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 Vision
To evolve a humane learning society through advancement of knowledge

Mission
To become a centre of excellence in educational policy, planning and management by
promoting advanced level teaching, research and capacity building in national and
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Message from the Vice-Chancellor
The National Institute of Educational Planning and Administration (NIEPA),
established by the Ministry of Education, Government of India, is a premier
national organization dealing with capacity building and research in
planning and management of education. Recently, NIEPA has been
accredited with Grade “A” by the National Assessment and Accreditation
Council (NAAC).

The NIEPA comprises of eight Academic Departments and two Centres. It has
an outstanding multi-disciplinary faculty and a library which is well stocked
with a large number of books, national and international journals and official
documents in the area of educational planning and administration.

The NIEPA offers Full-Time Ph.D. and Part time Ph.D. Programme in
educational policy, planning and administration from broader multi -
disciplinary [Link] research programmes of NIEPA cover all levels
and types of education from both national and international development
perspectives.

The NIEPA has extensive collaborative arrangements with reputed

universities and institutions, within and outside India. These include the
International Institute for Educational Planning (IIEP, Paris), the UNESCO,
UNICEF, UNDP, the World Bank, international development agencies, and
universities in India and abroad. Students thereby get the opportunity to
interact with scholars visiting from various universities and institutions from
across the world.

We look forward to receiving young and bright scholars at the NIEPA. Our
scholars are committed to the pursuit of knowledge and excellence in
education through research at the Ph.D. level. I am sure NIEPA as a
prestigious institution will be of choice for furtherance of your ideas and
scholarship.

(Prof. Shashikala G. Wanjari)

March, 2025
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Contents
1 About the National Institute of Educational Planning and
Administration 3
2 Ph.D. Programme 2025-2026 5
3 Seats and Eligibility 7
4 Selection and Admission 9
5 Programme Duration 11
6 Fees and Fellowships 14
7 Programme Structure 15
8 Evaluation 17
9 Governance of Ph.D. Programme 18
10 Programme Calendar 19
11 Faculty & Academic Staff 20
12 Administration and Support Services Staff 23
13 Annexure-I: Broad Areas of Research 24
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1. About the National Institute of Educational

Planning and Administration
The National Institute of Educational Planning and Administration (NIEPA) has its origin dating
back to 1962 when the UNESCO established the Asian Regional Centre for Educational Planners
and Administrators. This became the Asian Institute of Educational Planning and Administration
(AIEPA) in 1965. Subsequently, with increasing role and functions in capacity building, research
and professional support services to the state governments, this institution became National
Institute of Educational Planning and Administration (NIEPA) in 1979. In recognition of the
pioneering work done by the organization in the field of educational planning and administration,
the NIEPA was conferred the status of a (deemed to be) University in August 2006 under Section 3
of the University Grants Commission Act, 1956 and was renamed as National Institute of
Educational Planning and Administration with the power to award degrees The NIEPA is fully
funded by the Ministry of Education, Government of India.

NIEPA is home to India's premier thinking on education and development policy, and its planning
and implementation. Further, it provides training support to educational offices in India and abroad.
Its unique mix of knowledge through research, teaching, capacity building and training activities
makes it sought after destination for researchers. The institutional atmosphere of the NIEPA is rich
with academic and co-curricular activities - attracting scholars and practitioners of education from
around the world. Our research scholars participate in most deliberations and begin thinking of
policy agendas, even as they pursue their academic journey. The academic experience encompasses
diverse activities, including cultural events, sports and lectures by distinguished academics and
intellectuals.

The NIEPA has a highly qualified faculty that includes specialization across a range of [Link]
makes NIEPA a truly multi-disciplinary educational institution with proficiency across various
disciplines of the social sciences and allied disciplines. The faculty also has a rich national and
international academic and professional experience and have published on various themes and sub-
sectors of education through various leading publication houses. NIEPA research scholars have also
published in reputed national and international journals.

The NIEPA publishes two reputed journals managed by faculty-Journal of Educational Planning and
Administration (JEPA) (in English) and Pariprekshya (in Hindi).
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Academic Support Service Units

Library, Documentation Centre and Digital Archives

The NIEPA maintains a state-of-the-art library that caters to the needs of the scholars interested in
working in the area of educational policy, planning and administration from disciplinary and
multi-disciplinary perspectives. The library provides efficient services to facilitate the faculty,
researchers, administrators, policy makers and participants of its capacity building programmes in
their academic endeavours. It regularly subscribes to about 240 Indian and foreign journals and
periodicals. The library is fully computerized and provides referencing services through Internet,
ERIC and DELNET based virtual library mode.

The Library and Documentation Centre provides various services to its users viz. CAS, SDI,
Reference Service, Web OPAC, Circulation, Xeroxing. The Library and Documentation Centre has
been a member of Developing Library Networking (DELNET) to promote sharing of its resources,
both at national and international levels. The library presently has a collection of over 60,000
books/documents and 7,616 journals besides a rich collection of reports of International Seminars
and Conferences organized by International Agencies like UNO, UNDP, UNESCO, ILO, UNICEF, World
Bank, OECD, etc. The library also subscribes to three online journals databases, JSTOR, ELSEVIER
and SAGE.

