TISS M.Phil and Ph.D Admissions 2020 – Interview Schedule (Out)

TISS M.Phil and Ph.D Admissions 2020 – TISS has announced the Interview scheduled across all the campuses. TISS has released a list of shortlisted candidates for Research Aptitude Test (RAT). The list is available in PDF format and can be checked from this page below. Candidates shortlisted have to appear for RAT on February 14, 2020. RAT is scheduled to be held on Mumbai, Hyderabad, Guwahati. Candidates can read all the necessary details of TISS M.Phil & Ph.D. admissions 2020 such as fee details, exam pattern, and selection process from this page.

Latest: TISS has announced schedule for the Personal Interview (PI). Scroll down to check schedule table.

TISS M.Phil & Ph.D Admissions 2020

The Ph.D. Programme is designed for candidates with a minimum of five years of post-graduate relevant experience in the field being proposed for research by the candidate. The M.Phil. Programme is a two year full time Programme. Only those candidates who had registered successfully and shortlisted for Research Aptitude Test are eligible for Research Aptitude Test (RAT).

Important Dates

TISS M.Phil and Ph.D Admissions 2020 Shortlisting Candidates for PI

The list of candidates who qualify for the Personal Interview round from the Research Aptitude Test (RAT) that is to be held on the announced date at the Mumbai, Hyderabad and Guwahati Campuses. Candidates can check from the direct link which is provided below.

• Click here to check the final list of shortlisted candidates for Personal Interviews (PI) at Mumbai, Tuljapur, Hyderabad and Guwahati Campuses 2020
• Click here to check the shortlist candidates for TISS RAT 2020.

TISS M.Phil and Ph.D Admissions 2020 Selected Candidates

The Final list of scheduled Personal Interviews is available on the official website as per the schedule. The direct link is provided below to check the eligible candidate’s list for Personal Interviews at Mumbai, Tuljapur, Hyderabad and Guwahati Campuses 2020.

• Click here to check the list of qualified candidates for the Personal Interview round from the Research Aptitude Test (RAT).

Application Form

Candidates must complete the application process in online mode. The online application can be saved at any stage (information entered will remain intact). The candidate can then return to the application by logging in with the respective username and password at any time before the submission deadline as per schedule. Once the application has been submitted online, candidates can choose the mode of payment of the application fees (Credit card, Debit card or net banking).

Apply Online: Click Here to apply online for TISS M.Phil and Ph.D Admissions 2020.

 Instructions for Online Application for TISS M.Phil and Ph.D. Admissions 2020

• A candidate may apply for a maximum of two programmes from among the different programmes offered at TISS Mumbai, Hyderabad, Tuljapur campuses.
• Candidates can apply for two programmes within one or across more than one campus. The RAT score is valid across campuses and two choices.
• Candidates who apply for more than one campus, if shortlisted, have to travel for Personal interview to both the campuses on designated dates given in this brochure.
• The same application form can be used for applying to more than one programme.
• Processing fee paid by the candidates will not be refunded if they are found ineligible for the applied programme/s.
• Candidates must ensure that application is complete in all respects, including fee payment. Incomplete application forms will not be considered.
• Applications received after the due date will not be considered and the processing fee paid will not be refunded.

Eligibility Criteria

Applicants will be shortlisted for the Research Aptitude Test (RAT) on basis of the meeting the following considerations concerning educational qualifications, work experience, and research proposal:

Educational Qualifications

• The minimum academic qualification for admission to the M.Phil. & Ph.D programmes is a Second Class Master’s or equivalent degree in the relevant subject awarded by a recognised university in India or abroad, with at least an average of 55 per cent of aggregate marks, or a grade point average of 3.5 under the seven-point scale of the University Grants Commission (UGC). In the case of SC/ST/OBC(non-creamy layer)/differently-abled candidates, the minimum eligibility is an average of 45 per cent of aggregate marks, or a grade point average of 2.50.
• Candidates who are likely to complete all the requirements of their final year Master’s Degree examinations by July 1, are also eligible to apply for M.Phil, provided they have successfully completed their first year Masters degree. In such cases, admission will be provisional. If a provisionally admitted student successfully completes the admission formalities such as clearing the Research Aptitude Test, but fails to score the minimum required mark/grade at the end of the final year examination of his/her Master’s degree, the offer of provisional admission will be automatically cancelled.

Work Experience

A minimum of five years of post-graduation work experience is required for Direct Ph.D. programmes. In the case of the Integrated M.Phil-PhD Programme, there is no requirement of work experience. However, candidates with one to two years of work experience will be preferred.

