IGNOU PHDCDEV - Doctor of Philosophy in Child Development

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Introduction

IGNOU PHDCDEV - Doctor of Philosophy in Child Development provides opportunities for interested scholars to undertake research in the area of child development from a multi-disciplinary perspective. Among others, it is open to professionals and scholars from fields such as Child Development, Human Development and Family Studies, Education, Special Education, Psychology, Sociology and Social Work.

IGNOU PHDCDEV Eligibility Criteria:

An M. Phil Degree and a Post-Graduate Degree in the discipline of Child Development (or Human Development/Human Development and Family Studies/Human Development and Childhood Studies or an allied discipline such as Psychology/Sociology/Anthropology/Social Work/Education/Disability Studies and other allied fields such as Physiotherapy/Occupational Therapy etc.) with minimum 55% marks (50% marks for SC/ST/PH candidates) or an equivalent grade from a University or a recognized institution of higher learning. The student should have exhibited interest in the discipline of Child Development and familiarity with research methodology, during the M. Phil programme, and through teaching/research/professional/public service experience in the area of Child Development. Evidence of interest and candidate’s familiarity with research methodology in the area of Child Development will be evaluated by candidate’s research publications; at least three published in reputed national/international journals of which at least one should be in a peer reviewed journal.

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Master’s Degree in the discipline of Child Development (or Human Development/Human development and Family Studies/Human development and Childhood Studies or an allied discipline such as Psychology/Sociology/Anthropology/Social Work/Education/Disability Studies and other allied fields such as Physiotherapy/Occupational Therapy etc.) with minimum 55% marks (50% marks for SC/ST/PH candidates) or an equivalent grade from a University or a recognized institution of higher learning, and at least 5 years of teaching/professional experience in a University or a recognized institution of higher learning/research as well as demonstrable research experience and familiarity with research methodology in the area of child Development. Evidence of demonstrable research experience and candidate’s familiarity with research methodology will be evaluated by candidate’s research publications; a least three published in reputed national/international journals of which at least one should be in a peer reviewed journal.

IGNOU PHDCDEV Duration:

Minimum Duration: 2 Years
Maximum Duration: 5 Years

IGNOU PHDCDEV Course Fee Structure:

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

IGNOU PHDCDEV Age Requirement:

Minimum Age: No bar
Maximum Age: No bar

IGNOU PHDCDEV Admission Dates:

For Admission in July Session Last Date: 1st July without late fee and 31st July with late fee. For Admission in January Session: 1st Jan without late fee and 31st Jan with late fee.

Medium of Instruction: English
Programme Co-ordinator : Prof. Neerja Chadha; Email: rekha.s.sen@gmail.com (9810874291 / 29532958)