ Institute (NTI) PMB 2191 Kaduna, Nigeria Tel: +23462317672, Fax: +23462319982 Email: [email protected]

PGDDE, MADE

PAN-AFRICA E-NETWORK PILOT PROJECT 48. 8106

ETHIOPIA Mr. Fekadu Mulugeta Director, In-service & Distance Education, Addis Ababa University Continuing & Distance Education, P. O. Box 1176 Addis Ababa, Ethiopia T : 00 251 11 1110860, 00 251 11 1552513 M: 00 251 91 1624616, FAX : 00 251 11 1239729 Email: [email protected]

MBA

49. 8107 ETHIOPIA

Mr. Shimelis Wolde Hawariat ARTP Coordinator, Haramaya University P.O.Box 138, Dire Dawa, Ethiopia Tel. +251 25 5530329 or +251 911 212257(cell phone) Fax: +251 25 5530338/25 E-mail: [email protected]

MBA

RAJIV GANDHI FELLOWSHIP SPONSORED BY SOUTH AFRICA DEVELOPMENT COMMUINITY (SADC-CDE) – CENTRES

50. 8505 BOTSWANA

Mr. Mokeresete Boima Manager: Human Resource Botswana College of Distance and Open Learning (BOCODOL) Private Bag BO 00187, Bontleng, Gaborone Tel: 00267 3646149; Fax: 00267 3191089 E-mail:[email protected]

PGDDE & MADE


51. 8506

ZAMBIA Mrs. Stellar C. Kasase Ministry of Education, Directorate of Open and Distance Education (DODE) P.O. Box 50093, Lusaka, 10101 Tel: 00260 1 252319; Fax: 00260 1 254330 E-mail: [email protected]; [email protected]

PGDDE & MADE

52. 8501 B LESOTHO

Mrs. Jane Khahliso Malefane Deputy Director, Continuing Education Lesotho Distance Teaching Centre (LDTC), PO Box781, Maseru 100, Lesotho Tel: +26622316961, Fax: +26622310245 Email: [email protected]

PGDDE & MADE

53. 9001 C MALAWI

Ms. Bethel Sandra Masauli, Principal Malawi College of Distance Education Private Bag 302, Chichiri, Blantyre 3, Malawi Tel: +2651670034, Fax: +2651677452 Email: [email protected]

PGDDE & MADE


9. GUIDELINES FOR PREPARING RESEARCH

PROPOSALS

(i) For Preparing Research Proposals in Education, Humanities, Social Sciences, Management, Commerce, Rural Development, Social Work, Women’s Studies, Child Development, Gender and Development Studies and Distance Education, the research proposal should follow the following guidelines and should be within 3000-5000 words:

Background and Rationale (1000-1500 words) In this part of the proposal, an introduction to the research area along with relevant related literature be given. A theoretical basis to the study be established; a brief review of related studies be undertaken; and an explanation be given as to how this present study is a new study exploring new vistas or extending the exploration of previous research findings. The implications of the study for theory, policy and practice may be underlined. In scientific research, the rationale may underline a previous theorem or formula or a tested hypothesis which needs further investigation.

Objectives of the study: Based on the preceding discussion, the objectives of the study should be categorically (point-wise) listed.

Hypotheses (if any): The hypotheses of the study (if any) in research or null form should be stated point-wise, corresponding to the objectives of the study listed above.

Methods: The ‘methods’ section of the proposal should be divided into four sub-sections, given as follows:

i) Research Methodology: In this sub-section, category statement be made and discussion be undertaken with

regard to the exact research method followed in the study. This may include historical, philosophical, case study, descriptive, experimental (and the type of experimental method), or a mixed research methodology. The rationale for selecting the research method be given. For scientific research, an explanation be provided to the nature of experimental design used for the study.

ii) Population and Sample In this sub-section, the population should be categorically defined geographic,

demographic, physical, social and other aspects as appropriate), and the sampling method followed to select the sample be noted. The nature of the proposed sample be stated and the rationale for selecting the sample method and the sampling (and its size) be underlined. It may also be noted in what way a group of sample or even a single case is representative of the population species.

iii) Tools and Techniques In this sub-section, the various tools and techniques to be adapted or to be developed

for use in the study be noted, in relation to the objectives of the study. Reliability and validity of the tools and techniques, as appropriate, should be mentioned. Aspects to be included in the questionnaire/interview schedule/observation schedule/rating scale, etc. should be mentioned. For scientific research, one may underline the process of experimentation and testing, and methods used to observe and/or measure the corresponding changes in the treatment and the depending variables. Also, a brief description may be given on a variety of instruments and objects to be used for conducting the research.


iv) Procedure of Data Collection: This sub-section should focus on the procedure/steps proposed to be followed for administration of tools and techniques to collect data, and/or the process of conducting the experiment or case study.

Data Analysis and Interpretation : In this section, proposed methodology to be followed to tabulate/collate various data collected for the study should be noted. Statistical and other qualitative techniques (if any) to be applied for data analysis should be mentioned; and how will the analysis be interpreted in relation to the stipulated objectives and hypotheses of the study and how conclusions be drawn should be noted. In case of experimentation, the stages of the process, and quantitative and qualitative changes/effects and their process of analysis and interpretation should be stipulated.

Discussion of Results and Implications of the Study: In this section, it should be mentioned how the results obtained as above will be discussed; how and in what respect implications for theory, policy and practice be drawn; in what way the results support/contradict previous such findings, and what contribution it makes to scientific theories or interpretations.

References: This section should note the references quoted in the proposal or those which have been consulted to prepare the research proposal. Further, this section should show what referencing style has been followed (and therefore will be followed) in the research proposal/report.

(ii) Mathematics/Statistics

The research proposal should be according to the headings given below, and should be within 3000-5000 words.

Background and Rationale (up to 1000 words)

In this part of the proposal, an introduction to the research area along with relevant related literature be given. A theoretical basis to the study be established; a brief review of related studies be undertaken; and an explanation be given as to how this present study is a new study exploring new vistas or extending the exploration of previous research findings.


Statement of the Research Problem: The researcher is expected to spell out the specific area/problem chosen for investigation or the hypotheses of the study (if any) in research corresponding to the objectives of the study listed above.

Methodology: In this section, the researcher should give a brief description of the research methodology, including the rationale for selecting it. The techniques and procedures to be adopted for the study should be outlined. Statistical and numerical tools used (if any) should be mentioned. If the study required data collection, then the procedure for data collection and data handling should be given.

References: This section should note the references quoted in the proposal, or those which have been consulted to prepare the research proposal.

(iii) Physics The research proposal should follow the following headings and should be within 3000-5000 words.

Background and Rationale (up to 1000 words) In this part of the proposal, an introduction to the research area along with relevant related literature be given. A theoretical basis to the study be established; a brief review of related studies be undertaken; and an explanation be given as to how this present study is a new study exploring new vistas or extending the exploration of previous research findings.



Statement of the Research Problem: The researcher is expected to spell out the specific area/problem chosen for investigation or the hypotheses of the study (if any) in research corresponding to the objectives of the study listed above.

Methodology: In this section, the researcher should give a brief description of the research methodology, including the rationale for selecting it. The techniques and procedures to be adopted for the study should be outlined. Statistical and numerical tools used (if any) should be mentioned. If the study required data collection, then the procedure for data collection and data handling should be given.

References: This section should note the references quoted in the proposal, or those which have been consulted to prepare the research proposal.

(iv) Engineering and Technology

The research proposal should be given according to the following guidelines under given headings. It should be within 5000 words.

Background and Rationale (up to 1000 words)

In this part of the proposal, an introduction to the research area along with brief relevant literature be given. A theoretical basis to the study be established; a brief review of related studies be undertaken and an explanation be given as to how the proposed study is a new study exploring new vistas or extending the exploration of previous research findings and useful for the mankind.


Statement of the research problem; The research is expected to spell out the specific area/problems/technology chosen for investigation or the hypotheses of the study (if any) in research corresponding to the objectives of the study listed above.

Methods: In this section, the researcher should give a brief description of the Research Methodology including the rationale for selecting it. The tools, techniques and procedures to be adopted for the study should be outlined. A clear statement should be made and discussion should be undertaken with regard to the proposed method to be followed in the study.

Data Analysis and Interpretation: In this section, proposed methodology to analyze data collected for the study should be described.

