IGNOU Ph.D 2021 Admit Card – National Testing Agency (NTA) has released IGNOU Ph.D entrance test 2021 admit card online at ignou.nta.ac.in. To download IGNOU Ph.D 2021 hall ticket, the candidates have to enter their application number and date of birth/password. It is mandatory to carry the printed copy of IGNOU Ph.D admit card, a valid id proof to the exam centre, a passport size photograph, PwD certificate (if applicable) on the day of the examination. Various details related to the exam such as exam timings, reporting time, address of the exam centre, general instructions etc are specified on the admit card. Check more information about IGNOU Ph.D 2021 admit card from this page.
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– IGNOU Ph.D 2021 exam date is February 24, 2022. Scroll down to check the notice.
IGNOU Ph.D 2021 Admit Card
Admit Card: Click here to download the IGNOU Ph.D 2021 Admit Card.
Advance City Intimation: Click here to access the link for IGNOU Ph.D 2021-22 Advance City Intimation.
Download Admit Card Here: Candidates can download IGNOU Ph.D 2021 admit card from official website, which is ignou.nta.ac.in.
NTA will not send IGNOU Ph.D 2021 admit card via post. It can be only downloaded via online mode. Check the important dates regarding IGNOU Ph.D 2021 admit card from the table given below.
IGNOU Ph.D 2021 Admit Card | Important Dates |
Date for checking allotted exam city | 10 Feb 2022 |
Availability of admit card | 20 Feb 2022 |
IGNOU Ph.D 2021 exam | 24 Feb 2022 |
IGNOU Ph.D 2021 Admit Card Release Date Notice
Candidates can check the releasing date for IGNOU Ph.D 2021 admit card from below image.

IGNOU Ph.D 2021 Advance Intimation of the Exam City Allotted Notice
National Testing Agency (NTA) has activated the link to check the allotted exam city for IGNOU Ph.D Entrance Exam 2021. Candidates can check the complete notice from below image or Download notice PDF.

IGNOU Ph.D 2021 Exam Date
Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU Ph.D.) Entrance Examination 2021 for admission to various Ph.D. Courses for the Academic Session 2021-22 is conducting on 24 February 2022. Check complete notice from below image or Download Notice PDF.

How to Download IGNOU Ph.D 2021 Admit Card?
Admit card of IGNOU Ph.D releases online at candidate’s login. Check the steps given below to download IGNOU Ph.D 2021 admit card.
Step 1: Click on the direct link given above on this page.
Step 2: Next, enter the application number and date of birth/password in the login window.
- Download by using application number and password:

- Download by using application number and date of birth:

Step 3: After entering the details, click on the ‘submit’ button.
Step 4: Next, download the admit card that is displayed on the screen.
Step 5: Lastly, take 2-3 printouts of the admit card for future reference.
How to Download IGNOU Ph.D 2021 Admit Card if Forgot Login Credentials?
If in case, the candidates have forgotten their login credentials, they can follow the steps given below to get them back.
Steps to Get IGNOU Ph.D 2021 Application Number
1st step: Click on the link given above on this page.
2nd step: Then, enter the registered mobile no., email id and security question and answer in the login window.

3rd step: After entering the details, click on the ‘Get application number’ button.
4th step: Lastly, write down the application number that is displayed on the screen for future references.
Steps to Retrieve IGNOU Ph.D 2021 Login Password
1st step: Click on the link given above.
2nd step: Next, select any one of the option from the available choices.

