International Institute for Population Sciences (IIPS) Admission Announcement 2011

IIPS invites applications admission to the following courses of the Institute during the academic year 2011-2012:

Degree/Diploma	Eligibility Criteria	Selection Criteria	Duration	Fellowship	Deadline for Application
Diploma in Population Studies (through Correspondence) (50 Seats)	A graduate degree or equivalent from recognized Indian/Foreign universities.	On merit basis	One year to a maximum of three years.	N.A.	1.8.2011
Master of Arts/Science in Population Studies (M.A./M.Sc.) (20 Including Foreign Students – Self Financed)	Bachelor’s degree from recognized universities in India or abroad. Preference shall be given to candidates holding a bachelors degree in Math/Stat/Eco or any social science subject.	On the basis of a common entrance test, personal interview, and academic merits.	Two years	N.A.	1.7.2011
Master of Population Studies/ Master of Philosophy in Population Studies (32 Seats with Govt. of India Fellowship for MPS/M.Phil)	Master's degree from recognized universities with at least 55% of marks or equivalent grade in Math/ Stat/Eco or any Social Science subject.	On the basis of a common entrance test, personal interview, and academic merits.	MPS – One year M.Phil. – 1½ years	MPS Rs. 2500/- p.m.	1.7.2011
Master of Population Studies (through Correspondence) (100 Seats)	Master’s degree in any social science subject/ Health/Math/Stat or allied subjects from recognized Indian/Foreign universities.	On merit basis	Two to four years	N.A.	1.8.2011
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Population Studies (Full time/Part time)	Candidates having M.Phil/ Master's degree in Population Studies of a recognised university with at least 55% of marks. For part-time Ph.D., two years' experience after MPS or one year experience after M.Phil in Population Studies is essential.	On the basis of a written test on Research Methodology, personal interview and academic merits.	Three years to a maximum of seven years	*	1.8.2011

*Government of India Fellowships @ Rs.12,000/- per month for 1st and 2nd years and Rs.14,000/- per month for 3rd year respectively available for the Indian students who have qualified NET for Lectureship only in population or its inter-disciplinary subjects conducted by the UGC. Such Ph.D. fellowship also carries a contingency grant of Rs. 10,000/- per year for the first two years and Rs. 20,500/- for the third year. However the candidates, without NET qualification shall be given fellowship @ Rs.6,250/- per month for the 1st and 2nd years, and Rs.7,000/- per month for the 3rd year, with a contingency grant of Rs. 10,000/- per year. Number of seats will be as per the availability of fellowships at the time of admission.

In addition, UGC-JRF and other fellowship holders will also be considered for admission as per availability of seats.

Reservation for SC, ST, OBC & PH candidates will be considered as per the Government of India norms.

For Application Form, Fees etc. & more details visit:  http://www.iipsindia.org/announcements.htm



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