References: This section should note the references quoted in the proposal or those which have been consulted to prepare the research proposal.

(v) Nursing

The research proposal should include the following headings and be within 3000-5000 words.

i) Selection of Topic: The topic selected should be need based, original and should be at the advanced level so as to contribute meaningfully to the nursing profession. Before deciding on a research topic, it is advisable that the scholar makes a preliminary study of the research publications done in the selected area. It will help identifying the aspects of the topics that have been studied and what remains to be further researched.


ii) Background and Rationale (1000-1500 words): In this part of the proposal, an introduction to the research area along with relevant related literature be given. A theoretical basis to the study be established; a brief review of related studies be undertaken; and an explanation be given as to how this present study is a new study exploring new vistas or extending the exploration of previous research findings.

iii) Statement of the Problem: The researcher is expected to spell out the specific area/problem chosen for investigation. The statement should be comprehensive reflecting study approach, variables, population, setting and time period.

iv) Objectives of the Study: The objectives of the study should be clearly listed in relation to the topic chosen.

v) Hypotheses (if any): The hypotheses of the study (if any) in research or in null form should be stated point-wise, corresponding to the objectives of the study.

vi) Conceptual/Theoretical Framework should be listed out clearly.

vii) Methods: This section of the proposal should be divided into five sub-sections given as follows:

Research Methodology In this sub-section, clear statements be made and discussion be undertaken with regard to the research method followed in the study. This may include historical, philosophical, case study, descriptive, experimental or a mixed research methodology. The rationale for selecting the research method be given.

Population and Sample In this sub-section, the population should be defined (geographic, demographic, physical, social and other aspects as appropriate) and the sampling method followed to select the sample be mentioned. The nature of the proposed sample be stated; and the rationale for selecting the sampling methods and the sample size be underlined. It may also be noted in what way a group of sample or even a single case is representative of the population.

Tools and Techniques In this sub-section, the various tools and techniques to be adapted/adopted or developed for the study should be mentioned, in relation to the objectives or the study. Reliability and validity of the tools and techniques, as appropriate, should be mentioned. Aspects to be included in the questionnaire/interview schedule/observation schedule/rating scale etc should be mentioned. A brief description may be given on a variety of instruments to be used for conducting the research.

Plan for Pilot Study A detailed plan for pilot study should be mentioned.

Procedure of data collection This sub-section should focus on the procedure/steps proposed to be followed for administration of tools and techniques to collect data.

8. Data Analysis and interpretation: In this section, proposed methodology to be followed to tabulate/collate various data for the study should be mentioned. Statistical and other qualitative techniques (if any) to be applied for data analysis should be mentioned and also how the analysis be interpreted in relation to the stipulated objectives and null hypotheses.

9) Bibliography References: References used in the proposal should be listed out.


10 RECOGNITION OF IGNOU DEGREES

Annexure 10.1

UNIVERSITY GRANTS COMMISSION BAHADUR SHAH ZAFAR MARG

NEW DELHI – 110002

No. F.1-52/2000(CPP-II) 5th May, 2004

The Registrar, Indira Gandhi National Open University Maidan Garhi New Delhi-110068

Sub: RECOGNITION OF DEGREES AWARDED BY OPEN UNIVERSITIES

Sir/Madam

There are a number of Open Universities in the country offering various degrees/diploma through the mode of non-formal education. The Open Universities have been established in the country by an Act of Parliament or State Legislature in accordance with the provisions contained in Section 2(f) of University Grants Commission Act, 1956. These universities are, therefore, empowered to award degrees in terms of Section 22(I) of the UGC Act, 1956.

A circular was earlier issued vide UGC letter N. F.1-8/92(CPP) dated February, 1992 mentioning that the Certificate, Diplomas and Degrees awarded by Indira Gandhi National Open University are to be treated equivalent to the corresponding awards of the Universities in the country.

Attention is further invited to UGC circular No. F.1-25/93(CPP-II) dated 28th July, 1993 (copy enclosed) for recognition of degrees and diplomas as well as transfer of credit for courses successfully completed by candidates between the two types of Universities so that the mobility of candidates from Open University stream to traditional Universities is ensured without any difficulty.

The UGC has specified the nomenclature of degrees under Section 22(3) of the UGC Act, 1956 to ensure mandatory requirements viz. minimum essential academic inputs required for awarding such degrees. A copy of Gazette Notification regarding specification of degrees issued vide No. 1-52/97(CPP-II) dated 31st January, 2004 is enclosed. The details are also given in UGC website: www.ugc.ac.in

May, I therefore request you to treat the Degrees/Diploma/Certificates awarded by the Open universities in conformity with the UGC notification on Specification of Degrees as equivalent to the corresponding awards of the traditional Universities in the country.

Yours faithfully,

Sd/-

(Dr.[Mrs.] Pankaj Mittal)

Joint Secretary

Encl.: As above.


Copy to:-

1. The Secretary, Government of India, Ministry of Human Resource Development, Department of Secondary Education and Higher Education, Shastri Bhavan, New Delhi-110001.

2. The Secretary, All India Council for Technical Education, I.G. Sports Complex, Indraprastha Estate, New Delhi-110002.

3. The Secretary, Association of Indian Universities (AIU), 16 Comrade Inderjit Gupta Marg (Kotla Marg), New Delhi-110002.

4. The Secretary, National Council for Teacher Education, I.G. Stadium, I.P. Estate, New Delhi-110002.

5. The Secretary, Distance Education Council, IGNOU Campus, Maidan Garhi, New Delhi-110068.

6. The Vice-Chancellor, Indira Gandhi National Open University, Maidan Garhi, New Delhi-110068.

7. The Vice-Chancellor Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Open University, Road No. 46, Jubilee Hills, Hyderabad-500033 (Andhra Pradesh).

8. The Vice-Chancellor, Nalanda Open University, West Gandhi Maidan, Patna-800001 (Bihar).

9. The Vice-Chancellor, Dr. Babasahib Ambedkar Open University, Shahibaug, Ahmedabad-380003(Gujarat).

10. The Vice-Chancellor, Karnataka State Open University, Manasagangotri, Mysore-570006 (Karnataka).

11. The Vice-Chancellor, Yashawant Rao Chavan Maharashtra Open University, Nashik-422222 (Maharashtra).

12. The Vice-Chancellor, Kota Open University (Vardhaman Mahaveer Open University, Kota-324010 (Rajasthan).

13. The Vice-Chancellor, Netaji Subash Open University, Kolkata – 700020 (West Bengal).

14. The Vice-Chancellor, Madhya Pradesh Bhoj (Open) University, Bhopal-462016 (Madhya Pradesh).

Sd/- (V.K. Jaiswal)

Under Secretary


Annexure 10.2

ASSOCIATION OF INDIAN UNIVERSITIES AIU HOUSE, 16 KOTLA MARG, NEW DELHI-110002

Phones : 3312305, 3313390 Gram: ASINGU 3310059, 3312429 Telex:3166180 Fax: 011-3315105 No. EV/II(449)/94/176915-177115

January 14, 1994

The Registrar(s) Member Universities

Subject: Recognition of Degrees/Diplomas of Open Universities

Dear Sir,

The Standing Committee at its 237th meeting held at Utkal University and the 68th Annual Session of the AIU and in December, 1993 at the University of Delhi have decided in principle that the Degrees of the Open Universities be recognized in terms of the following resolutions:

“Resolved that the examinations of one university should be recognized by another on a reciprocal basis, provided that the entrance qualification, duration of course and the general standard of attainment are similar to those prescribed by the recognized university”.

“Further resolved that in case of Degrees awarded by Open Universities, the conditions regarding entrance qualifications and duration of the course be relaxed provided that the general standard of attainment are similar to those prescribed by the recognized university”.

The decision is brought to the notice of the Universities for favour of appropriate action in the matter. The additional information, if required in this behalf, may kindly be obtained from the Registrars of the Universities directly.

Thanking you,

Yours faithfully,

Sd/- (K.C. KALRA) Joint Secretary


Annexure 10.3


NEW DELHI-110002 R.P. GANGURDE Additional Secretary Tel.: 3319659

D.O. No. F.1-25/03(CPP-II) 28 July, 1993

Dear Vice Chancellor,

As you are aware, the Open Universities have been established in the country by an Act of Parliament or State Legislature in accordance with the provisions contained in Section 2(f) of University Grants Commission Act, 1956. These universities are, therefore, empowered to award degrees in terms of Section 22(I) of the UGC Act, 1956.

