The Institute is conducting Ph.D Programme with recognition of Jawaharlal Nehru (JNU) University, New Delhi from the academic year 2024-25. The programme is open to those candidates who have qualified Junior Research Fellowship offered by the UGC, CSIR, DBT, etc. Students will be admitted through presentation of research synopsis and Viva-voce. The admitted students will be enrolled with JNU and Degree will be jointly awarded by the JNU and NIHFW.
ADMISSION PROCESS OF Ph.D COURSE
Admission for Ph. D Programme: The National Institute of Health and Family Welfare conducts the PhD programme (Public Health) in recognition with Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU), New Delhi. The UGC has recognised the NIHFW under 12 (B) for the purpose of grant of UGC-NET, JRF. The University Grants Commission (UGC), vide its notification dated 27.03.2024 announced that from the Academic Session 2024-25, Score of UGC- NET Examination can be used for admission to Ph.D. programme in place of entrance tests conducted by the different Universities/HEIs. Accordingly, from the academic session 2024-25, the NIHFW will use the Scores of National Eligibility Test (NET) conducted by the UGC and other Organisations like ICMR, ICSSR, DBT, Ministry of AYUSH etc for admission to Ph.D. Programme for academic session 2024-2025.
Guidelines for admissions to Ph.D. (Public Health) for Academic Session 2024-2025:
Based on the scores obtained in NET, application for the PhD Programme will be invited from the eligible candidates under the following three categories:
Eligible for | ||||
Candidate Qualified for | JRF | Assistant Professor | Ph.D. Admission | |
Category-1: | Candidates Qualified for JRF and appointment as Assistant Professor | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Category-2: | Candidates qualified for appointment as Assistant Professor without JRF | No | Yes | Yes |
Category-3: | Candidates neither Qualified for JRF nor for Assistant Professorship but eligible to Admission to Ph.D. only on the basis of NET Score. | No | No | Yes |
EVALUATION OF THESIS: After completion of the Thesis, it will be evaluated by the JNU. The Thesis will be sent to panel of Examiners as per the JNU guidelines. Viva would be conducted by the JNU and PhD Degree will be awarded jointly by the Jawaharlal Nehru University and the NIHFW to those who successfully defend their PhD Viva.
TOTAL SEATS-The total number of seats under the PhD Programme is seventeen (17). Twelve seats will be for the UGC-NET (category-1/ category-2/ category-3)/ National Level Tests conducted by the ICMR, CSIR, DBT, Ministry of AYUSH, DBT etc. 5 seats will be available for In-service candidates working in Government/UGC recognised organisations with passing above National Level Eligibility Test and after submission of NOC and Study Leave Certificate from employer. In case of non-availability of In-service candidates, 5 seats may be filled with other than in-service candidates. The reservation rules will follow as per the Government of India/UGC norms.
ELIGIBILITY FOR ADMISSION TO PHD PROGRAMME
Minimum Academic Qualifications--Applicants with M.B.B.S./M.D./MDS/MSc (Nursing), M. Phil, M.Pharma., MPH, MBA, MA/MSc(Mathematics/Statistics /Operations-Research). Master Degree in Epidemiology, Population Studies, Demography, Economics/Health Economics, Communication/Journalism, Education, M.Sc. (Biochemistry, Bio-Technology etc.); M.A. (Anthropology, Psychology, Sociology, Social Work) and allied subjects/fields. Master Degree in AYUSH Systems of Medicine will be considered eligible for the admission in the Ph.D. programme.
In addition to the minimum educational qualification, the candidate must have qualified for Junior Research Fellowship of CSIR, UGC, ICMR, AYUSH, DBT, or any equivalent Fellowship offered by the Union/State Governments.
Span Period - Ph.D. programme shall be for a minimum duration of three years, including course work and a maximum of six years. Beyond permissible period, the JNU course guidelines will prevail.
MODE OF SELECTION/ SELECTION PROCEDURE
DEGREE AWARDING AND REGISTERING BODY
The National Institute of Health and Family Welfare jointly with Jawaharlal Nehru University brings you this unique opportunity to further your career in the area of public health through the PhD programme. The degree will be awarded jointly by the NIHFW and JNU. For more information, visit https://www.nihfw.ac.in.
PROGRAM STRUCTURE
The PhD program is an intensive full time program focusing on enhancing skills and abilities of students in research, management, problem solving, and critical thinking in the area of public health. The First year include classroom-based, face to face teaching, tutorials, practical (computer lab and public health activities in community), course work and synopsis preparation and presentation. The student needs to successfully complete the coursework and the Research work to be awarded the PhD degree.
Note: In case of lack of clarity on any matter, guidelines of the Ph.D programme of JNU will be referred for decision. However, decision of the Director, NIHFW will be the final.
The faculty members of the Institute are recognised for guiding Ph.D. thesis by various universities in the country.
Click here to view - Ph.D Prospectus of Ph.D. Programme for the Academic Session 2024-25.
Click here to view - Ph.D Application Form for the Academic Session 2024-25. Dates are extended to submit Ph.D. Application Form till 14th November, 2024.
Click here to view - Ph.D Course - Work Course code and coordinators for the Academic Session 2024-25.