National University of Educational Planning and Administration (NUEPA)

M. Phil. and Ph. D. Programmes, 2009 – 2010

The National University offers M. Phil. and Ph. D. Programmes in educational planning and administration from a broader inter-disciplinary social science perspective. The three programmes leading to M. Phil. and Ph. D. degrees are as under:

i. Full-time Integrated M. Phil. - Ph. D. Programme – 2 years
ii. Full-time Direct Ph. D. Programme – 1 year
iii. Part-time Ph. D. Programme – 4 years
Eligibility: Full-time Integrated M. Phil. - Ph. D. Programme:

(a) Candidates seeking admission to the Full-time Integrated M. Phil. - Ph. D. Programme shall have minimum of 55% marks (50% for SC/ST) or its equivalent grade in Master's Degree in Education, Social Sciences and allied disciplines from a recognized university.

(b) The NET qualified candidates, who have been awarded Junior Research Fellowships by the UGC, with the above-mentioned educational qualifications are encouraged to apply.

Full-time Direct Ph. D. Programme:

1. The university also offers admission to Full-time Direct Ph. D. Programme for candidate with M. Phil. Degree in an area closely related to educational policy, planning and administration in addition to the qualifications mentioned in above and/or exceptionally brilliant academic record in social sciences/ allied areas coupled with publications of high quality.

2. M. Phil. degree holders of NUEPA will be eligible for admission to the Direct Ph. D. Programme without any further scrutiny provided they attain a FGPA of 7 or above on the ten point scale.

Candidates who are yet to clear their final examination at the Master's level are also eligible to apply provided they pass the examination as per the eligibility conditions laid down at 1 & 2 above and submit its proof at the time of the interview. The University reserves the right to cancel the admission
of such candidates who are unable to produce the evidence of passing the Master's degree by first week of July 2009.

Part-time Ph. D. Programme:

University also offers Part-time Ph. D. Programme based on the criteria as laid down in the rules of the university. A candidate seeking admission to Part-time Ph. D. Programme is required to meet the following criteria:

i. Should possess the educational qualifications as mentioned in Full-time Integrated M. Phil. - Ph. D. Programme above;

ii. Currently, should be in full-time employment;

iii. Should be a senior level educational functionary with a minimum of five years work experience in teaching, educational planning and administration.
Application procedure: Candidates may apply in the prescribed form (separately for each programme) for admission to M. Phil. and Ph. D. Programmes of the University along with three copies of the brief write-up on the proposed research topic on a contemporary issue within the broad framework of educational policy, planning and administration.

The Application Form and the Prospectus can be obtained from NUEPA by remitting a nonrefundable sum of Rs. 200/- (Rs. 100/- for SC/ST) by demand draft in favour of Registrar, NUEPA, payable at New Delhi, and if required by post or purchased in person, through a request addressed to:

The Registrar
National University of Educational Planning and Administration (NUEPA)
17-B, Sri Aurobindo Marg, New Delhi-110016, India

The Prospectus can also be downloaded from our website: www.nuepa.org and a demand draft of Rs. 200/- (Rs. 100/- for SC/ST) should be attached with the application at the time of submission to NUEPA.

The duly filled-in application along with three copies of the brief write-up on any one of the proposed area(s) of research around 2500 words within the broad areas of educational policy, planning, administration and finance as per the outline given below should be sent by registered post to the Registrar so as to reach him latest by 31st March, 2009. The envelope should be distinctly marked as Admission to Full-time Integrated M. Phil. - Ph. D. OR Direct Ph. D. Programmes 2009 OR Part-time Ph. D. Programme 2009. The filled-in application can also be submitted in person to the office of the
Registrar. Candidates already in employment should send their application for admission to Part time Ph. D. Programme through proper channel.
Email : nuepa@nuepa.org
Tel: 011 - 26863562, 26962335, 26967780
Fax : 91-011-26853041, 26865180
Website: http://www.nuepa.org/
Address: 17-B, Sri Aurobindo Marg, New Delhi-110016
Last date of submission of Forms: 31st March, 2009
Note : The brief write-up should be structured around the proposed topic incorporating therein the importance of the topic, the analytical review of the existing literature on the chosen topic and the research issues proposed to be addressed by the candidate. In each area mentioned, the focus of the proposed write-up should specifically bear upon aspects related to educational policy, planning, administration and finance as the case may be. Suggested outline for the brief write-up is given as under: • Statement of the problem/topic • Rationale of the study, i.e. importance and need for the proposed study; • Brief review of related literature; • Objectives/research questions; • Design of the study; • Proposed methodology; • Database and instruments for data collection (if any) • Expected outcomes; and • Implications of the proposed research. ; ; Fellowships: The National University will award up to 34 fellowships for Full-time Integrated M. Phil.-Ph. D. and Direct Ph. D. Programmes. The amount of the fellowship will be at par with UGC rates. Candidates who have qualified the National Eligibility Test (NET) with Junior Research Fellowships awarded by the UGC will draw the same from UGC through the National University as per the norms and procedures laid down by the UGC. However, the continuation of the fellowship shall be subject to the satisfactory progress report of the scholars duly approved by his/her supervisor. The scholars of the Full-time Integrated M. Phil. - Ph. D. and Direct Ph. D. Programmes would be required to provide part-time assistance in the research and training programmes of the National University.