Dr B R Ambedkar Open University (BRAOU), Hyderabad, in collaboration with Centre for Economic and Social Studies (CESS), Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh, has invited applications from eligible candidates for admission into M Phil (Master of Philosophy) / PhD (Doctorate of Philosophy) programme in Development Studies for the academic year 2013-14, in accordance with the guidelines issued by the UGC in June 2009. Admissions will be made on the basis of candidate's performance in the entrance test and interview, to be conducted by the University department.
The M Phil and PhD programmes are being offered in the following subjects:
- Commerce
- Development Statistics
- Economics
- Geography
- Political Science and Public Administration
- Sociology
Note: Candidates qualified in UGC Test or any other National level Test for JRF, M Phil Degree holders from any recognized University and FIP (UGC) candidates are exempted from the entrance Test for PhD admission.
Date of Exam
The entrance test is scheduled to be held on March 17, 2013.
Test Centers
N / A (For more details, one can visit the official website(s): http://braou.ac.in/ or http://www.cess.ac.in/)
Fee
See the prospectus
How to Apply
Interested candidates may obtain the prescribed application form, from Office of the Director, Centre for Economic and Social Studies (CESS) on payment of Rs 100, either in cash or through a DD drawn in favour of Director, CESS. Application form can also be downloaded from the CESS official website: http://www.cess.ac.in/. The direct link to download the same is: http://www.cess.ac.in/cesshome/admissions2013.htm. The filled-in application forms along with the registration fee (Rs 500 for directly obtained applications and Rs 600 for downloaded applications) by Cash or DD drawn in favour of Director, CESS payable at Hyderabad should reach the Coordinator (Research Programmes), Centre for Economic and Social Studies, Begumpet, Hyderabad - 500 016, latest by February 22, 2013 (up to 5.00 pm). For any further queries regarding admission, eligibility criteria and application procedure, candidates are advised to visit the aforementioned official website of CESS.
Date of Issue of Application Form
January 21, 2013
Last Date of Submission of Application Form
February 22, 2013