A Digital Archives has been set up in the Institute to provide access to all documents in soft form in
one place as a source of reference and research on all aspects, sectors and levels of education in
India. The purpose is to create a community of users as an extended phase of the National Institute.
User-friendly software, with multiple search options, is an in-built feature of the Digital Archives.

Computer Centre
The Computer Centre backs up the information
technology needs of the Institute. It provides
computing facilities and internet services to all
the trainees and staff members of the National
Institute. Appropriate network security is being
maintained in the Institute. The Centre is
equipped with state-of-the-art computing
facilities which include IBM E-series server
connected over a fast Ethernet.
Computer Centre
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Publication Unit
The Institute has a publishing programme for dissemination of information on research and
development in education. NIEPA's publication plays a vital role in the Institute's commitment to
disseminate knowledge and information relating to the areas of educational policies, planning and
administration by bringing out materials of various training programmes and other related content,
in the form of reports, books, journals, newsletters, research papers and other publications. Some of
the periodicals published by the National Institute include the Journal of Educational Planning and
Administration (JEPA), Pariprekshya – a journal in Hindi language and ANTRIEP newsletter.

NIEPA Publications

Hindi Cell
The Cell offers academic support to research, training and dissemination through rendering in Hindi
professional literature on educational planning and management. The cell also helps in
implementing the official language policy.

2. Ph.D. Programme 2025-26

The NIEPA offers Ph.D. programme in Educational Policy, Planning and Administration from broader
multi-disciplinary social science perspectives.

This programme is designed to build the research capacity of scholars from varied backgrounds and
provide a strong knowledge and skill base in related areas of educational policy, planning,
administration and finance. The research studies completed under the Ph.D. programme are
expected to make significant contributions in enriching the knowledge base, besides providing
critical inputs for policy formulation, implementation of reform programmes and capacity building
activities. The broad areas of research covering school and/or higher education are as under:
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u Educational Policy

u Educational Planning

u Educational Administration

u Educational Finance

NIEPA Scholars Interaction Programme

ACADEMIC ORGANISATION

DEPARTMENTS CENTRES SUPPORT SYSTEMS CENTRES

• Educational Planning • National Centre for • Library and • School Standards

• Educational Administration School Leadership Documentation Centre and Evaluation Unit
• Educational Finance • Centre for Policy • Computer Centre • Unit for International
• Educational Policy Research in Higher • Publication Unit Cooperation (UIC)
Education • Project Management
• School & NonFormal
Education Unit
• Higher and Professional • Digital Archives
Education • Training and Hindi Cell
• Educational Management
Information System
• Training and Professional
Development in
Education
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Broad Areas of Research

1. Educational Policy and Implementation

2. Governance and Management in Education

3. Multi-disciplinary perspectives in Education

4. Teacher Management Issues and Professional Development

5. Leadership in School and Higher Education

6. Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion issues in Education

7. Financing of Education

8. Policy Issues in Education

9. Technology and Education

3. Seats and Eligibility

3.1 In 2025-26, a maximum of 25 scholars shall be selected for admission to the Ph.D.
Programme.

The NIEPA follows all mandatory provisions in the reservation policy of the Government of
India for admission to its Ph.D. Programme.

3.2 Ph.D. (Full-Time) and Ph.D. (Part -Time) Programme

3.2.1 Academic Eligibility Criteria:

(a) Master's Degree with at least 55% marks in aggregate or its equivalent grade in a point
scale wherever grading system is followed in any of the following Social Sciences and allied
disciplines:

Sociology/Social Anthropology/ Social Psychology/Psychology/Political Science/Public

Administration/History/Economics/Social Geography/ Education/ Social Work/ Gender
Studies/Environmental Studies/Cultural Studies/Education & Development/Statistics/
Philosophy/Child Development/Human Development/Rural Development

Or
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Equivalent qualification from a foreign educational institution accredited by an assessment

and accreditation agency which is approved, recognized or authorized by an authority,
established or incorporated under a law in its home country or any other statutory authority
in that country to assess, accredit or assure quality and standards of the educational
institution.

A relaxation of 5% marks in Master's Degree or its equivalent grade will be allowed for
those belonging to SC/ST/OBC (non-creamy layer)/Differently-Abled, Economically Weaker
Section (EWS) and other categories of candidates as per the decision of the UGC from time
to time.

A candidate seeking admission after a 4-year/8-semester bachelor's degree under

Integrated programme should have a minimum of 75% marks in aggregate or its
equivalent grade on a point scale wherever the grading system is followed.

(b) Candidates who have completed the [Link] programme with at least 55% marks in
aggregate or its equivalent grade in Social Sciences and applied disciplines in any of the
subjects defined in clause 3.2.1 (a), as in a point scale wherever grading system is followed
or equivalent qualification from a foreign educational institution accredited by an
assessment and accreditation agency which is approved, recognized or authorized by an
authority, established or incorporated under a law in its home country or any other
statutory authority in that country to assess, accredit or assure quality and standards of
educational institutions, shall be eligible for admission to the Ph.D. programme. A
relaxation of 5% marks or its equivalent grade will be allowed for those belonging to
SC/ST/OBC (non-creamy layer)/Differently-Abled, Economically Weaker Section (EWS) and
other categories of candidates as per the decision of the UGC from time to time.
(non-creamy layer)/Differently-Abled, Economically Weaker Section (EWS) and other
categories of candidates as per the decision of the UGC from time to time.