It has been brought to the notice of the Commission that the candidates who have done their M.A. from open universities are debarred by universities from registration for Ph.D. studies. This is most unfair in view of the importance attached to the Open University and distance learning in National Policy on Education, 1986. The Programme of Action-02 also aims at promoting the mobility of candidates among open universities and among traditional universities. This can be made possible only when there is a workable understanding between open universities and traditional universities for recognition of each other’s degrees on reciprocal basis. A Memorandum of Understanding has already been signed between University of Pondicherry and Indira Gandhi National Open University which provides for recognition of each other’s degrees and diplomas as well as transfer of credits for courses successfully completed by candidates between the two universities. The other universities may also make similar arrangements so that the mobility of candidates from Open University stream to traditional universities is ensured without any difficulty.

I hope that your university will make necessary efforts in this direction and let the Commission know the progress.

With regards,

Yours sincerely,

Sd/- (R.P. Gangurde)

To All the VCs as per List attached and Copy to AIU


Annexure 10.4


NEW DELHI-110002

No. F.1-8/92(CPP) February, 1992 The Vice-Chancellors/Director’s Of all the Indian Universities/ Deemed Universities/Institutions Of National Importance …………………………..

Sub: Recognition of Degrees/Diplomas awarded by Indira Gandhi National Open University, New Delhi

I am directed to say that Indira Gandhi National Open University, New Delhi has been established by Sub-section (2) of Section (I) of the IGNOU Act, 1985 (50 of 1985) vide Notification No. F.13-12/85-Desk (U) dated 19-09-1985 issued by the Government of India, Ministry of Human Resource Development, (Department of Education), New Delhi and is competent to award its own Degrees/Diplomas. The Certificates, Diplomas and Degrees awarded by Indira Gandhi National Open University are to be treated equivalent to the corresponding awards of the Universities in the country.

Yours faithfully,

Sd/- (Gurcharan Singh)

Under Secretary


Annexure 10.5

INDIAN COUNCIL OF WORLD AFFAIRS

No. ICWA/LIB/2006/4705 March 24, 2006

Sir,

The Indian Council of World Affairs was established in 1943 as a think tank organization for the study of Indian politics and international relations. Since then the Council has not only provided facilities to the research scholars, academicians and international law experts, but also to a very large number of Civil Services Officers and aspirants through establishing a library and reading room. The library has a rich collection of more than 200 thousand books on international relations, political science, economics and international law for the benefit of those scholars, candidates and intellectuals who are working in the field on political, economic, disarmament and development related subjects including globalization, world peace, human rights and international terrorism. A very large number of latest books-Indian and foreign-have added to its existing rich collection this year.

The ICWA Library subscribes to more than 300 standard research journals from India and abroad which are indexed comprehensively on a regular basis. It has a press-clippings section since 1950s, besides back issues of the Hindu, Times of India, Washington Post, China Today and International Herald Tribune in Bound form. It is a fully depository library for the United Nations publications and European Union’s documents and also has readily available documents on Parliamentary Debates of India and other countries.

The library has a spacious Reading Hall with a reader friendly environment. Separate reserve seats are provided to serious research scholars, specialists and civil services aspirants. It remains open from 8.30 A.M. to 8.30 P.M. on all days of the week and it is open from 10.00 A.M. to 5.00 P.M. on Sundays too. We provide bibliographic support to the users and arrange reading materials from other libraries also on Inter-Library loan basis.

We have now decided that the research scholars/candidates of your University be allowed to avail of the facilities of ICWA Library and Reading Hall. The requirement is that the candidates bring a letter of introduction from the University as a proof of their enrolment in your University. You may like to bring this facility to the notice of your candidates.

Yours sincerely, Sd/- (Zakrur Rahman) Officer on Special Duty The Vice-Chancellor, Indira Gandhi National Open University, Maidan Garhi, New Delhi-110068 ___________________________________________________________________________________

Sapru House, Barakhamba Road, New Delhi-110001(India) Tel.: 23311902, 23317246-49, Fax: 23310638, 23311208

e-mail: [email protected]:[email protected]


11. PROGRAMME COORDINATORS FOR Ph.D PROGRAMMES

Sl. No Name of the Programme Name of the Faculty Incharge Contact Details

1 Ph.D in Education Prof. C.B. Sharma [email protected] 011-29534248

2 Ph.D in History Prof. Kapil Kumar [email protected]

3 Ph.D in Tourism Studies Prof. Kapil Kumar [email protected]

4 Ph.D in Political Science Prof. Pandav Navak [email protected] 011-29536526

5 Ph.D in Economics Prof. Gopinath Pradhan [email protected] 011-29532565

6 Ph.D in Sociology Prof. Debal K. Singha Roy [email protected] 011-29536874

7 Ph.D in Public Administration Prof. E.Vayunandan [email protected] 011-29536526

8 Ph.D in Lib. & Information Science Prof.Neena Talwar Kanungo & Dr. Jaideep Sharma

[email protected] [email protected] 011-29533845

9 Ph.D in Nursing Prof.Bimla Kapoor [email protected] 9910058606

10 Ph.D in Mathematics Prof. Parvin Sinclair & Dr Deepika

[email protected] [email protected] [email protected] 011-29535091/ 011-29572837

11 Ph.D in Physics Dr. Sanjay Gupta [email protected] 011-29572836

12 PhD in Chemistry Prof. S. Malhotra & Dr. Kamalika Banerjee

[email protected] [email protected] 011-29572823/ 011-29572841

13 Ph.D in Life Sciences Prof. Neera Kapoor & Prof. Pushplata Tripathi

[email protected] [email protected] [email protected]

14 Ph.D in Hindi Prof. Satyakam [email protected] 011-29532054

15 Ph.D in English Prof. Sunaina Kumar [email protected] 011-29533657

16 Ph.D in Commerce Prof. N.V.Narasimham [email protected] 011-29535266

17 Ph.D in Management Prof. Srilatha [email protected] 011-29534246/ 29573009

18 Ph.D in Computer Sciences Prof. Manohar Lal [email protected] 011-29533436/ 9818919429


19 Ph.D in Civil Engineering Prof. Ajit Kumar [email protected]

011-29532863/ 011-29572916

20 Ph.D in Mechanical Engineering Dr. Ashish Agarwal [email protected] 011-29536443/ 011-29572922

21 Ph.D in Social Work Prof. G. Gracious Thomas [email protected] 09871846768

22 Ph.D in Women’s Studies Prof.Anu Aneja & Prof. Debal K. Singha Roy

[email protected] 011-29532044 [email protected] 011-29534715

23 Ph.D in Rural Development Prof. M. Aslam [email protected] 011-29536347

24 Ph.D in Child Development Dr. Rekha. S. Sen [email protected] 011-29572958

25 Ph.D in Nutritional Sciences Prof. Deeksha Kapur [email protected] 011-29572960

26 Ph.D in Gender & Development Studies

Prof. Savita Singh & Prof. Annu J. Thomas

[email protected] [email protected] 011-29532964/ 011-29572961

27 Ph.D in Distance Education Dr. Sanjaya Mishra [email protected] 011-29572614

28 Ph.D in Agriculture Extension Prof.B.S.Hansara [email protected] 011-29533166

29 Ph.D in Informatics Prof. K. Subramanian [email protected] 011-29533068

30 Ph.D in Information Communication Technology

Prof. K. Subramanian [email protected] 011-29533068

31 Ph.D in Knowledge Management Prof. K. Subramanian [email protected] 011-29533068

32 Ph.D in Law Prof. Srikrishna Deva Rao [email protected] 011-29531115

33 Ph.D in Vocational Education Prof. C.G.Naidu [email protected] 011-29536982

34 Ph.D in Journalism & Mass Communication

Prof. S.N.Singh [email protected] 011-29571105/ 29534392

35 Ph.D in Physics and Astrophysics Dr. C.K. Ghosh [email protected] 011-29535714 / 29572513

36 Ph.D in Sri Aurobindo Studies Dr. Nandini Sinha Kapur [email protected] 09810791956

37 Ph.D in Extension Education Dr. M. Chandrasekharan Nair

[email protected] 011-2953 4104

38 Ph.D in Community Outreach Dr. M. Chandrasekharan Nair [email protected] 011-29534104


12 ACADEMIC PROGRAMMES OFFERED BY THE

UNIVERSITY Master Degree Programmes

Sl. No.

