IGNOU PhD in Women’s Studies (PHDWS)

Welcome to IGNOU PHDWS - Doctor of Philosophy in Women’s Studies (PhD in Women’s Studies) admission, eligibility & fee section of myignou.in. In this section we have provided the entire basic requirement needed by students to know about IGNOU Doctor of Philosophy in Women’s Studies (PHD WS). If you want to take admission in IGNOU PHDWS we have pre-admission details for you like IGNOU PHDWS Eligibility Criteria, Fees Structure, Duration, Age Requirement, programme syllabus, medium of instruction, PHDWS Prospectus and more.

Admission Introduction:

The Ph.D programme in Women's Studies is aimed at providing doctoral candidates with the opportunity to pursue research in the interdisciplinary area of Women's Studies under the guidance of senior faculty members and scholars from the field. Depending on the level of preparedness, candidates may be asked to undertake required coursework before embarking on doctoral research. Research areas are determined by the candidates with the help of a doctoral committee and in consultation with individual supervisors. The programme is aimed at creating a pool of scholars and experts in the growing field of Women's Studies.

IGNOU PHDWS Eligibility Criteria:

1. M.Phil Degree/ NET in the Women’s Studies/ Master degree with 5yeras teaching or research experience in a related field with demonstrative evidence of research publication/interest in areas relevant to women’s studies.
2. Category ‘B’ –Not in offer at present
3. Post Graduation

Eligiblity Criteria for Direct Admission to Ph.D in Women’s Studies:

1. Minimum criteria: M.Phil in Women’s/Gender Studies or in relevant discipline with evidence of coursework taken/research done in the area of women’s or gender issues, with at least 55% marks. Credit exemption may be given for relevant coursework and additional coursework may be recommended by the doctoral committee. Admission will be subject to fulfillment of other university criteria as per the IGNOU Research Ordinance.
2. Additional criteria: Besides the minimum criteria, screening will be done based on the following criteria - academic performance at M.Phil/ Master’s level, postgraduate degree in women’s or gender studies, no. of years of teaching/research experience, and demonstrable evidence of research publications/interest in women’s and gender issues. Selections will be done on the basis of the above criteria by the screening committee and the doctoral committee. The university reserves the right not to admit candidates to the Ph.D programme in Women's Studies as per the decisions of the doctoral committee.

IGNOU PHDWS Duration:

Minimum Duration: 2 Years
Maximum Duration: 5 Years

IGNOU PHDWS Course Fee Structure:

Rs. 7000/- per annum + Rs. 7,000/- for course work

IGNOU PHDWS Age Requirement:

Minimum Age: No bar
Maximum Age: No bar

Medium of Instruction: English

IGNOU PhD in Women’s Studies (PHDWS) Programme Cordinators:

1. Prof. Anu Aneja (anuaneja@ignou.ac.in)
2. Prof. Debal K Singharoy (dksingharoy@ignou.ac.in)