(c) Candidates who are yet to clear their final semester examination at the Master Level are
also eligible to apply provided they have passed the examination as per the eligibility
conditions laid down in the regulation in previous semesters and submit its proof at the
time of final admission. In case, because of delay in examinations, a candidate fails to
provide the proof of minimum eligible marks, an extension of six months from the date of
submission shall be given by the DPC, failing which the admission of such candidate shall
be cancelled.

(d) Those candidates who have qualified NET and have been awarded Junior Research
Fellowships by the UGC, with the above-mentioned educational qualifications can also
apply.
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Important Instructions for Part-Time Ph.D. Programme

(e) Part-Time Ph.D. programme is available only for those candidates who are in regular
employment in Government Sector/Autonomous Bodies and having a minimum four (04)
years full time teaching/research experience.
(f) The candidate for a part-time Ph.D. programme shall submit a “No Objection Certificate”
from the organization where the candidate is employed, clearly stating that:
I. The candidate is permitted to pursue studies on a part-time basis.
ii. The candidate's official duties permit him/her to devote sufficient time for research.
iii. The candidate will be relieved from the duty to complete the course work.

Note:

(i) It will be compulsory to attend one-year Full-Time course work for all the Part-Time and
Full-Time scholars.

(ii) A Full- Time scholar shall not be permitted to take up any employment during the duration
of the Ph.D. Programme.

4. Selection and Admission

4.1 The admission shall be based on the criteria notified by the institution, keeping in view the
guidelines/norms in this regard issued by the UGC and other statutory/regulatory bodies
concerned, and taking into account the reservation policy of the Central Government from
time to time.

Admission to the Ph.D. programme shall be made using the following methods:

i. NIEPA will admit students through an Entrance Test and Interview.

ii. A relaxation of 5 % marks will be allowed in the entrance examination for the candidates
belonging to SC/ST/OBC/differently-abled category, Economically Weaker Section
(EWS), and other categories of candidates as per the decision of the UGC from time to
time
iii. NIEPA shall decide the number of eligible students to be called for an interview
based on the number of Ph.D. seats available.
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iv. For the selection of candidates, 70% weightage for the entrance test and 30% for
the performance in the interview shall be given.
4.2 Candidates are required to apply online in the prescribed online form for admission to
Ph.D. Full/Part-Time programme of the NIEPA.

A non-refundable sum of Rs. 800/- (Rs. 400/- for SC/ST/PwD/EWS candidates) through
online payment as application fee is mandatory for seeking admission to Ph.D.
programme. The Prospectus is available on NIEPA website.

An online form link will be available on the NIEPA website ([Link]). The check
list of the required documents is given below:
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Ÿ Class 10 Marksheet and Certificate
Ÿ Class 12th Marksheet and Certificate
Ÿ Consolidated Marksheet and Degree for Graduation
Ÿ Consolidated Marksheet and Degree for Post Graduation
Ÿ Marksheet and Degree for [Link], if applicable
Ÿ Caste/ EWS/ Persons with Disabilities certificates, if applicable
Ÿ Work Experience certificate, if required
Ÿ The Statement of Purpose (SOP)
Ÿ NOC from employer, if working

The Candidate qualified for the Interview must bring three printed copies of the SOP which
they have submitted with the application.

The Statement of Purpose (SOP) on any one of the proposed area(s) of research in around
500 words within the broad areas of educational policy, planning, administration and
finance as per the outline given on page No. 7 to be provided in the application.

Candidates who are in employment must upload a 'No Objection Certificate' issued from
the Competent Authority in the organization where the candidate is employed. The NOC
must state that the candidate will be granted one year leave to undergo Course Work at
NIEPA, time as required to attend seminars and to carry out other related works.
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The Statement of Purpose (SOP)

The SOP must express originality of research idea. It should include research title, elaboration of
research idea, probing research questions and intended methodology. They should be able to cite
brief review of original and related literature.

Outline for SOP

u Title
u Research Background/Research Objective
u Research questions
u Literature Review
u Methodology and expected outcomes
u References

Written Test and Interview

Only the short-listed candidates will be called in person for written test, followed by an interview (for
those candidates who have successfully passed the written test). The Board will assess research
orientation of the candidate.

The Entrance Test comprises of a subjective paper pencil [Link] syllabus shall consist of 50%
of research methodology and 50% shall be from contemporary issues in education.

5. Programme Duration
I. Ph.D. Programme shall be for a minimum duration of three (3) years,
including course work, and a maximum duration of six (6) years from the date
of registration in the Ph.D. programme.
ii. A maximum of an additional two (2) years can be given through a process of
re-registration as per the Statute/Ordinance of NIEPA as approved by the
Academic Council; provided, however, that the total period for completion of a
Ph.D. programme should not exceed eight (8) years from the date of
admission in the Ph.D. programme.
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iii. Female Ph.D. scholars may be provided Maternity Leave/Child Care Leave for
up to 240 days in the entire duration of the Ph.D. programme.

iv. Provided further that, female Ph.D. scholars and Persons with Disabilities
(having more than 40% disability) may be allowed an additional relaxation of
two (2) years; however, the total period for completion of a Ph.D. programme
in such cases should not exceed ten (10) years from the date of admission in
the Ph.D. programme.