Name of Programme Name of School/Centre/ Institute

Name of Programme Coordinator

Email address /Telephone No.

M.A. 1. English SOH Dr. Malati Mathur [email protected]

011-29572783 2. Hindi SOH Prof. Rita Rani Paliwal [email protected]

011-29533657, 29572784 3. Economics SOSS Dr.Kaustava Barik [email protected]

29572734 4. History SOSS Prof. Swaraj Basu [email protected]

011-29535737, 29572716 5. Library and

Information Science SOSS Prof. Uma Kanjilal

Dr.R Sevukan

[email protected] 011-29534336, 29572701 [email protected] 011-29533845, 29572707

6. Political Science SOSS Prof.D.Gopal [email protected] 011-29535515, 29572704

7. Public Administration SOSS Prof. E.Vayunandan Prof. Alka Dhameja


8. Sociology SOSS Dr.Nita Mathur [email protected] 011-29533845, 29572720

9. Public Policy SOSS Prof. Pardeep Sahni [email protected] 011-29535140, 29572735

10. Education SOE Prof. N.K.Dash [email protected] 011-29531302

11. Rural Development SOCE Ms.Santosh Tanwar [email protected] 011-29536347, 29572955

12. Tourism Management SOTHSSM Ms. Tangjakhomdi Akajam [email protected] 011-29571113, 9971783155

13. Social Work SOSW Prof.Gracious Thomas [email protected] 011-29532044

14. Sri Aurobindo Studies SOITS Dr. Ananda Reddy

[email protected] 9894778977

15. Distance Education STRIDE Prof. P.R. Ramanujam [email protected] 011-29533399

16. Social Anthropology SOITS Dr. Nandini Sinha Kapur [email protected] 9810791956

17. M.Ed. SOE Prof. M.L.Kaul [email protected] 011-29535519

18. M.C.A. SOCIS Mr. Naveen Kumar [email protected] 011-29533436

19. M.B.A. (through Entrance Test)

SOMS Prof. B.B.Khanna [email protected] 011-29534905, 29573008

20. M.B.A. (Banking & Finance)

SOMS Prof. K. Ravi Shankar [email protected] 011-29534245, 29573027

21. M.B.A. (Social Entrepreneurship)

SOMS Prof. S.Srilatha [email protected] 011-29534246, 29573009

22. M.Com

SOMS Prof. Madhu Tyagi [email protected] 011-29535747

23. M.Com. Finance and Taxation

SOMS Prof. N.V. Narasimham Prof. Nawal Kishor Prof. M.S.S. Raju

[email protected] 01129535266 [email protected] 011-29535266 [email protected] 011-29535747


24. M.Com. Policy and Corporate Governance

SOMS Prof. Madhu Tyagi Dr. Rashmi Bansal


25. M.Com. Management Accounting & Financial Strategies

SOMS Prof. N.V. Narasimham Dr. Sunil Kumar

[email protected] 01129535266 [email protected] 011-29573024

26. M.Sc. Mathematics with Application in Computer Science (offered in January session only)

SOS Prof.Poornima Mittal Dr. S. Venkataraman


Master Degree Programmes (Full Time & On-Campus) M.A. 27. Journalism & Mass

Communication SOJNMS Prof. S.N.Singh [email protected]

011-29571105, 29534392 28. Electronic Media

Production & Management

SOJNMS Prof. S.N.Singh [email protected] 011-29571105, 29534392

29. Gandhi and Peace Studies

SOITS Prof. D.Gopal [email protected] 011-29535571, 9873497720

30. Labour and Development

SOITS Dr.Babu P. Remesh [email protected] 9811389095

31. Extension and Development Studies

SOEDS Prof. B.K. Pattanaik [email protected] 09717033945

32. Translation Studies SOTST Prof. Deoshankar Navin [email protected] 9868110994

33. Social Anthropology SOITS Dr. Nandini Sinha Kapur [email protected] 011-29571107

M.Sc. 34. Chemistry SOS Prof. S. Malhotra [email protected]

011-29572823 35. Actuarial Science SOVET Prof. C.G.Naidu [email protected]

29536982 36. Dietetics and Food

Service Management SOCE Dr. Deeksha Kapur

[email protected] 011-29536347, 29572960

37. Hospitality Admn SOTHSM Dr. Sonia Sharma [email protected] 011-29571112

38. M.Tech Airport Infrastructure Engineering

CCETC (Cochin– from Jan-

2010)

Dr.K.S. Divakaran Nair [email protected], 0484-232330891, 09495572139

39. MBA Aviation Business Management

CCETC (Cochin– from Jan-

2010)

Dr.K.S. Divakaran Nair [email protected] 0484-232330891, 09495572139

40. Masters in Intellectual Property Law (Online)

SOL Prof. Srikrishna Deva Rao [email protected] 011-29531115, 9871504622

41. Master in Gender and Development Studies

SOGDS Prof. Annu J. Thomas and Prof. Savita Singh


42. Integrated M.Sc.-Ph D. in Physics and Astrophyiscs

SOITS Dr. C.K. Ghosh [email protected] 011-29572513

43. MSW Master in Social Work

SOSW Prof. G. Thomas [email protected] 011-29532044


Bachelor Degree Programmes 44. B.A. (General) with

‘Major’ in Hindi English, Political Science History Economics Public Administration Sociology Mathematics Philosophy

SOH SOH SOSS SOSS SOSS SOSS SOSS SOSS SOSS SOS SOEDS

45. International Hospitality Administration

SOTHSM Dr. Paramita Suklabaidya [email protected] 011-29571113

46. BPP Bachelor Preparatory Programme

SOH SOSS

Dr.Neeta Mathur [email protected] 011-29533845, 29572720

47. B.Sc. (General) as well as with ‘Major’ in Chemistry Mathematics Physics Botany Zoology

SOS SOS SOS SOS SOS

Prof.Javed A. Farooqi for Chemistry

[email protected] [email protected] 011-29532167

48. B.Sc.Nursing (Post Basic)

SOHS Prof.Bimla Kapoor [email protected] 9910058606

49. B.Sc.(Hons) Optometry and Ophthalmic Technology

SOHS Prof.S.B.Arora [email protected] 9310116392

50. Medical Laboratory Technology

CPMS Prof.S.B. Arora [email protected] 9310116392

51. Anaesthesia & Critical Care Technology


52. Medical Records & Health Information Technology


53. Radiation Therapy Technology


54. Medical Imaging Technology


55. Hospitality and Hotel Admn

SOTHSM Dr. Sonia Sharma [email protected]

56. B.Com SOMS Prof.M.S.S.Raju [email protected] 011-29535747

57. B.Com. (A&F) (with major in Accountancy & Finance),

SOMS Prof.N.V.Narasimham Prof. Madhu Tyagi


58. B.Com. (CA&A) (with major in Corporate Affairs & Administration)

SOMS Prof.M.S.S.Raju Dr. Madhulika P. Sarka


59. B.Com. (F&CA) (with major in Financial and Cost Accounting)

SOMS Dr. Nawal Kishore Dr. Subodh Kesharwani


60. BBA in Retailing (with modular approach—1st year Diploma in Retailing, 2nd year Advanced Diploma in Retailing and 3rd year BBA in Retailing)

SOMS Dr. Venugopal Reddy Dr. Madhulika P. Sarka Dr. Rashmi Bansal

[email protected] 011-29534326, 011-29571523 [email protected] 011-29573023 [email protected] 011-29573006


61. B.Ed Bachelor of Education) (through Entrance Test)

SOE Prof.M.C.Sharma [email protected] 011-29531302

62. B. Tech. Civil (Construction Management (offered in January session only)

SOET Dr.Manoj Kulshrestha [email protected] 011-29572927

63. B.Tech. Civil (Water Resource Engineering (offered in January session only)

SOET Dr.S.K.Vyas [email protected] 011-29532863

64. B.Tech. Mechanical Engineering (Computer Integrated Manufacturing) (offered in January session only)

SOET Dr.Ashish Agarwal [email protected] [email protected] 011-29536443

65. B.Tech. Aerospace Engineering

SOET Prof. Subhasis Maji [email protected] 9810592438

66. B.Tech.. (Bachelor in Architecture)

SOET Dr. M.K. Bhardwaj [email protected] 011-29572930

67. BLISc. Bachelor of Library and information Science

SOSS Prof.Neena Talwar Kanungo Dr.Jaideep Sharma


68. BCA Bachelor of Computer Applications

SOCIS Mr.M.P.Sharma [email protected] 9868424079

69. BTS Bachelor of Tourism Studies

SOTHSSM Mr. Arvind Kumar Dubey [email protected] 011-29531113

70. BSW (Bachelor of Social work

SOSW Prof.Gracious Thomas [email protected] 011-29532014

Bachelor Degree Programmes (Full-Time)

