M.Phil

There are many reasons why some students do not register for a PhD and favour an MPhil. Firstly, an MPhil is sometimes the name for a one-year Masters as is the case at the University of Cambridge. In some education systems like that of Pakistan, the MPhil is a research degree which includes a stron

You can go for an MPhil (regular) after completing Masters from IGNOU. Every institution has its own criteria but since IGNOU being the recognized Open University, its degree is acceptable by almost all other regular institutions.
Recently, UGC has announced that candidates who score 55% in their Mas

Hello Debikalyani,
It's great to see your enthusiasm in studying a totally unrelated field. But don't worry. I do not know your present occupation but take it that you can not join a regular college.
Don't worry. IGNOU, SMUDE are two of the distance learning Universities. You can go to their website a

Dear Runa,
Yes, you can pursue M.Phil through distance. There are many universities/colleges offering this course, but my suggestion is that you should pursue it from IGNOU. It has worth and the total fees is reasonable.
All the best.

There are two modes for applying in M.Phil course I.e. Entrance and Direct ( NET/NET-JRF). In case of NET/NET-JRF the students are selected on the basis of merit (50% Undergraduate marks + 50% Post Graduate marks) for final Interview. However in case of Entrance test there is two-layered selection p

You have to do Masters also to go pursuing MPhil. Get a minimum percentage of 55%. Study the basics of your chosen theme and research methodology.

Please refer to the link provided below for details regarding admissions procedure in The Global Open University for M.Phil (environmental science). You should be able to download their brochure which should give you accurate details regarding eligibility criteria and admissions at The Global Open U

M.Phil Course Duration: Two years; which includes one year of coursework and one year for a dissertation which can be extended up to 4-years from the date of admission.