National University of Educational Planning and Administration (NUEPA) New Delhi M.Phil Ph.D Admission Notice 2012

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National University of Educational Planning and Administration (NUEPA), New Delhi
Declared by the GoI u/s 3 of the UGC Act, 1956

17-B, Sri Aurobindo Marg, New Delhi-110016, Tel 011-26960428, 26962120, Fax 011-26853041
Email nuepa@nuepa.org, Website www.nuepa.org

Admission-2012

M.Phil/Ph.D Programmes 2012-13

The National University offers M.Phil and Ph.D programmes in Educational Planning and Administration from a broader inter-disciplinary social science perspective

The three programmes leading to M.Phil and Ph.D degrees

M.Phil Programme

Ph.D Programme (Full Time)

Ph.D Programme (Part Time)

These programmes are designed to build the research capacity of scholars from varied backgrounds and provide a strong knowledge and skill base in related areas of educational policy, planning, administration and finance

The research studies completed under the M.Phil and Ph.D programmes are expected to make significant contributions in enriching the knowledge base, besides providing critical inputs for policy formulation, implementation of reform programmes and capacity building activities

The broad areas of research covering all levels and types of education are as; Educational Policy, Higher Education, Educational Planning, Equity and Inclusion in Education, Educational Administration, Gender Issues in Education, Educational Finance, Education of the Minorities, Educational Management Information System, Comparative Education, School Education, Education and Globalization

The National University follows all mandatory provisions in the reservation policy of the Govt of India for admission to its M.Phil and Ph.D Programmes

Eligibility

M.Phil Programme: Candidates seeking admission to the M.Phil Programme shall have minimum of 55% marks (50% for SC/ST/PwD candidates) or its equivalent grade in Master’s degree in Social Sciences and allied disciplines from a recognized university

Candidates possessing Master’s degree in other areas may also be considered if he/she has teaching experience or experience of working in the area of educational policy, planning and administration

The NET qualified candidates, who have been awarded Junior Research Fellowships by the UGC, with the above-mentioned educational qualifications are encouraged to apply

Candidates who are yet to clear their final examination at the Master’s level are also eligible to apply provided they pass the examination as per the eligibility conditions and submit its proof at the time of the interview

The University reserves the right to cancel the admission of such candidates who are unable to produce the evidence of passing the Master’s degree by first week of July, 2012

In 2012-13, a maximum of 20 scholars shall be selected for admission to the M.Phil Programme

Ph.D. Programme (Full Time): The university also offers admission to Ph.D Programme for candidate with M.Phil degree in an area closely related to educational policy, planning and administration in addition to the qualifications as mentioned in M.Phil Programme; and/or exceptionally brilliant academic record in social sciences/allied areas coupled with publications of high quality

M.Phil graduates of NUEPA will be eligible for admission to the Ph.D Programme after due scrutiny by a Selection/Admission Committee, if they obtain a FGPA of 6 or above on the ten point scale

Ph.D Programme (Part Time): University also offers Part Time Ph.D Programme based on the criteria as laid down in the rules of the university

A candidate seeking admission to Part Time Ph.D programme is required to meet the following criteria; should possess the educational qualifications as mentioned in M.Phil Programme; currently, should be in full-time employment; should be a senior level educational functionary with a minimum of five years work experience in teaching or in educational planning and administration

Selection/Admission Procedure

Candidates may apply in the prescribed form (separately for each programme) for admission to M.Phil and Ph.D programmes of the University along with three copies of the brief write-up on the proposed research topic on a contemporary issue within the broad framework of educational policy, planning and administration

The application form can be obtained from NUEPA by remitting a non-refundable sum of Rs 200/- (Rs 100/- for SC/ST candidates) by demand draft in favour of Registrar, NUEPA, payable at New Delhi, and if required by post or purchased in person, through a request addressed to the Registrar, National University of Educational Planning and Administration (NUEPA), 17-B, Sri Aurobindo Marg, New Delhi-110016

The prospectus can be downloaded from our website www.nuepa.org

The duly filled in application along with the demand draft (required for downloaded forms) and three copies of the brief write-up on any one of the proposed areas of research in around 2500 words within the broad areas of educational policy, planning, administration and finance should be sent by registered post to the Registrar so as to reach him latest by18th May, 2012

The envelope should be distinctly marked as Admission to M.Phil or Ph.D or Part-Time Ph.D Programme 2012

The filled-in application can also be submitted in person to the office of the Registrar

Candidates in employment should send their application for admission through proper channel

Only the short-listed candidates will be called for written test/interview through which the University will assess the general awareness of the candidate about the educational issues, and chosen topic, comprehension of research literature and ability to interpret data and draw inferences

Fellowships

Candidates admitted for the M.Phil and Full-time Ph.D programmes will be provided fellowship by the University

Candidates who have qualified the National Eligibility Test (NET) with Junior Research Fellowships awarded by the UGC will draw the same through the National University as per the norms and procedures laid down by the UGC

However, the continuation of the fellowship shall be subject to the satisfactory progress report of the scholars duly approved by his/her supervisor

The scholars of the M.Phil and Ph.D programmes would be required to provide part-time assistance in the research and training programmes of the National University

Important Dates

Last date for the receipt of application 18th May, 2012

Short listing and screening of applications 31st May, 2012

Written test and/or personal interview and declaration of final results June Last Week, 2012

Last date for admission 10th July, 2012

Beginning of course work 16th July, 2012

A scholar admitted for M.Phil and Ph.D programmes of the National University shall not be allowed to pursue any other course leading to a degree or diploma

Such concurrent activity, if brought to notice, shall call for cancellation of admission to the M.Phil and Ph.D programmes

A Full-time scholar shall not be permitted to apply for any outside employment during the duration of the course of the M.Phil/Ph.D

A Full-time scholar shall not take up any temporary or permanent employment outside NUEPA during the entire duration of the M.Phil and Ph.D programmes

In the event of any full-time Scholar taking up outside employment or withdrawing his/her studentship for any other reasons during the currency of his/her course (M.Phil/Ph.D), such scholars shall have to refund the amount of fellowship received by him/her and get his/her name deregistered from the course

Candidates who are already in employment shall have to submit No Objection Certificate from their respective employers while applying for any of the M.Phil and Ph.D Programmes of the University

Scholars shall have to clear all dues before submission of the M.Phil Dissertation and Ph.D Thesis

Scholars of the M.Phil and Ph.D programmes of the National University shall have to observe the condition of residence in Delhi during the respective programmes

However, in connection with the research work/field work, they may be allowed to go out of station with the prior permission of the supervisors

 

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