71. B.Tech Airport Infrastructure Engineer (Civil)

CCETC (Cochin– from Jan-2010)

Dr.K.S. Divakaran Nair [email protected] 0848-232330891, 09495572139

72. B.Tech. Aircraft Manufacturing & Maintenance Engineering


Dr.K.S. Divakaran Nair In collaboration with Cochin International Airport Limited, Cochin, [email protected], 0484-232330891, 09495572139

73. B.A. in 3D Animation & Visual Effects


74. Bachelor of Fashion Design

SOVET Ms. Urshla Kant [email protected] 011-29536982

75. Bachelor of Textile Design


76. Bachelor of Fashion Merchandising & Production


Post Graduate Diplomas

77. Translation SOH Prof.Rita Rani Paliwal [email protected] 011-29533657, 29572778

78. Book Publishing SOH Prof.Sunaina Kumar [email protected] 011-29533657, 29572785 Mobile: 9873311723

79. Library Automation and Networking

SOSS Dr.R.Sevukan [email protected] 011-29572707, 9717211645

80. Disaster Management SOSS Prof.Uma Medury Dr.Dolly Mathew



81. Intellectual Property Rights

SOL Ms.Suneet Kashyap [email protected] 011-29531115, 29572978 Mobile: 9871088309

82. Participatory Management of Displacement, Resettlement and Rehabilitation

SOSS Prof. Madhu Bala [email protected] 011-29572712

83. Diploma in Analytical Chemistry

SOS Dr. Lalita S. Kumar and Prf. J.A. Farooqi


84. Environment and Sustainable Development

SOS Prof.Sunita Malhotra Dr.Amrita Nigam


85. Higher Education SOE Ms.Poonam Bhushan [email protected] 011-29572934

86. Educational Technology

SOE Dr.Sutapa Bose [email protected] 011-29572942

87. Adult Education: Participatory Adult Learning Documentation and Information Networking (offered in July session only).

SOEDS Dr.M.V.Lakshmi Reddy [email protected] 011-29572935/ 29535519

88. School Leadership & Management

SOE Prof.M.C.Sharma [email protected] 011-29531302

89. Rural Development SOCE Dr.Gurchain Singh [email protected] 011-29536347, 29572951

90. Social Work SOSW Prof.Gracious Thomas [email protected] 011-29532044

91. Family Therapy and Mediation

SOCE Dr.A.Ratra [email protected]

92. Management in Industrial Safety, Health & Environment


93. International Business Operation

SOMS Prof.Nawal Kishore [email protected] 011-29535266

94. Management SOMS Prof. G. Subbayamma [email protected] 011-29532073, 29573001

95. Financial Management SOMS Prof.Ravi Shankar [email protected] 011-29534245, 29573027

96. Human Resource Management

SOMS Prof. S.Srilatha [email protected] 011-29534246, 29573009

97. Marketing Management SOMS Prof.Kamal Yadav [email protected] 011-29534245, 29573010

98. Operation Management SOMS Prof.Anurag Saxena [email protected] 011-29532219, 29573029

99. Teaching and Research in Management

SOMS (RC Cochin)

Dr. G. Subhayamma [email protected] 011-29532073, 29573001

100. Acupuncture (Online) SOHS Prof.S.B.Arora [email protected] 9310116392

101. Hospital & Health Management

SOHS Prof. S.B.Arora [email protected] 9310116392


102. Clinical Cardiology SOHS Prof.A.K.Agarwal and Dr. Biplab Jamatia

[email protected] [email protected] 011-29533078, 9818514907

103. Maternal & Child Health

SOHS Prof.T.K.Jena [email protected] 011-29572849/29532231

104. Geriatric Medicine SOHS Dr. Ruchika Kuba [email protected] 9868007747

105. District Health Management

SOHS Prof. S.B. Arora [email protected] 9310116392

106. Plantation Management (offered in January,2009 Session)

SOA Dr. P. K. Jain [email protected] 011-29533166

107. Food Safety and Quality Management (Online also )

SOA Prof. M. K. Salooja [email protected] 011-29533166

108. Journalism and Mass Communication

SOJNMS Prof.S.Dhuliya [email protected] [email protected] 011-29534450

109. Audio Programme Production

SOJNMS Dr. Kiron Bansal [email protected]

110. Broadcasting & Web Journalism

SOJNMS Dr. K.S.D. Nair (RC Cochin)

[email protected], 0484-232330891, 09495572139

111. Studies in Indian Culture

SOITS Dr. Ananda Reddy (Sacar Pondicherry)


112. Integral Education SOITS Dr. Ananda Reddy (Sacar Pondicherry)


113. Folklore & Culture Studies

SOITS Dr. Nandini Sahu [email protected] 011-29535399

114. Distance Education STRIDE Prof.P.R.Ramanujam [email protected] 011-29535399

115. Legal Process Outsourcing(Online)

SOL Prof. Srikrishna Deva Rao Ms. Gurmeet Kaur

[email protected] 9871504622 [email protected] 9911988613

116. Pharmaceutical Sales Management

SOVET Prof.Javed A. Farooqi [email protected]

117. Disability Management for Medical Practioner

NCDIS Dr. S.K. Prasad and Dr. Hemlata


Advanced Diplomas (Full Time & On-Campus) 118. Security Operations SOVET Prof. C.G.Naidu [email protected]

29536982 119. Advanced Diploma in

Air Cargo Management CCETC (January 2010 – Only in Cochin)


120. Airport Operations Management



121. Rescue, Fire Fighting & Safety



122. Security Management




Advanced Diplomas

123. Computer Integrated Manufacturing

SOET Dr.Ashish Agarwal [email protected] 022-29536443

124. Construction Management

SOET Dr.Manoj Kulshrestha [email protected] 011-29532092, 29572927

125. Water Resource Engineering (offered in January session only)

SOET Dr.Shiv Kumar Vyas [email protected] 011-29534689, 29572928

126. Retail Management CCETC (Cochin– from Jan-2010)


127. Relationship Management



Diploma Programmes 128. Creative Writing in

English SOH Prof.Sunaina Kumar [email protected]

011-29533657, 29572785 129. Urdu SOH Prof Naseer Ahmad Khan [email protected]

9868334281 130. Primary Education SOE Ptof. M.L.Koul [email protected]

011-29535519 131. Women’s

Empowerment and Development

SOGDS Prof. Annu J. Thomas and Prof.Debal K Singha Roy


132. Early Childhood Care and Education

SOCE Dr.Neerja Chadha and Ms.Rekha S.Sen

011-29536347, 29572959 [email protected] Ph: - 29532958

133. Nutrition and Health Education

SOCE Dr. Annu J. Thomas and Dr.Deeksha Kapur


134. Civil Engineering(G) SOET Dr. Munish Bhardwaj [email protected] 011-29572930

135. Civil Engg.(Army Only)

SOET Dr. Manoj Kulshrestha [email protected] 011-29572927

136. Mechanical Engineering

SOET Mr.N.Venkateshwarlu [email protected] [email protected] 011-29532863

137. Electrical & Mech. Engg.(Army Only)

SOET Dr. Manoj Kulshrestha [email protected] 011-29572927

138. Management in Industrial Safety, Health & Environment


139. Management SOMS Prof. B.B. Khanna [email protected] 011-29534905, 29573008

140. Nursing Administration

SOHS Prof.Bimla Kapoor [email protected] 9910058606

141. Optometry

CPMS Prof. S.B. Arora


142. Radiology & Imaging Technology

SOHS Prof. S.B. Arora


143. Value added Products from fruits and Vegetables

SOA Prof. M.K.Salooja [email protected] 011-29533166/3167

144. Value added Products from Cereals, Pulses and Oilseeds]

SOA Er.Mukesh Kumar [email protected] 011-29533166

145. Meat Technology SOA Dr.Mita Sinhamahapatra [email protected] 011-29533166

146. Dairy Technology



147. Fish Product

Technology (DFPT) SOA Dr. P. Vijay Kumar [email protected]