General instructions for doctoral research scholars:

(a) It is mandatory for the scholars to be present at the Institution for the whole
duration of the programme. The programme is likely to commence from
third/fourth week of July.

(b) Part-time Ph.D. scholars are also expected to be available in the NIEPA
campus for attending seminars, discussions and distinguished lectures, besides
attendance at the course work to fulfil the academic requirements of the
programme as prescribed in the rules and regulations of the NIEPA.

(c) A scholar, in consultation with his/her supervisor(s), will have to identify,

prepare and submit the research synopsis latest by the end of the first
semester of the coursework. This will be a necessary condition for confirming
registration of the Full-Time scholars. If he/she fails to finalize the proposal
and complete the registration process within a stipulated time period, his/her
admission shall be cancelled.

(d) On confirmation of registration, a Full-Time scholar, shall work on the

approved research topic. The scholar is required to mention the time line after
registration in the Ph.D. programme, to be eligible to submit his/her Ph.D.
thesis. The allotment of the Supervisor will be done after successful completion
of the first semester of the course work.

(e) The scholar shall submit through his/her supervisor (s) three copies of the
Ph.D. thesis not prior to two years (for Full-Time scholars) and three years (for
Part-time scholars) from the date of registration to the Ph.D. programme.
Besides, the scholar shall also submit three copies of the abstract of the thesis
in not more than 2500 words. He/she shall also be required to make a
presentation and defend his/her research work before Research Advisory
Committee, at least three months prior to submission of the thesis.
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(f) The Ph.D. programme will be governed by the NIEPA Regulations Governing the
Degree of Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) 2025, National Institute of Educational
Planning and Administration.

(g) Scholars of the Ph.D. programme of the NIEPA shall have to observe the
condition of residence in Delhi/NCR during the period of the doctoral
programme. However, in connection with the research work/field work, they
may be allowed to go out of station with the prior permission of the
supervisor(s).

(h) All scholars shall be subject to the rules and regulations of NIEPA, including
conduct, work place, discipline, attendance, leave and other aspects.

(i) All scholars are expected not to indulge in ragging activities. Any scholar
found indulging in such activities would be punished as per the UGC
guidelines.
Anti-Ragging : UGC Helpline No. 1800-180-5522(24x7 toll free) or
Email: helpline@[Link]
: Contact No. 011-26544838 (NIEPA)

Internal Complaints Committee : Contact No. 011-26544838

Student Counseling Centre : Contact No. 011-26544838
Equal Opportunity Cell : Contact No. 011-26544862
Grievance Redressal Committee : Contact No. 011-26544865
Student Affairs Section : Contact No. 011-26544823
(for any support)
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6. Fees and Fellowships

6.1 Fee Structure
[Link]. Fee Amount (in `) Remarks
1. Registration Fee 5000.00 Payable at the time of admission
Programme Fee 5000.00
Course Evaluation Fee 1000.00
Alumni Fee 1000.00
Medical Fee 1000.00
Library 2000.00
Computer Centre 2000.00
Total Admission Fee 17000.00
2. Annual Programme Fee 2500.00 Payable per annum by all Ph.D.
(i) Late fee after due date- Scholars (including Part-time Ph.D.)
@50/- per day for next 15 from second year onwards
days
(ii) Late fee after 15 days
@100/-per day
(iii) If a scholar does not pay
Annual Programme fee
within 30 days, his/her
name will be struck off form
the rolls. To be allowed
for re-registration after
additional deposit of 5000/-
as re-registration fee.
3. Thesis Submission (evaluation) 4000.00 Payable at the time of submission of
fee thesis
4. Thesis Re-submission Fee 1000.00 Payable along with the request form
5. Award of Provisional 1000.00 Payable at the time of submission
Certificate along with the thesis submission fee
6. Award of Degree 1000.00 Payable along with the request form
7. Issue of Duplicate Degree 500.00 Payable along with the request form
8. Issue of transcript 500.00 Payable along with the request form
(grade/marks-statements)

Note: The fee structure mentioned above is subject to change as per the decision of the NIEPA.
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6.2 Fellowships
Candidates admitted for the Full-Time Ph.D. programme will be provided NIEPA fellowship.
Candidates who have qualified the National Eligibility Test (NET) with Junior Research Fellowships
(JRF) awarded by the UGC will draw the same through NIEPA as per the norms and procedures laid
down by the UGC. However, the continuation of the fellowship shall be subject to the satisfactory
progress report of the scholars duly approved by his/her supervisor and appropriate committees at
NIEPA.

The scholars of the Ph.D. programmes would be required to provide part-time assistance to NIEPA
faculty in research and training programmes of the NIEPA.

7. Programme Structure
7.1 Ph.D. Programmes (Full-Time & Part-Time) will be offered in two parts:
It will be compulsory to attend one-year Full-Time course work for all part-time and Full-Time
scholars.

