IIPS – The International Institute for Population Sciences (IIPS) was declared as a ‘Deemed University’ on August 19, 1985. The institute serves as a regional Institute for Training and Research in Population Studies. The institute is going to conduct an online examination for various M.A, M.Sc., M.Phil courses for which the exam will be conducted on April 15, 2018. The candidates who are interested in any of the course at IIPS can read the article to check the details of the exam such as- the important dates scheduled for IIPS 2018 admission, courses for which the entrance exam is being held, application fees, how to apply and selection criteria.
IIPS Admission 2018
The applications for 2018 IIPS can be filled online from the official website. Check the schedule for IIPS 2018 admission from below.
| Event | Date |
| Start of online application form | 30 Jan 2018 |
| Last date of application | |
| Last date of submission of the hard copy of application | |
| Date of Admit card | 07 to 13 Apr 2018 |
| Date of Entrance test | 15 Apr 2018 |
| MPS | |
| Date of Intimation of interview | 27 Apr 2018 |
| Interview Date | 21 & 22 May 2018 |
| List of selected candidates | 31 May 2018 |
| Payment of fees | 11 May 2018 |
| MA/MSc | |
| List of selected candidates | 27 Apr 2018 |
| Payment of fees | 11 May 2018 |
| MSc. Biostatistics and Demography | |
| List of selected candidates | 27 Apr 2018 |
| Payment of fees | 11 May 2018 |
| MPhil./Ph.D. | |
| Date of Intimation of interview | 27 Apr 2018 |
| Interview Date | 16 to 18 May 2018 |
| List of selected candidates | 01 Jun 2018 |
| Payment of fees | 15 Jun 2018 |
| Post-Doctoral Fellowship(P.D.F.) | |
| Date of Intimation of interview | 27 Apr 2018 |
| Academic Session starts | 11 Jul 2018 |
Shortlisted Candidates for Online Test
The list of the Shortlisted Candidates for online admission test for M.SC, Biostatistics & Demography, Master of Popular Studies, MA/MS.c, Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D) in Bio- statistics & Demography has been released. Candidates will be selected on the basis of their performance in the online test.
Shortlisted Candidate:
- Click here to see the list of the Shortlisted Candidates for the online admission test for M.SC, Biostatistics and Demography.
- Click here to see the list of Candidates Shortlisted for the online admission test for Masters in Population Studies (MPS) Course 2018-2019.
- Click here to see the List of Eligible Candidates for llPS Admission Test MA/MSc 2018.
- Click here to see the list of Selected Candidates for Admission in Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D) in Bio- Statistics & Demography, Population Studies, Integrated M.Phil & Ph.D in Bio- Statistics & Demography, Population Studies, M.Phil in Bio- Statistics & Demography, Population Studies.
Mock Test
Those candidates who want to take admission in IIPS 2018 and have filled the application form for IIPS 2018 can take the mock test. Mock test of IIPS Admission 2018 is available here for practice before exam. Candidates can click on the below link to take the test. After clicking on the link candidates have to read instructions and submit.
Mock Test: Click here to take the mock test of IIPS Admission 2018.
Application Form
The applications must be filled online only. There is no provision for obtaining the form from the institute through post or personally. The application will be registered first and then the student will receive a login id and password. After the registration of the IIPS admission, the candidates will be able to complete the application form. The direct link to register has been provided below.
Application process is over…!!
How to apply for IIPS
- The candidates will be required to visit the official website to fill the application form for 2018 IIPS at iipsindia.org or they can click the link provided here on this page for registration.
- When you click on the link, a window will open where you will see the box where the registration ID and the password are to be inserted.
- Just below the box, the candidates who have visited the site for the first time will see a link for “Create New User”.
- Click on the link New user and the applicants will now be required to enter the details such as Email ID, Mobile number, Security question, secret Answer, Password, Confirm password.
- Registration confirmation- A page confirming the registration will appear with your application number. Please login again to complete the application form.
The application process will be completed in seven steps:
STEP I Personal Details – the candidates will be required to enter the details such as name, father name etc.
STEP II Academic Details – The applicants should check where all the details are to be entered.
STEP III Upload Photo – Candidates must upload Passport Size Photograph (3.5 cm width x 4.5 cm height) without sunglasses in jpg/jpeg format only (The image must be greater than 4 kb and less than 40 kb in size).
Step IV Upload Signature – Candidates must upload their scanned copy of signature with 3.5 cm length x 1.5 cm height (The image must be greater than 1 kb and less than 30 kb in size).
Step V Document Upload – Candidates must also upload a Photo ID proof (Any one: Aadhaar, Voter ID, PAN card), or any government issued photo ID proof.
Step VI Work Experience – if the candidate posses any relevant experience then they must mention it in the space required.
STEP VII Test Centre Preference – here the candidate will be required to provide the choice where they want to appear for the exam. The Institute reserves the right to allot anyone the centre in case there are no seats available at any centre.
STEP VIII Fee Payment – the candidates should check the details of the amount that they have to pay towards the completion of the application fees.
Application Fees for Admission 2018-2019 to IIPS
- General – Rs. 1000
- OBC – Rs. 500
- SC/ST/PWD – Rs. 250
Eligibility Criteria and other details for IIPS 2018
The Upper age limit is calculated as on 30 June 2018.
| Course | Program Duration | Eligibility Criteria | Upper Age Limit |
| Master of Arts/Science in Population Studies (M.A./M.Sc.) | 2 year | A Bachelor’s degree with 55% in social sciences including subjects Mathematics and Statistics from a recognized university. | 25 years |
| Master of Science in Bio-Statistics and Demography. | 2 year | Graduation with 55% from a recognized university or equivalent grades. The candidates must have studied Mathematics or Statistics as core subjects. | 25 years |
| Master of Population Studies | 1 year | A Master’s degree with at least 55% of aggregate marks from a recognized university or equivalent grade in Statistics, Mathematics, Economics, Psychology, Sociology, Social Work, Geography and Anthropology. | 28 years |
| Master of Philosophy in Population Studies | 1 year | Master in Population Studies/ M.A/M.Sc. in Demography/ M.Sc. in Bio-statistics and Epidemiology from a recognized university with at least 55% of aggregate marks or equivalent. | 30 years
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| Master of Population Studies (Distance Learning) | 1 year | A Post Graduate degree in any social science subject/Health/Maths/ Stats or allied subjects from recognized Indian/Foreign universities with at least 55 aggregate marks. | – |
Selection criteria for IIPS
For Master of Philosophy in Population Studies- the selection will depend on the basis of an online test for this course and afterwards there will be a personal interview. The candidates who are shortlisted in the online written test will proceed to the next level i.e interview. The Institute will not pay any amount of money or bear any travel expense of the candidates called for the test/personal interview.
- Online Test
- Interview
For Master of Population Studies – the selection will depend on the basis of an online test for this course and afterwards there will be a personal interview. The candidates who are shortlisted in the online written test will proceed to the next level i.e interview. The Institute will not pay any amount of money or bear any travel expense of the candidates called for the test/personal interview.
- Online Test
- Interview
Master of Science in Bio-Statistics and Demography – The selection process for this course will depend on the performance of the candidates in the made online test. There will be no interview.
- Online Test
For Master of Arts/Science in Population Studies (M.A./M.Sc.) – The selection process for this course will depend on the performance of the candidates in the made online test. There will be no interview.
- Online Test
Official Website: www.iipsindia.org.
For more information regarding IIPS Admission 2018, candidates can download information brochure.
