Indira Gandhi National Tribal University (IGNTU) Central University PhD Admission 2024-2025

About the University

Indira Gandhi National Tribal University (IGNTU), Amarkantak, is a Central University established by an Act of Parliament in 2007. Located in the sacred town of Amarkantak, Madhya Pradesh, the university is dedicated to providing higher education and research opportunities, especially for the tribal population of India. IGNTU focuses on preserving and promoting tribal art, culture, language, and traditions while offering modern academic programs. The university also collaborates with national and international institutions to advance research and development in tribal studies.

Important dates

• Start of Online Application Submission: February 03, 2025

• Last Date for Online Application Submission: February 24, 2025

• Admit Card Download: February 25, 2025 onwards

• Entrance Examination Date: March 02, 2025

• Declaration of Entrance Exam Results: March 12, 2025

• Interview for PhD Admission: March 17-26, 2025

• Final Selection Result: March 31, 2025

• Document Verification and Admission:- April 2-7, 2025

IGNTU phd eligibility Criteria

Candidates must have a Master’s degree with at least 55% marks (50% for SC/ST/OBC/PWD/EWS candidates) or an equivalent grade from a recognized university.

For candidates with a 4-year/8-semester bachelor’s degree, a minimum of 75% marks (70% for SC/ST/OBC/PWD/EWS) is required.

IGNTUphd admission selection process

The selection process for admission into the PhD program involves an Entrance Test followed by an Interview with the Admission Committee

Entrance Test:

• Admission to the PhD program is based on a National Level Entrance Test conducted by IGNTU. The test consists of 100 questions: 50% on research aptitude/methodology and 50% on subject-specific knowledge. Candidates must score at least 50% marks (45% for SC/ST/OBC/PWD/EWS) to qualify for the interview. The entrance test score is valid for one year. Candidates who do not secure admission in the first cycle can reapply in the next cycle. Download Phd PyQ

. Interview

• Shortlisted candidates will be called for an interview. The final merit list is prepared with 70% weightage for the entrance test and 30% weightage for the interview. If you are not able to prepare a good research proposal for PhD interview, then click here

 Seats and Subjects 

IGNTU offers PhD programs in various subjects at its Main Campus (Amarkantak) and Regional Campus (Imphal). Below is the department-wise seat matrix.

Main Campus, Amarkantak

                   Subjects                                                          Seats 

1. Ancient Indian History, Culture and Archaeology  (20)

2. Biotechnology-09

3. Botany-(21)

4. Business Management-(28)

5. Chemistry-(32)

6. Commerce-(30)

7. Computer Science-(19)

8. Economics-(28)

9. Education-(52)

10. English and Foreign Languages-(13)

11. Environmental Science-(17)

12. Geography-(10)

13. Geology-(19)

14. Hindi- (16)

15. History -(20)

16. Home Science- (14)

17. Journalism and Mass Communication- (11)

18. Linguistics and Contrastive Languages- (16)

19. Mathematics- (19)

20. Museology-(16)

21. Nursing-(10)

22. Performing Arts (Music)-(8)

23. Pharmacy-(21)

24. Philosophy-(24)

25. Physical Education- (24)

26. Physics-(28)

27. Political Science and Human Rights-(20)

28. Psychology-(14)

29. Social Work-(07)

30. Sociology and Social Anthropology-(22)

31. Statistics-(06)

32. Tourism Management-(11)

33. Tribal Studies, Art, Culture and Folk Literature-(21)

34. Yogic Science-(11)

35. Zoology-(26)

Regional Campus, Imphal

1. Computer Science-(08)

2. Political Science- (07)

3. Social Work-(09)

PhD application fee 

• General/OBC candidates: ₹700

• SC/ST/PWD candidates: ₹500

Important Links

• Apply online---------------Click Here

• IGNTU PhD prospectus-------- Click Here

• IGNTU official website --------Click Here

• IGNTU  PhD result------------- Click Here

• Join Telegram-------------------Click Here

Other Important Notes

• SC/ST/PWD and Kashmiri Migrant candidates are eligible for a 5% relaxation in marks in either the qualifying exam or the entrance test.

• Candidates can pursue interdisciplinary research, subject to approval from the Departmental Research Committee (DRC).

• IGNTU does not offer PhD programs through distance or online mode.

• All applications must be submitted online. Offline applications will not be accepted.

• Candidates are advised to regularly check the university website (www.igntu.ac.in) for updates.

FAQ

Is IGNTU only for tribal students?

No, this university offers a program for all category candidates. Indira Gandhi National Tribal University (IGNTU) is not only for tribal students, but it is primarily for the tribal population of India. IGNTU is a central university that offers higher education and research facilities to the tribal population.