Part I Course work

Part II PhD Thesis work

NIEPA Library
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7.2 Course Work

The coursework is of one year and distributed over two semesters. Four Compulsory Courses of two
credits each will be transacted in the First Semester, and four Compulsory Courses (CC) of two
credits each will be transacted in the Second Semester. In addition, two compulsory non-credit
(CNC) courses will also be offered. The details of the courses offered in both semesters are as
follows:

First Semester (8 Credits) Second Semester (8 Credits)

CC1: Perspectives on Education and CC5: Research Methodology-II

Education in India
CC2: Research Methodology-I CC6: Financing of Education
CC3: Educational Policy CC7: Educational Administration and
Management
CC4: Educational Planning CC8: Academic Writing, Research Ethics and
Publication
CNC-I: Teaching/Research Assistance (Non-Credit)
CNC-II: Software Applications (Non-Credit)
Total Credits = (16 Credits)
One third weightage will be assigned for Viva Voce

7.3 Doctoral Research

The scholars registered for the PhD Programme will work on an approved topic and submit the
thesis under the allocated supervisor. In accordance with the UGC guidelines each scholar will be
assigned a Research Advisory Committee (RAC) consisting of internal and external experts. The RAC
will provide regular guidance to the doctoral candidates. In addition, teaching programs at the
NIEPA will provide inputs on Research Methodology and Ethics, conceptual and thematic inputs.

Convocation October 21, 2022

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The assessment procedures and progressions will follow UGC guidelines. The final submission of the
doctoral thesis will be subject to internal and external examination. The degree will be granted upon
the completion of a satisfactory viva-voce. After satisfactory evaluation, successful scholars shall be
awarded Ph.D. degree.

8. Evaluation
8.1 Course Work: Credit requirements, number, duration, syllabus, minimum standards
for completion, etc.

I. The Credit requirement for the Ph.D. coursework shall be of minimum 16 credits,
including a “Research and Publication Ethics” course as notified by UGC vide D.O. No.
F.1- 1/2018(Journal/CARE) in 2019 and a Research Methodology course. The
Research Advisory Committee (RAC) can also recommend UGC recognized online
courses as part of the credit requirements for the Ph.D. programme.

ii. All Ph.D. scholars, irrespective of discipline, shall be required to be trained in

teaching/education/pedagogy/writing related to their chosen Ph.D. subject during
their doctoral period. Ph.D. scholars may also be assigned 4-6 hours per week of
teaching/research assistantship for conducting tutorial or laboratory work and
evaluations.

iii. A Ph.D. scholar must obtain a minimum of 55% marks or its equivalent grade in the
UGC 10-point scale in the course work to be eligible to continue in the programme
and submit his or her thesis.

8.2 Award of Degree: Evaluation and Assessment Methods, minimum

standards/credits for award of the degree, etc.

I. Upon satisfactory completion of course work and obtaining the marks/grade

prescribed in clause (3) of Regulation 8.1 above, the Ph.D. scholar shall be required
to undertake research work and produce a thesis.
ii. Before submitting the thesis, the Ph.D. scholar shall make a presentation before the
Research Advisory Committee (RAC) of the Higher Educational Institution concerned,
which shall also be open to all faculty members and other research
scholars/students.
iii. The research integrity shall be an integral part of all the research activities leading to
the award of a Ph.D. degree.
iv. The thesis will undergo a plagiarism check and the degree of plagiarism may be
mentioned.
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v. Ph.D. scholar shall submit the thesis for evaluation, along with (a) an undertaking
that there is no plagiarism and (b) a certificate from the Research Supervisor
attesting to the originality of the thesis and that the thesis has not been submitted
for the award of any other degree/diploma to any other Higher Educational
Institution.

vi. The Ph.D. thesis submitted by a Ph.D. scholar shall be evaluated by his/her Research
Supervisor and at least two external examiners who are experts in the field and not in
employment of the Higher Educational Institution concerned. Such examiner(s) should
be academicians with a good record of scholarly publications in the field. Wherever
possible, one of the external examiners should be chosen from outside [Link] Viva-
Voce Board shall consist of the Research Supervisor and at least one of the two external
examiners and may be conducted online, in exceptional circumstances. The viva-voce
shall be open to the members of the Research Advisory Committee/faculty
members/research scholars, and students.

vii. The viva-voce of the Ph.D. scholar to defend the thesis shall be conducted if both the
external examiners recommend acceptance of the thesis after incorporating any
corrections suggested by them. If one of the external examiners recommends rejection,
the Institute shall send the thesis to an alternate external examiner from the approved
panel of examiners, and the viva-voce examination shall be held only if the alternate
examiner recommends acceptance of the thesis. If the alternate examiner does not
recommend acceptance of the thesis, the thesis shall be rejected, and the Ph.D. scholar
shall be declared ineligible for the award of a Ph.D. degree.

viii. The NIEPA shall complete the entire process of evaluating a Ph.D. thesis, including the
declaration of the viva-voce result, within a period of six (6) months from the date of
submission of the thesis.

