The Centre for Federal Studies is an Area Studies Research Centre of the University Grants Commission, at the Hamdard University. Besides institutional research, publications of books and publication of a bi-annual research journal, organisation of seminars/ conferences and workshops, the Centre also imparts research guidance to scholars working for their M.Phil. and Ph.Ds in Federal Studies. Research is undertaken in the areas of multi-culturalism, federalism, themes of exclusion and inclusion, state politics, constitutionalism, local governance; and federal systems around the world.

Eligibility:

For admission to Ph.D. / M.Phil. programmes, a candidate should have secured 55% marks at the P.G. level in Federal Studies, Political Science/Sociology/Economics or related subjects and should have secured at least 55% marks in the aggregate.

Ph.D. in Federal Studies

Admission to Ph.D. programme shall be made on the basis of merit determined by the marks of M.Phil in Federal Studies or other subjects related to research areas of Centre for Federal Studies. Candidates may also be admitted to Ph.D. if the candidate has completed M.Phil. from a University recognised by Jamia Hamdard, or has cleared the NET, or is a teacher of Jamia Hamdard or some other University.

Duration of course: Minimum 2 years full time course

M.Phil. in Federal Studies

M.Phil. in Federal Studies is a full time course of interdisciplinary studies and research. Admission to M.Phil. course shall be made on the basis of performance in the entrance test/interview conducted by the University.

Duration of course: One Year.

Application Form:

Application form(Online) and processing fee may be paid through Credit Card/Demand Draft of any reputed bank of the required amount in favour of "JAMIA HAMDARD" payable at New Delhi.

The cost of Application form (Online) :

Indian Nationals : Rs. 500/-
Foreign Nationals/NRIs/Sponsored Candidates: Rs. 1500/- (or US $ 30)

The Entrance Test / Processing fee (non refundable) for each course of study :

Indian Nationals : Rs. 500/-
Foreign Nationals/NRIs/Sponsored Candidates: Rs. 2000/- (or US $ 40)

Last date for submission of application form is April 20, 2010.

Entrance Test dates

For M.Phil.: 21/05/2010 at 9:30AM to 11:30AM

For Ph.D.: 22/05/2010 at 3:30PM to 5:30PM

For further information visit the Centre's website cfsindia.org.in or contact the Centre (Tel. 26059688 Extn 5889)

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