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

ADMISSION NOTICE 2008-09: Full-time Integrated M.Phil.- Ph.D.; Direct Ph.D. Programme with Fellowship; and Part-time Ph.D. Programme from NUEPA

ADMISSION NOTICE 2008-09

(i) Full-time Integrated M.Phil.- Ph.D. Programme with Fellowship
(ii) Full-time Direct Ph.D. Programme with Fellowship
(iii) Part-time Ph.D. Programme

Applications are invited for admission to the aforesaid programmes of the University to pursue research in areas related to educational policy, planning, finance and administration from a broad inter-disciplinary social science perspective latest by 17 March, 2008. The University offers up to 25 Fellowships of Rs. 13000/- p.m. + contingency as per rules for Full-time Integrated M.Phil.- Ph.D. and Full-time Direct Ph.D. programmes.

For further information, visit their website: http://www.nuepa.org/

The National University of Educational Planning and Administration (NUEPA), a premier organization of its kind in South Asia, is engaged in capacity building and research in educational polity, planning and administration, NUEPA, which is fully maintained by the Ministry of Human Resource Development, Government of India, offers Full Time Integrated M.Phil.-Ph.D., Full Time Direct Ph.D. and Part-Time Ph.D. programmes in educational policy, planning and administration from a broader inter-disciplinary social science perspective. The research programmes of NUEPA cover all levels and types of education form both national and international development perspectives. NUEPA invites applications from eligible candidates for admission to its Full-Time Integrated M.Phil.-Ph.D. and Full time Direct Ph.D. (25 seats); and Part-Time Ph.D. programmes (5 seats) for the year 2008-2009. While selecting the candidates for admission, NUEPA will follow all mandatory provisions in the reservation policy of the Government of India.
Admissions to Full time Integrated M.Phil.-Ph.D., Full-time Direct Ph.D. and Part-Time Ph.D. programmes will be made purely on the basis of the merit following the prescribed criteria of the University.

Fellowships:
Each selected candidates for the Full-time Integrated M.Phil.-Ph.D., Full-time Direct Ph.D. shall be offered a fellowship of Rs.13000/- p.m. + contingency as per rules. The NET qualified candidates, who have been awarded Junior Research Fellowships by the UGC-CSIR and who fulfill the required qualifications, are encouraged to apply.

Eligibility Criteria:
1.Full-time Programme
(a) (i) Candidates seeking admission to the Full-time Integrated M.Phil.-Ph.D. Programme shall have minimum of 55% marks (50% for SC/ST candidates) or its equivalent grade in Master’s Degree in Social Sciences and allied disciplines from a recognized university.
(ii)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 eligibility conditions already laid down at (i) above and submit its proof at the time of interview.

(b) A candidate seeking admission to Full-time Direct Ph. D. Programme shall have an M. Phil degree in an area closely related to educational planning and administration and/or exceptionally brilliant academic record coupled with publications of high quality.

2.Part- time Programme
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 Para (a) (i) 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.

Selection and Admission
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 of 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 non-refundable sum of Rs. 200/- (Rs. 100/- for SC/ST candidates) 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 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 15th May, 2008. The envelope should be distinctly marked as Admission to Full- time Integrated M. Phil. - Ph.D. OR Direct Ph. D. Programmes 2008 OR Part- time Ph. D. Programme 2008. 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.

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.

Initial short-listing of applications will be carried out on the basis of relevance and quality of the brief write-up (in the prescribed format) in the proposed area of research to be submitted along with the application form;

Short-listed candidates will be invited for second level screening through which the University will assess the general awareness of the candidates about the educational issues and their motivation to pursue research.

Scholars of the Full- time Integrated M. Phil. - Ph.D. and Direct Ph. D. Programmes are expected to be present in the University for the whole duration of the programme. The programmes shall commence from July 2008.

Part-time Ph. D. scholars are also expected to be available in the campus for limited period to fulfill the academic requirements of the programme as prescribed in the rules and regulations of the university.

Last Date of Applications:
Application should reach the Registrar, NUEPA 17-B, Sri Aurobindo Marg, New Delhi-110016 on or before 15 May 2008.

For further details, please visit their website: www.nuepa.org

REGISTRAR