Admissions for PhD programs at Indira Gandhi University (IGU) have been announced for the 2024–2025 academic year. Online applications are accepted through January 24, 2025. Submissions in hard copy must be finished by January 29, 2025. Hard copy submissions must be completed by January 29, 2025. Read on for complete details about important dates, eligibility, fees, and the admission process.
Table of Contents
- Key Dates for IGU PhD Admission 2025
- Eligibility Criteria for Admission
- Fee Structure for PhD Programs
- Admission Process and Counselling Schedule
- Open Counselling for Vacant Seats
- FAQs
1. Key Dates for IGU PhD Admission 2025
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Application Start Date | January 10, 2025 |
| Last Date for Online Application | January 24, 2025 |
| Hard Copy Submission Deadline | January 29, 2025 |
| Pharmaceutical Sciences Entrance Exam | January 27, 2025 |
| Interview for NET Qualified Candidates | January 30-31, 2025 |
| First Counselling | February 3, 2025 |
| Final Open Counselling | February 18, 2025 |
2. Eligibility Criteria for Admission
To apply for the IGU PhD program, candidates must meet the following requirements:
- General Eligibility:
- A Master’s degree with a minimum of 55% marks or equivalent grade.
- For SC/ST/BC (non-creamy layer) and differently-abled candidates, a relaxation of 5% (50% marks) is applicable.
- General Eligibility:
- Department-Specific Criteria:
- Management: MBA, Economics, or Commerce with 55% marks or equivalent.
- M.Phil. holders: UGC-compliant M.Phil. degree with 55% marks.
- Department-Specific Criteria:
3. Fee Structure for PhD Programs
| Fee Component | Amount (₹) | Remarks |
|---|---|---|
| Admission Fee | ₹12,000 | One-time fee |
| Coursework Fee (Engineering & Tech.) | ₹20,000 | Applicable for required coursework |
| Coursework Fee (Other Subjects) | ₹9,000 | Applicable for required coursework |
| Annual Fee (Non-Lab Research) | ₹9,000 | For non-laboratory research |
| Annual Fee (Lab Research) | ₹30,000 | For research involving lab work |
| Evaluation and Viva Fee | ₹20,000 | Payable at thesis submission |
4. Admission Process and Counselling Schedule
- Application:
- Submit the online application form before January 24, 2025.
- Send the hard copy to the concerned department by January 29, 2025.
- Application:
- Entrance Exam:
- The test will be administered on January 27, 2025.
- Results and tentative merit lists will be published by January 29, 2025.
- Entrance Exam:
- Counselling:
- On February 3, 2025, the first counselling round will begin.
- Subsequent rounds are scheduled for February 8 and February 14, 2025, based on seat availability.
- Counselling:
5. Open Counselling for Vacant Seats
If seats remain vacant after all scheduled counselling rounds, open counselling will be conducted on February 18, 2025. Candidates must pay fees on the same day using debit card or net banking.
6. FAQs
- The last date for online application is January 24, 2025.
- Yes, candidates with a UGC-compliant M.Phil. degree are eligible.
- The annual fee for lab-based research is ₹30,000.
- Yes, SC students from families earning less than ₹2.5 lakhs annually can apply for fee reimbursement as per Haryana Government rules.
