JNU Sociology

I have passed BA Sociology from Annamalai University now want to do MA in Sociology from Jawaharlal Nehru University, so tell me what the required eligibility criteria are for MA in Sociology admission & is JNU conduct any entrance exam for admission???

Can you provide me the details of the PhD in Womens Studies Program offered by Centre for Women's Studies (CWS) of School of Social Sciences, Jawaharlal Nehru University?

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The Centre for Women's Studies (CWS) of School of Social Sciences, Jawaharlal Nehru University was launched in 2000 with UGC funding in the School of Social Sciences.

The Programme, an integral part of the School of Social Sciences, was conceived of as a distinct space for engaging questions relating to women and gender, both in teaching, and research.

PhD in Womens Studies Program

Direct Admission to Ph.D. Programme:
The Centre welcomes applications in all subjects of Social Sciences & Humanities. Ph.D. scholars will be required to complete course work in the first year after admission.
Direct Ph.D. candidates seeking admission to the Programme are required to submit a synopsis of roughly 1000 words on a research theme of their interest, indicating its scope, statement of the problem, methods and a preliminary review of literature.
In addition, the candidates should have been awarded M.Phil degree in any area of Social Sciences or at least research experience of 2 years in a reputed institution with research publications of commensurate standard.

CWS Requirements:
Course Work One must take 2 courses, which have to be completed within the first two semesters.
One is required to present regularly at Work-in-Progress seminars.
One is also expected to participate regularly in the academic activities of CWS.

Guidelines for Ph.D Students:
A minimum of 2 years registration is required before a Ph.D dissertation can be submitted.
Within 2/3 semesters of registering for the Ph.D., a synopsis presentation has to be made by the student before the Faculty/Examination Committee.
As per University rules the Ph.D. students have no leave. If one requires leave, one need to inform the Department, the Supervisor and/or the Chairperson before leaving the University.
One also needs to let the Department know how long the student is going to be away, the reason, and the date of return.
A Ph.D. thesis should be submitted within 4 years from the date of admission to the Ph.D. programme.

De-registration Requirements:
Confirmation of the Synopsis
If after 4 years in the Ph.D. programme, one fails to submit the thesis then one has to make an application requesting de-registration.

9B/ Re-registration - Requirements:
The students need to inform the supervisor about the progress of their work.
The 9B Committee is constituted by the Chairperson. It will normally have the supervisor, some of the faculty, and at least 1 or 2 external members, usually from the University who work in a related area.
The supervisor, on behalf of the student, will make a case for 1 year extension to the Committee. This can be done only if the Supervisor is convinced that one has successfully completed at least 80% of work.
However, a recommendation by the Supervisor to the Committee does not imply an automatic granting of 9B, as each case is assessed independently by the Committee.
If the evaluation is satisfactory then 9B/extension is granted.
9B/Re-registration refers to submission of the complete thesis within 1 year of re-registration.