Introduction

The Ph.D. Programme is offered in compliance with the UGC (Minimum Standards and Procedure for award of Ph.D Degrees) Regulations, and amendments thereto from time to time. IGNOU offers Ph.D programme under two categories: Part time and Full time. Both categories of students will be required to attend course work classes as per the IGNOU norms. The minimum and maximum duration of the programme is as per UGC norms. Minimum duration of Ph.D programme is three years. The Women Candidates and Persons with Disabilities (40% or more / “severe” where percentage is not defined) are given two years extra beyond the maximum duration. The Ph.D. programme involves coursework one/ two semester after the admission, which will be conducted in IGNOU Campus at New Delhi only. A student has to attend the coursework on regular basis. At least 80 per cent attendance is compulsory. As of now, IGNOU does not have hostel facilities for students. Students have to make their own arrangements for stay in Delhi. The candidates, who are in employment and wish to pursue part time Ph.D shall obtain NOC from their respective employers in the prescribed format.

Objective

The Ph.D. programme in Development Studies is designed to create critical and problem-solving thinking amongst scholars who are interested in inter-disciplinary research in development issues and challenges, development policy analysis and various thematic areas covered in the Sustainable Development Goals. This course aims to guide the scholars in multiple dimensions of development so that they may seek to address and resolve the most pressing issues facing our country today. The Ph.D. programmes involve successful completion of course work as well as submission of dissertation.