011-29533166 148. Tourism Studies SOTHSM Mr. Arvind Kumar Dubey [email protected]

011-29531113 149. HIV and Family

Education SOSW Prof.Gracious Thomas [email protected]

011-29532044 150. Youth in Development

Work SOSW Dr.M.C.Nair [email protected]

011-29572225 151. Security Management SOVET Dr. A.K. Gaba [email protected]

011-29536982 152. Fire Safety SOVET Dr. A.K. Gaba [email protected]

011-29536982 153. Business Process

Outsourcing: Finance & Accounting

SOVET Dr. Gedika S. Johry [email protected] 011-29536982

154. Aquaculture SOS Prof. Amrita Nigam 011-29532167, 29572809 155. Medical Laboratory

Technology SOHS Prof. S.B. Arora [email protected]

9310116392 156. Para-legal Practice SOL Prof. Srikrishna Deva Rao

and Mr. Anand Gupta

[email protected] 011-29531115, Mobile:9871504622 [email protected] Mobile: 9968259651

157. Computer Integrated Manufacturing

SOET Dr.Ashish Agarwal [email protected] [email protected] 011-29536443

158. Corporate Governance CCTEC Dr.B.P.R.Narasimha Rao Dr. Nayana Tara

[email protected] [email protected] 011-29572112, 29572103

159. Sustainable Farm Management



Diploma Programmes (Full Time)

160. Diploma in Computer Generated Imagery


161. Entrepreneurship & Skill Development

SOVET Dr. Gedika S. Johry [email protected] 011-29536982

Professional Certificates

162. Spoken English & Personality Development

SOVET Dr. A.K. Gaba [email protected] 011-29536982

Post Graduate Certificate Programmes

163. Cyber Law SOL Ms.Gurmeet Kaur [email protected] 9911988613

164. Project Management (Online) (Programme Application Form to be downloaded from IGNOU website)

SOET Dr. Manoj Kulshrestha Dr. Ashish Agarwal


165. Endodontics SOHS Prof. A.K. Agarwal Dr. Ruchika Kuba


166. Oral Implantlogy SOHS Prof. A.K. Agarwal Dr. Ruchika Kuba


167. Agriculture Policy(Online also )

SOA Dr.P.K. Jain [email protected] 011-29533166

168. Bangla-Hindi Translation

SOTST Prof.Rita Rani Paliwal [email protected] 011-29533657, 29572784

169. Malyalam-Hindi Translation (Offered in July Session Only)

SOTST Prof.Rita Rani Paliwal [email protected] 011-29533657, 29572784

170. Patent Practice SOL Ms.Suneet Kashyap [email protected] 9871088309


171. Professional

Development of Teachers (Only for teachers working in Navodaya Vidyalaya)

SOE Prof. Chandra Bhushan Sharma

[email protected] 011-29534248

172. Creative Media Arts (Digital Sound)

SOJNMS Mr. Ravi Kanth [email protected] 29533079

173. Health Insurance SOHS Prof. S.B. Arora [email protected] 9310116392

174. Medical Informatics SOHS Prof. S.B. Arora [email protected] 9310116392

175. Medical Laws SOHS Prof. S.B. Arora [email protected] 9310116392

176. Quality Management in Healthcare

SOHS Prof. S.B. Arora [email protected] 9310116392

Post Graduate Certificate/Diploma Programmes (Full Time)

177. PG Security Operations SOVET Prof. C.G.Naidu [email protected] 29536982

178. PG Diploma in Security Management


Advanced Certificate Programmes 179. Power Distribution

Management SOET Prof. Subhasis Maji [email protected]

9810592438 180. Spoken English &

Personality Development


181. Fire Safety SOVET Dr. A.K. Gaba [email protected] 011-29536982

Certificates Programmes 182. Disaster Management SOSS Prof..Pardeep Sahni [email protected]

011-29535140, 29572735 183. Environmental Studies SOS Prof.Ravindra Kumar [email protected]

011-29535140, 29572733 184. Food and Nutrition SOCE Dr.Deeksha Kapur [email protected]

011-29572960 185. Human Rights SOL Prof.A.S.Narang and

Mr. Anand Gupta


186. Guidance SOE Prof.Vibha Joshi [email protected] 011-29534248

187. Nutrition and Child Care

SOCE Dr.Annu J.Thomas and Dr.Deeksha Kapur


188. Consumer Protection SOL Prof.Pandav Nayak and Prof. K. Elumalai

[email protected] 011-29536526, 29572727 [email protected] 011-29532525, Mob.:9717249316

189. Rural Development SOCE Dr.Gurchain Singh [email protected] 011-29572951, 29536347

190. Teaching of English SOH Prof.Anju S. Gupta [email protected] 9811032713

191. Tourism Studies SOTHSSM Mr. Arvind Kumar Dubey [email protected] 011-29531113

192. Laboratory Techniques SOS Prof.Javed A. Farooqi [email protected] [email protected] 011-29572822

193. HIV & Family Education

SOSW Prof.Gracious Thomas [email protected] 011-29532044


194. Food Safety SOCE Dr.Annu J. Thomas

Dr.Deeksha Kapur


195. Health Care Waste Management

SOHS Dr.Ruchika Kuba [email protected] 9868007747

196. Competency Enhancement for ANM/FHW

SOHS Prof.Pity Koul [email protected] 9871812473

197. Newborn and Infant Care


198. Maternal and Child Health Care


199. Teaching of Primary School Mathematics

SOS Prof.Parvin Sinclair Prof. Sujatha Varma


200. Business Skills SOMS Prof. M.S.S. Raju Prof.Subodh Kesharwani


201. Functional English(Basic Level)

SOH Prof. Anju S. Gupta [email protected] [email protected] 9811032713, 2953160, 29572776

202. NGO Management SOMS Dr.Neeti Agarwal [email protected] 011-29532073, 29573020

203. Sericulture SOA Dr.P.Vijaykumar [email protected] 011-29533166

204. Organic Farming SOA Dr.S.K.Yadav [email protected] 011-29533166

205. German Language (Offered only in Tamilnadu & Kerala)

SOH Prof.Renu Bhardwaj [email protected] 011-29536441, 29572751

206. Japanese language (Bangalore & Pune only)


207. Spanish Language (Online only)


208. Persian Language (Online only)

SOH Mohd. Saleem [email protected] 011-29534403

209. Introduction to Sri Aurobindo Studies

SOITS Dr. Ananda Reddy


210. Communication Skills for BPO, ITeS & Related Sectors

CEE Dr. M.C.Nair [email protected] 011-29572225

211. Primary Education SOE Prof.M.L.Koul [email protected] 011-29535519

212. Primary Teaching SOE Prof.M.L.Koul [email protected] 011-29535519

213. Primary Curriculum & Instruction

SOE Prof.M.L.Koul [email protected] 011-29535519

214. Craft & Design(Pottery) (CCDP)

SOET Prof.Ajit Kumar [email protected] 011-29532863

215. Shoe Upper Cutting (CSUC)

SOET Prof.S.Maji [email protected] [email protected] 9810592438

216. Shoe Upper Stitching (CSUS)


217. Shoe Lasting & Finishing (CSLF)


218. Leather Goods Making (CLGM)



219. Competency Certificate in Power Distribution (CCPD)


220. Elementary Teacher Education

SOE Prof.M.L.Koul [email protected] 011-29535519

221. Water Harvesting and Management

SOA Er. Mukesh Kumar [email protected] 011-29533166

222. Poultry Farming SOA Dr. P. Vijay Kumar [email protected] 011-29533166

223. Bee-Keeping SOA Dr. S.K. Yadav [email protected] 011-29533166/67

224. Urdu Language SOH Prof Naseer Ahmad Khan [email protected] 9868334281, 29572777, 29531303

225. Security Management


226. Fire Safety SOVET Dr. A.K. Gaba [email protected] 011-29536982

227. Spoken English & Personality Development


228. Air Ticketing, SOVET Dr. A.K. Gaba [email protected] 011-29536982

229. Airline In-Flight Services


230. Travel Agency Operations


231. Tour Guiding Skills SOVET Dr. A.K. Gaba [email protected] 011-29536982

232. Information Technology SOCIS Mr. P.V. Suresh [email protected] 011-29533436, 29572908

233. Performing Arts SOPVA Dr.G Bhardwaza [email protected] 011-29571992

234. Visual Arts SOPVA Prof. Sunil Kumar [email protected] 9968266396

235. Community Radio

SOJNMS Mr.H.Farooqui [email protected] 011-29536133, 29573211

236. Handmade Paper Items (offered in January session only)

CEE Dr.M.C.Nair Dr.Jayshree Menon Kurup Dr.Vardhini Bhatacharjee

[email protected] 011-29534104, 29572225 [email protected] 011-29534034, 29572413 [email protected] 011-29534104 0361-2668409/2662831

