IGNOU PhD in Computer Science

Minimum Duration: 2 Years
Maximum Duration: 5 Years
Course Fee: Rs. 14,000
Minimum Age: No bar
Maximum Age: No bar

Eligibility:
Ph.D in CS is not on offer for July 2012 session.

i) For Category ‘A’:
a. M. Phil degree in Computer Science/ Information Technology etc with 55%. (50% for SC/ST/PH candidates).
b. Candidates having 3 years teaching experience of teaching Computer Science courses /IT in a college or University and having qualified NET examination in Computer Science of UGC.
 
ii) For Category ‘B’:
a. Master’s degree or an equivalent degree from any recognized University/Institute of higher learning in any relevant branch of Science / Engineering & Technology with atleast 60% marks (55% for SC/ST/PH candidates). OR
b. The candidates having Master’s degree in any subject with minimum 60% marks (55% for SC/ST/PH candidates) having sufficient background in the area of computer science / IT, may also be considered. OR
c. B.Tech in Computer Science / Information Technology with 70% marks (65% marks for SC/ST/PH candidates) with 5 years experience either of teaching or in the software industry may also be considered.

Mode of Selection
i) For Category ‘A’: Presentation+ Interview
ii) For Category ‘B’: Entrance Test+ Interview

The Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU), established by an Act of Parliament in 1985, has continuously striven to build an inclusive knowledge society through inclusive education It has tried to