IGNOU is one of the most prestigious universities in India. It offers a wide range of courses and programmes for students. Recently, IGNOU has announced the dates for its PhD Entrance Exam 2021, to be conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA). This exam is conducted to select eligible candidates for admission into the PhD programmes offered by IGNOU. The admit cards for the examination will be released soon by the NTA.
Introduction to IGNOU PhD Entrance Exam 2021
The IGNOU PhD Entrance Exam 2021 is conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA) to select eligible candidates for admission into the PhD programmes offered by IGNOU. The exam is conducted in online mode and the duration of the exam is two hours. The exam is divided into two sections – General Aptitude Test (GAT) and Research Aptitude Test (RAT). The GAT section comprises of questions related to English language, general knowledge, and logical reasoning. The RAT section consists of questions from the chosen subject of the candidate.
NTA to Issue Admit Card for PhD Entrance Exam
The NTA will soon issue the admit cards for the IGNOU PhD Entrance Exam 2021. The admit card will be available online on the official website of NTA. Candidates must download the admit card before the exam and carry it to the exam centre. The admit card will contain all the necessary details such as the date and time of the exam, the venue, and other important instructions.
Eligibility Criteria for Applying
The eligibility criteria for the IGNOU PhD Entrance Exam 2021 is as follows:
• Candidates must have a Master’s degree in the relevant subject from a recognized university.
• They must have obtained a minimum of 55% marks in their Master’s degree.
• They must have a valid score in the national level entrance exams such as UGC NET, CSIR NET, etc.
Exam Pattern and Syllabus
The exam pattern for the IGNOU PhD Entrance Exam 2021 is as follows:
• The exam will be conducted in online mode.
• The duration of the exam is two hours.
• The exam is divided into two sections – GAT and RAT.
• The GAT section will consist of questions from English language, general knowledge, and logical reasoning.
• The RAT section will consist of questions from the chosen subject of the candidate.
