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IGNOU PhD: Admission 2026, Fees, Eligibility, Admission Process, Application Process
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IGNOU PhD Fees & Courses List
| Specialization | Duration | Tuition Fees |
| Ph.D (Management) | 3 Years | ₹16,800 |
| Ph.D (Economics) | 3 Years | ₹16,800 |
| Ph.D (Commerce) | 3 Years | ₹16,800 |
| Ph.D (Education) | 3 Years | ₹16,800 |
| Ph.D ( Mathematics) | 3 Years | ₹16,800 |
| Ph.D (Hindi) | 3 Years | ₹17,850 |
| Ph.D (Child Development) | 2 Years | ₹16,800 |
| Ph.D (Computer Science ) | 3 Years | ₹17,850 |
| Ph.D (Food & Nutrition) | 3 Years | ₹16,800 |
| Ph.D (Geography) | 3 Years | ₹17,900 |
| Ph.D (Geology) | 3 Years | ₹16,800 |
| Ph.D (Life Sciences) | 3 Years | ₹17,850 |
| Ph.D (Rural Development ) | 3 Years | ₹16,800 |
| Ph.D (Tourism and Hospitality) | 3 Years | ₹17,850 |
| Ph.D (Translation Studies) | 3 Years | ₹16,800 |
| PhD in Women’s Studies (PHDWS) | 3 Years | ₹16,800 |
| Ph.D (Anthropology) | 3 Years | ₹16,800 |
| PhD in Social Work (Regular) | 3 Years | ₹16,800 |
| Ph.D (History) | 3 Years | |
| Ph.D. Home Science | 3 Years | ₹16,800 |
| Ph.D (Interdisciplinary Studies) | 3 Years | |
| Ph.D in Environmental Science | 3 Years | |
| Ph.D (Sanskrit) | 3 Years | ₹17,850 |
| Phd in development studies | 3 Years |
IGNOU PhD Course Highlights
| Course Name | PhD |
| Course Level | Doctorate Program |
| Duration | 3 Years |
| Average Fees | ₹ 17,118 |
| Mode | Offline |
IGNOU PhD programme is a three-year course. The programme can extend upto five years. IGNOU offers many specialisations for the PhD course. Candidates must have a master's degree with 55% marks to apply for the course. Admissions to PhD at IGNOU are based on the NET entrance test or university entrance exam. The total fees of the program is INR 16,800.
Table Of Contents
- IGNOU PhD Eligibility Criteria
- IGNOU PhD Admission
- IGNOU PhD Fees
- IGNOU PhD Specialisations
- IGNOU PhD Career Opportunities
- IGNOU PhD Scholarships
IGNOU PhD Eligibility Criteria
Eligibility for PhD courses at IGNOU is given below.
| Courses | Eligibility |
| PhD | Masters degree or a higher degree 55 percent from an accredited institution |
IGNOU PhD Admission
Admission for PhD is conducted twice a year. The admission is conducted based on the NET/ University entrance test. Read below to know more.
Application Procedure
IGNOU PhD Application process is stated below.
- Go to the official website.
- Click 'Register Online,' then 'Fresh Admission.'
- Select 'Click here for New Registration' in the window.
- Complete online registration.
- Log in, fill out the application form, pay the application fee, and submit.
Entrance Exams
IGnou conducts a national entrance exam for admission to the PhD program. However, aspirants who have cleared NET/SET or other equivalent exams are exempted from the IGNOU entrance test. The entrance exam is followed by an interview round. The final selection is based on overall performance in the entrance and interview rounds.
Documents Required
IGNOU PhD courses require the following documents to be submitted at admission. The following documents are to be submitted in scanned format.
- Photograph and Signature (less than 100 KB in size)
- Age Proof
- Relevant Educational Certificates
- Experience Certificate (if any)
- Category Certificate, if applicable
- BPL Certificate, if applicable
IGNOU PhD Fees
The fees for various IGNOU PhD courses are the same across all the courses. The fee is given below.
| Course | Fees |
|
Dotor of Philosophy (All specailizations) |
INR 16,800 |
IGNOU PhD Specialisations
IGNOU offers many specializations across different courses and faculties. Some specializations of PhD courses offered are given here.
| PhD Specializations | ||
| Geography |
Computer Science |
Food & Nutrition |
| Commerce | Economics | Education |
| English | Hindi | History |
IGNOU PhD Career Opportunities
IGNOU PhD course career opportunities are given below.
| Job Profiles for PhD | ||
| Researcher | Professor | Principal |
IGNOU PhD Scholarship
IGNOU PhD courses scholarships is stated below.
- NCPEDP offers scholarships to the students enrolled in the PhD program (Phd) offered by IGNOU.