9. Governance of Ph.D. Programme

The general conduct of the Doctoral Programme shall be guided by the NIEPA Regulations
Governing the Degree of Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) 2025, NIEPA. These are in
consonance with the UGC guidelines issued from time to time. In case of any interpretation
or dispute, the latest UGC guidelines shall prevail.
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10. Programme Calendar

1. Starting date for Call for Online Application March 10, 2025

2. Last date for Online Application April 30, 2025

3. Written Test May 31, 2025

4. Declaration of result of Written Test June 03, 2025

5. Interviews June 05-06, 2025

6. Declaration of Final Results June 13, 2025

7. Date of Admissions July 01-02, 2025

8. Commencement of Ph.D. Session/Course work July 14, 2025

Changes, if any, will be intimated through the NIEPA website: [Link]

Doctoral Programme Committee

1. Professor Pradeep Kumar Misra Chairperson

2. Professor Rasmita Das Swain Member

3. Dr. Sangeeta Angom Member

4. Dr. Santwana G. Mishra Member

5. Dr. Amit Gautam Member

6. Dr. Kashyapi Awasthi Member

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Vice-Chancellor
Professor Shashikala G. Wanjari
Ph.D. (Teacher Education)
Area of Specialization: Teacher Education
e-mail: vc@[Link]

Faculty & Academic Staff

Department of Educational Planning Professor Kumar Suresh, Professor
Professor P. Geetha Rani, Professor and Head Ph.D. (Federal Studies)
Ph.D. (Monetary Economics) Area of Specialization: Federalism and Multi-Level Governance of
Area of Specialization: Economics & Financing of Education Education, Educational Policy and Diversity and
e-mail:geetharanip@[Link] Equity Management
Phone: 26544854 e-mail: kumarsuresh@[Link]
Phone: 26544855
Professor K. Biswal, Professor
Ph.D. (Economics of Education) Dr. Anshu Srivastava, Associate Professor
Area of Specialization: Economics of Education, Decentralized Ph.D. (Political Science)
Planning in Education Area of Specialization: Politics of development, Impact of
e-mail: kkbiswal@[Link] liberalization on policies and governance in India with special
Phone: 26544839 reference to higher education sector
e-mail: asrivastava@[Link]
Dr. Santwana G. Mishra , Associate Professor
Phone: 26544863
Ph.D. (Education)
Area of Specialization: Educational Psychology, Quantitative Dr. V. Sucharita, Assistant Professor
Techniques, Planning in Education Ph.D. (Anthropology)
Area of Specialization: School Culture and Education
e-mail: sgmishra@[Link]
e-mail: sucharita@[Link]
Phone: 26544530
Phone: 26544815
Dr. N. K. Mohanty, Assistant Professor
Ph.D. (Economics) Department of Educational Finance
Area of Specialization: Economics of Education, Decentralized Professor Mona Khare, Professor and Head
Planning in Education Ph.D. (Economics)
e-mail: nkmohanty@[Link] Area of Specialization: Regional Planning in Economic Growth
Phone: 26544850 e-mail: monakhare@[Link]
Dr. Suman Negi, Assistant Professor Phone: 26544865
Ph.D. (Population Studies) Dr. Garima Malik, Assistant Professor
Area of Specialization: Educational Mobility, Regional Ph.D. (Economics)
Development & School Education Area of Specialization: Governance and Management of
e-mail: suman@[Link] Higher Education
Phone: 26544808 e-mail: garimamalik@[Link]
Phone: 26544540
Department of Educational Administration
Dr. Vetukuri P. S. Raju, Assistant Professor
Professor Vineeta Sirohi, Professor and Head Ph.D. (Education)
Ph.D. (Psychology) Area of Specialization: Financing of Education
Area of Specialization: Educational Management, Organizational (On Lien)
Behaviour, Leadership, Teacher Education, Skill Development,
Guidance & Counselling Department of Educational Policy
e-mail: vineetasirohi@[Link] Professor Avinash K. Singh, Professor and Head
Phone: 26544862 Dean (Academic & Research)
Ph.D. (Education)
Area of Specialization: Policy Analysis and Programme
Evaluation, Decentralized Educational Management,
Tribal Education
e-mail: aksingh@[Link]
Phone: 26544856
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Professor Veera Gupta, Professor Department of Higher & Professional Education

