INTERNATIONAL INSTITUTE FOR POPULATION SCIENCES
(Deemed-to-be-University)
An Autonomous Organization of Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, Govt. of India
Govandi Station Road, Deonar, Mumbai – 400088.
ADMISSION ANNOUNCEMENT FOR DISTANCE EDUCATION PROGRAMME, ACADEMIC YEAR 2024 - 2025
MASTER OF ARTS IN POPULATION STUDIES ( SESSION: JULY- AUGUST 2024)
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. The Institute was declared as “Deemed to be University” on August 19, 1985, under Section
3 of the UGC Act, 1956 by the Ministry of Human Resource Development, Government of India. The objective of the Institute is to train persons from India and foreign countries in the field
of Population Sciences, Demography, and allied subjects. The Institute has trained many students from the ESCAP region including Africa and North America. The IIPS alumni are
occupying prestigious positions in the National and International Research Organisations like WHO, UNICEF, UNFPA, UNAID, Universities, Development Agencies, and Non-Governmental
Organizations. The IIPS also provides services of research, evaluation, training, consultation to government departments, International Organizations, and Public Organizations. The
University has been accredited with an "A‟ grade by the NAAC.
ABOUT CDOE
The Centre for Distance and Online Education (CDOE), formerly known as the Department of Extra Mural Studies and Distance Education at the International Institute for Population
Sciences (IIPS), was established in 1994 to promote the discipline of 'Population Studies.' Since its inception, the Centre has been dedicated to providing high-quality education and
training specially designed for working professionals through distance learning. Initially, the Centre introduced the Master of Population Studies (MPS) and Distance in Population Studies
(DPS) Programmes. Currently, the Centre offers the 'M.A. in Population Studies' programme, a need-based course recommended by the UGC, focusing on population data analysis and
the interrelationship between population and development.
About the Programme:
IIPS is commencing its 7th Batch M.A. in Population Studies, a Two-year Programme through Distance Mode for the academic session of July-August 2024. The programme is approved
by the University Grants Commission (UGC)- Distance Education Bureau (DEB). The programme consists of a total of 74 credits, which includes two Foundation Papers, fifteen Core
Papers, and one Optional Paper. Overall, there are 18 papers designed for this course.
Eligibility: Examination and evaluation:
Bachelor’s degree from a recognized university in India or abroad in any subject with a minimum of 50% The program's evaluation involves continuous assessment through
marks (45% for reserved candidates). Reservation criteria will be followed as per the Government of India assignments (30% weightage) and semester-end examinations (70%
norms. weightage). The written examination will be conducted twice in a year
Special features: (June and December) at the Institute. The students will also have to
Self-instructional material shall be provided in both hard copy and softcopy formats. A Contact programme undertake a term paper related to Population, Health and
of two-weeks duration will be organized at the Institute in June and December every year. Furthermore, Development related issues, which will carry 10 credits, and appear in
counseling and doubt-clearing sessions will be conducted once in a quarter. Viva Voce for 4 credits. The evaluation will be done by the direct Ten
Duration: Point grading system. The passing grade for each course subject is a
Two - Four Years minimum of 'P.'
Medium of instruction:
English Selection criteria:
Programme fee: The selection of candidates will be done by a selection committee
Rs. 30,000/- (for Indian Students) & US$ 3,000 (for Foreign Students) duly constituted by the Director & Sr. Professor of the Institute.
WHAT WILL YOU LE ARN HOW TO APPLY
Sociology, Psychology and Anthropology The Information Brochure and Application Form can be downloaded
Economics and Geography from Institute’s website http://www.iipsindia.ac.in (clicking on
Basic Statistical Methods for Population Studies Admissions 2024-25) or https://www.iipsindia.ac.in/content/extra-mural-
Introduction to Demography and History of Population studies (clicking on Centre for Distance and Online Education).
Fertility and Nuptiality
Evaluation, Adjustment of Demographic Data and Population Projection The non-refundable processing fee of Rs.1000/- for General category, Rs.
Introduction to Demographic and Statistical Software 500/- for OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) and EWS category and Rs. 250/- for
Migration and Urbanization SC/ST/PWD category, and US$25 for foreign applicants, should be paid
Historical Demography only through online visiting the Institute website
Gender and Reproductive Health (https://www.iipsindia.ac.in/content/fee-payment).
Population and Development
Research Methodology Applicants are required to send either hard copy or soft copy (for soft
Concepts and Measures of Global Health copy, email to distanceeducation@iipsindia.ac.in with subject
Population Policies, Programme and Evaluation of HFW Programme CDOE_2024_July-August Application_ your name) of the application
Advanced Statistical Packages and Applications in Large-scale Data along with the supporting documents to “The Head of the Centre,
Morbidity, Mortality and Public Health Centre for Distance and Online Education, International Institute for
Population Ageing and Health Transition Population Sciences, Govandi Station Road, Deonar, Mumbai 400 088
Urbanization, Space and Planning (India).” Applications can also be submitted in hand to the Centre
Biostatistics and Epidemiology during office hours.
Term/ Research Paper
Last date for receiving the a pplication: 1 0 A u g u s t 2 0 2 4
For queries, please contact:
Centre for Di stance and Online Educati on ( CDOE)
https://www.iipsindia.ac.in/
Int ernati on al Insti tute for Popul ati on Sciences
Govandi Station Road, Deona r, Mumbai 400 088 ( India) dist an c eed uca tio n @iip sin dia . ac.i n + 91 - 22 - 42 37 242 8 / 423 72 462
