International Institute for Population Sciences

1 ADMISSION BULLETIN 2018-19. International Institute for Population Sciences (Deemed University). Govandi Station Road, Deonar, Mumbai 400088. Phone: +91 - 022 - 42372433, 42372468. MISSION AND VISION OF THE Institute . Mission Statement "The Institute will strive to be a centre of excellence on all Population and relevant issues through high quality education, teaching and research. This will be achieved by (a) creating competent professionals, (b) generating and disseminating scientific knowledge and evidence, (c) collaboration and exchange of knowledge, and (d). advocacy and awareness. Vision Statement "To position IIPS as a premier teaching and research institution in Population Sciences responsive to emerging national and global needs based on values of inclusion, sensitivity and rights protection.". Mumbai: 28/12/2017 OFFICIATING DIRECTOR & SENIOR PROFESSOR. 1. ABOUT THE Institute . The International Institute for Population Sciences (IIPS) Mumbai, formerly known as the Demographic Training and Research Centre (DTRC) till 1970, was established in July 1956 under the joint sponsorship of Sir Dorabji Tata Trust, the Government of India, and the United Nations.

2 The Institute is under the administrative control of the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Government of India. The Institute serves as a regional centre for Training and Research in Population Studies for the ESCAP region. The Institute was re-designated to its present title in 1985 to facilitate the expansion of its academic activities and was declared as a 'Deemed University' in August 19, 1985 under Section 3 of the UGC Act, 1956 by the Ministry of Human Resource Development, Government of India. The recognition has facilitated the award of recognized degrees by the Institute itself and paved the way for further expansion of the Institute as an academic institution. The faculty members and the supporting staff belong to diverse interdisciplinary background with specialisation in some core areas of Population Sciences , trained in India and abroad. The Institute is the hub of Population and health related teaching and research in India, playing a vital role for planning and development of the country.

3 During the past years, students from different countries of Asia and the Pacific region, Africa and North America have been trained at the Institute . The alumni are occupying prestigious positions at national and International organisations, universities and colleges and non-governmental reputed organisations. The Institute offers seven different Post-Graduate, Doctoral, and Post Doctoral courses, admission to which for the academic session 2018-19 is announced hereby. After completing the course, students of all programmes are well prepared for: (i). admission to higher degree programmes in the best universities of the world; (ii) a good career in teaching & research; (iii) multi-disciplinary professional career; or (iv). independent consultant. 2. TABLE OF CONTENTS. Sr. Page Contents No. No. 1 Mission and Vision of the Institute 1. 2 About the Institute 2. 3 Admission Announcement 4-7. 4 Course-wise Announcement 9-22. 1. Master of Arts/Science ( ) in Population Studies 9-10. 2. Master of Science ( ) in Bio-statistics and Demography 11-12.

4 3. Master of Population Studies ( ) 13-14. 4. Master of Philosophy ( ) in Population Studies/Bio-statistics 15-16. and Demography 5. Integrated in Population Studies/Bio-statistics and 17-18. Demography 6. Doctor of Philosophy ( ) in Population Studies/Bio-statistics and 19-20. Demography 7. Post Doctoral Fellowship ( ) 21-22. 5 Appendix-A: schedule of Fees 23. 3. ADMISSION ANNOUNCEMENT. Applications are invited for admission to the following courses of the Institute during the academic year 2018-2019. Last date for Government Degree (Full-Time) Selection Submission Eligibility Criteria Age limit Duration of India Criteria of Fellowship Application th Master of Arts/ Admission to this course is open The upper On the Two Rs. 15 March, Science to all candidates having age limit is basis of a years 5,000/- 2018. ( ) in Degree 25 years common Population Studies (passed/appearing) from a as on 30 entrance recognized university in India or June,2018 test. (50 Seats with abroad with a minimum of 55% (Refer footnote-2).)

5 Government of India of aggregate marks/equivalent Fellowship) grade in the following subjects: Anthropology, Economics, Geography, Health Statistics, Mathematics, Political Science, Psychology, Rural Development, Social Work, Sociology and Statistics. th Master of Science Admission to this course is open The upper On the Two Rs. 15 March, ( ) in Bio- to all candidates having age limit is basis of a years 5,000/- 2018. statistics and Degree 25 years common Demography (passed/appearing) in Bio- as on 30 entrance statistics or Health Statistics or June,2018 test. (50 Seats with Mathematics or Statistics or (Refer footnote-2). Government of India having degree with Fellowship) two full papers on mathematics or statistics from a recognized university in India or abroad with a minimum of 55% of aggregate marks/equivalent grade in all subjects. th Master of Admission to this course is open The upper On the One Rs. 15 March, Population Studies to all candidates having age limit is basis of a year 5,000/- 2018.