Ph.D. (Vocationilisation of Education) Professor Aarti Srivastava, Professor and Head
Area of Specialization: Teacher Education Controller of Examinations
(On Lien)
Ph.D. (Economics of Education)
Professor Manisha Priyam, Professor Area of Specialization: Education of the Disadvantaged
Ph.D. (Political Science) and Teacher Education
Area of Specialization: Policy Analysis and Reforms; Higher e-mail: aarti@[Link]
Education; Decentralisation; Urban Policy; Social Protection Phone: 26544864
e-mail: [Link]@[Link]
Professor Sudhanshu Bhushan, Professor
Phone: 26544866
Ph.D. (Economics)
Dr. Paripally Shankar, Associate Professor Area of Specialization: Policy Analysis and Planning of
Ph.D. (Cognitive Psychology & Education) Higher Education
Area of Specialization: Educational Policy, School Education e-mail: sudhanshu@[Link]
Teacher Education, Higher Education, Phone: 26544844
Curriculum Pedagogy & Assessment
Professor Neeru Snehi, Professor
e-mail: shankar@[Link]
Ph.D. (Education)
Phone: 26544887 Area of Specialization: Planning and Management of
Dr. Kashyapi Awasthi, Assistant Professor Higher Education
Ph.D. (Education) e-mail: neerusnehi@[Link]
Area of Specialization: School Leadership Development Phone: 26544868
e-mail: kawasthi@[Link] Dr. Sangeeta Angom, Associate Professor
Phone: 26544849 Ph.D. (Education)
Area of Specialization: Higher Education
Department of School and Non-Formal Education
e-mail: sangeeta@[Link]
Professor Madhumita Bandyopadhyay, Professor and Head Phone: 26544851
Ph.D. (Geography)
Dr. Shivakumar Kandekar, Assistant Professor
Area of Specialization: Planning and Management of School
Ph.D. (Education)
Education
Area of Specialization: Teacher Education, Leadership in School &
e-mail: madhumita@[Link]
Higher Education, Guidance & Counselling, Sustainable Goals,
Phone: 26544888
Science & Education, Continuous Professional Development
Professor Pranati Panda, Professor e-mail: shivakumar@[Link]
Ph.D. (Education) Phone: 26544885
Area of Specialization: Teacher Education, Comparative
Education, Policy Analysis and Institutional Evaluation Department of Training and Professional Development
e-mail: pranatipanda@[Link] in Education
Phone: 26544838 Professor Neeru Snehi, Professor and Head (I/c)
Professor Rasmita Das Swain, Professor Ph.D. (Education)
Ph.D. (Psychology of Education) Area of Specialization: Planning and Management of
Area of Specialization: Educational Management, Higher Education
Educational Measurement & Evaluation, Leadership, e-mail: neerusnehi@[Link]
Organisational Behaviour, Management of Education of Phone: 26544868
Socially disadvantaged and Early Childhood Care and
Dr. Mona Sedwal, Assistant Professor
Education e-mail: rasmita@[Link]
Ph.D. (History of Education)
Phone: 26544845
Area of Specialization: Education for All (EFA), Education of
Dr. Amit Gautam, Associate Professor Disadvantaged Groups, Teacher Education and Higher education
Ph.D. (Education) e-mail: monasedwal@[Link]
Area of Specialization: ICT in Teaching and Learning Phone: 26544871
School Education, Digital Pedagogy, and Teacher Education
Dr. Dharma Rakshit Gautam, Assistant Professor
e-mail: amitgautam@[Link]
Ph.D. (Education)
Phone: 26544889
Area of Specialization: Equity, Inclusion, Higher Education
Mr. A. N. Reddy, Assistant Professor Globalization
Area of Specialization: Financing of Education e-mail: dgautam@[Link]
e-mail: anreaddy@[Link] Phone: 26544885
Phone: 26544840
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National Centre for School Leadership Dr. Priyanka Yadav, Assistant Professor
Professor Shashikala Wanjari, Professor and Head Ph.D. (Political Science)
Vice-Chancellor Area of Specialization: Political Science
NIEPA e-mail: priyanakayadav@[Link]
Phone:26544540
Dr. Santwana G. Mishra , Associate Professor
In-Charge Ms. Boski Singh, Assistant Professor
National Centre for School Leadership Ph.D. (Education)
NIEPA Area of Specialization: Teacher Education, Indian Knowledge
System, Pedagogy of Mathematics, Educational Administration &
Dr. Charu Smita Malik, Assistant Professor
Management, Sociology of Education
Ph.D. (Educational Policy, Planning and Administration)
e-mail: boski@[Link]
Area of Specialization: Equity, Secondary Education,
Phone: 26544541
School Leadership
e-mail: charu@[Link] Unit for International Cooperation
Phone: 26544551
Professor Shashikala Wanjari, Professor and Head
Dr. Shadma Absar, Assistant Professor Vice-Chancellor
Ph.D. (Educational Policy, Planning and Administration) NIEPA
Area of Specialization: Educational Management,
Professor Kumar Suresh, Professor
School Leadership
Ph.D. (Federal Studies)
e-mail: shadmaabsar@[Link]
Area of Specialization: Federalism and Multi-Level Governance of
Phone: 26544552
Education, Educational Policy and Diversity and
Dr. Gyaneshwari Longjam, Assistant Professor Equity Management
Ph.D. (Education) e-mail: kumarsuresh@[Link]
Area of Specialization: Educational Sociology, Educational Phone: 26544855
Technology
e-mail: gyaneshwari@[Link] Project Management Unit
Phone: 26544549 Professor K. Srinivas, Head, Computer Centre & PMU
Dr. Tripti Singh, Assistant Professor Ph.D. (Computer Science)
Ph.D. (Education) e-mail: ksrinivas@[Link]
Area of Specialization: Educational Psychology Phone: 26544883
e-mail: triptisingh@[Link]
National Fellows
Phone: 26544550
Professor Santosh Panda, National Fellow
Centre for Policy Research in Higher Education Ph.D. (Education), Fulbright Post-Doctoral
Professor Pradeep Kumar Misra, Professor & Director Area of Specialization: Distance/Online/Blended Learning,
Ph.D. (Education) Higher Education (Pedagogy, Quality, Accreditation),
Area of Specialization: Teacher Education, Technology for Teacher Education
Learning and Teaching, Vocational Education e-mail: spanda@[Link]
e-mail: pkmisra@[Link] Phone: 26565810
Phone: 26544802 Dr. Nidhi Sadana Sabharwal, National Fellow
Dr. Yogesh Paharia, Assistant Professor Ph.D. (Geography)
Ph.D. (Comparative Politics & Political Theory) Area of Specialization: Access and Equity in Higher Education,
Area of Specialization: Crime, Punishment & Education, Education of the Disadvantaged Groups
Inclusive Education, IKS, Citizenship & Education e-mail: nidhis@[Link]
e-mail: yogesh@[Link] Phone: 26565600
Phone: 26544539
Dr. Nilanjana Moitra, Assistant Professor
Ph.D. (Educational Planning & Administration)
Area of Specialization: Higher Educational Policy, Community
Outreach in Higher Education, Indigenous Knowledge System &
Sustainability
e-mail: nilanjanamoitra@[Link]
Phone: 26544531
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Administration and Support Services Staff

