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Dept. of Nehru Institute of Social Sciences -Ph.D. (Political Science)


Eligibility a)Any graduate in any faculty of a statutory University or of any other institution recognized by the UGC is eligible for admission to the first year of M.A. Program.
b) A Foreign student can be admitted only as a 'Regular Student' to the M.A. Program after the completion of all technical necessities. (such as 'Visa', 'Medical Certificate', 'Passport', 'Police Registration Papers' and other essential technicalities)
c) A citizen of age of 55 years and above with post graduate degree with 50% marks, in exceptional cases will be eligible at the discretion of Vidyapeeth’s Board of Management.
d) Applicants for inter – disciplinary areas in which the research is proposed to be done shall be considered on the basis of sufficient work experience, proven ability and aptitude for research of the candidate. Such proposal shall be examined by the RRC. The candidate for entrance exam will be confirmed only after the Research and Recognition Committee’s approval.
e) In case of international candidates who have not obtained Master’s degree from Indian Universities, the decision regarding admission will be taken by RRC. on the basis of the criteria as mentioned above.
f) In case of international candidates who have not obtained Master’s degree from Indian Universities, the decision regarding admission will be taken by RRC. on the basis of the criteria as mentioned above (e).
g) As per the provision in Ordinance No. 116 of UGC. Guidelines, registered candidates shall not be allowed to register simultaneously for any other degree course.


Admission Procedure Conduct of Entrance Examination (Written)
1. The entrance examination will be conducted in the month of June (Subject to public holidays). The result of the successful candidates will be declared by the Vidyapeeth’s webisite. This procedure will be completed before end of July.
2. The advertisement of entrance examination will be published in Marathi and English newspaper and the same will be displayed on Vidyapeeth’s website.
3. The course-wise intake for every academic year will be displayed on Vidyapeeth’s website. Admission for vacant seats will be as per UGC. Guidelines issued from time to time.


Course Structure From two to five years


Admission Procedure Entrance Examination:
Student must clear Ph.D. Entrance Test to get admission for Ph.D. Program.
(Followed by Personal Interview)
Course Work for Ph.D. students will be carried out as per the UGC Guidelines-2009
Note: Admission of students for Ph.D. Course shall be granted according to the provisions of reservation policy (for SC/ST/DT/NT/OBC and others) declared by the Government


Scholarship and Fellowship • Student of SC/ST can apply for Rajiv Gandhi National Fellowship-UGC(RGNF).
• Minority Students can apply for Maulana Azad National Fellowship - UGC.
• Indira Gandhi Scholarship for single Girl Child - UGC.
• Merit scholarship for university rank holders - UGC.
• After successfully complition of Ph.D student can apply for Post Doctral SC/ST & Woman (Unemployed Ph.d Holder).
• Students can apply for abroad fellowships like Fulbrite etc.


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