PhD Admissions

Ph.D. in Social Sciences with Specialisation in Sociology of Education

Location: Mumbai

Centre: Centre for Studies in Sociology of Education

Intake: 2

Eligibility

Educational Qualifications: The minimum academic qualification for admission to the Ph. D. programme is a Second Class Master’s or equivalent degree in any social sciences or allied fields awarded by a recognised university in India or abroad, with at least an average of 55 per cent of aggregate marks, or a grade point average of 3.5 under the seven-point scale of the University Grants Commission (UGC). In the case of SC/ST/OBC (non-creamy layer)/differently-abled candidates, the minimum eligibility is an average of 45 per cent of aggregate marks, or a grade point average of 2.5.
Essential requirements: An M.Phil. or equivalent degree awarded by a recognized university in India or abroad. Candidates with an M.Phil. or equivalent degree do not require work experience.
OR
A minimum of five years of work experience after post-graduation.
Research Proposal: A research proposal consisting of approximately 1,000 words should accompany the application. The proposal must be in one of the thematic areas mentioned above. It should indicate the broad field of study, a statement of the research problem and the tentative objectives of the study and the methodology to be followed, and a short list of references. It should include the candidate’s research/work experience in that area, if any.
Note: Candidates are requested to check the eligibility criteria before filling the application form. Candidates found ineligible will be rejected at any stage in the admission process and no grievances will be entertained in this regard. Applicants will be shortlisted for the Research Aptitude Test (RAT) on basis of them meeting the above eligibility requirements with regard to educational qualifications, work experience and research proposal.

Description

Admissions for 2021
Intake: 2
Applications are invited in the following thematic areas
Sociology of Education with special focus on Religious Minorities
Social Stratification and Minority Dynamics
Ethnic Conflict and Education
Neo-conservatism and Education
Education and Political participation of Muslims
Tribal Movements and Education

Fee Structure:

Fee Structure for THE Ph.D Programme

(Prices in INR and subject to revision)

The full fees and deposits should be paid within the stipulated time after the announcement of the admission results. In addition, Rs. 50/- towards bank processing charges should be paid in any branch of the State Bank of India. If students fail to pay the fee on time, their candidature can be cancelled. Once the students details have been entered into the Online platform, a scanned copy of the fee receipt must be submitted via the online platform. Non-adherence to the above will be considered as equivalent to non-payment of fees.

*subject to revision