6 ( ) Degree 28 years common (passed/appearing) from a as on 30 entrance (50 Seats with recognized university in India or June,2018 test and Government of India abroad with a minimum of 55% personal Fellowship) of aggregate marks/equivalent interview. grade in the following subjects: (Refer footnote-2). Anthropology, Bio-statistics, Economics, Geography, Health 4. Statistics, Mathematics, Population Studies, Political Science, Population Education, Psychology, Rural Development, Social Work and Sociology, Statistics. (Refer footnote-1). th Master of Philosophy Admission to one year The upper On the One Rs. 15 March, ( ) in Course is open to all candidates age limit is basis of a year 6,000/- 2018. Population Studies/ holding a Master's degree in 30 years common Bio-statistics & Population Studies, as on 30 entrance Demography Demography, Bio-statistics and June,2018 test and Epidemiology, Bio-statistics & Personal (50 Seats with Demography from a recognized interview Government of India university in India or abroad with (Refer footnote-2).)

7 Fellowship) (Refer a minimum of 55% of aggregate footnote-4) marks or equivalent grade. th Integrated Admission to Integrated The upper Common Three Respectiv 15 March, and in and program is open to age limit is entrance years e 2018. Population Studies candidates holding a Master's 30 years test, to a fellowship /Bio-statistics & degree in Population Studies, as on 30 Proposal maxim Demography (Refer Demography, Bio-statistics and June,2018 writing, um of footnote-4) Demography from a recognized and Seven university in India and abroad personal years (No. of seats for with a minimum of 55% of interview (Refer UGC/CSIR-JRF or (Refer footnote aggregate marks or equivalent footnote-2) -3). any other national grade. level fellowship awardees shall be decided by the admission committee). th Doctor of Philosophy Admission to program is The upper On the Two Refer 15 March, ( ) in Population open to candidates having age limit is basis of years Footnote- 2018. Studies/ Bio- in Population Studies, 30 years common to a 5.

8 Statistics & Bio-statistics and Epidemiology, as on 30 entrance maximu Demography Demography from a recognized June,2018 test, m of university with at least 55% of proposal Six (2 Seats with aggregate marks/equivalent writing years Government of India grade are eligible to apply. and (Refer footnote Fellowship) personal -3). interview (Refer (No. of seats for footnote-2). UGC/CSIR-JRF or any other national 5. level fellowship awardees shall be decided by the admission committee). th Post Doctoral Candidates having degree The upper Submissi One Rs. 15 March, Fellowship ( ) in Population Studies or subjects age limit is on and year 50,000/- 2018. related with Population , health, 40 years Presentat full- gender and development. as on 30 ion of time, Desirable: Good publication in June,2018 Proposal tenable peer reviewed journal, as well as at the publication of books and Personal Institut research reports. Interview e (Refer footnote- 2,6). Footnotes 1. Candidates having master degree other than subjects specified in the list for and having at least two years of experience in Population and Health related field are also eligible.

9 2. All foreign students with sponsorship/on their own/ from any source will be selected on merit basis, subject to fulfilling the eligibility criteria. Admission test will not be conducted for the foreign candidates. Processing fee will not be charged to the foreign candidates while submitting the application form. 3. Duration of is specified for thesis submission and not for fellowship. 4. Number of seats with Government of India (GOI) fellowship for and Integrated programme are 50. st nd 5. Government of India Fellowships @ Rs. 25,000/- per month for 1 and 2 years and ,000/- rd th per month for 3 and 4 years available for the Indian students who have qualified NET for Lectureship in Population or its inter-disciplinary subjects conducted by the UGC. Such fellowship also carries a contingency grant of ,000/- per year for the first two years and Rs. 20,500/- for the third year. However the candidates, without NET qualification shall be awarded st nd rd fellowship @ ,000/- per month for the 1 and 2 years, and ,000/- per month for the 3.

10 Th and 4 years, with a contingency grant of ,000/- per year. In addition, UGC-JRF and other fellowship holders will also be considered for admission as per availability of seats. 6. Post doctoral applicants are required to send a hard copy of the online application along with supporting documents, and comprehensive research proposal to The Assistant Registrar (Academic), International Institute for Population Sciences , Govandi Station Road, Deonar, st Mumbai-400088 on or before 21 March, 2018. 6. Instructions 1. Candidates who have already passed the qualifying examinations and those who have already appeared/ shall be appearing in the final qualifying examinations are eligible to apply. However, th admission of the candidate will be cancelled if s/he fails to furnish the final examination results by 30. September, 2018. 2. Reservation for SC/ST/OBC/PWD and female candidates may be considered as per the Government of India norms only. 3. The non-refundable processing fees are Rs. 1000/- for General category, Rs.