Degree/Diploma

Eligibility Criteria

Selection Criteria

Duration

Fellowship

Deadline for Application

Diploma in Population Studies (through
Correspondence)
(50 Seats)

A graduate degree or equivalent from recognized Indian/Foreign universities.

On merit basis

One year to a maximum of three
years.

N.A.

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Master of Arts/Science in Population Studies (M.A./M.Sc.)
(20 Including Foreign Students – Self Financed)

Bachelor’s degree from recognized universities in India or abroad. Preference shall be given to candidates holding a bachelors degree in Math/Stat/Eco or any social science subject.

On the basis of a common entrance test, personal interview, and academic merits.

Two years

N.A.

30.06.2010

Master of Population Studies/
Master of Philosophy in Population Studies
(32 Seats with Govt. of India Fellowship for MPS/M.Phil)

Master's degree from recognized universities with at least 55% of marks or equivalent grade in Math/ Stat/Eco or any Social Science subject.

On the basis of a common entrance test, personal interview, and academic merits.

MPS – One year

M.Phil. –
1½ years

MPS Rs. 2500/- p.m.

30.06.2010

Master of Population Studies (through Correspondence)
(100 Seats)

Master’s degree in any social science subject/ Health/Math/Stat or allied subjects from recognized Indian/Foreign universities.

On merit basis

Two to
four years

N.A.

30.07.2010

Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Population Studies
(Full time/Part time)

Candidates having M.Phil/ Master's degree in Population Studies of a recognised university with atleast 55% of marks. For part-time Ph.D., two years' experience after MPS or one year experience after M.Phil in Population Studies is essential.

On the basis of a written test on Research Methodology, personal interview and academic merits.

Three years to a maximum of seven years

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