tiss.edu Admission 2014 : Integrated MPhil, PhD Programme

Name of the organisation : Tata Institute Of Social Sciences (tiss.edu)
Description : Admission 2014 Integrated MPhil PhD Programme
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TISS invites applications for the Integrated M.Phil-Ph.D. and ‘Direct’ Ph.D. Programmes (academic year 2014-2015) with the various Schools and Independent Centres of the Institute across TISS Mumbai, Tuljapur, Guwahati and Hyderabad Campuses. UGC JRF qualified candidates, post graduates, students in the final year post graduation in Social Sciences and allied fields and individuals with M.Phil and / or industrial, academic and field based experience in Social Sciences, Social Work, Disaster Management, Development Studies and allied fields are invited to apply.

Admission to the Integrated M.Phil – Ph. D. programme & Direct Ph. D. programme will be in the following Research Areas

About the Programme :
The Integrated M. Phil – Ph. D. programme is a five year full time programme. All the candidates admitted to the Integrated M. Phil – Ph. D programme will follow a common course curriculum in Research Methodology. However, for M. Phil in Education, Women’s Studies, Health System Studies* and Development Studies there will be a subject specific taught M. Phil. Programme of four semesters. The first year of the programme comprises of course work while in the second year, students will work towards completing their M.Phil Dissertation.

The Ph.D. programme is designed for candidates with a minimum of five years of postgraduate relevant experience in the field being proposed for research by the candidate. Selected candidates can pursue Ph.D. either by staying on the TISS campus (subject to availability of accommodation) or from whichever location they are based in. TISS does not make any distinction among research scholars as full time and part time. However, selected candidates who are not residing in the Campus, are expected to be in touch with the research guide, attend modular programmes/courses (also applicable for direct on campus PhD scholars who do not hold an M.Phil degree), pay fees regularly, ensure timelysubmission of progress reports and fulfill the necessary requirements of the Ph.D. programme.
* Subject to Research Council, Academic Council approval.
* Course work for additional programme(s) may be made available for Academic year 2014 based on Research Council, Academic council approval.

Admission Process :
1 The list of all eligible candidates amongst the candidates who apply for Integrated M.Phil-Ph.D. programme and direct Ph.D. Programme will be displayed on the Institute website on April 4, 2014. The eligible candidates will be invited for the Written Test (Research Aptitude Test – RAT) to be held at all the TISS Campuses on on 10th April, 2014. Candidates can opt to take the RAT at any of the campuses.
2 The model paper and rules for the Research Aptitude Test (RAT) along with the guidelines for shortlisting will be put up on the TISS website by early March 2014.
3 Candidates who have cleared JRF, GATE and other relevant exams are also expected to attend the Written Test and Personal Interview*.
4 The list of shortlisted candidates from the eligible list of candidates for all the programmes will be displayed on the TISS website by 15 April, 2014. These candidates will be required to appear for the PI’s between 21 and 30 April, 2014 as per the email communication sent to them.
5 Apart from the fulfillment of academic criteria the short listing 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.
6 Candidates with visual impairment will have to indicate the impairment in the application form. They will be provided with a writer for the written test.
7 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.
8 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 anddegree certificates as applicable for verification.
9 Selected candidates are expected to pay fees by end of May 2014.
10 All the programmes will begin by mid June 2014 or on a date as indicated in the offer letter at the time of admission.

How to Apply :
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 user name and password at any time before the submission deadline of March 30, 2014. 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). Candidates can refer to section no. 6 named ‘Application Procedure for Integrated M.Phil. and Ph.D. Programmes and Direct Ph.D. Programme’ of the information brochure to know the application procedure in detail.

Important Dates :
1. Last date of submission of Application Form: March 30, 2014
2. Announcement of shortlisted Candidates for RAT : April 4, 2014
3. Research Aptitude Test (RAT) : April 10, 2014
4. Announcement of candidates invited for Personal Interview (PI) : April 15, 2014
5. Personal Interview:April 21 – 30, 2014
6. Mumbai Campus : April 21-24, 2014
7. Guwahati Campus : April 24-25, 2014
8. Hyderabad Campus : April 28-30, 2014