International Institute For Population Sciences,Admission Notice MPS/M.Phil programme,IIPS Mumbai MPS and M.Phil Admissions 2009,iips Notification

International Institute For Population Sciences
Admission to the MPS/M.Phil programme 2009

International Institute For Population Sciences
Govandi Station Road, Deonar,
Mumbai - 400 088

International Institute For Population Sciences, IIPS Mumbai Admission to the MPS/M.Phil programme 2009

Applications are invited for Admission to the MPS/M.Phil programme of the Institute with Government of India fellowship for the academic session 2009-2010 to commence fro July 2009

Master of Population Studies (M.P.S)/
Master of Philosophy in Population Studies (M.PHIL)

No. of Fellowships: 32 Seats with Government of India fellowship.

Eligibility: Master's degree in any of the following disciplines:

Statistics, Mathematics, Economics, Psychology, Sociology, Social Work, Geography, and Anthropology, with a minimum of 55% marks. Candidates awaiting results of qualifying examination by June 2009 can also apply for consideration. The upper age limit is 30 years as on 30.6.2009 (Marks & Age are relaxable for candidates belong to reserved categories as per GOI rules).

Fellowship: Each selected Indian student will be awarded a Government of India fellowship @ Rs. 2,500/- per month.

Selection : The selection will be made on the basis of a written test, personal interview and past academic records. Only shortlisted candidates will be called for the test and interview. Shortlisted candidates appearing for admission test are entitled to claim sleeper class round trip fare by the shortest route.

Written Test and Viva Voce Examination: July 2-3, 2009.
Commencement of Course: July 13, 2009.

Reservation: Reservation for OBC/SC/ST/PH candidates will be considered as per the Government of India norms.

Sponsorship: Officials can also be sponsored by Government departments, research institutions, universities, medical colleges and non-governmental organisations to be considered for admission.

Eligible foreign students can also apply for admission provided they secure financial support from any outside agency. Those desirous of seeking more information can visit our website http://www.iipsindia.org

Master of Philosophy (M.Phil) in Population Studies:

Eligible students of MPS/M.Phil course are given the option of pursuing M.Phil in Population Studies by continuing for an additional six months, on merit. Those completing this course will get M.Phil degree instead of MPS degree. In the M.Phil programme, students take an Advanced Research Methodology course, undertake guided reading of research papers and write a dissertation based on primary/secondary data. The value of each M.Phil fellowship for Indian students is Rs. 3,000/- p.m. with a lump sum contingency grant of Rs. 5,000/-.

Availability of Application Form:

Prescribed application form and information can be obtained from the Assistant Registrar (Academic), International Institute for Population Sciences, Deonar, Mumbai-400 088 in person or by sending a self addressed Rs.25/- stamped envelope (25cm x 12cm) on or before May 29, 2009. The form may also be downloaded from the website http://www.iipsindia.org.

The completed application form along with necessary enclosures (including e-mail ID & telephone number) and a non-refundable processing fee of Rs. 400/- (exempted for SC and ST candidates) by Demand Draft, drawn from any nationalised Bank in favour of the Director, IIPS, Mumbai should reach the Assistant Registrar (Academic) on or before May 29, 2009. The processing fee may also be paid by cash at the cash counter and the cash receipt should be attached along with the completed application set.

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