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Hello Sir/Madam, Is PhD program in English Literature available in IGNOU? I am studying MPhil in English Literature and interested to do PhD in IGNOU. Is this university available English Literature PhD?

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Hello Sir/Madam, Is PhD program in English Literature available in IGNOU? I am studying MPhil in English Literature and interested to do PhD in IGNOU. Is this university available English Literature PhD?

Yes, Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) offers Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in English program. Those candidates who have passed master’s degree in English with minimum 55% marks from a recognized university are eligible to study the PhD in English in the IGNOU. Eligible candidates have to appear in the PhD Entrance Examination and Interview for the admission to study PhD in English in the IGNOU. Admission to the PhD is done twice a year in IGNOU, once in the January cycle and the second time for the July cycle.

Yes, IGNOU offers Ph.D in English, but not in English Literature. To be eligible to get admission for pursuing Ph.D course in IGNOU, you should have passed M.Phil and postgraduate degree course with minimum aggregate of 55% (50% for SC/ ST/ PH candidates) marks from a recognised college/ university. The minimum duration of Ph.D in English is two years and the maximum duration is five years.

PhD in English course is offered by Indira Gandhi National Open University. The detailed information is given below,

Name of the course - PhD in English

Name of the College - IGNOU

>> Minimum duration - 2 years

>> Maximum duration - 5 years

You must have completed M.Phil Degree and post graduate degree in concerned stream with minimum 55% marks for candidates other than SC/ ST/ PH. And 50% marks for SC/ ST/ PH Candidates and you may find more detailed information from the link that is given below.

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Indira Gandhi National Open University offers PhD in English.
A candidate must have minimum qualification of Masters course or M Phil in English from recognised University with at least 55% marks and relaxation five percent is given to reserved category students.

Originally Posted by Unregistered

Hello Sir/Madam, Is PhD program in English Literature available in IGNOU? I am studying MPhil in English Literature and interested to do PhD in IGNOU. Is this university available English Literature PhD?

Yes, IGNOU offer PhD in English Literature. The duration of the course minimum 2 years and maximum 5 years. Those who complete M.Phil Degree and a Post-Graduate Degree in a relevant discipline with a minimum 55% (50% marks for SC/ST/PH candidates) or an equivalent grade from a university or a recognized institution.


Contact Information:
School of Humanities, Tagore Bhawan,
Block F, Indira Gandhi National Open University,
Maidan Garhi, New Delhi - 110068, India
Official website - http://www.ignou.ac.in/ignou/aboutig...mes/detail/1/2

IGNOU offers PhD in English LIterature. The minimum duration of the course is two years and the maximum upto five years. There is no age limit for this course. The eligibility criteria for this course is the candidate must have either M.Phil or Post graduate degree in relevant discipline with a minimum 55% marks from any recognised university or a recognised institution of higher education.