3rd step:
- If you select option 1, then, enter the application number, security question and answer.
- If you select any of the option from Option 2 or 3, for option 2; registered mobile number is required to send the OTP and for option 3; registered email address is required for sending the reset link.
Step 4: Lastly, click on the ‘submit’ button and write down the displayed password for future reference.
What to do in Case of Discrepancy in IGNOU Ph.D 2021 Admit Card
After the availability of IGNOU Ph.D 2021 admit card, the candidates have to first check whether the particulars mentioned in it are correct or not. If there is any error in it, then, the candidates can contact on the following phone numbers or write to NTA at [email protected]
NTA Helpline number: 011-40759000 between 10:00 am to 5:00 pm.
Email ID: [email protected]
Note: The name on the photo identification must match with the name as shown on the Admit Card. If the name has been changed due to events such as marriage, candidate must show the relevant document at the time of exam i.e. Marriage Certificate / Divorce / Decree / Legal Name Change Document.
What to Carry to IGNOU PH.D 2021 Exam Centre?
The candidates are required to carry the following documents on the day of the examination.
- A printed copy of IGNOU Ph.D 2021 hall ticket
- A valid id proof
- PwD certificate (if applicable)
- A passport size photograph (same as uploaded during the application process)
List of Acceptable Valid id Proofs
1. Aadhar card
2. PAN card
3. Driving License
4. Voter id
5. E-aadhar (with photograph)
6. Ration card
Advisory Regarding COVID-19 Pandemic
Keeping in mind the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, this year, the candidates might have to carry following items into the examination hall:
- Admit Card along with Self Declaration (Undertaking) downloaded from the NTA Website (a clear printout on A4 size paper) duly filled in
- Ball Point Pen
- Photograph
- Hand sanitizer (50 ml)
- Transparent water bottle
- Sugar tablets/fruits in case the candidate is diabetic.
Things Prohibited Inside IGNOU PH.D 2021 Exam Centre
There are various things that candidates are not required to carry inside the exam centre. Check the list given below.
- Mobile Phones
- Calculators
- Slide Rules
- Any printed or written material
- Pagers
- Docu Pen
- Camera
- Microphone
- Handbag or purse
- Log tables
- Any electronic watches with the facilities of calculator
Details Mentioned in IGNOU Ph.D 2021 Admit Card
The details mentioned in IGNOU Ph.D admit card are:
- Name of the candidate
- Subject Group
- Date of birth
- Application number
- Gender
- Category
- Exam centre name
- Examination city
- Date and time of the exam
- Reporting time
- Gate closing time
- Photograph of the candidate
- Signature of the candidate
IGNOU Ph.D 2021 Exam Pattern
Check the exam pattern of IGNOU Ph.D entrance test given below.
- Mode of Examination: LAN Based CBT (Computer Based Test)
- Duration of Exam: 3 hours
- Medium of Paper: Hindi/English
- Total Marks: 400
- Type of questions: The test consists of multiple-choice questions
- No. of questions: There are total 100 questions in the test
- Marking Scheme: Each question carry 04 marks. There is no negative marking.
Distribution of questions:
Questions asked from | Percentage of questions |
Research Methodology | 50% |
Subject specific questions | 50% |
Note: After the entrance test, the interview / viva also takes place. Basically, for admission, 70% of the weightage is given to the performance in the entrance test and 30% of the weightage is given to the interview / viva.
Books Recommended for IGNOU Ph.D 2021 Entrance Test
Check the books listed below to prepare for IGNOU Ph.D 2021 entrance examination.
Books | Links |
Economics for UGC-NET/SLET and other Competitive Examinations | Click Here to Buy |
NTA UGC (NET/JRF/SET) Political Science 2019 | Click Here to Buy |
Exam Cracker – Commerce Entrance Guide For Ugc-Net II & III Paper & Ph.D | Click Here to Buy |
Textbook Of Biochemistry For Medical Students | Click Here to Buy |
IGNOU Ph.D 2021 Exam Centres
Check the list of the exam centres for IGNOU Ph.D 2021 entrance test given below.
- Visakhapatnam
- Naharlagun
- Guwahati
- Patna
- Chandigarh
- Raipur
- New Delhi
- Panaji
- Ahmedabad
- Kurukshetra
- Shimla
- Jammu
- Srinagar
- Ranchi
- Bengaluru
- Kozhikode
- Ladakh Leh
- Bhopal
- Mumbai
- Imphal
- Shillong
- Aizawl
- Kohima
- Bhubaneswar
- Ajmer
- Chennai
- Hyderabad
- Lucknow
- Dehradun
- Kolkata
About IGNOU Ph.D Entrance Exam 2021
IGNOU Ph.D entrance exam is conducted by National Testing Agency (NTA) for the admission into Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) in Ph.D programme. IGNOU Ph.D entrance test consists of 100 multiple-choice type questions. There is no negative marking in the test. The candidates who obtain 50% in the entrance test are called for the interview. The final admission in any of Ph.D programme is strictly based on the merit of the merit, performance of the entrance test, and interview.
FAQs on IGNOU Ph.D 2021 Admit Card
Ans: You can download IGNOU Ph.D entrance test from ignou.nta.ac.in.
Ans. Yes, you are required to bring a valid id proof on the day of examination. It can be any one valid id proof from these options; aadhar card / voter id / passport / driving license / any other id card issued by Govt. agencies.
Ans. No, NTA will not send the admit card for IGNOU Ph.D entrance test via post. It can be downloaded only from the official website.
Ans. If there is any error in the admit card IGNOU Ph.D entrance test, report this to the exam conducting body on their helpline numbers: 011-40759000.
Ans. You can carry either of the printed copy of IGNOU Ph.D 2021 admit card. However, it is advised to carry the coloured copy of the admit card.
Ans. No, Candidates need to carry the printed copy (hard copy) of IGNOU Ph.D 2021 hall ticket.
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