Registrar Mr. Chandra Kumar M. J.
Systems Analyst
Shri Surya Narayan Mishra e-mail: chandrakumar@[Link]
Phone: 26544879
e-mail: registrar@[Link]
Mr. Awadesh Kumar Sahu
Phone: 26544818
Computer Programmer
e-mail: aksahu@[Link]
General Administration and Student Affairs Section
Phone: 26544552
Shri Ankit Verma, Administrative Officer
e-mail: ao@[Link] Publication Unit
Phone: 26544833
Shri Amit Singhal, Deputy Publication Officer
General Administration e-mail: niepapublications@[Link]
amit@[Link]
Mr. Satish Kumar, Section Officer
Phone: 26544875
e-mail: admingen@[Link]
Phone: 26544874 Mr. Amit Sharma, Publication Assistant
e-mail: amitsharma@[Link]
Ms. Poonam Kumari, Assistant Phone: 26544872
e-mail: admingen@[Link]
Mr. Himanshu, Machine Operator
Phone: 26544981
e-mail: himanshu@[Link]
Student Affairs Section Phone: 26544872
Ms. Sonam Anand Sagar, Section Officer
Library and Documentation Centre
e-mail: inchargesc@[Link]
Phone: 26544823 Ms. Puja Singh, Librarian
e-mail: pujasingh@[Link]
Ms. Purnima Verma, Assistant Phone: 26544813
e-mail: studentcell@[Link]
Phone: 26544823 Ms. Niti Verma, Professional Assistant
e-mail: nitiverma@[Link]
Establishment Section Phone: 26544827
Ms. Sulbha Sharma, Professional Assistant
Shri Bharat Bhushan Jain, Section Officer
e-mail: sulbhasharma@[Link]
e-mail: bharat@[Link]
Phone: 26544827
Phone: 26544831, 832
Shri Sunil Kumar, Assistant Hindi Cell
e-mail: sunilkumar@[Link] Dr. Ravi Prakash Singh, Hindi Editor
Phone: 26544593 e-mail: hindicell@[Link]
Phone: 26544876 (Hindi Cell)
Finance and Accounts
Shri Manoj Gaur, Junior Translation Officer
Dr. Nishant Sinha, Finance Officer e-mail: manoj@[Link]
e-mail: fo@[Link] Phone: 26544878
Phone: 26544834 Hostel
Mr. Kamal Kumar Gupta, Section Officer Ms. Puja Singh, Hostel Warden
e-mail: kamalkr@[Link] Phone: hostel@[Link]
Phone: 26544824 Phone: 26544900/971
Shri Chandra Prakash, Internal Auditor
e-mail: chandraprakash@[Link]
Phone: 26544835

Computer Centre
Professor K. Srinivas, Professor
Head (ICT & PMU)
e-mail: ksrinivas@[Link]
Phone: 26544883
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Annexure I
Broad Areas of Research*
1. Access Quality and Equity in education
· Growth of education and development
· Quality of education, learning levels, teachers, infrastructure, ICT
· Inequalities in education
» Gender, social group, economic groups
» Inclusive education
2. Education Policy Analysis and implementation
· Critical Review of Acts, Policies, plans and schemes in Education
3. Educational Development: Inter-Sectoral linkages
· Education and economic growth, poverty, inequality and development
· Education, Health and Nutrition
· Education and labour market/employment/migration
· Education, Democracy and Human Rights
4. Educational Planning
· Demand for education
· Manpower planning
» Planning and management of teachers and other human resources
» Supply and demand of teachers
· Rate of return to education
· Decentralized Planning, Governance and Community Participation in Education
5. Public, Private and External Financing of Education
· Public, Private Partnership in education
· Alternative methods of financing education and their effects on access, equity and quantity in education
6. Education, Gender and Development
7. Comparative Education
8. Globalisation, Internationalisation of Education and Development
9 Public Administration and Education
· Central, state and local bodies
· School Leadership and Organisational Development
10. Governance, Autonomy, Accountability
· Governance at the system level, Governance of institutions
· Institutional autonomy
· Accreditation and Assessment
· Management of public and private institutions
11. Professional Ethics and Value
12. Education, Literacy and Lifelong Learning
13 Early Childhood Care and Education
14. Skill Development, Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET)
15. Technology and Education

* Proposals for research, not relevant for NIEPA, may not be considered.
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