IGNOU PhD Admission 2021: NTA begins registration process for IGNOU PhD Entrance Exam @ ignou.nta.ac.in

Gaurav Macwan
Dec 6, 2021, 13:05 IST

IGNOU PhD Admission 2021: NTA – National Testing Agency has commenced the registration process for IGNOU PhD Entrance Exam 2021 for admission to Doctorate level courses offered by the Indira Gandhi National Option University. Apply or register for IGNOU PhD Admissions 2021 online via official portal i.e. ignou.ac.in. Get Direct Link Here.

IGNOU PhD Admission 2021

IGNOU PhD Admission 2021: NTA – National Testing Agency has commenced the registration process for IGNOU PhD Entrance Exam 2021 for admission to Doctorate level courses offered by the Indira Gandhi National Option University. The registration process for IGNOU PhD Admission 2021 which are underway will be available until 18th December 2021 and interested candidates are advised to complete the registration process by the deadline. Like all other major entrance exams held by NTA, registrations IGNOU PhD Admissions 2021 are also being held online and candidates can apply online via official website i.e. ignou.ac.in. Alternatively, candidates can also click on the direct link placed below to reach the application page of the portal.

Register for IGNOU PhD Admission / Entrance Exam 2021 – Direct Link (Available Now)

IGNOU PhD Admissions 2021 – Key Dates

Along with starting the online registration process for IGNOU PhD Admission 2021, the exam authority has also notified the key important dates and timelines for the admission process. As per the information brochure issued by the NTA; the application process for IGNOU PhD Entrance Exam 2021 commenced on 5th December and will continue until 16th December 2021. The IGNOU PhD Entrance Test 2021 is scheduled to be held on 18th January 2022. Candidates can check out the complete dates for the same via the table given below:

Event

Date / Deadline

Registration Process Begins

5th December 2021

Registration Process Ends

18th December 2021

Last Date for Payment of Application Fee

23rd December 2021

Application Correction Window Opens

24th December 2021

Application Correction Window Ends

26th December 2021

IGNOU PhD Entrance Test 2021

16th January 2022

Release of Provisional Answer Key

To be Announced

Declaration of Result on NTA Website

To be Announced

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IGNOU Phd Entrance Test 2021 – Format and Duration

Along with notifying the exam dates for key or important events of the Phd Entrance Exam, the exam authority has also notified the exam format and duration of the test. As per the IGNOU PhD Admission 2021 Information brochure, the entrance examination for PhD candidates will be held in LAN Based CBT (Computer Based Test). The test duration will be of 180 minutes i.e. 3 Hours in which candidates will have to answer a total of 100 questions. Of the total number of questions, 50% questions will on Research Methodology while the rest of the 50% questions will be on Specific Subject.  In terms of marking scheme, the 100 questions will carry 4 marks each i.e. total 400 marks. There is no negative marking for IGNOU PhD Entrance Exam 2021.

Exam Mode

LAN Based CBT - Computer Based Test

Test Duration

180 Minutes / 3 Hours

Medium of the Paper

Hindi / English

No of Total Questions

100

Total Marks

400

Marks per Quesiton

4

Negaitve Marking Scheme

No Negative Marking

How to apply for IGNOU PhD Admission 2021 online?

As discussed above, the IGNOU PhD Admission 2021 application process is already underway and is being held in an online manner on the official website. To help candidates complete the online registration easily, without any hiccups, the detailed process for the same has been explained below:

  • Step 1: Log onto the exam portal i.e. ignou.nta.ac.in
  • Step 2: Scroll Down and click on link for 'IGNOU PhD Registration 2021.'
  • Step 3: Locate and Click on New Registration Button at the end
  • Step 4: Register yourself on the portal by providing basic personal details
  • Step 5: Log onto the portal using your newly created credentials
  • Step 6: You will be sent to the detailed application form page of the website
  • Step 7: Provide all the necessary personal and academic details in the form
  • Step 8: Fill the online application with Qualification Details
  • Step 9: Upload scanned images of photograph and signature as per the specified format
  • Step 10: Pay fee payment through online payment mode
  • Step 11: Download the application confirmation page and save it on your device

Candidates registering for IGNOU PhD Admission 2021 should note that the online application fee for the entrance test is Rs 1000/- for General (UR)/ OBC-(NCL)/ General-EWS category candidates; while it is Rs 800/- for SC/ST/PwD/Third Gender candidates.

Also Read: IGNOU Dec TEE 2021: Assignment Submission Deadline Extended till 31st December, Get Details Here

Gaurav Macwan is a content industry professional with 10+ years of experience in education and career development in digital and print media. He's a graduate in Political Science and has previously worked with organizations like Times Internet. Currently, he writes and manages content development for College and Careers sections of Jagranjosh.com. He can be reached at gaurav.macwan@jagrannewmedia.com.
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