237. Diabetes Community Worker

SOHS Mrs. Neerja Sood [email protected] 9818494554

238. Home Based Care Providers

SOHS Dr. Bimla Kapoor Mrs. Reeta Devi

[email protected] - 9910058606 [email protected] 9810364533

239. Early Childhood Special Education Enabling Inclusion (Cerebral Palsy) ( July 2009)

SOCE Dr. Rekha Sen [email protected] Ph: - 29532958

240. Early Childhood Special Education Enabling Inclusion (Mental Retardation) (July 2009)


241. Early Childhood Special Education Enabling Inclusion (Visual Impairment) (Jan 2010)


242. Early Childhood Special Education Enabling Inclusion (Hearing Impairment) (Jan 2010)



243. Life Long Learning CEE/SOEDS Dr. M.C.Nair [email protected]

011-29534104, 29572225 244. Rescue and Fire

Fighting CCETC Dr. K.S. Divakaran Nair [email protected],

0484-232330891, 09495572139 245. Security and Vigilance CCETC Dr.K.S. Divakaran Nair [email protected],

0484-232330891, 09495572139 246. X-Ray Inspection CCETC Dr.K.S. Divakaran Nair [email protected],

0484-232330891, 09495572139 247. Energy Technology &

Management (CETM) RC-1 SOET

Dr. Ram Chandra and Prof. Ajit Kumar

[email protected] 9650583700, 011-29956015, 29958078 [email protected] 011-29532863, 29572916

248. Entrepreneurship SOMS Dr. Paneerselvam [email protected] 044-22542499

Certificates Programmes : (Full Time) 249. Digital Film Making SOJNMS Prof. S.N.Singh [email protected]

011-29571105, 29534392 250. Airport Ramp Handling

(Full Time – Cochin) CCETC Dr.K.S. Divakaran Nair [email protected],

0484-232330891, 09495572139 251. Entrepreneurship &

Skill Development (Full Time)

SOVET Dr. Geetika S. Johry [email protected] 011-29536982

252. Hospital Administrative Assistantship

SOVET Dr. Rachna Agarwal [email protected] 011-29536982

Non-Credit Courses 253. Computer Literacy

programme Dr. Jayashree Menon

Kurup [email protected] 011-29534034, 29572413

254. Certificate Programme in Motorcycle Service and Repair

SOET Dr.Manoj Kulshrestha [email protected] 011-29572927

255. Certificate in Service Management (CITSM)

Regional Centre Delhi, 1

Dr. Ram Chandra [email protected] 011-26058354, 9650583700

256. Certificate in School Services Management (CSSM)



257. Certificate in Publishing Services Management (CPSM)



258. Certificate in Garment Manufacturing Services Management (CGMSM)



259. Certificate in Business Entrepreneurship Development (CBED)



260. Certificate in Retail Services Management (CRSM)



261. Certificate in Industrial Security, Safety & Intelligence Assistant Officer (JCO) Industrial Security, Safety & Intelligence Supervisor (NCO)



262. Certificate in Industrial Security, Safety & Intelligence Officer



263. Certificate in Desk Top Publishing



264. Certificate in Communication Skills




265. Certificate in Garment

Stitching Regional Centre Delhi, 1


266. Certificate in Retail Marketing



267. Certificate in Assistant Security Officer (for JCO) Security Supervisor (for NCO)



268. Certificate in Awareness-cum-Training Packages in Disability (Visual Impairment, Mental Retardation, Hearing Impairment & Cerebral Palsy)

SOCE Dr. Neerja Chadha, Ms.Rekha Sen, Dr. Neena

011-29536347, 29572959 [email protected] 011- 29532958, 29536347

269. Awareness Programme for Dairy Farming for Rural Farmers


270. Awareness Programme on Value Added Products from Fruits & Vegetable


271. Security Guard Regional Centre Delhi, 1


272. Security Supervisor Regional Centre Delhi, 1


Appreciation Courses 273. Appreciation Course on

Environment SOS Dr . Jaswant Sokhi [email protected]

011-29572850 274. Appreciation

Programme on Sustainability Science.(online)

CSD Prof. M.K. Salooja [email protected] 011-29533166/3167

275. Leadership Course on Nutrition Security and Sustainable Development

CSD Prof. M.K. Salooja [email protected] 011-29533166/3167

Master of Philosophy Programmes

276. Economics SOSS Prof. Narayan Prasad [email protected] 011-29532230, 29572708

277. Aurobindo Studies SOVET Prof. C.G. Naidu [email protected] 29536982

Separate Prospectus for Ph.D & M.Phil Programmes are available at the Student Registration Division, IGNOU, New Delhi and in all Regional Centres. Details of Abbreviations SOH (School of Humanities), SOSS (School of Social Sciences), SOS (School of Sciences), SOE (School of Education), SOET (School of Continuing Education), SOET (School of Engineering & Technology), SOMS (School of Management Studies), SOHS (School of Health Sciences), SOCIS (School of Computer & Information Sciences), SOA (School of Agriculture), SOL (School of Law), SOVET (School of Vocational Education & Training), SOGDS (School of Gender & Development Studies), SOTST (School of Translation Studies & Training), SOPVA (School of Performing & Visual Arts), SOITS (School of Interdisciplinary & Trans-Disciplinary Studies), SOTHSSM (School of Tourism & Hospitality Services Sectoral Management), SOJNMS (School of Journalism & New Media Studies), SOFL (School of Foreign Language), SOEDS (School of Extension & Development Studies), SOSW (School of Social Work), STRIDE (Staff Training & Research Institute of Distance Education), CEE (Centre for Extension Education), NCDS (National Centre for Disability Studies), CCETC (Centre for Corporate Education, Training & Consultancy)


13. GUIDELINES FOR FILLING UP THE APPLICATION FORM FOR Ph.D PROGRAMMES

Here are some specific instructions that will help the candidate in filling-up the APPLICATION FORM for admission. The instructions are aimed at getting the correct and accurate information from you so that candidate do not face the hazard of rejection of his/her candidature when the information is processed by the university. Please fill up the form and mail or send in person the same along with attested copies of certificates to the Director, Research Unit, Block 6, IGNOU, Maidan Garhi, New Delhi-110068. Incomplete applications are likely to be summarily rejected without giving any information to the candidate thereof. Some instructions for filling-up the columns of the application form are given below: 1. Write the name of the discipline viz., like Education, Hindi, History; Physics, etc. (see Ph.D programmes on

offer under the Section 2 and 4). 2. If your name has different initials, leave a blank box in between parts of the name. For example R. Sharma,

Then write as:

R S H A R M A 3. Please write your Father’s/Husband’s/Mother’s name (strike out whichever is not applicable). Leave a blank

box in between different parts of the name. 4. Write the address for correspondence. Write one letter per box only leaving one box blank between two

words. Give a telephone and mobile no and fax no., if you have access and email-id. 5. (i) & (ii) Give your Enrolment no. and programme code if you are already registered for any other programmes of IGNOU. 10-15. Please cross ( ) the appropriate box only. 16 Please enter details of all your work experience (current only). 17. Please mention your educational qualifications starting from matriculation onwards to research degree.

(attach attested copies of certificates/degrees along with mark sheets). 23. Consent of External supervisors may be attached on a separate sheet with his/her CV (brief) one page only)

along with a letter of consent. 24. Provide relevant details if a candidate propose an external supervisor/ guide for research guidance (see 24).

