NIEPA Delhi Admission 2026

National Institute of Educational Planning and Administration

Delhi, Delhi · NIEPA Delhi · Estd. 2006

UG Closed PG Closed PhD Open

2026-27 admission notification on niepa.ac.in. Updated: 2026-05-11

About National Institute of Educational Planning and Administration

National Institute of Educational Planning and Administration (NIEPA) is a deemed-to-be university located at 17-B, Sri Aurobindo Marg, New Delhi, originally established in 1962 as the Asian Institute of Educational Planning and Administration (UNESCO-aided) and conferred deemed-to-be university status in 2006. NIEPA operates as the apex national institute under the Ministry of Education for educational planning, administration, policy and management.

NIEPA offers M.Phil, Ph.D, Post-Doctoral Fellowship, Diploma and Certificate programmes in Educational Planning and Administration, Educational Policy, Higher Education Management, School Education and allied disciplines. Admission to M.Phil and Ph.D is through the NIEPA Entrance Examination plus interview, with weightage to teaching / research experience and educational administration background.

The 2026-27 admission notification, programme list and entrance schedule are released on the official portal at niepa.ac.in.

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Application fee: ₹1,000 (General) / ₹500 (Reserved) · Official site ↗

Entrance Exams

University-conducted entrance exam

NIEPA Entrance Examination 2026

Conducted by NIEPA

M.Phil, Ph.D and Post-Doctoral admission at NIEPA is through the NIEPA Entrance Examination plus interview, with weightage to teaching / research experience and educational administration background. NIEPA does not offer regular UG / PG programmes — its focus is on educational policy, planning and administration research.

Other accepted exams

NIEPA Entrance Examination

Eligibility

M.Phil / Ph.D / Post-Doctoral: Master's degree in the relevant discipline (Education / Social Sciences / Public Administration etc.) with UGC-prescribed aggregate (55% / 50% reserved); NIEPA Entrance Examination plus interview. Teaching / research experience and educational administration background are advantageous.

Important Dates

Event	Date	Stage	Portal	Status
2026-27 admission notification	TBA	notification	NIEPA	Ongoing
NIEPA Entrance Examination application	TBA	application	NIEPA	Upcoming
NIEPA Entrance Examination + interview	TBA	exam	NIEPA	Upcoming
Admission confirmation	TBA	counselling	NIEPA	Upcoming

How to Apply

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Read the NIEPA notification

Visit niepa.ac.in for the 2026-27 admission notification with M.Phil / Ph.D / Post-Doc programme list, fee structure and entrance schedule.
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Apply online

Register on the NIEPA online application portal, fill personal and academic details, upload qualifying-exam marksheets and educational administration / research experience documents and pay the application fee.
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NIEPA Entrance Examination + interview

Sit the NIEPA Entrance Examination on the date notified; shortlisted candidates attend the personal interview.
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Admission confirmation

Selected candidates pay the admission fee and report to the Sri Aurobindo Marg campus, New Delhi.

Previous Year Cutoffs

Cutoffs will be published here once last year's data is verified.

Scholarships

Scholarships are available for eligible candidates at this university.

NIEPA Doctoral Fellowships, UGC NET-JRF, ICSSR Doctoral Fellowships, MoE Sanskrit / Educational research awards, SC/ST/OBC/EWS post-matric scholarships through NSP.

Reservations

Deemed-university reservation: SC 15%, ST 7.5%, OBC-NCL 27%, EWS 10%; PwBD 5% horizontal.

Results & Merit Lists

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the admission process at National Institute of Educational Planning and Administration?

National Institute of Educational Planning and Administration admits students primarily through NIEPA Entrance Examination 2026. After the entrance exam result, candidates register on the university's CSAS (or equivalent) portal, fill college and programme preferences, and accept seats round-by-round.

What is the application fee at National Institute of Educational Planning and Administration?

For 2026, the application fee is ₹1000 for General/OBC/EWS candidates and ₹500 for SC/ST/PwBD candidates.

When does National Institute of Educational Planning and Administration declare its cutoff?

Cutoffs at National Institute of Educational Planning and Administration are released after each round of seat allotment. CSAS/portal-based universities typically publish round-wise allocation lists; merit-based universities release a single merit list. Watch the Important Dates section above for exact dates.

Does National Institute of Educational Planning and Administration accept NIEPA Entrance Examination 2026 scores?

NIEPA Entrance Examination 2026 is the primary basis for admission at National Institute of Educational Planning and Administration. See the Entrance Exams section for details on accepted exams.