Ph.D Child Development at IGNOU Offline Course

An M. Phil Degree and a Post-Graduate Degree in the discipline of Child Development (or Human Development/Human Development and Family Studies/Human Development and Childhood Studies or an allied discipline such as Psychology/Sociology/Anthropology/Social Work/Education/Disability Studies and other allied fields such as Physiotherapy/Occupational Therapy etc.) with minimum 55% marks (50% marks for SC/ST/PH candidates) or an equivalent  grade from a University or a recognized institution of higher learning. The student should have exhibited interest in the discipline of Child Development and familiarity with research methodology, during the M. Phil programme, and through teaching/research/professional/public service experience in the area of Child Development. Evidence of interest and candidate’s familiarity with research methodology in the area of Child Development will be evaluated by candidate’s research publications; at least three published in reputed national/international journals of which at least one should be in a peer reviewed journal.

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Master’s Degree in the discipline of Child Development (or Human Development/Human development and Family Studies/Human development and Childhood Studies or an allied discipline such as Psychology/Sociology/Anthropology/Social Work/Education/Disability Studies and other allied fields such as Physiotherapy/Occupational Therapy etc.) with minimum 55% marks (50% marks for SC/ST/PH candidates) or an equivalent grade from a University or a recognized institution of higher learning, and at least 5 years of teaching/professional experience in a University or a recognized institution of higher learning/research as well as demonstrable research experience and familiarity with research methodology in the area of child Development. Evidence of demonstrable research experience and candidate’s familiarity with research methodology will be evaluated by candidate’s research publications; a least three published in reputed national/international journals of which at least one should be in a peer reviewed journal.