The Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) will start receiving applications for its Doctor of Philosophy (PhD - regular mode) and Master of Philosophy (MPhil - regular mode) January 23, 2018.

While the varsity will conduct the exam on March 4, the online application process will end on February 16.  

Simple steps to apply as follows: 
Step 1: Visit onlineadmission.ignou.ac.in. 
Step 2: Go to the latest notification. 
Step 3: Read the instructions carefully. 
Step 4: Apply according to the instructions. 

Highlights 
The online application process will start on January 23.
The online application process will end on February 16. 
The new session will begin from July. 
The entrance test will be conducted on March 4. 

Note: No entrance test will be conducted for bio-chemistry, physics, and life sciences disciplines.