Admission to MA in Development Studies at IIT Guwahati
Last Date : 23 April 2014
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INDIAN INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY GUWAHATI
GUWAHATI – 781039, INDIA
INFORMATION BROCHURE
Admission to M.A. in Development Studies programme, to start from July 2014
Applications are invited for admission to the Master of Arts (M.A.) programme in Development Studies, starting in July 2014, as per details of information indicated below.
Categories of Students for M.A. Programme in Development Studies
The Institute admits MA students under the following categories:
I) REGULAR (FULL -TIME)
The students will work full-time for their M.A. degree.
II) SPONSORED (FULL-TIME)
A candidate in this category is sponsored by a recognised R&D organisation, academic institution, governmental organization, NGO, development agency or industry for doing MA in the Institute on a full-time basis. The applicant must be a regular employee of his/her organisation with at least two years of experience at the time of admission and be engaged in professional work in the discipline in which admission is sought. He/She will not receive any financial support from the Institute. Sponsorship letter (Form I) must be attached with the application.
Note: The word `Form’ used under this section refers to the forms as specified in the Application Form for Admission to MA Programme.
Eligibility for Regular M.A. Candidates
A Bachelor’s (10+2+3) degree (Major/Honours) or equivalent from a recognized University, in any discipline, with a minimum of 50% marks or 5.5 CPI in a 10-point scale (45% marks or 5.0 CPI in a 10-point scale for SC/ST/PD candidates) in major/honours only
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Candidates not having Major/Honours courses, must have the concerned degree with a minimum 50% aggregate marks or 5.5 CPI in a 10-point scale for General/OBC category candidates and a minimum 45% aggregate marks or 5.0 CPI in a 10-point scale for SC/ST/PD category candidates.
Eligibility for Sponsored (Full-Time) M.A. Candidates
Same as for `Regular’ candidates, but also fulfilling additional conditions specified for Sponsored (Full-Time) candidates, as indicated under “Categories of Students for MA Programme”.
ADDITIONAL CONDITIONS FOR CANDIDATES STILL TO APPEAR IN QUALIFYING EXAMINATIONS
Candidates still to appear in their qualifying degree examinations may also apply, provided they appear in all their qualifying degree examinations and complete all requirements for their degrees before 15-07-2014. If selected, such candidates shall be admitted provisionally, and they will have to furnish the results of their qualifying degree examinations latest by 25-08-2014. Further, they must fulfill the minimum requirements of marks/CPI, and all other conditions as mentioned under eligibility criteria for admission in to the programme. Failure to fulfill any of these requirements, shall automatically result in cancellation of admission.
Relaxation for SC/ST/PD Candidates: Eligibility criteria will be relaxed by 5% marks or 0.5 CPI for SC/ST/PD applicants
Seats are reserved for SC, ST, OBC(Non-creamy layer) and PD categories.
OBC(Non-creamy layer) candidates will have to enclose certificate and self-declaration statement as per format indicated below. The OBC(NCL) Certificate, issued by competent authority, on or after 01-06-2013, shall only be acceptable.
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* This information is sent by Rakesh Khwairakpam (PhD Scholar School of Social sciences, Tata Institute of Social Sciences) who can be contacted at khulakpakh(at)gmail(dot)com
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