NIEPA (also known as National Institute of Educational Planning and Administration), New Delhi established in 1962 is a Deemed to be University. NIEPA New Delhi is approved by UGC and MoE (MHRD). Admission in NIEPA is offered in Humanities, Teaching and Degree at Diploma/ Doctorate level.
National Institute of Educational Planning and Administration (NIEPA), a premiere organisation was established in the year 1962 by the Ministry of Education (Formerly known as Ministry of Human Resource Development), Government of India. It deals with capacity building and research in planning and management of education in India as well as South Asia. The institute got Deemed to be University status in August, 2006. NIEPA is fully maintained by the Government of India and is accredited by NAAC with “A” grade.
Vision: The vision of the institute is to emerge as a humane learning society by achieving advanced knowledge.
Mission: It promotes advanced level teaching, research, and capacity building nationally and internationally to become a center of excellence in educational policy, planning and management.
NIEPA offers Diploma, Doctorate, and M.Phil level courses. Both full time and part time Ph D. programs are offered by the institute. The multiple programs run by the institute are headed under the following departments.
School and Non-Formal Education
Interested candidates who want to enroll to the institute must be aware that the admissions are based on the criteria stated by the institution considering the guidelines and norms laid by UGC and other statutory/regulatory bodies. It is to be noted that the reservation policy is also taken into account while admitting students at the institute. Admissions to the institute for Ph.D Courses are given on consideration of the below stated points:
Note: NIEPA will decide the number of eligible students to be called for an interview with respect to the available seats at the institute.
Candidates are required to apply online for admission to part time and full time Ph.D courses. Students before applying for the entrance exam conducted by the institute must first check the eligibility criteria for the courses they want to pursue. Below table describes the eligibility of some of the courses offered by the institute.
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Courses |
Eligibility Criteria |
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Ph.D Courses (Full time) |
Or Equivalent qualification as listed above from a foreign educational institution
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Ph.D Courses (Part time) |
All the conditions stipulated above with additionally a “No Objection Certificate” from the organisation where the candidate is employed. |
*Candidates must acquire complete knowledge of the eligibility criteria of the courses from the authentic website or by visiting the institute before appearing in the entrance exam.
| Institute Name | NIEPA, New Delhi |
| Also Known As | National Institute of Educational Planning and Administration, New Delhi |
| Estd. Year | 1962 |
| Approved/Recognised by | UGC, MoE (MHRD) |
| Type | Deemed to be University |
| Programmes offered | Diploma/ Doctorate |
| Chancellor | Prof. N. R. Madhava Menon |
| Address | 17-B, Sri Aurobindo Marg, NCERT Campus, New Delhi - 110016, Delhi NCR, India |
| Contact Number | 011-26544820 |
| Official Website | https://www.niepa.ac.in/ |
| Rank By | Rank | Year |
|---|---|---|
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27 out of 95 | 2025 (Deemed University) |
The campus of the university is located on Sri Aurobindo Marg, in South of New Delhi with its area spreading over 3.75 acres. Being funded by the Central government the institute makes sure to provide all the amenities required for students to stay comfortably and achieve their career goals. Some of the facilities available at NIEPA campus are given herewith.
