Deemed to be University
UGC, MHRD
Mumbai, Maharashtra
Deemed to be University
UGC, MHRD
Mumbai, Maharashtra
Updated On - February 25 2023 by Abhinandan Singh
The International Institute for Population Sciences (IIPS) is a deemed university located in Mumbai, India. It is dedicated to conducting research, teaching and training in population studies and related fields.
IIPS Mumbai offers various postgraduate, research and diploma programs in the fields of Population Studies, Biostatistics and Demography. Admissions to these courses are based on the candidate's performance in the entrance exam conducted by the institute or based on other national-level entrance exams like GATE, NET, JRF, etc.
The admission process for IIPS Mumbai usually starts in the month of January, and the application form can be filled online on the institute's website. The admission process varies for different courses, and candidates are advised to check the institute's website for detailed information.
IIPS Mumbai is a well-known institute in the field of population studies, and its courses are highly sought after by students interested in pursuing a career in this field. The institute also offers various scholarships and financial assistance to deserving students.
University Name | International Institute for Population Sciences |
Type of University | Deemed University |
Approved By | NAAC |
Application Mode | Online and Offline |
Selection criteria | Entrance / Merit-Based |
Scholarship Provided | Yes |
Official Website | https://iipsindia.ac.in/ |
Online registration starts from | 2nd week of December 2021 |
Closing of the online application submission | 1st week of February 2023 |
Last date to receive a hard copy of the online application | 3rd week of February 2023 |
Announcement of shortlisted candidates | 3rd week of February 2023 |
Admit card released date | last week of February 2023 |
Online Test date | 1st week of March 2023 |
Selected candidate for admission | last week of March 2023 |
Last date of fee payment for the first list of candidates | 1st week of May 2023 |
Intimation to first waitlisted candidates | 2nd week of May 2023 |
Last date of fee payment for the first waitlisted candidates | last week of May 2023 |
Commencement of academic session | 1st week of July 2023 |
IIPS PG Course | |||
Courses | Specialization | Eligibility criteria | Selection Process |
Master of Arts (MA) | Population Studies | Candidates with a Bachelor’s degree from recognized universities in India or abroad in any subject with a minimum of 55% marks (50% for reserved candidates) of aggregate marks/equivalent grade in all subjects | On the basis of a common online entrance test. |
Master of Science (M.Sc) | Population Studies | ||
Master of Science in Bio-statistics and Demography (M.B.D.) | Bio-statistics and Demography | Candidates having B.A./B.Sc. degree in Bio-statistics or Health Statistics or Mathematics or Statistics or having B.A./B.Sc. degree with two full papers on mathematics or statistics from a recognized university in India or abroad with a minimum of 55% (50% for reserved candidates) of aggregate marks/equivalent grade in all subjects | |
Master of Population Studies (M.P.S.) | - | Candidates having M.A./M.Sc. degree from a recognized university in India or abroad with a minimum of 55% (50% for reserved candidates) of aggregate marks/equivalent grade in the subjects, Anthropology, Bio-statistics, Development Studies, Economics, Geography, Health Statistics, Mathematics, Population Studies, Political Science, Population Education, Psychology, Rural Development, Social Work, Sociology, and Statistics | On the basis of a common online entrance test and personal interview |
M.A. | Population Studies | Bachelor’s degree in any Social Science subject/ Health Sciences/ Mathematics/ Statistics or any similar degree recognized by Indian/Foreign universities. | Scrutiny of eligible applications by the Admission Committee constituted by the Director |
Note: Candidates having a master's degree other than subjects specified in the list for M.P.S. and having at least two years of experience in Population and Health-related fields are also eligible. IIPS distance education is also available for the students.
IIPS P.h.D / M.Phil Course | |||
Courses | Specialization | Eligibility criteria | Selection Process |
Master of Philosophy(M.Phil) | Population Studies/ Bio-statistics & Demography | Candidates holding a Master’s degree in Population Studies, Demography, Biostatistics and Epidemiology, Bio-statistics & Demography, and Bio-statistics from a recognized university in India or abroad with a minimum of 55% (50% for reserved candidates) of aggregate marks or equivalent grade | On the basis of a common online entrance test and personal interview |
Doctor of Philosophy (P.h.D) | Population Studies/ Bio-statistics & Demography | Candidates having M.Phil. in Population Studies, Bio-statistics & Demography from a recognized university with at least 55% (50% for reserved candidates) of aggregate marks/equivalent grade | On the basis of a common online entrance test, proposal writing, and personal interview |
Part-Time Ph.D. Programme | - | candidates with a Master’s degree and at least five years of work experience after Master’s degree in the field of Population Studies/ Demography/Public Health in academic institutions/central and state governments/ research and development organizations, who are unable to pursue the doctoral program in full-time mode. | Offline Written Test and Personal Interview |
Post Doctoral Fellowship (P.D.F.) | - | Candidates having Ph.D. degree in Population Studies or related areas such as Health, Gender, Development, and Social Sciences. | Presentation of Research Proposal as well as personal interview |
The interested candidates can acquire the application form cum information brochure form University campus or by post on request. Moreover, the application form can also be downloaded from the official website.
The application process for MA population Studies (Distance Course)
The non-refundable processing fee for the Online Test is given in the table below.IIPS fees structure for online test is given in the table below.
Course | Fees (General category) in Rs | Fees (OBC) in Rs | Fees (EWS) in Rs | Fees (SC/ST/PWD) in Rs |
All course | 1000/- | 500/- | 500/- | 250/- |
IIPS Mumbai conducts entrance exam for getting admission in various courses. Candidates can check the following entrance exam pattern for each course. IIPS syllabus for entrance exam can be check from below table.
Exam Pattern for the courses are
Course | Subject | Type Of Question | Mode Of Exam |
MA/MSc | Basic General Knowledge, Logical Reasoning, English Grammar, Basic Mathematics, Population, Health, and Social Science Issues. | MCQ | Online |
MBD | General Knowledge, Logical Reasoning, English Grammar, Population, Health and Statistics/Mathematics. | ||
MPS | Basic General Knowledge, Logical Reasoning, English Grammar, Basic Mathematics, Population, Health, and Social Science Issues. | ||
M.Phil | English, Logical Reasoning, Statistics, Mathematics, Biostatistics, Research Methodology, Population Studies, Demography, and Epidemiology. | ||
P.h.D |
Note: Admission tests will not be conducted for the foreign candidates and admission will be offered directly if foreign candidates fulfill the eligibility criteria of the Institute.
Admission will be based on written test, interviews, and research proposal for Ph.D. students.
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. The Institute is under the administrative control of the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Government of India. The vision of the institute is "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." The Institute is the hub of population and health-related teaching and research in India, playing a vital role in the planning and development of the country. IIPS holds a unique position among all the regional population centers. It was the first such center started, and it serves a much larger population than any of the other regional centers. The Institute is under the administrative control of the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Government of India.
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