New Delhi- IGNOU has begun the admission process for its PhD programs. Interested candidates can apply online through the IGNOU's admission portal, ignouadm.samarth.edu.in.

To qualify for the program, candidates must hold a valid UGC NET with JRF or a valid UGC NET score from 2024, as per UGC's 2022 regulations on PhD degrees.

The application fee for the online application is Rs 1,000.

IGNOU reserves 5% of its total seats for Persons with Disabilities (PWD) with a disability of at least 40%. These reserved seats will not be adjusted against other categories (General, SC, ST, OBC, EWS).