Also provide relevant details if a candidate choose a retired person as research guide/supervisor. Check List for National & International Candidates a) For National Candidates Please check before sending the form to IGNOU whether you have: a) Affixed your photograph and signed over it. b) Signed the application form at the end under the declaration of the form & put date.

c) Enclose the following documents: i) Certificates in support of educational qualification(s) ii) Experience Certificate wherever required. iii) Category Certificate for SC/ST/OBC and other category candidates. iv) Age Certificate where required. v) Candidate Card duly filled in and photograph pasted (not signed). vi) Acknowledgement Card. vii) Synopsis of proposed research proposal.

viii) Demand draft of Rs. 750/-, (if the application form has been downloaded from the website). ix) Acceptance letter and CV of the external supervisor if a candidate propose any external supervisor for Ph.D programme.

b) Additional Items for International Candidates (See Section 2 for details).

i) Photocopy of passport, (compulsory). ii) Demand draft INR 1000/- for SAARC applicant as application fee. iii) Demand draft of USD 100/- for other Countries other than SAARC countries as application fee.


Form No: .

INDIRA GANDHI NATIONAL OPEN UNIVERSITY MAIDAN GARHI, NEW DELHI – 110 068

APPLICATION FORM FOR ADMISSION

DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY (Ph.D) 1. Discipline: (Write name of the discipline) _____________________ a) Name of the Programme : Ph.D

b) Part Time/Full Time: ___________________________________

c) Whether received/will receive any scholarship for Ph.D. Programme? If yes, please give details and also name the Institution/ Agency with full address. _____________________________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________

2. Name of the Candidate 3. Father’s/Husband’s/Mother’s Name (Strike out whichever is not applicable) 4. Address for Correspondence (Do not give P.O. Box No. as your address. Leave a blank box

between each unit of address like House No., Street No., P.O., etc.) City District

State (if in India) Country Pin Code

Filled in Form along with the copies of certificates should be sent to the Director, Research Unit, Maidan Garhi, New Delhi-110068

Affix your latest passport size photograph

duly attested by you


Telephone No. (if any) with STD Code Fax No. (if any) with STD Code STD Code Telephone No. STD Code Telephone No.

Mobile (If any) E-mail address (if any): _____________________________________________

5. Enrolment No., if already registered in IGNOU for any other programme 5 (i) Enrolment Number 5 (ii) Programme Code 6. Date of Birth: Date Month Year 7. Nationality 8. i) Country of Residence ii) Passport No. (if an International Candidate) iii) Date of Issue Date of Expiry 9. Religion

10. Gender: Cross (x) the appropriate box only

Male

Female

11. Category: Cross (x) the appropriate box only

Gen

SC

ST

OBC

PH

Minority

12. Territory Code: Cross (x) the appropriate box only

Urban

Rural

Kashmiri Migrant

13. Marital Status Code: Cross (x) the appropriate box only

Married

Unmarried

14. Social Status Code: Cross (x) the appropriate box only.

Ex-SM

War widow

Others

15. Employment Status:

Cross (x) the appropriate box only

Unemployed Employed IGNOU others (specify)


16. If employed, give details of the employment:

i) Designation: ----------------------------------------------------------------------------

ii) Occupation/Profession ----------------------------------------------------------------------------

iii) Period of Employment: from ----------------- to -------------------------------------------------------

iv) Name of the Organization: ----------------------------------------------------------------------------

v) Address of the Organization: ----------------------------------------------------------------------------

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vi) Telephone: ----------------------------------------------------------------------------

vii) Mail Id: ----------------------------------------------------------------------------

17. Educational Qualifications: (Starting from Matriculation till higher Learning Degree. Attach attested photocopies of certificates/degrees along with mark sheets).

Sl. No.

Name of the Examination

Year of Passing

Subjects of Study % of marks

obtained

Board/University

18. Work Experience (Please give details chronologically).

Name of the Institution with address and Type of Institution

Post held and (Date, month & Year) (From…. To)

Nature of post (temporary/ adhoc/ permanent)

Tasks undertaken/ Performed

No. of years of teaching experience/ other experiences (Months & Years)

19. Academic distinctions (if any) (specify details).

…………………………………………………………………………………………………….

……………………………………………………………………………………………………. …………………………………………………………………………………………………….


20. Any other work experience relevant to doctoral studies proposed and, not covered under 18 above. (Mention details of work in specific terms).

……………………………………………………………………………………………………

……………………………………………………………………………………………………

21. Area of Specialization (mention special/optional papers offered) at:

Post-Graduation

M.Phil.

Any other degree (specify)

22. i) Specify a theme of research, which you would like to undertake for your thesis

work. (Only in case of Ph.D Programme). ………………………………………………………………………………………………...

………………………………………………………………………………………………...

ii) Tentative title of the proposed thesis. ………………………………………………………………………………………………...

………………………………………………………………………………………………... ………………………………………………………………………………………………...

iii) What kinds of research questions/concerns/problems are uppermost in your mind,

which can be tackled through the proposed research?

………………………………………………………………………………………………...

……………………………………………………………………………………………….. ……………………………………………………………………………………………….

iv) Attach (on separate sheets) a brief research proposal (1000-5000 words) giving

relevant details about substantive dimensions of the theme, and methodological details to investigate into the theme systematically.

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……………………………………………………………………………………………...... ………………………………………………………………………………………………..

23. How will, in your opinion, the Doctoral Degree (Ph.D/M.Phil) from IGNOU help you?

i) ……………………………………………………………………………………………….

ii) ………………………………………………………………………………………………. iii) ……………………………………………………………………………………………...... iv) ……………………………………………………………………………………………….. v) ………………………………………………………………………………………………...


24. Furnish the following details pertaining to external supervisor (in case you propose)

i) Name of the proposed external supervisor: ……………………………………………… ii) Full address of the Institute (if employed): ………………………………………………

(Telephone & mail-Id): ………………………………………………

iii) Present position of the supervisor ……………………………………………… (If retired/ not working) iv) Address and contact details ………………………………………………

(telephone & e-mail)

v) Consent Letter of External Supervisor ……………………………………………… (enclosed /not enclosed) ………………………………………………

vi) CV of the External Supervisor ……………………………………………… (enclosed /not enclosed) ………………………………………………

25. Details of Fee enclosed:

i) For Indian candidates: details of application fee (if soft copy of the application form used) Amount (Rs)

Demand Draft No

Date Name of the Bank and place (drawee)

Purpose

ii) For International candidates: details of application fee (if soft copy of the application form used)

Amount (Rs) Demand Draft No Date Name of the Bank and place (drawee)

Purpose

DECLARATION

I declare that the statements made in this application are true and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief. I am aware that if at any stage it is found that the statements made are not true or are incomplete or misleading, the admission, if made will be cancelled and I shall not be entitled to refund of any fee paid by me to the University. Further, I have carefully studied the rules of the University as printed in the Prospectus and I accept them and shall not raise any dispute anywhere in India/Abroad in future over the same rules.

( ) Signature of the Candidate

Place : …………………… Date : ……………………. Full Name


EXPERIENCE CERTIFICATE This is certified that Mr./Ms./Mrs. is employed with this Institution/Organisation/Office as

since .

Place : ______________________ Signature : ___________________

Date: _______________________ Name :______________________ (in Block letters)

Designation: _________________

Name of Institution/ ______________________________

Organization/Office ______________________________

(Seal/Stamp) ______________________________ Note: i) Self employed professional may certify on their own behalf,

but they should attach copies of their Registration Certificates (if any) ii) Use similar formats (if employed prior to current employment) and

enclose them.

CATEGORY CERTFICATE (SC/ST CANDIDATES)

This is to certify that Mr. /Ms. /Mrs. _________________________ son/daughter/wife of Shri _________________________ of Village_______________________ Town _______________ Distt. ________________State/U.T.______________ belongs to _______________ Caste which is

recognised as Scheduled Caste/Scheduled Tribe under the Constitution (Scheduled Caste Part-C States) Order 1951 read with the SC/ST list (Modification Order, 1956).

Mr./Ms./Mrs _______________________________ and his/her family reside in Village/Town

______________ District ___________ State U.T. ______________.

(Signature of Tehsildar/Commissioner/District Magistrate)

Place : __________________ Signature : ____________________ Date : __________________ Seal/Stamp

OTHER CERTIFICATES FOR OTHER CATEGORIES

a) OBC (as per GOI rules) b) Physiology (as per Govt of India rules) c) Any other Category (as per GOI rules) Note: Please enclose relevant certificates under these categories, if a candidate is eligible as per GOI rules.

PHD Prospectus

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