Research Proposal

Submission of a research proposal is a compulsory requirement for admission to the M.Phil. and Ph.D. Programme. A research proposal consisting of approximately 1,000 words should accompany the proposal and indicate the Specification of the broad field of study, Statement of the research problem and scope and objectives of the study, rationale for and the significance of the study, methodology to be followed, references, and the candidate’s research/work experience in that area, if any.

Candidates who have an M.Phil or equivalent degree awarded by a recognized university in India or abroad are also eligible for a PhD

Click Here for more details of Eligibility Criteria.

Admit Card

After the successful process of application eligible candidate will be able to download the admit card for M.Phil & Ph.D. Admissions 2020. Candidate can download the admit card from the official website or can download from the direct link which will be provided below.

Model Test Paper

The scoring for RAT is 100 marks and the interview is for 100 marks. RAT will assess research and analytical abilities and the personal interview will assess candidates research aptitude, competence, subject knowledge and suitability to join the research stream.

Model Test Paper: Click here to check the model paper for RAT.

Program Offered

Information concerning TISS M.Phil & Ph.D. Admissions is provided on this page. Candidates may go through the details with the given link.

• Click here for MPhil and Ph.D. Programmes

Selection Procedure

• The minimum academic qualification for admission to the M.Phil. & Ph.D programmes is a Second Class Master’s or equivalent degree in the relevant subject awarded by a recognised university in India or abroad, with at least an average of 55 per cent of aggregate marks, or a grade point average of 3.5 under the seven-point scale of the University Grants Commission (UGC). In the case of SC/ST/OBC(non-creamy layer)/differently-abled candidates, the minimum eligibility is an average of 45 per cent of aggregate marks, or a grade point average of 2.50.
• The list of shortlisted candidates from the eligible list of candidates for all the programmes will be displayed on the TISS website. These candidates will be required to appear for the PI as per the email communication sent to them.
• Apart from the fulfillment of academic criteria the shortlisting of applicants for the Personal Interviews for Integrated M. Phil – Ph. D. programme and direct Ph. D. programme will be linked to the statement of purpose/ research proposal and the domain expertise available at the Schools / Centre.
• The final selection process will be completed by mid-May and the final list of candidates and relevant information will be uploaded on the TISS website.
• All candidates who appear in the final selection list are required to bring a hard copy of their duly filled in application form duly filled along with original caste, income and degree certificates as applicable for verification.

FAQs

Q1. I would like to apply for the M.Phil programme at TISS and would like to know whether you have any part time Ph. D programmes which can be done from long distance.

A1. If you are admitted to the M.Phil Programme, course work will be mandatory. You would be required to attend lectures that are held across two semesters. In the second year of the programme, students go for data collection (field work) and write their M.Phil dissertation. Hence, if you would like to apply for a programme that offers flexibility in attending course work, a ‘direct’ PhD programme would be a more appropriate choice for you.

Q2. I am a postgraduate and have 20 years experience in rural development work. I would like to do PhD in your institute. Since I am working, it may not be possible to take up a regular course, so I wish to know whether your institute is offers correspondence course ?

A2. We do not have correspondence course in PhD, but you could work for your PhD from wherever you are and visit the Institute as often as required to meet with the Research supervisor, Doctoral Advisory Committee members and conduct your Ph. D seminars. You are also required to submit a six-monthly report, through their guide. In addition to the same, since you have last degree is several years back, you will be asked to do some course work in research methodology for which you will have to spend some time at the Institute. Do go through the prospectus.

Q3. What is meant by course work? In which cases will the scholar be asked to undertake the course work? What will be the total duration of course work,? Whether they are on Saturday & Sunday. Or Evening / Regular. Whether the classes are conducted at other locations.

A3. Students admitted into the ‘Direct’ Ph.D. programme who do not have an M.Phil degree will have to attend modular workshops (details in prospectus). For students entering into the M.Phil programme, two year course work is mandatory. Classes are generally held on weekdays. However, some class might also be scheduled on weekends. Modular Workshops are also conducted at the TISS Hyderabad and Guwahati campuses, apart from the Mumbai Campus.

Q4. Does TISS provide the placement assistance after M.Phil / Ph. D completion?

A4. No. We do not have this practice for M. Phil. and PhD students.

Q5. Do I need to approach the potential supervisor myself?

A5. Yes, applicants can approach/contact faculty at the Institute for supervision. However, the final allocation of guides will be done in consultation with the Dean/Chairperson of the respective School/Independent Centre.

For Complete information regarding TISS M.Phil & Ph.D. Admissions 2020, Candidates may visit the Official website given below.

Official Website: admissions.tiss.edu 

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