International Institute for Population Sciences

International Institute for Population Sciences, Govandi

The Government of India, in collaboration with the UN and the Tata Trust, established the independent International Institute for Population Sciences (IIPS) in Mumbai in 1956. It offers PG, doctoral, and post-doctoral courses and fellowships in addition to its 7 academic departments. M.A., MSc., M.Phil., Ph.D., and Post Doctoral Fellowship courses are available. Admissions are offered based on the results of the Institute's entrance exam.

Highlights of University

Courses at University

3 PG courses, 1 M.Phil. course, 1 Ph.D. course, and 1 post-doctoral fellowship are available at IIPS. The institute offers part-time distant education courses in addition to traditional full-time courses. The table below includes a list of all the courses, their specializations, and the corresponding course duration.

 Admissions at University

• Admission to M.A. and M.Sc. programs is determined by the results of the institute's online entrance exam.
• Admission to M.P.S. and M.Phil. programs is determined by an online entrance exam and personal interview.
• The online entrance exam, written proposal, and personal interview are the criteria used to admit students to full-time Ph.D. programs. In contrast, the institute conducts an offline exam and personal interview for part-time Ph.D. applications.
• Candidates are selected for post-doctoral fellowship based on their presentation of their research proposal and personal interview. 

Steps to Apply:

• Through the application link on the institute's official website, candidates can submit an application for the course of their choice.
• Candidates must read the admission bulletin on the institute's website before submitting an application.
• Students in the UR category must pay 1000 rupees for the online application; students in the OBC and EWS categories must pay 500 rupees; and applicants in the SC, ST, and PWD categories must pay 250 rupees.
• Candidates must submit a printed copy of completed online application to the Academic Section Incharge along with required supporting documentation. The admission announcement includes the mailing address for the same.

Scholarships for Students:

• Students can apply for the Government of India Fellowship for M.A., M.Sc., M.Phil., M.P.S., and Ph.D. programs.
• Under the fellowship, students pursuing an M.A., M.Sc., or M.P.S. degree will get 5,000 rupees each month. Each course has 50 spots available.
• Under the fellowship, M.Phil. students will receive 6,000 rupees a month. The course has 50 spots available.

Facilities at University

Library:    Books, seminar papers, indexed articles, Ph.D. theses, printed and online periodicals, and e-books are all part of the extensive collection of the Institute library. Over 85,000 books are kept in the IPS library.

Smart classrooms:    6 smart classrooms with contemporary technology, including computers, projectors, and other audio-visual aids, are available at the college.

Hostel & Mess:     There are 2 hostels in the institute. Basic furnishings and a bathroom are included in every hostel room. There is a shared kitchen in every dormitory building in addition to the mess facility. The hostel also has a gym and many indoor game facilities. 

Sports:    The institute has a gym, outdoor playgrounds, and facilities for indoor games including chess and table tennis.

Medical center:    On campus, there is a medical center and health counselors.

Seminar Hall:    The campus has AC seminar hall that can accommodate up to 45 people for events, workshops, and interactive sessions.

Guest House:    For visiting students, researchers, instructors, event attendees, and college graduates, the institute offers guest house facilities.

Faculty at University

A professor leads each of the institute's departments. The institute has 32 faculty members in all, including: 

• 17 Professors
• 12 Assistant Professors
• 3 Associate Professors.